Vauxhall has announced the starting price for its new Astra estate. Prices will start from £25,005.00 for the 1.2 petrol turbo 110PS Design trim model. A 1.6 Plug-in HYBRID-e with 180PS will also be available at launch with prices starting from £33,400.00 on the road. First deliveries are due late summer this year. FOLLOW ME [...]
Out and about on my travels last week, this “rather sporty” looking 2019 Transit Connect van caught my eye. I like everything about it and you will find it for sale at Tewkesbury Van Sales. It has a full bodykit complete with front lower splitter, rear roof spoiler and 18 inch alloy wheels. It has [...]
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The UK used car market grew by 11.5% in 2021 compared to 2020. New figures from the Society of Motor Traders (SMMT) show that 7,530,956 used car transactions took place last year. However, despite 2021 growth, used car transactions are -5.5% down on the pre-pandemic five year average. It’s good to see the used car [...]
This is the all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV. The front wheel drive entry model uses a mild-hybrid 1.5 litre petrol engine that produces 130hp or 160hp. Both uses a 48-volt 15kW electric motor that can drive the car even when the engine is turned off.The plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive Q4 version produces 275hp. FOLLOW ME [...]
I do use affiliate links. If you purchase an item, via a link on the blog, I will receive a small percentage from the sale. Please do not let this put you off from purchasing something through the blog. My aim is to inform and save you money. Carplan Winter Kit Essentials Gift Pack includes De-Icer, [...]
This 168,000 mile 1988 Audi Coupe Quattro has caught my eye for sale on The Market.co.uk online auction website. Yes I know it isn’t a Ur Quattro but it uses the same 2.2 litre 5 cylinder engine minus a few bits (like the turbo) but the Audi 5 cylinder engine sounds really good (for my thoughts [...]
January 2022 new car registrations increased by 27.5% compared to the same period in 2021. A total of 115,087 new cars were registered last month according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT). Growth in battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) accounting for almost 1 in 3 [...]
Last week Aston Martin launched their top of the range DBX707, which they claim is an “SUV like no other!” Its 4.0 litre V8 engine now produces 707 PS and 900 Nm of torque. This is an increase of 157 PS and 200 Nm of torque compared to the standard DBX V8. 0 to 62 [...]
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