Hot on the heels of the launch of the VW Tiguan R-Line comes the news that Volkswagen has launched the VW Passat R-Line. But the Passat R-Line (which will be available in both saloon and estate versions) is not really an addition to the Passat range, rather a re-working of the current model options. The […]
New Vauxhall Corsa ecoFLEX – Vauxhall’s most economical car
It’s been a bit of a Vauxhall week. Last week saw the first details and pictures of the New Vauxhall Astra (preceded by teaser shots of the Astra), and news that Vauxhall are now offering off-the-shelf Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer police cars in the UK. And now comes the news that Vauxhall has released its […]
1957 Ferrari 250 TR (Testa Rossa) smashes world auction record
Credit Crunch. What Credit Crunch?! We brought you news back in February that high-end Car Auctioneers R.M. Auctions were offering for sale an extremely rare 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa at the Ferrari Leggenda e Passione sale in Maranello today. Well, the sale went as planned, because the Ferrari 250 TR sold for a world […]
Lexus IS-C Convertible gets F-Sport options.
With the Lexus IS Convertible having launched in Japan this week, and the Lexus IS 250C arriving in the UK in July (and the Lexus IS 350C to arrive sometime next year), Lexus are looking for ways to ‘Up-sell’ the range, particularly as it looks like it will totally eclipse the woeful SC430. With prices […]
Lexus IS Convertible F-Sport Press Release
F-Sport 19″ Forged Alloy Wheels This lightweight forged alloy wheel, exclusively designed in a dark graphite finish, includes a staggered fitment with 19″ X 8″ front wheels and 19″ X 9″ rear wheels. Recommended tire sizes are 225/35R19 in the front and 255/35R19 in the rear. F-Sport Front Brake Upgrade The Front Brake Upgrade provides […]
F1 Budget Cap – No two-tier system says Ecclestone
All eyes have gone off the stunning start to this year’s F1 circus with the news that Ferrari, Renault, Red Bull and several other teams have threatened to quit F1 next year in protest at the budget cap proposal and the two-tier system that appears to create. In a nutshell, the FIA – lead by […]
Rolls Royce Ghost spotted at Dover
We’ve seen the Rolls Royce Ghost (formerly known as the RR4 or EX200) out testing in various states of camouflage over the last few months. Finally, at the Geneva Motor Show, we got a proper look at the Ghost, and then, in April, Rolls Royce decided to tell us what we already knew back in […]
Audi opens ‘Terminal’ Showroom in India
Premium car makers have always had very modest sales in India. Despite some wealth in the past, there was never really the prospect of a big premium car market in India, particularly with the huge import duties on cars. But things are changing. Premium car makers are starting to build cars in India, and all […]
New Blower Bentley being planned?
The original Blower Bentley wasn’t actually the creation of W.O. Bentley. It was a creation of the ‘Bentley Boys’. The Bentley Boys were a group of wealthy, upper-class car nuts who, in the 1920s, drove Bentley to racing success at the likes of Brooklands and Le Mans. But the Bentley Boys were constantly seeking more […]
Bentley Continental Supersports Press Release
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL SUPERSPORTS PRESS RELEASE * The Continental Supersports is the fastest, most powerful Bentley ever with 630PS (621 bhp) 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds) and a 204 mph (329 km/h) top speed. * The Supersports reaffirms Bentley’s environmental commitment with the launch of its first FlexFuel performance car. * […]