It has been reported that BMW are working on a tri-turbo diesel version of the X5M, which will offer 345bhp and class beating economy.
New Boxster and Caymen swell Porsche’s order book
Porsche has reported sales in Germany up 14.5% in the first 3 months of 2009, buoyed by sales of the new Cayman and Boxster
2009 Mazda 3 Review
Cars UK [rating:4.0] We review the latest version of the Mazda3, a competitor for the Focus and Golf. Is it any good? Update September ’09: Mazda has now revealed the hot Mazda 3 – the Mazda3 MPS – which goes on sale in the UK in October. The Mazda 3 was always a slightly quirky […]
Next generation Opel Zafira
A sketch of the next generation Vauxhall Zafira reveals strong design cues from the Insignia and Ampera. But with GM’s problems, will it ever get built?
BMW X3 xDrive 18d launched
BMW has announced a new version of its best selling x3 – the BMW X3 xDrive 18d. The new entry level X3 offers an average of 45.5mpg and 165g/km Co2.
Mitusbishi Outlander GT – New York update
Mitsubishi has shown the Outlander GT Concept at the New York Motor Show, and confirmed that it will go in to production with cars coming to the UK by January.
Hyundai Nuvis Concept makes waves in New York
Hyundai has unveiled yet another startlingly good concept car at the New York Motor Show – The Hyundai Nuvis Concept. A large crossover concept with a hybrid engine.
New BMW 760i sneaks out in Europe
BMW has announced the launch of the 760i in both standard and long wheelbase version, with a new 6.0 litre V12 engine.
Land Rover Discovery 4 (LR4) – an English car in New York
Yes, I know. Land Rover is now owned by Tata, an Indian Company. But in all but the nationality of its owner this is quintessentially an ‘English’ car and, apart from the Defender, as ‘Land Rover’ a Land Rover as there has been. Sure, it passes a nod to the modern comforts and practicalities buyers […]
Mercedes S400 Hybrid – and a facelift as well
Mercedes has long held the ‘Best Luxury Car’ mantle, despite build quality issues in the early part of this century, but the competition, particularly from Audi and BMW has got stronger with each model change, so they have to keep upping their game (and the new Jaguar XJ may make them up it even further […]