The new Ferrari California T – revealed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show – has now had its UK debut at a private event held at Somerset House. [nggallery id=1767 template=customlinks] Ferrari’s entry-level model – the Ferrari California – was not the most loved of Ferrari’s, with Ferrari ‘Anoraks’ proclaiming it a cynical marketing exercise […]
Lamborghini Urus SUV – made in SLOVAKIA
[nggallery id=1043 template=customlinks] The Lamborghini Urus – Lamborghini’s first SUV in a generation – will be built at VW’s plant in Bratislava alongside other VW Group SUVs. It could be argued that the appeal of Lamborghini stems from its ‘Italian-ness’, but it seems ‘Made in Italy’ is not an honour Lamborghini are going to bestow […]
Which car has the best residual value? A MINI
A Glass’s Guide report has revealed that the cars with the best residual value in the UK are from MINI, with first year depreciation running at just 16.4 per cent. [nggallery id=1696 template=customlinks] When it comes to buying a car, many of us decide how much we can afford to spend and then go and […]
Nissan creates a self-cleaning Note – and this one’s for real. (video)
Nissan has revealed a revolutionary new nano-paint technology that may see the end of cleaning cars as it repels mud, rain and every day dirt. The Sunday chore of cleaning the car is beloved (and loathed, in equal measure) by those who’d rather do it themselves than pay a man with a bucket, a sponge […]
Kia Picanto Quantum – a new ‘Originals’ model from Kia
The Kia Picanto Quantum has been launched by Kia as a limited edition model with more equipment and a Titanium Silver paint job. Costs from £11,895. As a little urban runaround, the Kia Picanto is a perfectly decent offering. And now you can get a more ‘Original’ Picanto. Kia like to think of their ‘Originals’ range […]
Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid – now with Volvo’s R-Design spec. Price from £51,675
[nggallery id=1842 template=customlinks] The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid – Volvo’s very appealing 4WD ‘Green’ V60 – can now be had with the R-Design exterior and interior enhancements. The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is already selling at such a rate that Volvo can’t keep up with demand, and now they’re making it even more difficult for themselves […]
Toyota Aygo gets new engine technology to make it more economical
The Toyota Aygo, Toyota’s city car shared with Peugeot and Citroen, is getting new engine technology to reduce fuel consumption by almost 30 per cent. [nggallery id=1795 template=customlinks] The new Toyota Aygo has only just arrived as Toyota’s part of the city car triumvirate which includes the new Citroen C1 and new Peugeot 108, but […]
Porsche Macan gets 2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol engine
The new Porsche Macan SUV has been given the first 4-cylinder engine in a Porsche for a generation, with a 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol added to the range. The new Porsche Macan looks set to change the rules for the compact SUV market, with class best handling and dynamics and performance that beats many a […]
Range Rover Hybrid LWB debuts in Beijing
Land Rover has revealed the long wheelbase Range Rover Hybrid at the Beijing Motor Show, adding extra length to the Range Rover for a green limo. We’ve already seen the Range Rover Hybrid and the LWB Range Rover, but now we get the two together with the debut of the Range Rover Hybrid LWB at […]
Range Rover by Overfinch has 30% higher residuals than a standard Range Rover
Buyers of a new Range Rover with enhancements by Overfinch can look forward to a used value that is 30 per cent higher than a standard Range Rover. [nggallery id=1731 template=customlinks] It’s generally considered that money you spend on enhancing a new car by getting one of the plethora of customisers to add interesting bits […]