How do you make driving a Toyota Aygo even more fun? One sure-fire way is to provide some classic open-top enjoyment with a new retractable x-wave canvas roof. Looking ahead to longer, warmer days, Toyota has launched the x-wave as […]
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New BMW iDrive features touchscreen and gesture recognition
BMW’s iDrive is about to become an even more ‘handy’ way to interface with a car’s infotainment system while driving. There’s something to be said about having a tactile controller to manipulate. Nevertheless, it’s still limiting, plus advances in technology […]
New petrol-powered VW Polo BlueMotion will return 69mpg
For the first time Volkswagen has introduced a petrol BlueMotion engine into its VW Polo range and it’s a cracking offering with a 1.0 litre unit returning 69 mpg. However, the diesel BlueMotion engine for the VW Polo will return […]
A great year for the Peugeot 308
Exactly 12 months ago, Peugeot Dealers were buzzing with excitement at the arrival of the all-new 308. It had already been shortlisted for the prestigious Car of the Year (COTY) award, was stunning to look at, oozed desirability and was […]
New Vauxhall Viva announced
Arriving in Spring 2015, the Vauxhall VIVA will be the latest edition to Vauxhall’s small car range joining the fashionable ADAM and the popular Corsa supermini. New Design With a name that pays homage to Vauxhall’s original Viva made from […]
New Ford Focus to feature efficient new engines
The new Ford Focus delivers the car’s most fuel-efficient powertrain line-up ever with improvements of up to 15 per cent, and a significant CO2 emission reduction across the entire line-up. The new Focus will be the first vehicle in Europe […]
New Renault Twingo is ready for orders
The new Renault Twingo is the third generation of the model and this rear engine, rear wheel car comes with a four year warranty. The UK history for the Twingo has been sketchy to say the least but this new […]
New Volvo XC90 revealed
Volvo has finally taken the wraps off its all new XC90 to reveal its full spec and price list. The original Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 and the new model goes on sale next spring. There’s no doubt […]
New Volkswagen Scirocco unveiled
The new Volkswagen Scirocco, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, 40 years after the original, comes with a new range of advanced engines that offer up to 280 PS yet also promise fuel efficiency improvements […]
Vauxhall’s new Corsa unveiled
Vauxhall has released images and details of its Fourth-Generation Corsa, which will reach production later this year and is set to raise the class benchmark for driveability, comfort and practicality in a model which has become a household name for […]
You Say Tomato; We Say Tom-Auto
We all know that tomato ketchup is the just about the best thing ever invented but who knew that it could help make cars too?
Volvo adds Android Auto
Volvo has joined the Open Automotive Alliance to make the Android smartphone platform available to drivers through its new ground-breaking user interface. The integration of Android Auto™ promises to add yet another dimension to their in-car experience. Android Auto brings […]
Ford wins Engine of the Year for 3rd year running
A small petrol engine that powers Ford cars including the new Fiesta has fought off competition from premium brands and supercars to win the ‘Oscars’ of the engine world for an unprecedented third time in a row. The Motor Company’s […]
Ford innovates with adaptive steering [Video]
Ford is bringing to market a new generation of steering technology that will help make vehicles easier to manoeuvre at low speeds and in tight spaces. At higher speeds, the new technology will help make the vehicle more agile […]