Porsche have taken the 911 GT3 R Hybrid out for a test at the Nurburgring ahead of the 24hr Nurburgring race in May. In February we reported that Porsche has developed the unthinkable – a hybrid 911. But this wasn’t a hybrid 911 with a bank of batteries and a fluffy-bunny conscience, but a rampant […]
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Porsche Panameras recalled worldwide
Porsche is recalling 11,324 Porsche Panameras for a faulty seat belt mechanism. It’s not exactly in the same league as the recall that afflicted so many Toyotas (and Peugeots, and Citroens, and Lexus…) but seems a blow to Porsche’s reputation none the less. Every Porsche Panamera made from launch until 25th February – which is […]
UK car buyers don’t care about CO2 emissions
Car buyers have decided that the environment is of little or no concern with only 1 in 5 buyers considering the emissions of a car when buying. I know, we bang on about the nonsense of having CO2 targets for everything we buy, sell, rent or use. And bang on even more about the absolute […]
Jaguar XF Diesel S: Plod-Mobile
The Central Motorway Police Group – who patrol the Midlands Motorways – has taken delivery of a fleet of Jaguar XF Diesel S. We have to agree with the Central Motorway Police Group (who cover big chunks of the M6 – and surrounding motorways – in the Midlands and up to Cheshire). The Jaguar XF […]
Peugeot & Citroen to get Mitsubishi ASX / RVR
It has been revealed that Peugeot and Citroen are to produce versions of the Mitsubishi compact crossover – the Mitsubishi ASX / RVR – by 2012. It’s a bit of a Mitsubishi morning, what with the UK details on the facelifted Outlander and now the news that the compact crossover that is the Mitsubishi ASX (or Mitsubishi […]
Mitsubishi Outlander Facelift (2010) – UK gets Outlander Juro
Mitsubishi are introducing the facelifted Outlander in the UK with a Limited Edition model – the Mitsubishi Outlander Jur0. On sale now from £25,999. The Mitsubishi Outlander has been with us since 2005 and a facelift has been coming ever since Mitsubishi showed the Outlander GT Concept at the New York Motor Show around this time last […]
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Price & Specifications
Full prices and specifications for the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 TD V6 HSE The Range Rover Sport – Land Rover’s answer to Sporty SUVs from the likes of BMW and Porsche – has been around since 2005, but has had some serious updates for 2010. The small exterior changes – and some […]
Porsche 918 Spyder – almost ready to green light
Porsche appears to be close to announcing the production of the 918 Spyder Hybrid after they received expressions of interest from 900 customers. Porsche pulled a surprise at the Geneva Motor Show this year by revealing the Porsche 918 Spyder – a hybrid supercar that looked production-ready. And Porsche seem intent on making it but […]
Ford Fiesta S1600 – Limited Edition announced
Ford have revealed a limited edition look-faster Fiesta – the Fiesta S1600 – with lots of show but no extra go for£16,645. Just 650 will be made Want a quicker Fiesta? Like the idea of a new Fiesta ST? You’re not alone. The Fiesta is such a well-sorted car it’s crying out for more power. So when […]
Mercedes G-Class – back in the UK
Mercedes has announced that the iconic G Class will be available in RHD from the Autumn as the G350 CDI or the G55 Kompressor. Prices start at £79,995. We all know that fashions are circular. There’s nothing new under the sun and every fashion that hits the headlines today is derivative of one that ruled […]