Zagato are building the last ever Ferrari Zagato – the Ferrari 550 GTZ. Just five are being made at over £1 million each. Zagato has a long history of modifying Italian exotica. But not just Italian exotica. They’ve had a go at most high-end stuff over the years – some more successful than others. But […]
Focus RS plus – the Loder1899
German tuner Loder1899 has revealed a tuned Focus RS with lowered suspension and 345bhp. We finally got round to doing a review of the Focus RS last week and came away deeply impressed. The thought of 300bhp through the front wheels seemed like a barking mad idea, but Ford had managed to pull off the […]
Subaru FT-86 – Turbo and 4WD
It’s being reported that the Subaru version of the FT-86 Coupe (Subaru 216A) will come with 300bhp and four wheel drive. Toyota brought the FT-86 – a 2 door coupe concept that may well see the return of the Celica name – to the Tokyo Motor Show this month. Designed to be an affordable coupe […]
Fisker buys GM Plant – Project Nina moves on
Fisker Automotive has bought a redundant GM plant in Wilmington, Delaware to produce a new low-cost electric hybrid – Project Nina. All the news from Fisker until recently has been about the development of the Fisker Karma, a luxury plug-in hybrid electric car. But last month we reported that Fisker had been granted a DOE […]
Koenigsegg to push Saab Upmarket
It’s clear that Koenigsegg intends to push the Saab brand upmarket, increasing prices by almost 50% in the next 6 years. We’ve covered Christian von Koenigsegg’s quest to take over Saab a fair bit this year. All that seems to be firmly on track with the finance sorted and partners – including China’s BAIC – on board. But […]
New Golf Bluemotion launched
Volkswagen has launched the 2010 BlueMotion Golf in the UK, offering 99g/km CO2 emissions and average economy of 74.3mpg. Another day, another more frugal car. VW has been playing the ‘Bluemotion’ card for some time across the range. And each new launch sees a further improvement in emissions and economy. The latest range of BlueMotion […]
Axon Plug-in Hybrid revealed
Car making minnow Axon Automotive has revealed details of a UK designed and built plug-in hybrid due to hit the market in 2011. We’re used to seeing plug-in hybrids coming at us from major manufacturers as they try to out eco one another. But this time we have a UK made plug-in hybrid from minnow […]
P1 Supercar Club – the return
The P1 Supercar Club has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes of administration and is relaunching under the leadership of original co-founder Michael Breen. The ‘Economy’ was the reason the P1 Supecar Club – Britain’s first Supercar Club – found itself in administration earlier this year. Founded by Damon Hill and Michael Breen, P1 offered a […]
Mugen Honda CR-Z planned?
It’s reported that Mugen are planning a modified, performance version of the new Honda CR-Z Hybrid revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show. Update Feb 2010: There is indeed going to be a Mugen Honda CR-Z. Sort of. Mugen do fast Hondas. They’ve finally revealed that there will be a new Mugen Honda Civic Type R […]
Volkswagen wants Karmann
Volkswagen are bidding to buy Karmann ahead of possible liquidation. But Karmann want more than VW are offering. Just like all the other specialist coachbuilders out there – Zagato, Pininfarina, etc – life has not been a bed of roses for a long time for Karmann. Once a great way for wealthy owners to ‘Customise’ […]