Car News
Ferrari 620 GT Due On February 29th 2012
Wednesday 29th February 2012 - Mark that date in your diary. After days of fevered Ferrari speculation, that's the date when the mechanics from Modena will unleash the Ferrari 599 successor, rumoured to be named the Ferrari 620 GT. And according to the official teaser video below, the V12 road car will be … [Continue Reading...]
It’s The Fiat Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati
Fiat's performance subsidiary Abarth is no stranger to joining forces with premium brands in order to create high-end version of the humble 500. They've already given us the 695 Tributo Ferrari and the 695 Competizione. Well now, the scorpion division is rolling out yet another special edition Fiat 500, just … [Continue Reading...]
Jaguar XK Artisan SE Special Edition Released
This is the new special edition Jaguar XK Artisan SE - introduced to bring even more hand-crafted luxury to the range. That means exclusive paint, special alloys and a luxurious interior. Available to buy now in both Coupe (£77,350) and Convertible (£82,500) form, the Artisan sits near the top of the range … [Continue Reading...]
Maserati Granturismo Sport To Premiere In Geneva
This is the new Maserati GranTurismo Sport. Well, that's what the marketing people want you to believe, but it's really just a facelifted version of the GranTurismo S model it replaces. Whatever, it looks better, goes faster and is due to premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show which begins on 6th … [Continue Reading...]
2012 Renaultsport Megane 265 – UK Prices And Specs
This is the Renaultsport Megane 265 freshly updated for 2012. Renault's popular hot hatch starts from £24,825 for the 265 Cup and £26,025 for the more luxurious 265. Available to order now ahead of the UK launch in April, it promises minor styling changes and more power. The Style Apart from the new … [Continue Reading...]
Editorial
New French Breathalyser Law – Utter Stupidity
Warning: The French driving laws are about to become even more complex, and pointless. From 1st July 2012, every vehicle driving in France will be required by law to carry a breathalyser kit. Yes, you read that correctly. Perhaps they should have used a breathalyser on the politicians before they passed … [Continue Reading...]
Report Shows Speed Cameras Don’t Prevent Accidents
We've suspected it for years, but now an explosive new report has confirmed our suspicions - Speed Cameras don't prevent road accidents. The Report The independent investigation conducted and funded by engineer Dave Finney studied data from 212 fixed location Gatso cameras and 105 mobile speed detectors in … [Continue Reading...]
10 Steps To Get A Good Deal On Your Next Used Car
Given the current economic climate many motorists are looking for a way to reduce the cost of their next car. So it's no surprise that UK motorists buy 3.6 million used vehicles from car dealers each year, spending £24 billion in the process. Many new cars lose up to 40% during the first year, making used … [Continue Reading...]
Great British Driving Roads
Great Driving Roads – No 20 – The Midlands Tick
This week's Great British Driving Road takes us to the centre of the UK for the imaginatively titled Midlands Tick. The 50 mile route takes you on a scenic journey around the outskirts of Nottingham and Leicester. Featuring a good mix of long straights and tight corners this route has everything required for … [Continue Reading...]
