The new Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster is now available to order, with prices from £126,730. It features AMG’s handbuilt 4.0-litre ‘hot V’ V8 biturbo petrol engine with an output of 522 hp (+ 46 hp more than the AMG GT) and maximum torque of 670 Nm. It can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds, and has a top speed of 192 mph and standard equipment includes an AMG performance exhaust system; … [Read more...]
Newcomers: Cars
Aston Martin DB11 AMR debuts
Aston Martin has added race-inspired dynamism and performance to the DB11 family. The new £174,995 DB11 AMR debuted at the opening of the new Nürburgring-based AMR Performance Centre, and heralds a new era in the marque for customers with additional Performance Centres planned. Replacing the outgoing V12-engined DB11 as the new flagship of the DB11 range, the DB11 AMR boasts greater power, … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 May
A new Honda Civic saloon is coming to the UK market after a gap of seven years since the hybrid was sold in Britain. Built in Turkey, the Civic saloon will be available with 1.0 litre petrol or 1.6 diesel powertrains, with a 519 litres boot, and will be in dealer forecourts from August. Some new SEAT Ibiza 2017 and 2018 models as well as Polo versions from this year are being recalled … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 May
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan has been unveiled and is likely to cost from £240,000. The unique three-box 2.6 tonnes SUV blends bespoke craftsmanship, engineering and design and will be powered by the 563bhp 6.75V12 engine with all-wheel-drive and all-wheel-steering when it goes on sale towards the end of this year offering up to 1930 litres adjustable loadspace and lifestyle boot-pods for an … [Read more...]
Jaguar XE Landmark milestone in range
There is a new special edition Jaguar based on the XE R-Sport with Sport front bumper, unique 18-inch alloy wheels, Gloss Black exterior trim and a choice of three distinctive colours. The XE Landmark edition cabin features R-Sport leather interior, unique Landmark treadplates and a comprehensive range of standard features including xenon headlamps and 10-inch touchscreen. It’s available … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 April
Renault has strengthened its crossover line-up with the addition of a new Kadjar special edition. The Kadjar Dynamique SE Nav provides a range of additional specification with 19-inch alloy wheels and rear parking camera and it’s priced from £23,620 with choice of petrol or diesel engines and availability of automatic transmission. The British supersonic land vehicle Bloodhound SSC … [Read more...]
New seven-model Ford Focus series unveiled
The all-new Ford Focus will go on sale for September delivery. The main models offer enhanced specification while being cheaper or at carry-over levels. Prices start at £17,930 for the Focus Style – £2,300 below the model it replaces. Focus Zetec and ST-Line – together representing 55 per cent of sales – are now £850 and £250 less respectively. The new Focus range will comprise seven … [Read more...]
VW T-Roc rolls out R-Line
The VW T-Roc compact SUV is now available in R-Line trim. The new range-topping trim level – offered across a selection of engine and gearbox combinations adds distinctive sports styling inside and out along with equipment upgrades and enhancements commensurate with the top spec’ positioning of the R-Line trim. Additions to T-Roc R-Line models include 19-inch ‘Suzuka’ alloy wheels shod with … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Peugeot 5008 GT Line 2.0D
Don’t let the anti diesel lobby or increased Government taxes put you off buying the Peugeot 5008 2.0-litre, 150hp turbodiesel seven seat large SUV, it remains fit-for-purpose, says David Miles. Some large SUV styled vehicles, which can carry up to seven people and tow up to 1,800kg when required, are just more user-friendly with a strong diesel engine and of course will return far better fuel … [Read more...]
Tradelines 4 April
The popular Mazda3 range has been boosted with the launch of the 120ps Mazda3 Sport Black special edition. Offered exclusively in hatchback body style, the £21,595 Sport Black is marked out by enhanced styling and unique 18-inch dark alloy wheels, Jet Black roof spoiler and door mirrors contrast perfectly with the free-of-charge Soul Red Metallic, Snowflake White Pearlescent and Eternal Blue … [Read more...]