Originally designed as an RC concept coupe, such was the public and media reaction to it at various international motor shows that Lexus has now built it, but just a strictly limited number. The RC 2+2 coupe rear wheel drive is available in 300h form with a full hybrid 2.5-litre petrol/electric motor with 220bhp power output or a … [Read more...]
New Jaguar F-Pace delights and disappoints
The new Jaguar F-Pace is probably the most important car in the brand’s long history as no major premium brand executive car manufacturer can now afford not to offer such a vehicle. So Jaguar are following the likes of Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Bentley, Porsche and Maserati and not forgetting Jaguar’s partner Land Rover, in venturing into the fastest … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: BMW 430M Convertible
If you believe cars are boring, think again. A bigger, bolder and better BMW 430 series now carries the German car-maker’s honours where the famous 3-series left off. While the 3-series continues as a saloon and estate, the 4-series fills in with the very clever coupe and convertible styles. Bigger outside and inside than the previous model, our 430 … [Read more...]
New smaller Volvos coming
Volvo has provided the first look at its new range of smaller cars. Volvo showed two new concept cars that move the Swedish brand in a new direction and mark the official launch of its global small-car strategy. The 40 series concept models demonstrate for the first time how Volvo plans to expand into the large and lucrative global market for premium … [Read more...]
Pain and pleasure on Plains Rally
Luke Francis took maximum points on Saturday’s Plains Rally to claim the lead at the mid-way point of the 2016 Pirelli MSA Welsh Forest Rally Championship. There was disappointment, meanwhile for early season leader and junior front-runner Andrew Jones. With the Welshpool based event run in glorious sunshine, Rhuddlan driver Francis and co-driver John … [Read more...]
Gravell win top Renault award for third year
Renault’s oldest franchise in the UK, Gravells of Kidwelly, has won a global dealer of the year award from the French car-maker. About 2,500 dealers around the world were assessed in 35 countries on sales, profitability, customer service and brand compliance. Jonathan Gravell accepted the award at a special ceremony and afterwards said, “I was … [Read more...]
Buyers still back dealers for car purchases
Used car buyers continue to put their faith in dealerships, according to new data from AA Cars, which shows a 40% surge in enquiries to AA Cars dealers at the start of the year. This news follows the launch of the AA’s Vehicle Inspections for dealers in February, with inspected cars automatically being listed on AA Cars. In March alone, the … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Audi S8 Plus
By David Miles Not only are Audi’s UK record sales driven by the constant addition of new core model ranges, they have now embarked on performance derivatives with Plus and RS badges. The Audi A8 range of large executive saloons with quattro all wheel drive is long established both in standard and long wheelbase forms with powerful petrol and diesel … [Read more...]
Hotter Skoda Octavia comes for summer
Skoda’s UK new car sales for the first quarter of this year are up by 6.4% to 27,039 units, ahead of the overall market growth and they are going to hot up even more with the arrival of the latest Octavia. This is better news as last year their UK sales dipped slightly due to the run out of old models, like their Roomster compact MPV, and introduction of … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SEAT Leon FR
In every family, individuals frequently try to stand out from their kith and kin, just like the Seat Leon FR. As part of an enormous range within its own brand, it also belongs to part of the Volkswagen Group which includes the Golf and Audi A3, the closest rivals to the Leon. The Leon takes on its relatives with a staggering range to suit mostly young … [Read more...]
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