Residual values for the new Jaguar XE – a key factor in affordable ownership – will be ‘strongest in class’ according to industry experts ahead of the XE’s arrival. [nggallery id=1938 template=customlinks] With most business buyers and a big chunk of private buyers opting for some form of lease for new cars, residual values – how […]
Nissan LEAF battery pack replacement DROPS to £5,000
The price of replacing a worn out battery pack in a Nissan LEAF EV has dropped in price from £20k three years ago to a much more reasonable £5,000. Nissan has been rolling out deals in various markets for replacing the battery packs on the LEAF EV recently as the first LEAFs now get to […]
Suzuki Celerio price & specs – costs from £7,999
The new Suzuki Celerio – Suzuki’s new City car aimed at stuff like the Hyundai i10 – goes on sale in the UK in February 2015 priced from £7,999. With the car market polarising to high-end and budget models – with the middle well and truly squeezed – it’s a good time to bring a budget […]
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine detailed ahead of arrival
The Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine, Volvo’s most powerful version of the new XC90, comes with 394bhp, gets to 62mph in 5.9 seconds with emissions of 59g/km. [nggallery id=2004 template=customlinks] It may not be destined to be the biggest seller, but the new Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine is definitely the range-topping version of the new XC90, […]
Volvo CRASH the new XC90 in to a ditch (video)
Volvo has been inspired by a white knuckle ride at Legoland to create a ditch crash test for the new XC90 to demonstrate its ability to keep occupants safe. When Volvo was busy teasing us with almost never-ending snippets of information about the new XC90, it was clear they’d gone to extraordinary lengths to make […]
BMW DriveNow car sharing arrives in London
BMW and Sixt have teamed up to bring the DriveNow car sharing service to London, with the BMW 1 Series and MINI Countryman now available. If you live in London – well, the boroughs of Islington, Hackney and Haringey for now – you can now jump in to a BMW 1 Series or MINI Countryman […]
Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive – price from £31,950
Mercedes has revealed price and specification details for the new B-Class Electric Drive, available in two trim levels and costing from £31,950 before grant. [nggallery id=2003 template=customlinks] With the BMW i3 mopping up EV sales, Mercedes are keen to get their electric competition – the much more traditional Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive – on to the market […]
Lexus LC 500 & LC 500h look set to be production LF-LC Coupe
The stunning Lexus LF-LC Concept looks like its heading for production as the Lexus LC 500 and LC 500h as Lexus start trademarking names. [nggallery id=1281 template=customlinks] It’s getting on for three years since the Lexus LF-LC Coupe debuted at the 2012 Detroit Motor show, ostensibly as nothing more than a concept to show what […]
2015 Toyota Prius+ now on sale – price from £26,995
The 2015 Toyota Prius+ – Toyota’s Prius MPV – was revealed in October with improvements across the board. It is now on sale in the UK from £26,995. [nggallery id=1966 template=customlinks] After a couple of years on the market, Toyota revealed a series of tweaks for the Prius+ MPV back in October, and although they’re relatively […]
Aston Martin DB10 revealed as new James Bond SPECTRE announced
James Bond will be driving an Aston Martin in the new Bond film SPECTRE, with the Aston Martin DB10 revealed as Bond 24 is confirmed at Pinewood. James Bond has gone through many cars in its more than 50 year film history. But none carry the magic more than the Aston Martins Bond has driven, […]