Nissan boss, Carlos Ghosn, has said that the next generation of Nissan electric cars – the next LEAF is due in 2016 – will have an official range of 250 miles. We’ve never been a fan of electric cars as a replacement for the ICE car because they are incapable of offering the flexibility and […]
McLaren Special Operations reveals defined options for 650S & 625C
McLaren Special Operations (MSO) has revealed a number of defined options for the 650S and 625C, and defined five tiers of personalisation for McLaren owners. [nggallery id=2002 template=customlinks] Once you get to the level where you can afford to buy a car like the McLaren 650S, the options available are far more than just a […]
Ferrari FXX K is Ferrari’s LaFerrari track monster
The Ferrari FXX K has been revealed as the LaFerrari track special with a huge 1036bhp and advanced aerodynamics. Expected to cost over £2 million. [nggallery id=2001 template=customlinks] Just as they did with the FXX – the track day special based on the Enzo – Ferrari has created a track day special from LaFerrari – the […]
New Vauxhall Viva revealed – arrives Spring 2015
The new Vauxhall Viva (and its sister car, the Opel Karl) has been revealed ahead of a Spring 2015 launch as GM’s budget car hope for the UK and Europe. [nggallery id=2000 template=customlinks] The new Vauxhall Viva (and Opel Karl – they’re identical apart from badges) was teased by GM Europe back in September as […]
2015 Mazda6 gets a tweak or two – costs from £19,795
The Mazda6 has been refreshed for 2015 with improved standard equipment, extra technology and small cosmetic changes. Price from £19,795. [nggallery id=1999 template=customlinks] The Mazda6 for 2015 had a reveal at the recent Los Angeles Motor Show, and Mazda has now revealed details ahead of it going on sale in the UK in January 2015. […]
Saab find backing to stave off bankruptcy
National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) – owners of Saab – say they have backing from two Asian companies which will secure funds to prevent bankruptcy. Back in August we revealed that Saab was facing bankruptcy yet again as their plans to turn Saab in to a maker of electric cars floundered from a lack of cash. […]
New Honda Civic Type R order book OPEN – Honda NSX order book CLOSED
The order book for the 2015 Honda Civic Type R is now open in the UK, and Honda announce that orders for the all new NSX are now closed. [nggallery id=1958 template=customlinks] It’s a game of two halves for Honda today; on the one hand, they’ve opened the order book for the all new Civic […]
MINI Paceman, Coupe and Roadster set to be axed
MINI are set to reduce the range of models they offer to just five ‘Super Hero’ cars as the new MINI range rolls out, with the Paceman, Coupe and Roadster the casualties. [nggallery id=1840 template=customlinks] Whatever you think of the proliferation of MINI models since BMW took the helm at MINI in 2001, it’s been […]
Dartford Crossing now PAY IN ADVANCE – how to pay
The Dartford Crossing – the Dartford Tunnels and Queen Elizabeth Bridge – have had their toll booths removed and payments must be made in advance. The Dartford Crossing between Essex and Kent is the main arterial route for traffic going to the Continent – as well as more local traffic – so although it may […]
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer xDrive arrives
Details of the xDrive four-wheel-drive versions of the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer have been revealed ahead of going on sale in the next few weeks. [nggallery id=1998 template=customlinks] When the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer – BMW’s front-wheel-drive take on the new Mercedes B-Class – was revealed at the start of the year, […]