The most powerful four-door Aston Martin has ever built has been unveiled – the Rapide S which replaces the outgoing model. The firm says the new luxury GT has been re-engineered to claim back its position as the ‘world’s […]
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Vauxhall raises the roof with its new Cascada
It hits our showrooms in April and is priced to take on the models which dominate the sector – Vauxhall says its new Cascada will be £8,000 cheaper than its rivals. For that, buyers can choose between two trims – […]
Toyota reveals Yaris Trend
In a push to attract more younger customers, Toyota has introduced the Trend to its Yaris range. The move comes as the carmaker revises the Yaris line-up with some exterior styling and fresher interior finishes. The car has new appearance […]
Are You Paying an Arm and a Leg for Your Parking?
Figures recently released suggest that many of us are paying an arm and a leg to park our cars. There seem to be two different situations in which you will pay a small fortune for the undeniable pleasure of leaving your […]
Mercedes E class gets a facelift
After announcing the recent revamps of the saloon and estate versions of their E-Class, Mercedes now gives the Coupe and Cabriolet versions a once over. The E-Class has a distinctive styling makeover which bins the quad headlamps for a sleeker […]
Bentley unveils flagship convertible
The stylish and impressive Bentley Continental has just stepped up a gear to impress – with the unveiling of this convertible version. So not only can you can impress with one of the world’s most incredible vehicles, you can also […]
New special edition VW Beetle Fender unveiled
Would it be a cliché to begin this with a contrived gag about the VW Beetle being popular with Beatles fans and now music lovers have a Fender version to buy? The new VW Beetle Fender I think so, but […]
The new BMW Z4
BMW’s droptop is being revamped in time for the Detroit Motor Show and with it comes a new entry level model. There’s not much to report in the way of visual changes but there is an impressive new sDrive18i model […]
The New Maserati Quattroporte
The new Maserati Quattroporte has been redesigned from the ground up and is the flagship in the fleet. Fans may say the restyling has become a little bland but the Italian firm is aiming for massive growth – especially in the […]
BMW’s new M6 Gran Coupe
Drivers in the top end of luxury executive models have another vehicle to ponder – the impressive BMW M6 Gran Coupe. This is the third distinctive model to be added to the M6 range – and is designed to bring […]
Freelander Black and White special editions launched
Santa is on his way… but Land Rover are hoping the launch of their latest Freelander Black and White special editions will see a brief uplift in sales. The Freelander Black and White And, generally, their special editions sell out quickly […]
How Many Speed Cameras Does It Take to Catch a Speeding Motorist on the M25?
I kind of like speed cameras. This probably comes from not having seen one since I moved away from the UK. This means that I associate them with orderly driving and sticking to the law and I would love to […]
Mercedes E-Class facelift revealed
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new look E-Class ahead of next month’s Detroit Motor Show – and it’s a cracker. The E-Class has been equipped with new efficient engines and assistance systems plus there’s a sharper design to help cement the […]
Jaguar XFR-S finally revealed
After months of teasing, Jaguar finally took the covers from its hugely anticipated XFR-S model. Most of the motoring world in Los Angeles for the unveiling at the Auto Show were suitably impressed. It left me a bit ‘meh’. The […]