The new Nissan Navara pick-up has been revealed with Nissan saying it offers more comfort, practicality, technology and style than the current model. [nggallery id=1876 template=customlinks] Double cab pick-ups are an odd creation, but they make a practical – and tax-efficient – option for users who need both a car and a pick-up, so the […]
Mercedes AMG GT (almost) revealed
The Mercedes AMG GT – the new AMG to replace the SLS – is due to be revealed in August, but Mercedes reveal more with new photo and detail. As we expected, Mercedes is drawing out the tease for the reeval of the new AMG GT – effectively a replacement for the SLS – and […]
Mazda confirms new SkyActiv-D 1.5 litre diesel engine for next Mazda2
The next Mazda 2 – previewed by the Mazda Hazumi Concept – will arrive in 2015 complete with Mazda’s new SkyActiv-D 1.5 litre diesel engine, Mazda confirms. The Geneva Motor Show this year saw the arrival of the Mazda Hazumi Concept which was the first view of the next generation Mazda2, due to arrive in early 2015. What the […]
Porsche 911 Carrera S Martini Racing Edition celebrates Porsche’s return to Le Mans
Porsche has announced a ‘Martini Edition’ of the 911 Carrera S to celebrate their return to Le Mans. Just 80 being built, two for the UK, priced at £102,862. Porsche has decided to roll out perhaps the most recognised racing livery for a new special edition 911 to celebrate their return to Le Man in […]
2014 MINI Cooper SD 3-door joins the new MINI range – price from £19,450
The regular MINI range has been extended with the arrival of the new MINI Cooper SD in 3-door guise with the 168bhp 2.0 litre diesel engine. [nggallery id=1875 template=customlinks] When the new 2014 MINI Hatch pricing was revealed back in March, the range consisted of the MINI One, One D, Cooper, Cooper D and Cooper […]
Renault buys Caterham out of the joint Alpine sports car venture
Renault has announced that they are buying Caterham’s 50% stake in the Société des Automobiles Alpine Caterham joint venture to create a new Alpine sports car. It’s more than eighteen months since Renault and Caterham joined forces to create a new breed of sports cars around the Alpine brand. Renault say the arrangement is a mutual […]
Bentley Continental GT3 road car debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed?
It’s reported that Bentley are planning a road-going version of the Continental GT3 track car with 700bhp. Will debut at 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. [nggallery id=1571 template=customlinks] The idea that the Bentley Continental GT3 – Bentley’s track special – will, at some point, turn in to a road car has been around for a […]
Lotus Exige LF1 Limited Edition – one for every Lotus F1 victory
The Lotus Exige LF1 Limited Edition is a run of 81 Lotus Exige specials to celebrate the 81 victories Lotus has had in F1 since its first at Monaco in 1960. [nggallery id=1874 template=customlinks] It’s a nice idea to build a limited edition car – the Lotus Exige LF1 – to celebrate very one of […]
Tesla Model S EV UK launch – Tesla considering patent giveaway
The Tesla Model S has launched in the UK in right hand drive, and Tesla boss, Elon Musk, hints at freeing up Tesla’s EV patents to encourage EV growth. The electric Tesla Model S – probably the only electric car that makes sense – has finally been launched in the UK in right hand drive, […]
New Alfa Romeo MiTo & Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde price & spec – costs from £20,210 & £28,120
The new Alfa MiTo and Alfa Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde versions will go on sale in July and cost from £28,120 for the Giulietta and £20,210 for the MiTo. [nggallery id=1872 template=customlinks] Alfa Romeo doesn’t have a huge amount to play with at the moment with its range in flux and plans to boost sales with new […]