The Latest News, Announcements And Rumours From The World Of Cars
What do you get if you take a Yaris sized supermini, make it lighter, then power it using a smaller version of the powertrain from the Prius? This…the world’s saddest looking car. But apart from that, it’s the Toyota FT-Bh (short for “Future Toyota B-segment hybrid”) concept which made its debut at the 2012 Geneva [...]
This is the new Renault Zoe supermini which has just been unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It’s a cute little supermini. But that’s not what will attract buyers. It’s electric with a range of up to 130 miles on a full charge. And when it goes in sale in the autumn priced from [...]
Hyundai has unveiled their newly facelifted i20 supermini on the eve of its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Due to compete with the all-conquering Ford Fiesta, this little ‘un has been armed with Hyundai’s fluidic family face, extra equipment and an ultra-efficient range of engines. Ultra Efficient In fact, when it reaches UK [...]
This is the Peugeot 208 XY Concept which will be unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show alongside the new Peugeot 208 GTI Concept. And while the 208 GTI does speed, the 208 XY does luxury. It’s Peugeot’s answer to the wildly successful Citroen DS3. As such it promises distinctive styling with a plush interior [...]
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 in time for the 2012 [...]
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the newly facelifted 2012 Toyota Aygo. After an appearance at the Brussels Motor Show earlier this year, the new Aygo will go on sale in the UK from 1st March. Featuring the sporty Fire model and the Comfortable Ice model, prices within the range have both risen and fallen slightly. [...]
Hold on to your hats MINI fans because there’s a blizzard of new MINI-derived goodness coming your way. According to a report from CAR magazine, the fashionable British brand is planning six to release six new models over the next four years. Not content with the hatch, Clubman, Countryman, Coupe and Roadster in recent years, [...]
UK prices have been announced for the 2012 Fiat Punto. The revised supermini which is on sale now, starts from just £9,990 for the 1.2-litre 8-valve Pop. The Look The Punto continues to evolve thanks to new body coloured front and rear bumpers. Speaking of which, three new paint colours have been added to the [...]
Renault is considering a new version of their classic 1972 Renault 5 model to boost the allure and credibility of its supermini range. Driven on by the success of the MINI, Beetle and Fiat 500 the new Renault 5 would be sold alongside the next Twingo and slot into the range below the new Clio. [...]
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 [...]
