It couldn’t have escaped your attention that Ford is working on something very special indeed – the new Ford Focus RS.  You probably didn’t let it escape you as it is in just about every motoring magazine and it has also been featured here.  However, new information has came to light that is sure to put a smile on your face.  That information is the car is going to be even more powerful than previously thought.

Whilst the engine remains the same (a really, really sweet 2.5 litre turbocharged job), the power has now been officially announced at 296bhp – a very serious amount indeed for a front wheel drive car.  What makes it all the more remarkable is that it is 20bhp more than the original figure.  This car is packing some serious heat.

How though is a hot-hatch that’s only front wheel drive going to put all those rampaging horses down on the tarmac?  Well, through a super-trick Quaife limited-slip diff to allow either of the front wheels to find traction.  Not only that but there’s an equally clever ‘RevoKnuckle’ front axle.  This should allow for better torque distribution and less tug on the wheel.

So what’s the story with the rest of the car?  Front and rear panels are larger in order to accommodate monster 19inch alloys – you’ll love them.  Air intakes abound on the front end, including on the bonnet and even below the front fogs.  This is a serious machine.

Equally, you’ll love the rear venturi for air distribution, the indicators on the wing mirrors and the wicked chrome two-pipe exhausts.  There’s also a rear spoiler of the same shade as the one from the Clio Sport – i.e. you’ll either love it or hate it.  The car is (as pictured) in an amazing shade of green – it seems that over the top colours are making a return.

Whilst the badge is quite famous, there are those that’ll be new to the whole RS thing.  Mark my words, if you like a proper involved drive, this is a car you’ll find to be very special indeed.  I’m still not convinced that four wheel drive wouldn’t have been better, but I suppose this way you get weight saving.  Either way, I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of one of these.  Ford look to have made something very special (even in light of the whole green problem at the moment).

For those of you who are lucky enough to be at the British Motor Show, you’ll see this car there.  For everyone else, you’ll be able to see it next year at a Ford dealership near you.

The Honda NSX is a pretty famous supercar – first due to Clarkson trying to do the same lap time at Laguna Seca as he did in Gran Turismo, and second because it is the only ‘real’ supercar that is at an affordable price range.  However, this looks set to change when the new variant arrives, sometime in 2010 (or possibly 2011).

The new Honda has been spotted lapping the Nurburgring (apparently the current trendy test ground for racers of any note) quite happily, especially as development has only just begun.  Nonetheless, already the engineers have been handed two quite challenging targets.

The first target is to get the suspension setup ‘just right’.  Whether that means for the track or the road remains to be seen – but given the previous iteration was also reasonably usable every day then I’d suggest it’s going to be somewhere in between – with perhaps a ‘race tune’ option available.

Honda wants to build the fastest production model around the circuit – a fairly impressive desire.  Whether this is an achievable goal remains to be seen, what with the Nissan GT-R managing a ferocious sub seven minute thirty lap time.  Scary indeed, though unsurprising given that the GT-R is capable of 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and that 13 mile Nurburgring has a wealth of turns, straights and just about everything else you can throw at a driver.

The car to replace the NSX may well not bear the same moniker, so we’re waiting news on that.  However, we do know that it will feature a 550bhp 5.5 litre V10 with clever ‘cylinder deactivation’.  What that means is that the engine will only be running on half the cylinders when just pootling to the shops, and all 10 when you press on to make sure that your ice-cream doesn’t melt.  This will give you better fuel economy and lower emissions.  Torque is set up at a frankly terrifying 570Nm – enough to rip your face off.

The car’s setup will be a 2+2 arrangement (will there be actual room for real human beings in the back though?), with a hybrid aluminium and steel body in order to reduce weight.  For the old school amongst you you’ll be disappointed with the eight-speed auto gearbox with flappy paddles (even if it is one of those shifts-as-fast-as-F1 jobbers).  Naturally, trick four wheel drive will make you the proud owner of the fastest thing to pull away from the lights (or race round Milton Keynes ring roads) this side of the new Porsche 911.

Will it be any good?  Most definitely.  Will it be worth the asking price of £90,000?  Well, that’s a more difficult question to answer.  After all, for that price you could be looking at a variety of cars such as the Nissan GT-R, the Audi R8 or a BMW M5.  Tough competition I’m sure you’ll agree.

Unfortunately, in light of the fact above, I’m starting to doubt too that it’ll garner as much attention as the previous version of the NSX.  It certainly seems as though the GT-R has claimed the title of ‘car for the Playstation generation’ this time around.  I can’t see it being available for £18,000 anytime soon either – but who knows.  Either way, I hope it ages as well as the previous NSX and has the performance it is promising.

If you’re desperate for a lovely hot hatch in the form of a Vauxhall Astra VXR, it might be worth waiting just a little bit longer (either for a new or used one). The reason for that is there’s a new model coming our way, due in 2010. Naturally, it’ll offer improvements over the last, but in what sort of form?

If you’ve never driven (or even seen) the VXR then you won’t know that it is one of the most powerful hatchbacks available, with around 230BHP going to the front wheels. On top of that you’ve got decent suspension and a lovely bodykit. The new version naturally adds more of the same, with aggressive lines and uprated suspension for an even better drive.

The car will go on sale against some tough competition, such as the new Ford Focus ST and the Golf GTI – so Vauxhall better have something pretty impressive up its’ collective sleeves. The styling, for those who have seen the previous version, is not too different. It retains the coupe-like lines that made it desirable in the first place.

The exterior includes the same ground-hugging body kit but there are also new air intakes at the front, a diffuser at the rear and the same central exhaust. It looks like there are more lines in there, but simultaneously a sleeker car. Can’t complain there then. 19 inch alloys should keep all but the fussiest boy racers happy, whilst roof spoiler and a range of colours (including white no doubt, unless it is back out of fashion by then) should give a wide appeal.

The big change perhaps, and something that other car manufacturers will take note of for their performance cars, comes in the engine. Rather than the previous version’s 2.0 litre turbocharged unit, this one has a 1.8 litre turbocharged powerplant. This will still have the necessary 240(ish)BHP and a 150MPH top speed, but will be greener and more fuel efficient.

Whether there will be a diesel remains to be seen – frankly I still think that if you’re after a diesel hot hatch you are a bit mad, especially as the price is still going up out of line with petrol. You’ll soon be seeing those extra miles dwindle pound for pound. It also isn’t the fuel of choice for those seeking a performance car like this.

The chassis will be the decent Delta platform (apparently what the new Lacetti replacement and the Saab 9-1 will be based on) that features lightweight materials and a multilink rear suspension layout. For those who are concerned it will be losing character, don’t worry, the VXR will have electronically controlled dampers and no doubt top boffins will be working on a way to lower the amount of torque steer that the mad Astra produces to make all that power more usable.

Am I excited about this? Well, a little bit yes. If just because I might be able to contain myself and my wallet just a little longer in order to purchase a last of the line model at my local dealership. The current VXR is a cracking hot motor; it’s just a bit unruly. A little bit like me really – or so says my girlfriend after we went to look at one!

The original Toyota Aygo is a very good car.  The original was produced on a common platform with Peugeot (the 107) and Citroen (the C1) and released back in 2005.  It is safe (with a 4 star NCAP rating), comfortable and economical.  It won’t win any speed awards but for the price you pay it’s a fantastic little motor with a zingy 1.0 litre engine with power being sent to the front wheels.

The Toyota Aygo Crazy however is something else entirely.  It is, in fact, almost exactly the opposite of the standard car.  This special is heavily modified (aside from what you can see).  Rather than rear seats, the engine has been positioned into the mid-point of the vehicle, giving you a rather odd (but useful) shelf.  More importantly, putting the engine there really allows you to feel and hear everything that’s going on.  This is good.  What’s better is the engine itself.

The car is powered by a 1.8 litre VVT-i turbocharged engine, meaning that it should be very happy to freely rev up and provide you with that power quite quickly.  This is the same unit that powers the Celica and MR2, along with various Lotus vehicles.  What about performance though when this unit is uprated to 200BHP?

It doesn’t just look quick, it is quick.  Whilst in a standard Aygo you’ll be suffering a yawn-inducing 14 seconds plus to 60, in this one-off special, you’ll race there in less than six seconds.  Impressive from something the size of a roller-skate I’m sure you’ll agree.  Not only that but you’ll be able to charge all the way up to 127MPH.

So how come the car can be so damn quick?  Well, a curb weight of only 1050kg ensures that you should get the handling to match.  That trick Tein suspension that’s also an addition may well help with any screeching tyre issues you might have.  Nimble though?  You bet.

As with a number of these special one-offs, there are some things that seem to move backwards rather than forwards.  What I’m referring to here is the fact that you get no ABS, no traction control and no power steering.  Granted, some of this will be down to the weight-saving necessity of a car like this, but no ABS?  Not fond of a car without that I must say.

The interior has been given a far more racy slant, with a roll cage, bucket seats and safety harnesses.  Of course, for the exterior and driving dynamics you get your Brembo brakes too (as well as insane spoiler, ridiculous wheel arches, dodgy scrawl style decals etc etc).

Do I like the Toyota Aygo?  No.  Not at all.  It’s too lairy.  Too in your face.  Worse though, I’m not quite sure why Toyota bothered.  At least when Renault did their crazy V6 Clio they were sensible enough to make more than one.  Hell, I’ve even had the fortune to see one on the road.  In a bizarre sort of way this just serves to emphasise how boring Toyota can be.

Granted, this car is not for me.  I don’t like it.  However, I’d bet a few quid that plenty of people out there do.  It is in a way a ‘real’ hot hatch.  Something to make your girlfriend scream in – quite literally as it does three wheels around a corner.  As a one off though, odd.  You might even say Crazy…

No, you’re right, there’s no such thing.  Volvo is, well, Volvo.  The name brings up thoughts of lights that come on far too early by themselves, big estates and cars that are safe and frankly extremely dull.  This makes the new R-Design vehicles and the C30 T5 quite an interesting proposition.  Unfortunately however they don’t exactly live up to the dream of a ‘sporty’ line-up.

In that regard, perhaps the Volvo C30 T5 Heico is a bigger disappointment than anything else.  The Swedish manufacturer hooked up with a German tuning company to give their cars more pizzazz and in terms of visuals that’s certainly done the trick.  The car is lower to the ground, has a more aggressive body kit and a lurid interior in orange leather.  Quite grotesque?  You bet.

How does it go though?  Well, you’re looking at a 2.5 litre turbo-charged engine offering up 260BHP and a 0-60 of 5.9 seconds, so we’re into very firm hot hatch territory and by old money supercar land as well.  The 155 MPH top speed also means that this is a genuinely quick car capable of being the bully it looks – or is it?

Well, here’s the conundrum.  There’s no doubt that Heico have done some good work, bringing something desperately needed to Volvo – imagination and the drive to create something that’ll appeal to a younger market.  It’s eye-catching and spectacular in a lairy sort of way.  The mechanicals are fine tuned, the big brakes are great and those four exhausts are visually a shock for something sporting this badge.

It would also be impossible not to mention that ‘amazing’ colour scheme.  This is a madman’s car.  Why on Earth does it have flower decals on the outside then?  That remains a mystery that only Heico can explain.  Perhaps they thought the type of person who drives a sports Volvo was a little bit arty too?  Who knows.

The Ford Focus (for which this car shares the same platform) isn’t a car that’s known for being hugely agile.  Heico, therefore, couldn’t do anything about that.  This means you’ll still not be entirely comfortable chucking it around a corner with the amount of feedback that you get from the wheel.  This is a real shame for a car that looks as it does.

Will the likes of Saab and Volvo get it right in the end?  I’m not convinced of this.  I’d still be tempted to tell them to stick to what they’re good at – or at least go the way of Vauxhall and great a genuine sports range like the VXR setup they have (notably, Vauxhall are still doing superbly in the BTCC with their racing Vectras).

Between the Vauxhall Astra VXR and this crazed, pimped-out Swede/German setup I’d still take the Vauxhall Astra I’m afraid.   Whilst neither have a particularly cool badge, Vauxhall just seems to have the formula more right.  And I wouldn’t feel like a granddad driving one.  A chav maybe, but not a granddad.  And that my friends, is that.

Well, it’s been 60 years of Porsche and what a journey.  Few cars have managed to sustain such a motoring evolution through their history, rather than a revolution.  Even fewer have the same setup as Porsche – that being the rear drive, rear engine setup that is a peculiarity to the German automotive giant.

Mentioning evolution, these new Carrera models (the standard and the S respectively) are a perfect example of just that.  Things have been improved both under the bonnet and above, providing an even better reason (not that you need one) to own one of the most iconic cars ever built.  But what’s different for the extra £1,500 across the range (now priced at £63,070-77,650)?

Well for the body you get a lovely reprofiled front bumper and grille.  There’s also xenon headlamps, indicators and taillights that use LED bulbs.  You’ll still get those lovely (and exclusive I hasten to add) coloured alloys as well as the funkily chosen brake calipers (if you buy a blue for instance you’ll get these in yellow).

Of course it’s the engine that’s the real pull in a Porsche and the Carrera is no exception.  Expect to be flung from the rear to sixty MPH in only 4.7 seconds, or an Aston equalling 4.5 seconds if you buy the more expensive S variant.  These great performance figures are down to the reworked powerplant at the back that has 345BHP – 20 more than the previous incarnation.  The S has 30 more, so that’s where you’ll get your extra kick.

The technology itself is somewhat improved, with direct injection technology being available for the trademark flat six engine.  This has allowed, apart from the power improvement, a lowering of the emissions from the car by 12% - don’t think however that this is going to be an eco-friendly model.  The taxman will still love you for buying it.  Your bank manager might still wince at fuel consumption too.

For the first time in its range, Porsche is offering a new slick-shift in the form of a wonderfully named Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe.  This is, funnily enough, the german for double-clutch gearbox.  It’s a great development and offers (as with F1 cars) seven gears and the opportunity to change ratios with the paddles on the steering system.  Shifts are apparently much faster than the old Tiptronic – but then things have moved on significantly since then.

Should you buy it?  Well that depends how you feel about cars.  Purists still love Porsches, and if you’ve driven one then you’d understand why.  The handling is superb, easy to push to the limit and the engines are really, really sweet.  However, do modern racers expect more?  No doubt they want more space, less drama and arguably a much lesser price tag.  They’ll no doubt look at the new Subaru Impreza WRX or the Mitsubishi Evolution X.  Do they have the same pedigree though, the same level of history?  You pays your money you takes your choice.

There’s something rather special about the ‘old’ Ford Focus ST (produced in 2002-2003).  It is a car that is good looking, powerful and exciting.  Even better, there aren’t many of them about on UK roads.  It’s a proper hot hatch that’ll cover 0-60 in a shade over six seconds so it has proper, proper performance.  It came with a limited slip diff to avoid the wheels scrabbling too much and those who have one will tell you that they are a real joy.

However, the RS was quickly overshadowed by the slightly-more-manic (and wonderfully coloured I hasten to add) Ford Focus ST.  What’s bad about this car could be written on the back of a stamp.  It is phenomenal.  Granted, if you’re concerned about boy-racer attention then it’s not much of a car for you, but for everyone else you’ll just LOVE that 2.5 litre turbocharged engine.

The new Ford Focus RS has been revealed – and it’s a good looker too.  It has lost none of its focus and is no doubt after the crown of the older brother, the ST.  If looks alone are anything to go buy then it could well steal it.  Granted, the machinery underneath looks extremely promising too, with that same 2.5 litre engine being uprated to produce 280BHP!  That’s even more than the mad-crazy Vauxhall Astra VXR and it should give this motor some serious oomph.

Granted, you may well be concerned about how just two wheels will handle this (the old Cosworth was after all a four-wheel job) but the answer is Ford has thought of this too.  There’s a trick diff set up to electronically distribute those furious horses when you plant your right foot, making sure that you don’t just scrabble but actively shoot down the road.

The latest news is that this sweet-looking Ford is currently lapping the Nurburgring excitedly.  Why?  To make sure that it is not only a great car in its own right but to ensure that it’s a wonderful driver’s car.  The reason being of course that this sort of model will surely land in the hands of an enthusiast, regardless of how high petrol prices go.

Is this going to be a Ford that’s worth the wait?  I’d say almost certainly yes.  Granted, the ST might look a bit lairy but this takes it a whole step further.  And in this case, that’s a wonderful thing.  Ali G might love it, but so do I.  Ford, I really think you’re on with a winner here, so don’t mess it up by going all Alfa Romeo Brera on us and making it too heavy.

Is it a bird?  Is it a plane?  Nope, it’s the new BMW.  Not exactly known for really pushing out the boat and making crazy new models or variations on the theme, BMW nonetheless make cars with pretty damn good reputations – and in the case of a significant number of their vehicles, excellent performance to boot.  However, the Gina eschews the usual BMW storyline and is a concept worthy of the more exotic manufacturers out there.  Why is that?  Well, the body is fabric.

Fabric?  Yes, you read that right.  The GINA Light Visionary Model is a two seat roadster that has a textile cover resistant to water and extremes of temperature.  This fabric ‘overcoat’ is pulled across a moveable metal framework for a lovely outer shell.  The lightweight aluminium spaceframe underneath has only four body sections – this minimises roll and provides stability.

Perhaps the most astounding part (the crazy looks aside) must be the ability of that aforementioned spaceframe to move.  Electro-hydraulics allow the car to shift into place for greater downforce and concealment of various elements until desired.  One such example of this would be the lights, as they remain under the fabric until lit, before it is peeled away to reveal them.

This is, without a doubt, one of the most stunning concepts we’ve seen in a long time.  Whether it actually tells us about the future of motoring however is another thing.  There’s no doubt that one way to increase the level of fuel efficiency is to lower the weight of a vehicle – however I’m convinced we’re not going to be driving around in fabric cars in the future (there’s safety concerns for starters, but this is a concept after all).

However, as you can see from the picture, it does tell us something.  That something is revealing the nature of the next BMW Z4.  There are some obvious similarities between this in side profile and the current model.  It looks like one attractive car indeed.  Mark my words – you’ll be rubber-necking when it hits the road, though I’m sure the finished model will have a roof.

Regarding looks, to me it comes across more ‘shark like’ in appearance than just about any other BMW model ever produced.  That nose is incredibly aggressive – I really hope that it makes production.  I’m sure those raised-and-extended doors will go amiss too, which is a shame.  Nonetheless, all of the design cues make me curious as to what the finished article will look like.

You may well be somewhat like me in that you don’t own a sports car (yet) but you do like to know what’s coming out and when, just in case you happen to get a minor lottery win or a cash windfall from your ‘job in the city’ (whatever that is). For those people, I’ve compiled a list below of some interesting cars that are due out in the near future. Let me know if you’d like a dedicated article on any of them or further details.

Abarth Grande Punto – Summer 2008
Thankfully, Fiat’s sporty arm Abarth shouldn’t disappoint with this – no doubt it’ll feature more power and a better body kit. It’s about time the little Italian (wait a minute, it’s not so little any more) fends off the likes of the RenaultSport Clio 197.

Alfa Romeo 159 GTA – End 2008
What could be better than a (potentially reliable) hot saloon Alfa? Not a lot in my books…

Aston Martin DBS Roadster – Summer 2008
Did the best car on the road just get better? I’d think so, just as long as it doesn’t have too much body roll. Sign me up to test one asap please!

Caterham R500 – Summer 2008
I really don’t know why there aren’t more of these about. I know, people need to pay off mortgages and repair their poor DIY that they insist on doing on bank holidays, but these machines are superb. If you have the chance, drive one. You won’t regret it and in fact you may even decide to invest in a crazy little two seater. Oh yeah, it’ll have a 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds too…

Fiat 500 Abarth – October 2008
So, an Abarth makes this list twice eh? Well, what do you expect? The 500 really is the new Mini and it will put a huge, stupid grin on your face in the Abarth guise, I guarantee it.

Hyundai Coupe – 2009
A funny car the coupe – it always seemed to look better than it was. This one I hope is an exception, as it looks absolutely cracking and it would be great to have the performance and control to match.

KTM X-Bow – Late 2008
The guys who normally make bikes finally are going to ship this year, with that crazy orange and black thing we’ve seen for a while. Is it better than an Ariel Atom? Well it doesn’t look as good in my opinion but we’ll have to wait and see. I’m sure it’ll be a lot of fun though – oversized go-carts always are – just look at what I said about the Caterham.

Nissan 350Z – 2009
Yes, apparently there’s a new version due of my favourite EVER coupe. Will it be as good as the old one? Well hopefully it’ll be lighter. Will they not jump to the 400Z? Well there’s a little rumour going around, but that deserves a post in and of itself…

Nissan GT-R – March 2009
I couldn’t fail to mention this now could I? What a car. I love it. I simply love it. Roll on March, I can’t wait to be that much loathed ‘test pilot’ that dealers always want to avoid. I’d better wear my best suit though; they don’t let just anyone try a £55k supercar.

Toyota Celica - 2009
An underrated car the Celica – it has both cool looks and very reasonable performance, along with lower insurance costs and better-than-average economy for a sporty car. You’ll really want the 190+BHP version though – otherwise you’re going to feel a tad let down.

Due to depreciation (the money you lose as soon as a car is driven off a forecourt) I’d almost never buy a new car. However, some relatives have done just this and I can certainly see the appeal. Not least the fact that there’s something special about all of it, from speccing up your vehicle, to choosing the colour – all the way through to sitting in for the first time and taking in that ‘new car smell’ (that’ll be the chemicals in the plastic then).

A new car should arrive with you in absolutely pristine condition – it should be free from scratches, rust, odd dents and of course foreign bodies. It should look, in short, perfect. Naturally, for a new car, it should also have very few miles on the clock. That’s a given. You’ll get the treat of either wearing the engine in nice and soft, or ragging it around depending on where you get your advice from. Most people, luckily I think, still wisely go for the former. Check your manual for further info on this.

I’ve got an interesting little anecdote before I begin my advice on what to look for with your new car, and it goes something like this. I’m in the market for a new used car, something a little bit special. I was lucky enough to meet a very honest dealer who said, “Please bear in mind, all of these cars are used”.

He then promptly showed me a car that had stone chips (they had been filled in but they were there) on the bonnet. He said “I don’t want to mislead you – what I’ll sell you will be mechanically 100%. However, it may have some cosmetic niggles. It is a quality used car though”. I wasn’t shocked – I am after all in the market for a used car. I rightfully responded with the fact that if I was looking for a Resprayed, overpriced car I would have went to a main dealer.

There, they would have probably made the car look cosmetically perfect but would have added a few grand to the price tag – pushing said vehicle out of my budget. This brings me nicely on to what get your beady eyes on when going for your brand new motor.

* Don’t get caught up in the excitement and rush through anything – it could be costly not only in terms of your wallet but also for what you end up getting.
* However you’ve settled and whatever you’ve signed beforehand, never just get out your pen. Take the time to have a nice long inspection for the car. At the end of the day, this is something that is no doubt costing you significant amounts of money.
* A new car should look exactly that – it should be clean, tidy and polished inside and out. Don’t settle for picking it up in the dark or wet. If you’re taking delivery at home, mark on the invoice (if you accept it in these conditions) that you haven’t been able to inspect but you will do so as soon as you can and will inform them of the outcome.
* Take the time to look at all panels, windows and tyres. Is everything looking as it should do?
* Any extras that you have specified should come with delivery of the vehicle, almost without exception. Have your copy of the invoice ready and go through it all. Does it have the 30 GB hard drive that you wanted? How about the optional 18 inch alloys? Did you choose the red or the orange stitching? Each of these options could well have added to the price tag, so make sure they’re in place when you pick up.
* When a new car is dropped off, it should be treated to a very special PDI. This is a pre-delivery inspection – basically a piece of paperwork saying the car is everything it is meant to be, the VIN info is correct and it’s all working. Your service book should have a stamp for this.
* Generally speaking, most cars come with two keys. You don’t want the dealer to have a spare or indeed your log book. Take receipt of all of this when you sign, along with all information related to warranty, servicing and any special dealer benefits. Naturally, you’ll want a contact name and number in case of problems.

The bottom line really comes down to this – whether it’s mechanical or you feel that your brand new car has been test driven before you’ve had a chance to get in it and make your driver’s seat your own, you really shouldn’t sign anything off. You have an extremely strong case if you keep your invoice and purchase records to show that the new car you want isn’t what is sitting waiting for you.

A word of warning – whatever sort of car you’re in the market for, you may well find it difficult to buy the very most basic option with no specced extras. I can’t remember where I saw the report but naturally enough, dealers are trying to up sell. Not only that, but it’s worth less to the manufacturer themselves (whoever they happen to be) if all they are producing is a tiny-model variant with no alloys and a single CD player.

For the time and the effort, I’d always recommend going that little bit further, even if it means saving up an extra month or whatever. For starters, unless you’re planning on keeping the car for life (these days that could well be in excess of 15 years based on engine life and average mileage of 12k) it’ll help resale values if you have some of what many people consider ‘the basics’. What are those and what colour should your new car be? Well there’s another article in itself.

In the meantime, if you’re lucky enough to have a brand new car, really do enjoy it. They are a marvel of the road and it’s the buying of those vehicles that allows the rest of us to see the decent stuff trickle down until we can afford it. New cars, I salute you (but only if you meet your purchasers’ options!)

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