SsangYong has added a limited edition model to its Giugiaro designed Korando SUV range - Red. Based on the Korando ELX 2.2, the car adds a stunning full red leather interior, a 6-way power adjustable and ventilated driver’s seat, powered sunroof and HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlights, with a choice of either a metallic space black or metallic techno grey exterior. The car also includes … [Read more...]
Newcomers: Cars
Newslines 9 February
Subaru has made a series of upgrades to the XV compact crossover, designed to refresh the car’s exterior styling, raise cabin quality and improve refinement. In spite of the range of upgrades across the full model line-up, pricing for the Subaru XV is unchanged for the 2016 model, which goes on sale across the UK next month from £21,995. Up to 5,000 job vacancies in the UK automotive … [Read more...]
Hyundai i20 vision of new prices
Hyundai has announced full pricing and specifications of the refreshed MY16 i20 range, which now includes the i20 Active compact crossover and efficient new 1.0-litre T-GDi engines going on sale from 3 March. The rugged Hyundai i20 Active crossover costs £15,225 OTR, while new 1.0 T-GDi-powered i20 models start from £14,025 Refreshed i20 range sees 100PS 1.4-litre petrol … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: BMW X5 xDRIVE 40e
With a record year of UK sales behind them in 2015, when they replaced Audi as the best selling premium brand, and their centenary in front of them in 2016, BMW look fully charged to have a good year. First of their new models to be handed to the UK’s motoring media at the start of their centenary year was BMW’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) production car - the X5 xDrive 40e which is priced from … [Read more...]
New MB SLC from under £30,500
The new Mercedes-Benz SLC will be from £30,495 for the entry-level 200 Sport. The SLC is available in Sport or AMG Line with a choice of four engines. The petrol line-up features a 2.0-litre motor which produces 184hp (SLC 200) or 245hp (SLC 300). The SLC 200 is available as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox (150 g/km of CO2) or the optional 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 January
The new Jaguar F-TYPE SVR will make its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show and will go on sale in summer 2016. Capable of 200mph, the new F-TYPE SVR is the first Jaguar SVR and is developed to exploit the two-seat aluminium sports car’s full potential while retaining its day-to-day usability. Nearly seven million British drivers think that if they had to take their driving test again, … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 January
The all-new Kia Sportage – the fourth-generation of Kia’s globally-popular compact SUV – features an attractive, all-new interior and exterior design, a host of advanced new technology features and greater quality. Having made its global debut at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show, the all-new Sportage will go on sale across European markets during Q1 2016. The new … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 January
A Handling Speciale option can be specified if your Ferrari California T is not thrilling enough. There are revised suspension and exhaust systems which enhance the sound while also providing a more sporting feel to the driver. Special edition models of the Volkswagen CC and Scirocco have been introduced. They get paint and trim enhancements outside and inside for a small increase in … [Read more...]
MINI and Fiat announce newcomers
MINI is launching the all new Clubman ALL4 – the brand’s first all-wheel drive model in the C-segment. This launch marks the MINI brand’s further advance into the premium compact segment and represents the first ALL4 model to be built at MINI Plant Oxford. Previously only available in the Countryman, the powertrain has been specifically developed and modified for the Clubman and deliveries … [Read more...]
John Cooper Works Convertible arrives in spring
Potent, race-bred John Cooper Works performance is now available as an open-air experience, with the debut of the new MINI John Cooper Works Convertible this spring. This new model uses the same 2-litre TwinPower Turbo engine as found in MINI John Cooper Works Hatch, and will cost £26,630 as a manual or £28,205 with automatic transmission and comes with a fully electric roof which operates in … [Read more...]