Volkswagen is taking a VW Beetle Dune Concept to the Detroit Auto Show, showing a potential production version of a Beetle Dune Buggy. The original VW Beetle was a perfect candidate for a Dune Buggy, and many old VWs were converted to blast across sand dunes around the world. VW had a bash at their […]
2014 Peugeot 5008 gets a bit of a facelift
The Peugeot 5008 MPV has been given a bit of a facelift for 2014, with styling tweaks and additional equipment and prices from £18,800. [nggallery id=1744 template=customlinks] You’d expect an MPV from Peuegot to be a bit of a soggy, boring drive, but actually the Peugeot 5008 MPV is not bad at all. But the […]
Lexus RC F Coupe: OFFICIAL
After a series of teasers before Christmas, the Lexus RC F Coupe has been revealed ahead of its debut at the Detroit Auto Show next week. [nggallery id=1743 template=customlinks] The Lexus RC F Coupe has been revealed ahead of its debut at Detroit next week, and it looks very promising. Lexus aren’t being specific about […]
Did you buy yourself a SUPERCAR for Christmas? Plenty did.
A Supercar may be beyond the reach of many as a Christmas present, but it seems plenty of high net worth individuals treated themselves to a Supercar for Christmas. It’s a standing joke that if any of the Cars UK team are asked what they want for Christmas, top of the list is the favourite […]
Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification gets 593 bhp
The Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification – a limited edition Ghost – comes with a power upgrade for its 6.6 litre V12 and a new interior trim package. [nggallery id=1742 template=customlinks] The Rolls Royce Ghost has been around for some time, and we’re expecting a reveal as early as the Geneva Motor Show in March. But ahead of […]
SEAT Leon Cupra and Cupra 280 revealed
SEAT has revealed two Cupra versions of the Leon Coupe and Hatch – the SEAT Leon Cupra and Cupra 280 – with a 2.0 litre turbo and up to 276bhp. [nggallery id=1741 template=customlinks] SEAT has come out fighting in the hot hatch stakes, and has revealed two versions of the Leon Cupra with up to […]
Volvo Concept XC Coupé revealed. Previews 2015 Volvo XC90 Coupe (video)
The Volvo Concept XC Coupe has been revealed ahead of its debut at the Detroit Auto Show, clearly previewing the 2015 Volvo XC90. [nggallery id=1725 template=customlinks] Volvo gave us a tease for the Concept XC Coupe last month – ahead of its debut at the Detroit Auto Show next week – but now the XC […]
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG: OFFICIAL
The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG – Mercedes hot A-Class SUV – will debut at the Detroit Auto Show next week before going on sale in the UK in June. [nggallery id=1740 template=customlinks] After the arrival of the Mercedes A 45 AMG – and its swoopy coupe sibling CLA 45 AMG – it was always more […]
Vauxhall Astra GTC gets new 1.6 litre 197bhp engine
The Vauxhall Astra GTC now comes with a new 1.6 litre petrol engine – from the Cascada – which delivers 197 bhp and improved economy. If you want a quick Vauxhall, you’d normally opt for a VXR. But the new 1.6 litre turbo petrol Vauhall has fitted to the Astra GTC may make you think […]
Nissan’s NV200 London Taxi revealed in production guise
The Nissan NV200 Taxi for London has been revealed in production guise – complete with ‘Black Cab Nose’ ahead of an on-sale by the end of 2014. The lack of investment in the traditional London Taxi has left the door wide open for competitors, and Mercedes has made a good pitch with its Vito Taxi. […]