This is the new smart fortwo EQ Prime Premium Plus Coupe. In the past I have driven different smart cars, including the BRABUS model, which were all fun and all used a petrol engine in the rear. This smart fortwo EQ is even more quirky than the typical smart car....the reason is that this [...]
This is the new Suzuki Swift Sport.....and a car I was definitely looking forward to driving. As some of you blog readers may already know, I was first aware of the brand as a youngster on holiday, in the late 80’s, in Barbados. I got used to seeing (what was then) the new Suzuki [...]
Abarth have released information on the new Abarth 124GT. The new 124GT comes with a new carbon fibre roof (that only weighs 16kg), 17"Ultra-Light alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, adaptive front LED headlights, Record Monza Exhaust and a mechanical self-locking differential. It is available in 3 colours: Portogallo 1974 Grey, San Marino 1972 Black and Turini [...]
The European new car market recorded a massive 30% growth in August 2018. Felipe Munoz, JATO’s Global Analyst explains why below; “As we anticipated last month, it’s clear that registrations were boosted in August by car makers rushing to register their vehicles before the introduction of WLTP. These results show how artificial registrations can [...]
Every now and again, a car manufacturer will design a concept car that makes me think....why don't they produce it? This new concept car from Peugeot is definitely one of these. The e-LEGEND, which takes its styling cues from the iconic Peugeot 504 Coupe, is the latest concept car from Peugeot and will be [...]
Ferrari have unveiled 2 new limited edition special-series cars.....The new Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2. These limited edition special series cars draw their inspiration from the racing Ferraris of the 1950s. The Ferrari Monza SP1 is a single seat road car. The Ferrari Monza SP2 is a two-seater road car with the addition of [...]
This is the new Audi e-tron, their first all-electric production model. The new all-electric SUV power output is 300 kW which produces 664 Nm of torque from its 2 electric motors. The WLTP driving range is at least 248 miles. U.K. prices start from £70,805 and it will be available in early 2019. [...]
Last Sunday, I had the opportunity to visit The Classic Motor Hub in Bibury. The showroom is in a old World War II blister hangar, nestled away in the leafy beautiful surroundings of the Cotswolds. As soon as you enter the premises time stands still. If you are a car enthusiast.... this place is [...]
The new Grange Jaguar Land Rover Swindon dealership held a launch night on Thursday (13th Sept) to celebrate the official opening. To mark this event the dealership held an open ceremony with guest speaker - former England rugby star, and Jaguar Land Rover Ambassador, Jason Robinson OBE. This new “state-of-the-art” dealership is aiming to [...]
The new Jaguar XE SV Project 8 has broken another race circuit lap record....proving its status as the world’s fastest production saloon car. The new record was achieved at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca circuit California. Racing driver - Randy Pobst managed to drive around the 2.238 mile race circuit in 1 minute 37.54 [...]
