Shortly after launching the M3 Competition Saloon and M4 Competition Coupé, BMW will add two variants to the line-up with the M xDrive all-wheel drive system for the high-performance sports cars in the premium midsize segment for the first time. With more driven wheels, the new BMW M3 Competition Saloon M xDrive and BMW M4 Competition Coupé M xDrive take the exclusive M feeling to an … [Read more...]
Newcomers: Cars
Newslines 19 April
Vauxhall has added new Griffin Edition models to its Corsa, Astra and Grandland X vehicle range. The new Corsa Griffin Edition, Astra Griffin Edition and Grandland X Griffin Edition are available to order now, with prices starting from £18,530 OTR for the Corsa Griffin Edition, £19,245 OTR for the Astra Griffin Edition and £25,765 OTR for the Grandland X Griffin Edition with a wide range of … [Read more...]
Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible coming
Bentley Motors has a new flagship version of the ultimate, open-top Grand Tourer – the Continental GT Speed Convertible. The performance-orientated Speed is the most powerful, driver-focused interpretation of the benchmark convertible GT. The third generation Continental GT Speed Convertible features an enhanced version of Bentley’s renowned 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine, delivering an outstanding … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Peugeot 5008 Allure 1.2L PureTech 130
The UK car industry came to the end of its Covid induced click and collect period last week with healthy March new registration plate month sales, writes David Miles. Registrations were up by 11.5% over March last year when Covid first closed showrooms. However the March 2021 total of new cars sold 283,964 units is 37% below the 10-year March average. Peugeot is one of the brands doing well with … [Read more...]
New car news: Aston Martin, Citroen and VW
A road going version of the Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition which will be the Grand Prix safety car this season is going into production. It has a more powerful 535ps 4.0V8, enhanced 8sp automatic transmission and revised steering, brakes and suspension developed from systems in the track car and the showroom price of the newcomer is from £142,000. Citroën new ë-C4 models in the UK will continue … [Read more...]
Newcomers from Audi and Hyundai
PHEV versions of the Audi Q5 are now available from £53,435, as well as more sporting derivatives. A bigger battery raises electric range to 37 miles and the same system has been included on A6 and A7 models while the A6 Avant 50 TFSI now runs to 41 miles on battery. Twenty-one years since its launch introduction the newest Hyundai Santa Fe brings more room and refinement to buyers. It also … [Read more...]
Vauxhall move to better on-line guarantee
Vauxhall has launched a new, ‘14 Day Return Guarantee’ for vehicles bought via its new Online Store – giving buyers up to two weeks to try their new car. The offer gives new car buyers up to 14 days to ensure the car is right for them. The offer runs through all Vauxhall models purchased via its new Online Store, including the all-new Mokka and Mokka-e. The Vauxhall Online Store brings the … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 March
Land Rover has launched the powerful Defender V8 as part of a range of enhancements to its unstoppable and award-winning 4x4 family. The new 525HP Defender V8 and flagship Defender V8 Carpathian Edition use engines made at the Ford Bridgend Plant before it shut down last autumn to provide a unique combination of performance and capability, with bespoke chassis settings delivering new levels of … [Read more...]
Debut of McLaren Artura supercar
The super-lightweight McLaren Artura sports car has been unveiled from £185,000. With a 680ps 3.0V8 petrol engine and E-motor it hits 62mph in 3secs, has a 205mph maximum and yet can achieve over 50mpg cruising, weighing in at under 1.4 tonnes. … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 February
Jaguar Land Rover is ditching its internal combustion engines over the decade and will sell all-electric models, starting in 2024. It has also announced plans to offer hydrogen fuel cell models when demand and infrastructure support them and will expand its subscription rental service. The new Citroën C4 and ë-C4 is on sale. They come with five-years warranty and free 7kW home charger from … [Read more...]