Oh, that sounds interesting. An R Line Tiguan. Fresh from the hands of Volkswagen Individual (the VW in-house engineering mob) that brought us the Passat R36 and the Touareg R50. Bound to have a nice new engine with more grunt to make the capable Tiguan a hot 4×4. But sadly, this is a purely cosmetic […]
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Vauxhall Insignia VXR revealed
Vauxhall has released details of the range-topping Insignia VXR, a 325bhp performance Insignia that will officially launch at the Barcelona Motor Show in May.
Audi Q7 gets a facelift
Three years after the Audi Q7 was first introduced, Audi has given the big SUV a facelift for 2009 (2010MY) with small exterior updates and a new MMI system.
Aston Martin Rapide – first official image
Aston Martin has released the first official image of the Aston Martin Rapide, a 4 door super-saloon which will début at Frankfurt in September.
UK Car Scrappage scheme gets green light?
It now seems likely that the UK will introduce a car scappage scheme in the next budget, with a £2,000 trade-in incentive on old cars for buyers of new cars.
AC Cobra Mk VI to show at Monaco
AC, the UK’s oldest car maker, is to show its latest car, the AC Cobra MK VI, at the Top Marques Show in Monaco.
New Jaguar XJ range will include a Hybrid
It has been revealed that as a condition of loans to Jaguar Land Rover by EIB, that the new Jaguar XJ will feature a full Hybrid version with more eco models from JLR.
Bentley Arnage replacement to take on Rolls Royce
The replacement for the Bentley Arnage, due in late 2010, will be a much more expensive car, going head to head with the Rolls Royce Phantom, with new engines.
BMW X5 M Triple Turbo diesel on the way?
It has been reported that BMW are working on a tri-turbo diesel version of the X5M, which will offer 345bhp and class beating economy.
New Boxster and Caymen swell Porsche’s order book
Porsche has reported sales in Germany up 14.5% in the first 3 months of 2009, buoyed by sales of the new Cayman and Boxster