UK car production rose in 2014 by 1.2% – despite problems in Russia and Europe – with Jaguar Land Rover the big success – up 7.3% on 2013. Car sales in the UK for 2014 were the best in a decade, but that reflects the recovery of the UK economy and includes all cars – […]
Rowan Atkinson’s McLaren F1 for sale – at £8 million
Blackadder and Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson is selling his beloved McLaren F1 after owning it from new and two nasty prangs. He wants £8 million. As McLaren F1 owners go, Rowan Atkinson is in a league of his own as an owner who’s owned it since new and drives it rather than keeping it […]
Toyota’s RND Concept is actually a ‘RED NOSE’ for Comic relief!
The mysterious Toyota RND Concept turns out to a RED Nose (RND – Red Nose Day) for Comic Relief. So expect a proliferation of cars with Red Noses. A couple of days ago, we had an odd press release from Toyota telling us about a new ‘Concept’ that was launching on 26 January that would […]
McLaren 675 LT heading for Geneva reveal as a hard-core 650S to take on the Ferrari 458 Speciale
It looks like a McLaren 675 LT is heading for a debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March as a lighter, more powerful and more focused 650S. Is the McLaren 675 LT – if that’s what this new hardcore take on the 650S is to be called – the much-anticipated McLaren that will fit […]
Toyota Mirai Hydrogen FCV production increased to deal with unexpected demand
Following Toyota’s recent announcement that orders for the hydrogen-powered Mira FCV exceed expectations, production is being increased. [nggallery id=1891 template=customlinks] Toyota’s expectations for sale of the Mirai – their new hydrogen-powered FCV saloon car – were understandably conservative. But they’ve been caught on the hop in Japan, where the Mirai is already on sale, with […]
Ford EcoSport to be made more ‘European’ to boost sales
The Ford EcoSport – Ford’s attempt at a small SUV – hasn’t been a great seller so Ford look set to give it tweaks to make it more appealing to European buyers. It’s three year since the Ford EcoSport arrived in India as a rugged little SUV to appeal to emerging markets. And it looked […]
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GX5h and GX5hs- the Luxury Outlander PHEVs
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GX5h and GX5hs have been revealed by Mitsubishi as the luxury take on the plug-in hybrid petrol Outlander. The big pitch for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid SUV – is that it’s affordable and practical and with prices comparable to diesel-engined versions of the Outlander. True, it’s not necessarily […]
2015 Ford Focus RS TEASED on video – debuts 3 February 2015
The new Ford Focus RS is officially on its way, and Ford are teasing their new hot hatch with a video ahead of a debut on 3 February 2015. The hugely appealing Focus RS has been sadly missing from Ford’s line-up since the latest generation of the Focus arrive in 2011, but that’s set to […]
Toyota RND Concept teased. But is it even a CAR?
Toyota are teasing a new concept to be revealed in the UK in January that will change the face of motoring. But is the RND even a car? We’re use to car makers’ teases for new models, and we usually have a good idea what they’re teasing even if the image supplied is completely confusing. […]
2015 Subaru Outback price & specs – costs from £27,995
The 2015 Subaru Outback goes on sale in the UK in April 2015 with an upgraded interior, new look and a choice of 2.0 litre turbo diesel or 2.5 litre petrol engine. The Subaru Outback may not be the most fashionable of ‘Crossovers’, but its the crossover that’s been around the longest, and the one estate […]