Reigning Formula One World Champion Nico Rosberg will be among the motor racing stars at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 29 – July 2). He will be roaring up the famous Goodwood Hill on Sunday July 2 in his 2014 Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid, while Russian Grand Prix …
Read More »UK’s fastest selling used cars revealed
The BMW 3 Series saloon was the UK’s fastest selling used car in May, according to the latest Auto Trader data. The 2016 petrol manual version took on average 14 days to sell, just pipping the 2016 petrol automatic Skoda Fabia and Ford Mondeo which both took 16 days to …
Read More »New drivers opt for new cars
More than a third of drivers opt to buy new cars on finance after they’ve passed their driving test, according to new research. A survey of 1,371 UK drivers by motoring solicitor specialists, Motoring Offence Lawyers, indicates that 38% of new drivers shun bangers for brand new cars. Economy was …
Read More »Skoda models power to the top of driver survey
Skoda customers are the happiest car owners, according to Driver Power – the largest car satisfaction study in the UK. The Czech brand secured first and second place in the overall Car of the Year ranking with the Superb and Yeti. Another top scoring “value” model was the C’eed from …
Read More »TVR to unveil new car at Goodwood Revival
Reborn Britsh sports car maker TVR has announced that it will reveal its long-awaited new car to the public at the Goodwood Revival on September 8. To celebrate the marque’s 70th anniversary, the £90,000 high-performance car will be accompanied by a display of historic TVRs. Created in conjunction with Gordon …
Read More »Mazda celebrates the Cosmo’s 50th birthday
Back in 1967, the sleek and stylish Cosmo Sport was the world’s first car powered by a twin-rotor engine. Known outside Japan as the 110S, it was also Mazda’s first sports car, supplying the DNA that has gone into legendary models like the Mazda RX-7 and Mazda MX-5. Although only …
Read More »Introducing Vauxhall’s most powerful car ever
Vauxhall has announced that a limited edition version of its new VXR8 will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 29 – July 2). Just 15 examples of the 587bhp VXR8 GTS-R super saloon – the most powerful car in the company’s 114-year history – will come …
Read More »Jenson Button to make Super GT debut for Honda
McLaren-Honda Formula 1 reserve driver Jenson Button will race in the Suzuka 1000km for Team Mugen NSX-GT. The one-off event for Button will take place at Round 6 of the Super GT series (August 27) at the Suzuka Circuit, Japan. Jenson will join regular drivers Hideki Muto and Daisuke Nakajima. …
Read More »Volvo V90 Cross Country review
When it comes to estate cars, Volvo has a rich heritage, and the V90 is the latest in a long line. Not only is it one of the best looking load-luggers on the market, it’s a class act. However, these days it’s not enough to have a regular estate car …
Read More »Rolls-Royce teases all-new Phantom limousine
The eighth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom is all set to make its global debut in July. A video and the first teaser pictures have been released, and while the murky images don’t give much away, it’s clear that Rolls-Royce new flagship will represent a step-change in terms of design. The signature grille …
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