Porsche tuners Ruf have produced an electric Porsche Cayenne – the Cayenne eRuf Stormster – which will be produced in limited numbers. We know that Porche will produce a hybrid Cayenne when the next generation Cayenne hits the roads next year (and may even churn one out in the current shape before that). And it’s […]
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Mercedes E class Cabriolet (2010) – Air Cap
Mercedes has developed the AirCap for the 2010 E Class Cabrio which eliminates buffeting in the car when the roof is down. The next generation Mercedes E Class Cabriolet is due to turn up at next month’s Detroit Motor Show and go on sale in the Spring in the UK – just in time for […]
Volkswagen takes stake in Suzuki
It has been announced that Volkswagen is to take a 19.9% stake in Suzuki to help gain access to the Indian market. We’re back on the co-operation and rationalisation path again, this time with Volkswagen and Suzuki, with the announcement that VW is to take a 19.9% stake in Suzuki, with Suzuki in turn re-investing […]
Electric Car Company Tax Incentives Announced
Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced a zero benefit in kind rate for electric company cars. We already have the promise of a chunk of money for the Government at some point – maybe – if you feel inclined to buy an electric car. And in a show of fiddling while Rome is burning, Chancellor Alistair Darling […]
Bugatti Veyron, McLaren F1 and Mr Bean +video
Rowan Atkinson has been out playing with the Bugatti Veyron and the McLaren F1 to see which he thinks is the greatest Supercar. The Bugatti Veyron is considered by most to be the pinnacle of motoring achievement. The Supercar to end all Supercars. Clarkson calls it the ‘Concorde’ of the car world as he believes – sadly, […]
Honda CR-Z Hybrid (2010/2011) Leaks
First pictures of the Honda CR-Z Hybrid have been leaked from a Japanese brochure. The CR-Z will launch in 2010. We saw the Honda CR-Z Hybrid at the Tokyo Motor Show a few months ago as what Honda called a concept. But it was clear that this new Hybrid Coupe from Honda was anything but […]
Jaguar tops J.D. Power Survey in the US
Jaguar has topped the Luxury list in the J.D. Power Survey 2009 in the U.S, with Land Rover also in the top 5. This year’s J.D. Power survey in the UK saw Lexus winning out, but it’s a different story on the other side of the Pond, where Jaguar have come top of the crop […]
Dacia Duster launched
Dacia has released the economy, compact SUV – the Dacia Duster – which is available in 4WD or 2WD. No current plans to bring the Duster to the UK. Dacia is Renault’s Romanian brand and produces its own cars mostly based on Renault underpinnings. It currently offers none of its cars in the UK, but […]
VW Tiguan Track and Avenue (2010) released
Volkswagen has released the luxury VW Tiguan Track and Avenue in to the European market, starting at €38,000. No plans to bring the car to the UK. Even when you buy a compact SUV, it’s nice to have the option of some luxury toys. And car makers like to offer range-topping cars with lots of […]
Vauxhall planning City Car
Vauxhall/Opel’s new European boss Nick Reilly has stated that their number one priority is to develop a City Car for the Vauxhall range. With the world and his dog seemingly trying to squeeze in to smaller and smaller cars, it should come as no surprise that Vauxhall/Opel’s new boss in Europe – Nick Reilly – […]