SEAT has won a contract to supply bulletproof Leon 2.0 TDI cars to Italy’s two police forces. It’s the first time the Polizia di Stato and the Carabinieri have tendered and selected the same brand and the same vehicle. SEAT says low fuel consumption and emissions figures, as well as …
Read More »Revealed: Europe’s bestselling cars
Britain’s car industry is booming, but our neighbours over on the continent are doing well too – here are Europe’s biggest selling cars… European new-car sales increased by 8.4% in the first half of 2015, according to JATO Dynamics, the world’s leading provider of automotive intelligence. The Volkswagen Golf, Ford …
Read More »Peugeot RCZ R review
Eye candy or serious sports coupe – or a bit of both? The lowdown on the Peugeot RCZ R… There’s no doubt that the RCZ R is a very attractive car. Streamlined with that distinctive double bubble roof, it turns heads. Based on the “standard” RCZ but given a serious …
Read More »Camp Jeep adventure
Jeep owners and fans flocked to France for fun and off-road adventure at Camp Jeep 2015. The Jeep Jamboree took place at Montalieu-Vercieu, which is situated in stunning countryside less than an hour from Lyon in south-eastern France. Staged between July 10-12, it was an international meeting organised by the …
Read More »New Jaguar XF: sneak peek
We were invited to an exclusive preview of the all-new Jaguar XF earlier this week – here are a couple of pictures to whet your appetite…. Sporty and well proportioned outside, and spacious inside, the XF incorporates the latest weight-saving engineering and powerful yet economical, low emission engines. On sale …
Read More »Lap Silverstone in a Ford Mustang V8
Experience the all-new 5.0-litre V8 Ford Mustang fastback as it speeds around Silverstone – in 360-degrees!
Read More »Happy driving in Europe?
Two thirds of British motorists would prefer not to drive abroad because they don’t feel confident, according to new research. As the nation gears up for the great Summer getaway, the study from TomTom also revealed that nearly half (47%) find it too stressful. Over 20 million Brits will drive …
Read More »John McEnroe’s Jaguar stunt
Watch tennis legend John McEnroe astonish two tennis fans with VIP journey to Wimbledon in an new Jaguar XE. The three-time Wimbledon champ played the role of Secret Chauffeur in Jaguar’s #FeelWimbledon hidden camera stunt. McEnroe surprised tennis fans Tom Payne and Nick Webb, who were selected to take part …
Read More »Do you want a self-driving car?
Less than a third of UK motorists would choose a driverless car, according to a new survey. Most British motorists prefer to keep their current car, rather than have a self-driving car – with safety being the main reason for concern. With car manufacturers and companies like Google currently hard …
Read More »World economy record set by Honda
Honda claims Guinness World Record for fuel efficiency, averaging 100.31mpg. The feat was achieved during a 8,387 mile drive across 24 EU countries over 25 days. Behind the wheel of a Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC for the entire journey were two members of Honda’s European Research & Development (R&D) …
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