This week's Paris Motor Show provides the venue for the unveiling of the 200mph GTC4Lusso T, the first four-seater in Prancing Horse history to sport a turbo-charged V8 engine. It hails a whole new Ferrari GT concept aimed at owners seeking a car that is sporty and versatile, as well as perfect for driving on a daily basis. The new GT effortlessly marries elegance, superb occupant comfort … [Read more...]
Newcomers: Cars
John Cooper Works Clubman announced by MINI
The new MINI Clubman receives the John Cooper Works treatment. It’s most powerful MINI Clubman, with 231 hp and 350 nm of torque, enabling a 0-62mph time of just 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 148 mph while MINI's ALL4 all-wheel drive system fitted as standard for maximum traction combined with enjoyable handling. Full John Cooper Works specification including upgraded suspension, braking, … [Read more...]
New Ford KA+ revealed
The new Ford KA+ has been revealed. Now with five-doors, there will be 70 and 85ps versions with the latest 1.2 litre Duratec petrol engine and 5sp manual gearbox. Insurance groups begin at 1E for the entry level Studio costing £8,995. Launch models will add Zetec trim with the choice of both engines and later this year buyers can order Black and White models with contrast styling … [Read more...]
TT takes off with most powerful ever engine
The most powerful Audi TT ever to enter series production can be ordered later this month. The Audi TT RS Coupé is priced at £51,800 and prices for the Roadster begin at £53,550, with both getting the famous 5-cylinder 2.5 400ps engine and 7-speed S-tronic box, good for 0-62mph in 3.7 secs and over 170mph maximum. … [Read more...]
Executive motoring: Volvo S90 and V90 arrive
Swedish swish and sophistication come as standard in the latest Volvo S and V90 series, says Robin Roberts The new large premium saloon and estate models in Momentum or Inscription trims embody features from the XC90 with an emphasis on “relaxed confidence.” They are the latest to be built on Volvo’s scaleable product architecture where the only fixed point is the distance from fascia to … [Read more...]
Alfa Romeo Mito given make-over
The Alfa Romeo Mito has been given an extensive facelift and refresh with a new look, more technology and a completely revised range of trim levels. Styling changes include new sports grilles, new alloy wheel designs, enhanced detailing, new upholsteries and improved technologies. An updated 1.3-litre JTDM-2 turbo diesel joins the range with increased output to 95hp and lower emissions of … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: BMW M2 Coupe
The new BMW M2 two-door, four seater coupe really is something special, says David Miles. It has a 3.0-litre, straight-six, TwinPower, twin scroll single turbocharged 370hp petrol engine and is currently positioned between the M235i 326hp, soon to arrive M240i 340hp coupe and the larger and more comprehensively tuned and modified twin turbo 431hp M3 saloon alongside M4 coupe and M4 convertible … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Kia Optima saloon
Sales of D-Segment models in the UK are hard work even if you are classed as a premium brand manufacturer offering such models as the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and from the UK the Jaguar XE. Only the heavily advertised Merc C-Class is in the UK’s top ten new car sales chart thanks to its low PCP/lease finance offers. Non-premium brand models in this sector include the Ford … [Read more...]
New Citroen Picasso series unveiled
New C4 Picasso and New Grand C4 Picasso will be on sale 1 September from £19,635 and £21,935 respectively. With 19,700 C4 Picassos and 25,700 Grand C4 Picassos registered in the UK since 2013, the latest generation 5-seat Citroën C4 Picasso and the larger 7-seat Grand C4 Picasso look to build on the success associated with this class leading MPV model. Available in three trim … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 August
The basic Ford Fiesta has jumped from about £10,345 to £13,395 with Studio and Style models dropped from the range. It has been done to give Ford room to introduce the forthcoming Ka+ from under £9,000, but it could mean rival makers gain with dissatisfied Fiesta owners moving away from the brand to keenly priced alternatives. Renault is launching a series of 66-plate finance deals across … [Read more...]