Update: We’ve now had the chance to do a Jaguar XKR Review for ourselves, and it was worth the wait. Lots of info and lots of pictures. And a lot of fun – smokin’ tyres an’ all! Yes, we’ve threatened the possibility that we would end up posting a video from Top Gear every week, […]
John Barrowman on Fifth Gear – the update
Last week we brought you a report that Torchwood and Doctor Who star John Barrowman had been out playing Rally Drivers with Fifth Gear. He was being coached by Tiff Needell before tackling the tricky Sweet Lamb rally stage in Mid Wales. But it didn’t all go according to plan. It appears – according to […]
Jaguar Land Rover – Lord Mandy’s threat
Jaguar Land Rover owners Tata have been waiting for the UK Government to underwrite loans from the European Investment Bank to help ease the pain of the current economic recession. But Lord Mandelson and his minions seem to be procrastinating over the deal. Reports have indicated that the biggest stumbling block has been the Government’s […]
Nissan UK Battery plans confirmed
As was expected Nissan – the Renault Nissan Alliance – has confirmed its plans to build battery plants in the UK to produce lithium ion batteries for electric cars. It has also announced it will be building facilities for battery production in Portugal. And the UK plants will be known as ‘Nissan European Mother Site […]
Peugeot 207 Economique Press Release
PEUGEOT LAUNCHES THE 207 ECONOMIQUE WITH EMISSIONS OF JUST 99g/km * New Peugeot 207 Economique available in October * Benefits from the new exterior and interior styling changes of the New 207 range * Powered by a Euro 5 1.6 litre HDi 90 bhp diesel engine * Two trim levels – Economique and Economique + […]
Peugeot 207 Economique – the 99g car
As we reported recently, Peugeot has facelifted the 207 range – including the Peugeot 207CC – so now it’s time to play Eco games with the 207 by revealing the Peugeot 207 Economique. Ta Daa!! As you may well have guessed, this is another car maker rolling out the usual low rolling resistance, lowered suspension, […]
Toyota Auris Hybrid – UK build confirmed
Back in June we reported that Toyota were planning to build a Hybrid version of the Toyota Auris here in the UK. Well, it’s nice to get things right from time to time, and this week Toyota has confirmed that our report was right. Toyota confirmed that the Toyota Auris Hybrid will be built here […]
Audi A5 Sportback – the Video
We reported a few days ago that Audi has confirmed the Audi A5 Sportback, yet another in the niche explosion Audi is engineering across its range. But the A5 is a handsome car, and the Audi A5 Sportback is also a pretty decent looking bit of kit. Not only that but it’s practical – with […]
Audi A1 – Production to start
The Audi A1 has been with us as a Concept for a few years now. First shown in 2007 as the Audi A1 Concept and – more recently – in Paris last year as the Audi A1 Sportback Concept, the A1 is Audi’s take on the MINI. And now comes confirmation that Audi is finally […]
Skoda Yeti UK Price and Specification Press Release
Škoda Yeti pricing and specification out in the open * Prices start from just £13,750 * Four trim levels * Air-conditioning and six airbags fitted as standard on all models * Better price and value than competitors’ models The search may be nearly over, but the adventure is only just beginning. Prices for Škoda’s newest […]