Volvo have said they are planning a new Crossover soon, which seems certain to be the long expected Volvo XC30. The rumour mill has been working on a smaller crossover/SUV from Volvo for a long time – since just about the time that the Volvo C30 first hit the road. And it’s a car that […]
Mazda MX-5 Black & Matte Edition revealed
Mazda in France has created a limited edition MX-5 – the Mazda MX-5 Matte & Black – in collaboration with design label LK to celebrate the MX-5’s 20th anniversary. You’ve heard it everywhere you go. The Mazda MX-5 is the best Roadster in the world. Not the fastest. Not the most expensive. Not, in fact, the ‘Most’ anything. Apart, […]
Toyota Aygo Black launches – again
Toyota has launched the Toyota Aygo Black (again) featuring extra toys and a metallic black paint job. Prices start at £9,460. If you want a car to blat around a city or any congested urban area, one of the best there is is the Toyota Aygo. It’s well-built, huge fun to drive and – despite […]
Inside McLaren Automotive: Launch of a New Company Press Release
McLaren Automotive: The Launch of a New Car Company McLaren’s unique ambition To build a brand new car is a challenge; to build a brand new sports car that is ground-breaking, efficient, high-quality, lightweight, practical, dynamic, safe, comfortable, and visually arresting is a greater challenge still. McLaren Automotive will take the challenge to a rare, […]
McLaren MP4 12C Review – with Hamilton and Button
McLaren Automotive officially launched today together with lots of detail on the McLaren MP4-12C and we have a video review if the new McLaren by Messrs Button and Hamilton. Today Cars UK hosted the McLaren press conference to officially launch McLaren Automotive as a Supercar manufacturer, and give the first proper outing to the first car created […]
Nissan LEAF – UK made EV +Video
Nissan has announced that Sunderland will be the third Nissan facility to produce the electric Nissan Leaf (EV). Production begins 2013. Carlos Ghosn – head of Nissan – is convinced that electric cars will account for 10% of the market by 2020. Which is a huge leap from where they are now. We’re not convinced […]
BMW: It’s going to be Front Wheel Drive for small cars
BMW has revealed they are developing a new front wheel drive platform for use in the next gen MINI and a range of smaller BMWs. Project i-setta? We’ve had Porsche aficionados bemoaning hybrid cars (the Porsche 918 Spyder really gave them something to moan about) and SUVs; we’ve had the Ferrari Luddites bemoan the hybrid […]
Maybach to die – swansong Maybach Coupe planned
It’s being reported that Mercedes are going to take the axe to the Maybach – but not before a swansong run of 100 Maybach Coupes. It’s taken a long time for Mercedes to admit defeat, but it looks as if they’re about ready to accept that they got it completely wrong with the Maybach. To […]
Aston Martin Cygnet – what’s going on?
Aston Martin now appears to be targeting the Aston Martin Cygnet at young, trendy wannabees instead of as a City Car for existing AM owners. Aston Martin first rolled the Aston Martin Cygnet in to view back in June last year. It seemed as if they were trying to judge just what flack they would […]
Bugatti 16C Galibier – back in Black
Bugatti has released a new set of images of the Bugatti 16C Galibier, the ‘Concept’ Bugatti thought of as a replacement for the Veyron. The Bugatti 16C Galibier came to our attention back in September at the time of the Frankfurt Motor Show, although it wasn’t on the floor at the show. Bugatti claimed it […]