The Nissan GT-R is the latest version of the Nissan Skyline, which until now has just been a model in the Nissan range, and not available in the UK unless you were willing to do a personal import from Japan. But the launch of the GT-R has changed all the. GT-R becomes almost separate brand, […]
2009 Nissan GT-R upgrades confirmed
We’ve been seeing quite a lot of guess work and speculation lately about 2009 changes to the supercar killer that is the Nissan GT-R. And all this before the UK even gets its first car. The most speculated upon change, and one that has been confirmed, is the deletion of launch control from the spec […]
Essex is home to a Brand New E-Type Jaguar
Ray Parrott, an Essex haulier and E-Type fanatic, has created the last ever authentic E-Type Jaguar from a collection of spare parts that has been gathering dust in a garage since 1974, when the last E-Type rolled off the production line at Browns Lane. Ray was contacted by Mike Wilkinson of M & C Wilkinson […]
BMW announces 2009 7 Series Diesel
BMW has announced that it will, as expected, be launching the diesel version of the 2009 7 Series next year. This is in addition to the two petrol engined models already scheduled. Even at this luxury end of the market, the diesel engine has become a must-have for car makers. Despite the fact that there […]
Volvo could be heading East
Actually, it could be going absolutely anywhere a bid can be found. As we reported last week, Ford is trying desperately to unload its last remaining prestige marque – Volvo. And, as we thought, the disposal of Volvo by Ford is said to be a condition of the help that Ford, along with the other […]
2009 Audi Q5 Review
Cars UK [rating:4.5] As with the Q7, Audi is a little late to the party with its new mid-size 4×4 SUV, the Audi Q5. The Q5 is aimed in the sights of the BMW X3, although it is arguable that it will take sales from not just the mid range 4x4s, but also a number […]
Audi R8 Road Test Video
The Audi R8, launched in the UK in 2007, is Audi’s first foray in to the ‘Supercar’ market. And didn’t they do well? The R8 is probably the only real competitor for the Porsche 911. It offers great build quality and a true supercar driving experience, but couple that with the great build quality and […]
Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Road Test Video
Rolls Royce, since it became part of BMW, has gone from strength to strength. The Rolls Royce Phantom (the saloon of version of this coupe) is possibly the best saloon car in the world, and certainly shows Mercedes Benz with its glitzy Maybach a thing or two about how a super-luxury car should be conceived […]
2009 Audi Q5 Road Test Video
The Audi Q5 is Audi’s answer to the BMW X3 and Land Rover Freelander, and to the criticisms made of its own full-size SUV, the Q7, that it is just too large for the road. Available with a choice of engines (and more to come as the Q5 becomes established) this is a Road Test […]
2009 Ferrari California Road Test Video
The Ferrari California is the latest offering from Maranello. Offering for the first time in a Ferrari a trick folding metal roof, the California offers perhaps the most usable Ferrari to date. Aimed at a slightly different market than most Ferraris, the California is aimed fair and square at the high-end offerings from Porsche, Mercedes […]