FIA World Rally Championship star Elfyn Evans is looking forward to competing on home turf this year after confirming that he will enter the revitalised MSA British Rally Championship with the DMACK British Rally Team. Evans will join forces with another son of a famous rallying father – Finnish sensation Max Vatanen – in DMACK’s two-pronged … [Read more...]
Jaguar XF gets AWD and Kia Niro is revealed
An all-wheel-drive Jaguar XF joins the range this spring. It will come with the 180ps 4-cylinder diesel engine and normally uses rear wheel drive but its Intelligent Driveline Dynamics automatically detect when the front wheels might slip and pushes grip to them without any driver intervention. The prices of the new models rise from … [Read more...]
Aston Martin rethink on new assembly plant
Aston Martin has been offered a new site and financial incentives to build its new generation DBX crossover in Macedonia and not Wales or another UK site. The eastern European state had previously made a bid to win the investment but was not shortlisted and has now made a renewed offer with greater financial incentives and AM is said to be reconsidering … [Read more...]
Honda add two special editions in February
Honda UK will launch two new special editions of the popular Civic and CR-V next month. On forecourts from the start of February, the Civic Limited Edition (right) is £14,995 on the road and the CR-V Black Edition starts from £29,995. Three years after the last version of the CR-V Black Edition first launched, Honda has revived the more sporty, premium … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Suzuki Vitara S 1.4
On sale this month is the latest addition to the Suzuki Vitara compact five door SUV range. The new Vitara range was launched eight months ago when it replaced the larger, durable, tough, well-like and long serving 4x4 Grand Vitara range. Now there is an additional model in the softer styled SUV Vitara range - the 1.4-litre S turbocharged … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Hyundai i20 Premium SE 1.4
When Irish eyes are smiling they are looking at the Hyundai i20, which has been voted Car of the Year on the Emerald Isle. And the Irish know a good bargain when they clap eyes on it. I tested a 1.2 litre version last spring and was very impressed, and I was even more impressed by its bigger brother 1.4 version driven recently. All … [Read more...]
Sophistication comes from the stone age
A touch of the Flintstones has been given bespoke treatment by one of Britain’s finest marques. Bentley Motors’ bespoke coach-building division, Mulliner, is introducing the next level of modern British automotive luxury – stone veneers. This innovative interior finish utilises state-of-the-art stone veneer technology to make a luxurious, contemporary … [Read more...]
Sara eyes GoldStars Award 2016
Number 1 British female rally driver Sara Williams of Brecon has seen an eventful 2015 season recognised by her nomination for the British Women Racing Drivers Club Elite GoldStars Award 2016. The most prestigious award offered by the association, Sara joins a number of professional female racers who have been recognised by the award. The purpose of … [Read more...]
Flood alert to car buyers
The used car market could be swamped with flood-damaged cars following the extreme weather of recent weeks. Estimating that insurers could be facing claims for up to £40 million for cars written-off by recent weather, AA Insurance says that cars which have been immersed in water may seem undamaged but can store up potentially fatal faults. Michael … [Read more...]
Honda Jazz – music to new ears in 2016?
The new third generation Honda Jazz went on sale in September with a new 1.3-litre petrol engine, new larger platform, more interior space and smarter looks. The re-styling now might improve the appeal to a younger group of family customers rather than the older generation who were its main users. Prices will range from £13,495 to £18,035 following … [Read more...]
