New research again casts doubt on official, government-sanctioned fuel economy figures. New car buyers who trust official MPG stats will pay an average of £1,000 more than they expect on fuel over a three-year period, according to What Car? True MPG test results. That is because the official figures are …
Read More »Meet the Peugeot 108
Much-anticipated Peugeot 108 UK launch date and prices announced. Peugeot has revealed its 108, sister car to the new Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo, will cost from £8,245 when it goes on sale in early July. Available in three and five-door, plus a cabrio with retractable fabric roof, the cute city …
Read More »Mokka’s a work of art
Renowned British neon artist Chris Bracey’s Vauxhall Mokka’s celebration. The unique ‘Cool Britannia Collection’ of neon artwork is said to be inspired by the compact SUV. The works will then go on display before being auctioned for the Kids Company charity. Taking inspiration from the car’s design, Bracey chose three …
Read More »UK’s Top 10 most stolen cars
The BMW X5 was the most frequently stolen and recovered car of 2013. Stolen vehicle recovery experts Tracker have published their annual list of most stolen cars with the BMW X5 topping the list for the fifth year running. BMWs dominate the list, with the 5 Series, M3 and 3 …
Read More »All-wheel adventure travel
Fancy the ultimate off-road holiday? Land Rover teams up with luxury travel specialist Land Rover Adventure Travel by Abercrombie & Kent has been launched with its first tours planned for the UK, India and Tanzania in 2014. Travellers will be in the driving seat of Land Rover Discovery vehicles under …
Read More »Hyundai i10 – review
The “city car” sector is probably the most competitive out there so to hold your own takes some doing. To excel in the company of the VW Up!, Skoda Citigo and Fiat Panda is even harder, but that’s exactly what the new Hyundai i10 does. Take the 1.2SE I tested in …
Read More »Nissan’s no-clean car
Car washes could be consigned to history as Nissan develops the first “self-cleaning” car prototype. It may sound like an April Fool, but Nissan has begun tests on innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt, meaning drivers may never have to clean their car again. The specially …
Read More »Skoda’s awards hat-trick
Skoda scoops top three prizes in driver satisfaction survey. Czech car manufacturer Skoda has continued its remarkable run in the Auto Express Driver Power survey, picking up the top car of the year award for the sixth time in just eight years. Skoda cars took first, second and third places …
Read More »Paceman’s mini-facelift
BMW reveals 2015 updates for its MINI Paceman range. The revised MINI Paceman has made its debut at the Beijing Motor Show. The “world’s first ever Sports Activity Coupé in the premium compact segment” has had a few styling tweaks, while all models are more efficient and some have extra …
Read More »José’s No 1 Jaguar F-Type Coupe
José Mourinho takes delivery of first UK F-Type R Coupe. Chelsea manager and new Jaguar UK ambassador José Mourinho has collected the first F-Type R Coupe to be specified for a UK customer. Mourinho’s new F-Type Coupe special requests included Stratus Grey Metallic exterior paint, 20-inch Gyrodyne black and diamond …
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