Caterham bound for Le Mans
Caterham will use the Le Mans 24 Hours to investigate viability for its own sports-prototype racer Caterham is to enter this year’s Le Mans 24 Hour race. The team will campaign a Zytek Z11SN-Nissan...
View ArticleBrabus reveals 611bhp Mercedes GL63 AMG
Brabus's latest creation is an extreme version of Mercedes' 611bhp GL63 AMG Mercedes tuner Brabus has revealed its latest high-performance SUV. The Brabus B63-620 Widestar is based on the...
View ArticleLeaf smart-charging trial scheme revealed
‘My Electric Avenue’ project to test new smart charging systems by leasing applicants a Nissan Leaf and a charging point for £100 per month A new consortium that includes Nissan, the Low Carbon...
View ArticleLow-carbon energy is all about the infrastructure
Mass-adoption of electric vehicles will put an unbearable strain on the UK's electricity distribution network I spent this lunchtime at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which sits on a...
View ArticlePorsche 911 50 Years Edition unveiled
Limited edition 911 launched to commemorate 50th anniversary Porsche is celebrating 50 years of its 911 with a special edition version that is scheduled to reach UK showrooms in September.Limited to...
View ArticleFiat eyes complete Chrysler takeover
Fiat is closing in on securing the remaining 41.5 per cent stake of Chrysler, which would give it complete control of the Detroit car maker Fiat is gearing up to buy the remaining 41.5 per cent in...
View ArticlePorsche reveals its intelligent hybrid future
The new Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid features Porsche’s latest tech, but the next generation of performance-focused hybrids promise even greater fuel savings All future Porsches will be available with...
View ArticleUsed cars: private or trade?
When you're under pressure to buy a used car, what's best — private or trade? Hello everyone, it’s time for me to go and buy a used car. There is a backstory to all this and the details are bound to...
View ArticleUK debut for Bentley Flying Spur at Cholmondeley
The Flying Spur will make its UK debut at the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, alongside a celebration of its 2003 Le Mans win The new Bentley Flying Spur will make its UK debut at the Cholmondeley...
View ArticleVideo: Bertone Jet 2+2 Shooting Brake
Sutcliffe gets to grips with the one-off Aston Martin Rapide-based Bertone Jet 2+2 Shooting Brake Built for a wealthy enthusiast and driven by Sutcliffe, the Aston Martin Rapide-based Bertone Jet 2+2...
View ArticleNew Mazda 3 revealed in magazine
Magazine shots show off the next-gen Mazda 3 hatchback's styling Pictures of the all-new Mazda 3 hatchback have been spotted in print, ahead of the car's official reveal.The images reveal that the car...
View ArticleNew Koenigsegg One:1 renders leaked
New limited-edition Swedish hypercar could have 1400bhp and command a £1.3m price tag Renderings have been leaked on to an internet forum, reputedly showing off the new Koenigsegg Agera...
View ArticleAutocar magazine 5 June preview
New BMW X5 unveiled; all-electric Audi R8 reviewed; EcoBoost Ford C-Max driven; one-off Aston Martin Shooting Brake tested; Ferrari F355 buying guide Autocar magazine spans a wider spectrum than ever...
View ArticleTime to say goodbye to Land Rover's utilitarian roots
The Defender's expected 2015 demise will mark the end of the old Land Rover A couple of weeks ago I first got wind of the news that Land Rover’s plans for back-to-basics Defender replacement had been...
View ArticlePagani Zonda 'Revolucion' unveiled
Final version of the Pagani Zonda to get 789bhp 6.0-litre V12, improved aerodynamics and upgraded brakes The Pagani Zonda'Revolucion' is the final version of the Zonda, which was originally launched...
View ArticlePorsche 356-inspired sports car previewed
PGO’s pictures of the Cevennes show the upcoming car in greater detail French manufacturer PGO has revealed more details of its upcoming Cevennes Water Snake, a retro-themed roadster inspired by the...
View ArticleNew Skoda Octavia vRS revealed
Third-generation Octavia vRS to be offered with both punchy diesel and petrol engines; due on sale in August for around £22,500 The new third-generation Skoda Octavia vRS is the fastest production...
View ArticleToyota Prius recall issued
Toyota has announced a recall of almost 5000 third-generation Prius models in the UK due to a braking fault Around 5000 Toyota Prius models are to be recalled in the UK due to a potential braking...
View ArticlePolice to fine careless drivers and middle-lane hogs
Careless or aggressive road users to face on-the-spot fines and penalty points from July Drivers who tailgate or hog the middle lane will now face an on-the-spot fine of £100 and three points.New...
View ArticleFord C-Max 1.0T EcoBoost Titanium first drive review
EcoBoost engine makes the tidiest-handling MPV all the more pleasing to drive – but it could be more frugal Among all the quirky alternatives and added-value sensible options, the apparently ordinary...
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