Besides marking the sixtieth anniversary of the Fiat 500, this year also sees the debut of the Fiat 500 Mirror. This special edition marks the introduction of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the Fiat 500, with a car that’s always connected and packed with content. The introduction of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto means that users can … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: BMW 520d XDrive M Sport
The BMW 5 Series has gone through six generations spanning 45 years totalling 7.9 million global sales and its success in longevity and sales terms means it has always been the benchmark range for the executive car sector, says David Miles. The new seventh generation 5 Series Saloon arrived in February and shortly the Touring Estate … [Read more...]
British build Honda Civic takes a bow
The new 10th generation Honda Civic five door family hatchback is now in production for global markets and it is only being built in the UK at their Swindon factory. It's good news for post-Brexit Britain with Honda spending a further £200 million turning their Swindon plant into a global manufacturing hub for the new Civic hatchback, says David … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Lexus RX450h F Sport 4WD
While some manufacturers are now running to catch up in the hybrid race, Lexus is still comfortably ahead and showing them how things should be done, writes Robin Roberts Lexus and parent Toyota Group were among the first to apply hybrid technology to their ranges over two decades ago and the models which can potentially benefit most are the big SUV type … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 April
Primary schools in Wales now have the opportunity to receive free support from a leading walking and cycling charity to get more pupils on their bikes and scooters. Funded by Welsh Government and delivered by Sustrans Cymru, Active Journeys supports schools to get more children travelling actively, helping to increase their activity levels … [Read more...]
Ultimate Lotus Exige races into exclusivity
The ultimate road and track Lotus Exige Cup 380 Coupe has been released. Just 60 will be made for worldwide sale, guaranteeing an exclusivity rarely found among collectors. It will top 175mph, does 0-60mph in 3.4sec and weighs just over a tonne with new bodywork to increase downforce for better roadholding and handling. The Exige Cup 380 can be … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 April
Volvo has chosen China to build its first EV. The Chinese owned prestige car maker will create a new model for the family and it’s likely to be sold world-wide. You can meet world speed challenger Richard Noble and the Bloodhound SSC team members at their Bristol technical centre on Monday 1 May. There’s even a simulator of the car destined to be … [Read more...]
British brands better at beating book-prices
OSV’s research has revealed that British-made cars, such as Vauxhall, Roll Royce, Jaguar and Landrover, retain the most value in the first 12 months after purchase, an impressive 65.5% of their original value. Compared to vehicles produced by the likes of France and Italy, which on average retain only 46.2% and 46.7% respectively, it shows that the … [Read more...]
Seb fails to crack Easter result
Welsh driver Seb Morris had a disappointing end to his Easter campaign behind the wheel of the Team Parker Racing Bentley Continental GT3 at Oulton Park. He experienced a mixed opening event of the new British GT Championship season with a best finish of fourth place the headline result after two dramatic one-hour races at the Cheshire venue. Beginning … [Read more...]
£6.5 Billion bill for new car buyers after Brexit
Brexit uncertainty and the prospect of increasing car prices could cost the new car market an estimated £6.5 billion. An estimated 377,000 motorists ‘strongly agree’ that Brexit is making them think twice about buying a new car, according to research by AA Cars, the used car website. Around a quarter of motorists predict leaving the EU will push up the … [Read more...]
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