As car manufacturers start to look with fresh eyes at smaller, cheaper cars, reports from Germany confirm that Mercedes is close to committing to the SLA, a small Roadster to be based on the next generation A-Class platform. The original SLA concept was shown at Detroit in 2000, and aimed to slot in beneath the […]
UK Motorways hit the big 50
It’s hard to imagine travelling round the UK, or any other country for that matter, without Motorways. Circumventing London on the M25, much as we complain, is infinitely better than using the North and South Circular roads used to be. London to Leeds is just a few hours and, despite the huge traffic problems on […]
Fiat 500 byDIESEL for sale – but only online
It’s definitely the way the world is going. After the success Fiat had with the 500 Abarth on-line deposit scheme recently, the Italian car maker has decided that this limited edition model is going to be for sale exclusively on-line. The Fiat 500 byDIESEL is a worldwide limited edition of 10,000 cars, and is a […]
Mitsuoka shows the Himoko Roadster – or is it a Morgan?
Mitsuoka is not a car company many people will have heard of. It’s a small Japanese car maker that turns out cars that are, in essence, an homage to the great British marques of the past. The current Mistsuoka range contains, amongst others, the Viewt, which is a MKII Jag look-alike, and the Galues, which […]
Ford increases market share in the UK
Ford seems to be the best placed car maker to ride the current storm. Of the US big three, Ford is the one most likely to survive intact. Yes, it’s looking for funding in the form of government loan guarantees, but unlike GM it doesn’t seem to be about to sink in to oblivion. And […]
Honda to leave F1
The rumour mill is working overtime on everything cars at the moment. But this story seems to be for real. Honda is set to announce that its Formula 1 Team is to be put up for sale with immediate effect, and if no buyer materialises then it intends pulling out of the new Formula 1 […]
The name is Alfa – Alfa Romeo 159 Limited Edition
That’s right. Alfa Romeo has launched a limited edition version of the Alfa Romeo 159 to celebrate the cameo role the 159 plays in the new Bond film Quantum of Solace. This Limited Edition Alfa Romeo 159 is loaded with over £3k of extras, including Red Brembo callipers, black leather upholstery, special black paint finish, […]
Honda unveils Insight Hybrid
Honda has released the first official images of the Prius-fighting Honda Insight, which is due to launch in the New Year at the Detroit Motor Show, and be in UK Car showrooms in the Spring of 2009. Honda has been sceptical about the future of the Hybrid/Electric car, and has expressed the view that it […]
Maserati Grand Turismo MC Sport Line
The Maserati Grand Turismo is a stunning looking car. It’s exactly how a Maserati should look – flowing lines, gorgeous curves and an aggressive, yet subtle stance. But it’s been criticised for its lack of punch and sharpness. And in some ways the critics are right – it’s certainly not as focused as it could […]
Men & Motors goes Classic
Cars, that is. It seems unlikely we’ll get the BBC Philharmonic in Concert on the Men & Motors Channel. No, this is M&M announcing their first original commission for a programme for over three years. As we all know, M&M is the low-rent ITV digital motoring offering. Plenty of re-hashed programming in the day, and […]