The Latest News, Announcements And Rumours From The World Of Cars
Morgan has officially pulled the covers off their electric Plus E concept as the Geneva Motor Show. Based on the Morgan Plus 8 it gets a Zytek electric motor, a lithium-ion battery pack and a five-speed manual gearbox. So you get an ancient body style, a modern power source and a manual gearbox, in an [...]
Hairdressers and estate agents across the land, prepare to squeal with delight. This is the new 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet and it’s heading to Geneva next week. It’s also the first open-top Golf GTI since the first generation model all these years ago. Compared to the hatchback it has slightly less boot space, but [...]
Just when the BMW M6 thought the road was clear, the 2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG has swaggered into its path with 557bhp on board. It’s lighter, more powerful and better equipped. Make no mistake, this luxury GT is looking for a fight. The Performance Under the bonnet, the old SL63 AMG’s naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 [...]
The long-awaited Subaru BRZ sports coupe is almost upon us with UK sales starting in the spring. And in honour of the occasion, Subaru has revealed more information about the UK equipment levels. The rear-drive 197bhp fun machine will be offered in a choice of three trim levels; a top-spec version, a standard version and [...]
Mazda has announced a new limited edition of its sporty MX-5 model, just in time for spring and the light nights. The special Venture Edition, which is available with the 1.8-litre Soft-top and 2.0-litre Roadster Coupe, promises exclusive new colours and extra equipment. So let’s find out what they have to offer. Exterior In addition [...]
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 just below the [...]
The Ferrari California is an important car for the prancing horse brand. Over 80% of California buyers are first time Ferrari buyers, stealing sales from under the noses of Aston, Bentley, Mercedes and Porsche. But it’s getting old. And with rivals such as the new Bentley Continental and Mercedes SLS Roadster on the horizon it [...]
In late October we reported early rumours about an Audi TT with even more power. Read The Initial Audi TT RS Plus Report Here Well the reports were true, Audi has announced the more powerful TT-RS Plus and it will appear at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. And as the name suggests, it [...]
After much speculation, Toyota has finally seen fit to provide its new sports coupe, the GT 86, with a price tag. When it arrives in UK showrooms in June, the 197bhp entry-level model will put a £24,995 dent in your purse. So much for the internet rumours which had the GT 86 priced from as [...]
The annual What Car awards ceremony took place in London on January 11th and awarded 17 prestigious titles. Judged by a panel of journalists from the What Car magazine headed by editor Chas Hallett, German manufacturers did exceptionally well, collecting 10 of the 16 category awards and the overall car of the year title. Winners [...]
