Renault has launched special edition ‘Limited’ trim versions of the Megane and Scenic with additional equipment above the Dynamique TomTom models. Renault managed to make mention of the World Cup in Brazil in their press release for the new ‘Limited’ editions of the Megane and Scenic, so perhaps we should think of these ‘specials’ as a […]
Jaguar Project 7 F-Type is the Special Operations Goodwood reveal
[nggallery id=1888 template=customlinks] The first Jaguar from JLR’s new Special Operations division is a production version of the Jaguar Project 7 F-Type Roadster first seen at Goodwood 2013. There were very few dissenting voices when Jaguar revealed their Project 7 F-Type Roadster Concept, homage to Jaguar’s D-Type, and it seems the almost universal approval of […]
Chris Evans’ LaFerrari charity drives at Top Gear track (video)
Chris Evans is the owner of the first LaFerrari in the UK, and he’s used it to raise money for charity with £1,000 drives at the Top Gear test track. There are two sorts of car collectors in the world, those who buy rare and classic cars as investments that are kept locked away in […]
Volvo V60 Polestar production now underway
The new Volvo V60 Polestar – Volvo’s limited run of a Polestar enhanced V60 estate – has now got underway at the Torslanda Plant with the first V60s now heading for customers. [nggallery id=1713 template=customlinks] Last month Volvo revealed that the V60 Polestar would be a limited edition run of just 750 cars for the world, […]
Koenigsegg One:1 loaded up for the Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Koenigsegg One:1 – Koenigsegg’s most powerful car to date – is on the way to the Goodwood Festival of Speed for its UK public debut. [nggallery id=1791 template=customlinks] We revealed last month that the Koenigsegg One:1 – Koenigsegg’s new MegaCar – would be heading for its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. […]
Jeep Cherokee now on sale – UK Jeep sales set to double
The Jeep Cherokee – Jeep’s take on the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 – is now officially on sale in the UK, from £25,495, with Jeep looking to double UK sales. [nggallery id=1410 template=customlinks] Jeep may have the sort of SUV, off-road credibility as Land Rover, but they’ve failed miserably to make the most of […]
Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept edging towards production
The Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept, revealed at the Detroit Motor Show in January as a high-riding modern take on a Beetle Buggy, looks to be heading for production. [nggallery id=1887 template=customlinks] Back at the Detroit Motor Show in January, the Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept arrived as the perfect accessory for an outdoor lifestyle – especially if you’re […]
New Ford Focus ST at Goodwood Festival of Speed – and a diesel version too (video)
A facelift for the Ford Focus ST will make its first appearance at this week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, including a new diesel ST. The tease for the Ford ST facelift has started, with Ford releasing a single image (above) of the new ST which will be on show at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this […]
Elemental RP1 track-focused sports car revealed
Heading for a dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this week, the Elemental RP1 track-focused sports car has been revealed. [nggallery id=1869 template=customlinks] At the beginning of the month we ran a tease from a new start-up car maker teasing their track-focused sports car – the Elemental RP1 – and now, ahead of […]
Ferrari F12 TRS revealed – but you can’t buy it
The Ferrari F12 TRS has been revealed as a one-off by Ferrari’s Style Centre for a Ferrari client, inspired by the 1957 250 Testa Rossa. When your pockets are deep enough, the special operation divisions of the world’s luxury and supercar makers are your playground. And one Ferrari client has spent a repute £2.5 million to […]