Three months ago we brought you news on the plans of London Company Parajet International Ltd to take their Skycar on a trip to Timbuktu. Well, not only was the trip a great success – they arrived in Timbutu on 26th March – but the Skycar is now destined to go in to production next […]
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Nissan GT-R beats its Nurburgring record – more to come today?
Nissan set a blistering time round the Nurburgring last year, but yesterday they beat that time in a 2010 Nissan GT-R V-Spec by over a second.
McLaren Automotive Company created as an independent
At a press conference today it has been announced that McLaren Automotive is to become independent, aiming to produce 4000 cars a year by 2015 – P8, P11 & F1.
New Jaguar XJ – best photo yet
We’ve been bringing stories on the next generation Jaguar XJ for a while now. But we’ve just received what seems to be the best picture – and shows just how much inspiration the XJ has taken from its little brother, the Jaguar XF. Due to be shown officially in July, before a full presentation at […]
Brawn GP wins diffuser row
In a ruling today by the FIA court of appeal, it was decided that the contentious rear diffuser used by 3 teams this year, including Brawn GP, is legal.
Volkswagen Tiguan R Line announced
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 […]
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.