McLaren Automotive is celebrating the beginning of full production of the new 720S supercar, with the completion of the ‘Job#1’ car. The move to full production marks the beginning of a new chapter in the McLaren Automotive story, as the second generation of the Super Series – codenamed ‘P14’ – replaces the first generation, ‘P11’ model family … [Read more...]
Newcomers: Cars
Vauxhall Insignia makes its mark
The smooth new Vauxhall Insignia will ruffle some feathers among rivals, says Robin Roberts. Bigger, lighter, more economical and better equipped than the original Insignia launched in 2008, the Insignia Mk2 is now on sale as a five-door hatchback from £17,115 to £26,445. It will later this summer be joined by a Sports Tourer semi-estate … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Mini goes maxi
In the 58-year history of Mini , the all-new second generation Countryman five door Crossover/SUV type is the largest ever to go on sale, says David Miles. UK deliveries started in February with prices from £22,465 and running through a 17 model range up to £32,275. These on-the-road prices will marginally incrase after the new First Year VED rates come … [Read more...]
New VW Golf tees off for 2017
The seventh generation VW Golf has received a mid-life refresh with more equipment, mildly refreshed styling, updated engines and on average they cost £650 less than the corresponding outgoing models, writes David Miles. Prices now start after the 1 April rise in First Year rate VED road tax costs from £17,765 for the entry level Golf S 1.0 TSI … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Suzuki Ignis SZ5
Is it a City Car competing with the likes of the Fiat 500, Hyundai i10 or the new Ford Ka+ or is it a small SUV like the Fiat Panda 4x4 or the Fiat 500X or the Renault Captur, ponders David Miles. Actually the all-new, high-stance Suzuki Ignis is a bit of both as some versions are front wheel drive and another version offers Allgrip 4x4 traction. All … [Read more...]
Fiat 500 rolls back on 60th anniversary
A limited edition convertible celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Fiat 500. Just 250 models will go on sale in the UK, the first 60 individually numbered and available to order now with delivery from 4 July from £19,240. This special edition comes with a grey fabric roof and Dolcevita bi-colour paintwork, combining tri-coat white … [Read more...]
Land Rover Discovery breaks cover at last
We’ve seen the pictures, read the Marketing and PR blurb and now I’ve seen one in the flesh, enthuses David Miles. But it was only last week just as the all-new Land Rover Discovery models were arriving with first customers in the UK that I got behind the wheel of the new heavyweight seven seater models. Jaguar Land Rover’s UK Managing Director Jeremy … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 March
The upcoming McLaren three-seater supercar will cost £2M when it goes on sale in two years. Just 106 will be built, the same number as the original three-seater F1 road car, and they’re already sold to existing McLaren owners who put down five-figure deposit, reports Nick Gibbs of Automotive News Europe. German environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe … [Read more...]
Nissan turns over a new LEAF
Nissan’s LEAF Black Edition is now on sale from £26,890 including the £4,500 government plug-in vehicle grant. The world’s best-selling electric vehicle is now even more attractive with 0% APR representative finance from £199 per month with no minimum deposit, free insurance in the first year, free servicing in the first two years and a £1,000 Nissan … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 March
The Peugeot 3008 has been judged Car of the Year 2017 on the eve of the Geneva motor show and three years after its sibling 308 took the title. Journalists from around the world tested the top models released in the last year and it beat finalists, AR Giulia, Citroen C3, MB E-Class, Nissan Micra, Toyota C-HR and Volvo S90/ V90. The revolutionary … [Read more...]
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