Jaguar are offering a new XJ SWB 3.0 litre Diesel Portfolio – the first off the production line – in a competition which benefits the NSPCC. It seems like an age since we were inundated with stories on the new Jaguar XJ. The launch proper was back in July and that was preceded by a […]
Mitsubishi Evo XI – the Hybrid
The Mitsubishi PX-MiEV Concept points towards a hybrid Evo XI coming to the market in 2013 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and twin electric motors. I know, the picture at the top isn’t of the Evo XI (which is some way off) but of the Mitsubishi PX-MiEV which we reported on a week or two […]
Button & Brawn – World Champions
Jenson Button drove a great race to finish fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix and secure his world championship and that of Brawn GP. It’s looked less and less certain that Jenson Button would secure the world championship that seemed to be his from the first race of the Formula One season. But one thing […]
Flavio Briatore legal challenge to FIA ban
Flavio Briatore has launched a legal action at the Paris Tribunal de Grande to overturn his lifetime ban from FIA Motor Sport after the ‘Singapore-Gate’ scandal. To be honest, it’s a bit of a surprise that it’s taken him this long to appeal the FIA’s decision to effectively ban him from any involvement in FIA […]
MINI JCW Cabrio at Monte Carlo Rally +video
MINI has produced a video of Rauno Altonen and Paddy Hopkirk driving a MINI John Cooper Works Cabriolet round the Monte Carlo Rally stage. The Mini has a wonderful rallying history. None greater than when those in charge of moving the Mini around were Rauno Altonen and Paddy Hopkirk. Both won the Monte Carlo rally […]
Kia Cadenza revealed
Kia has revealed the Kia Cadenza ‘Near Luxury’ large saloon car – which is a production version of the KND-5 Concept – and will launch at the Dubai Motor Show and go on sale in 2010. As the man from Honda said – ‘Be afraid. Be very afraid’. Why? The Koreans are coming and they’re […]
2011 Buick Regal spied
The Vauxhall Insignia based 2011 Buick Regal – due to be launched in 2010 as a 2011 model – has been spotted undisguised and posted on Facebook. It’s surprising where spy pictures of new cars turn up these days. Once upon a time it was persistent guys (and some girls) camped out in areas know […]
Porsche Panamera – a real Porsche +video
Porsche has produced a promotional video for the new Panamera, putting it on contect with Porsches from the past. We had the same nonsense spouted when the Cayenne was first launched – it’s not a real Porsche and it will wreck the brand. And to be frank, I was probably one of those who had […]
£250 a gallon – the price of petrol in Afghanistan!
The U.S. Military is spending anything from $400 to $1,000 for each gallon of fuel it uses in Afghanistan – and they’re using 800,000 gallons a day. The cost of war is huge. And fighting a war in Afghanistan was never going to be a cheap option. But it is a truly astonishing fact that […]
Ford Fiesta Titanium Individual and revised Fiesta range launched
Ford has refreshed the Fiesta range by adding a new model designation – Fiesta Edge – and a new top of the range model – Fiesta Titanium Individual. The Fiesta is a great little car. It’s stylish, well made and great fun to drive – even in ECOnetic guise. And it’s a big sales success […]