New Lexus IS takes a bow
There’s a whole new hybrid Lexis IS heading to the UK this summer. The new Lexus IS The IS300h has an effective electric motor coupled to a 2.5litre p...
January 18, 2013 2 Min Read
Mercedes E63 AMG gets a facelift
Mercedes says its facelifted E63 will set a benchmark for performance, dynamism and efficiency. The new Mercedes E63 AMG And that’s not to say that th...
January 17, 2013 2 Min Read
Nissan launches the Qashqai 360
It’s the car with the funny name but it’s also a British-built car that’s a real world-beater in a fast-growing segment defined as a ‘crossover’ – The...
January 11, 2013 3 Min Read
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...
January 09, 2013 2 Min Read
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...
December 31, 2012 3 Min Read
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...
December 28, 2012 2 Min Read
Toyota Aygo has safety setback
I’ve flagged up before on this blog that the new safety criteria for cars is going to cause manufacturers some serious headaches – and so it has come...
December 27, 2012 4 Min Read
New Chinese brand takes a bow
This is the Qoros GQ3 – from a Chinese manufacturer looking at taking on the Focus and Golf. The all-new Qoros GQ3 Chinese cars tend not to do well in...
December 24, 2012 2 Min Read
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 b...
December 21, 2012 3 Min Read
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...
December 19, 2012 2 Min Read
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 mod...
December 18, 2012 2 Min Read
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...
December 17, 2012 2 Min Read
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 order...
December 15, 2012 3 Min Read
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...
December 14, 2012 3 Min Read
New Skoda Octavia unveiled
No-one makes jokes about Skoda cars anymore and the revamped Octavia is the perfect illustration of why not. The new family hatchback is bigger, with...
December 11, 2012 2 Min Read
