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 […]
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All-new Ford Kuga unveiled
Ford say their new Kuga is set to disapprove the myth that an SUV can’t be ‘green’, high-tech and capable all at the same time. And I think they may be right. The new Kuga is an impressive vehicle and […]
New Citroen C3 Picasso hits the roads
The compact Citroen C3 Picasso MPV is about to hit our shores and no doubt we will be seeing a lot of them on our roads. There are still plenty of the older versions trundling around and so there will […]
Drink driving loophole closed
Right-minded motorists everywhere will be pleased with today’s announcement from the Department for Transport which plans to remove the statutory right to a blood or urine test for drink drivers. It will make it much easier for police to arrest […]
Ford’s new B-Max is a hit
Ford has revealed that its new B-Max has proved a hit with buyers – shifting 1,000 units in the first week of sale. The impressive B-Max picked up 2,500 advance orders before it even appeared in the dealerships. It’s an […]
Jeep unveils new Sporting new model
Jeep are following up on their promise to develop their impressive range and have unveiled the new Grand Cherokee S-Limited. The new Grand Cherokee S-Limited The new ‘Sports Line’ is a formidable vehicle, designed to sit competitively in the ‘sports-styled’ […]
New Lexus LS – world-first technology as standard
It’s a bold claim from Lexus and one I’d normally take with a pinch of salt but this time the carmaker really does mean what it says. THE NEW LEXUS LS The new Lexus LS is an incredible piece of […]
Will Google Help The Search For Stress-free Motoring?
Will road rage become a thing of the past? Cars and technology have always gone together like motorists and road rage. But, could the latest advances signal the end of stress-fuelled journeys and white knuckles on steering wheels? Self-driving cars […]
Ford develops a new way to save fuel – the bonnet
It sounds strange but true – Ford has developed carbon fibre technology which should save drivers fuel. The carbon fibre reinforced plastic Ford Focus bonnet is constructed from the super-strong material more usually associated with hand built racing vehicles or […]
Driving Into History
Yours truly has been scouting out the South of France on an expedition called ‘holidays’ for a while. What he found there is that Frog-land France is a great place for gear-heads with a nostalgic inclination, especially in the rural […]
Alfa adds Sportiva trims to its models
Alfa Romeo fans are in for a treat after the car maker announced it was adding Sportiva trims to its Mito and Giuletta ranges. These stylish cars have now been boosted, in my opinion, with a trim that really suits […]
City Bus Innovations: Bigger or Faster?
My experience with public transportation is particularly bad and so I never take the bus. But if I would, I’d pick this new very long one by a German Fraunhofer Institute for traffic and infrastructure systems. In places like London […]
Are We More Oblivious to Vulnerable Road Users Now?
I have talked quite a lot in recent weeks about new car technology and I don’t think that it is any secret that I want a robot which controls the vehicle while I go for a nap or eat some […]
Jaguar F-type to debut in Paris
The F-Type, Jaguar’s all-new aluminium two-seater sports car, will make its global debut in production form at the Paris Motor Show on 27th September. It will be launched as a convertible with a choice of three petrol engines: 340PS and […]