Three years after its last update, the Citroën C4 Picasso range enters a new era this summer, with a new look and uprated technology inside. Boasting a new front end, a two-tone body and roof option and even more personalisation possibilities, New C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso will feature new intuitive technologies including a Hands-Free Tailgate, a new connectivity offering with Citroën … [Read more...]
Newcomers: Cars
Sunday drive: Range Rover Evoque Convertible
By David Miles It was only a matter of time before the workhorse became a dressage contender. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible is the latest in a highly successful series which owes its family blood line to the luxury off-roader which really created a whole new sector in 1970. Heralded by Land Rover as the World’s first luxury compact SUV convertible, … [Read more...]
Range Rover Evoque ignites Ember edition
Land Rover is introducing an exclusive Special Edition of its fastest selling model, the Range Rover Evoque. As part of a package of enhancements to the original luxury compact SUV, the striking ‘Ember’ edition features a bold red and black theme boosting its appeal. The new 2017 model year Range Rover Evoque also offers next-generation InControl Touch Pro infotainment across the range, … [Read more...]
Audi, MB and Nissan updates
Carefully considered styling refinements enhance the perennially popular Audi A6 Saloon and Avant lines. All models benefit from interior upgrades and new equipment. UK order banks for the latest A6 and A7 Sportback models and their S and RS counterparts will open in May and deliveries will start in the summer. The basis for the newly updated A6 and A6 Avant ranges is a new SE … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Hyundai Tucson Premium SE
The demand by customers for SUVs and Crossovers has made them the best selling sector in the European new car market and the third best selling sector in the UK where sales increased by 21% last year. Hyundai has replaced the popular ix35 mid-sized SUV with the all-new Tucson priced from £18,995 to £32,695, reflecting the wide range of prices and substantial new models. Current engine … [Read more...]
Honda Civic changes and updates
Honda has announced revisions and a new addition to the Swindon-built Civic range. The 1.4 i-VTEC Civic Sport will become the entry-level product in the Civic family when it hits showrooms next month. Priced at £18,360 OTR or £199 a month on a three year PCP deal with 5.9% APR and a deposit of £3,415, the new 1.4-litre petrol engine variant, available in manual transmission, joins the … [Read more...]
Range topping new Renault
A new top of range Renault Kadjar has been announced.Renault has strengthened its acclaimed Kadjar line-up with the addition of a top-of-the-range Signature S Nav version and the introduction of the 7-speed efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic gearbox combined with the ENERGY TCe 130 engine. Offering drivers greater choice and heightening the appeal of the award-winning Renault Kadjar, the … [Read more...]
Unlimited trim added to Vauxhall Adam and Rocks
Vauxhall has updated its popular ADAM range with the introduction of UNLIMITED and ROCKS UNLIMITED trim variants. Incorporating options from the existing JAM, GLAM and SLAM models, the new variants will provide drivers with more personalisation options than ever before. The ADAM UNLIMITED and ROCKS UNLIMITED allow the customer to personalise their model from all existing colours, wheels, … [Read more...]
MB S-Class Cabriolet hits the road at £110,120
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet is now available from £110,120 for the S 500 AMG Line. The S-Class Cabriolet range will comprise three powerful petrol engines. The S 500 comes with a twin-turbo 4.6-litre V8 with a power output of 455 hp; the Mercedes-AMG S 63 with a 5.5-litre V8 twin-turbocharged unit generating 585 hp; while the range-topping S 65 features a 6.0-litre V12 twin-turbo … [Read more...]
Aston Martin Vantage S handy newcomer
Aston Martin has ushered in its 17MY range by offering a manual transmission on the V12 Vantage S. The seven-speed manual transmission features a classic dog-leg first gear position; an echo from the past that will be welcomed by driving enthusiasts. This dog-leg configuration also ensures the gears used most frequently are located in a double ‘H‘ pattern like that of a … [Read more...]