Volvo hasn’t had the easiest of times lately, so it’s good to see it pushing ahead with new technology and innovations. Today Volvo has announced that, in partnership with Swedish Energy supplier Vattenfall, it is to pursue an electric Hybrid that will hit the market in 2012. Laudable though this intent is, it’s a little […]
GM officially bankrupt
We all knew it was going to happen, so it’s hardly a shock that it has. Bankruptcy for GM has been inevitable for months, even though it took a long time for both the company itself, and the US Government, to reach the conclusion the rest of the world had. Poor quality product and head-in-the-sand […]
BMW X1 (2010) – official teaser images
Small SUV / 4×4 are a good way for premium car makers to mop up the demand that exists for luxury SUVs, but which is stifled not only by the current financial troubles but also by Eco concerns. So making a prestigious 4×4 which doesn’t guzzle fuel and makes a passing nod to environmental concerns […]
Lamborghini LP650-4 Roadster – in the wild
We managed to moan earlier today when we brought you a picture of the Lamborghini LP670-4 SV without the big wing that Lamborghini news had been a bit thin on the ground lately. No sooner had we written that piece than in dropped a picture of the first Lamborghini LP650-4 Roadster out on the road […]
Lamborghini LP670-4 SV – the ‘Wingless’ Spec
In the run up to the Geneva Motor Show this year – and beyond – we had a flurry of news from Lamborghini. First came the news of the Lp670-4 SV – the new ‘Poster’ car for this generation – followed by the reveal of the Lamborghini LP650-4 Roadster. Then the official launch of the […]
Essex boost for car loving home buyers
Nice to have a story close to home that is actually a plus for the beleaguered motorist. For most of the last decade the UK Government has waged a war on the motorist. Endless speed cameras, which are in reality just tax-raising machines and have little to do with road safety; never-ending fuel tax rises; […]
Magna gets Vauxhall and Opel
Well it looks as if Fiat has lost out in its bid to take over GM’s European operations, with the announcement that Canadian parts maker Magna has agreed a deal to take control of the ailing car giant’s Opel and Vauxhall brands. The German Government is to supply funding of €1.5 billion to help the […]
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic Photo Image Gallery
When we recently road tested the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic, we couldn’t help but conclude that even in ‘Eco’ guise it is still a great looking car – probably the best in its class. So when we came to snap some pictures we thought we ought to use a ‘Sylvan’ setting – trees and green and […]
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic price, specifications and data
Ford’s economical new Fiesta ECOnetic offers extremely low emissions (so low the car pays no VED) together with very good economy. Despite the eco-improvements the Fiesta ECOnetic is still a great drive, and is probably the best-looking car in its class. Here you will find the latest up to date specifications, prices and data on […]
Audi R8 Spyder will arrive at Frankfurt
The Audi R8 Spyder has been hovering in the background for quite some time. Ever since the R8 was first launched the public and press have been asking “When will the Audi R8 Spyder arrive?”. Well, it’s now virtually certain that it will be revealed in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show before going on […]