Honda has released a promo video for the Honda CR-Z hybrid coupé as it launches in the UK at prices from £17k. Last month we got the specs and prices for the UK Honda CR-Z Hybrid, Honda’s modern hybrid take on the CR-X – they want us to believe. So having given us the buy price – it starts […]
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Audi A8 L (2010 / 2011) revealed
Audi has revealed the LWB A8 with their latest version of the W12 engine ahead of its debut at the Beijing Motor Show. There were times when we didn’t expect Audi to deliver a W12 engine in the new Audi A8. After all, with the rise and rise of the environmental lobby anything that doesn’t run on […]
BMW 5 Series GT and 740d xDrive press release
BMW xDrive on All Engine Variants of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo and the BMW 740d. Munich. BMW, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium cars, is consistently enlarging its wide range of all-wheel-drive models. Starting in June and, respectively, September 2010, all engine variants of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo will also be […]
BMW 5-Series GT to get xDrive – BMW 740d xDrive announced
Despite the general consensus that the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is an almost superfluous niche, BMW are pressing on by extending the range with the option of AWD xDrive. We really don’t ‘Get’ the BMW 5 Series GT. To be fair, we haven’t driven one so it’s a viewpoint from afar. But we can’t deny it […]
Mazda RX-8 finished in Europe
Euro V emissions regulations look set to end production of the Mazda RX-8 – certainly for Europe – but we expect to see the RX-7 and RX-9 launched in the next two years. Mazda has persevered with the Wankel engine even when all around realised a long time ago that despite huge promise there were […]
Toyota halts Lexus GX460 sales worldwide
In another blow to their reputation, Toyota has halted sales of the Lexus GX460 after Consumer Reports in the US branded it a ‘Don’t Buy’. 2010 is turning in to Toyota’s ‘Annus Horribilis’. Its formerly untouchable reputation for producing bullet-proof cars has been severely damaged by the ‘ThottleGate’ problems, with more damage to Toyota’s reputation […]
Porsche Carrera GT – the Video
Porsche has released a video of its last Hypercar – the Porsche Carrera GT – out on track in Scotland. I know. The Porsche Carrera GT is not exactly news. By today’s standards it’s not even that quick – although it still is quick, just not Hypercar quick. But for some reason best know to […]
Mercedes E63 AMG Drifting at Brooklands
Mercedes has produced a drifting and driving video of the Mercedes E63 AMG at a soaking wet Brooklands track When you produce a mid sized saloon car with a great big 6.2 litre V8 you can be pretty sure that when journalists get the chance to play they’re going to be a little exuberant with your car. So why […]
VW Touareg 2Motion. Really?
It’s being reported that VW intends producing a 2WD variant of the Touareg – the Touareg 2Motion – as an entry level model. Really. That’s the rumour that’s flying around today. VW are planning on offering a RWD version of the 2010 Touareg in a bid to mop up a few sales from people who […]
Geely’s Rolls Royce clone gets de-cloned
Geely has had a change of heart over the Geely GE – their Rolls Royce Phantom clone – and will reveal a facelifted version at the Beijing Motor Show It’s amazing how much things have moved on in the last twelve months. A year ago we reported that China’s Geely had become the latest Chinese car maker […]