New Cars

2012 Hyundai i30 Reviewed By CarBuyer

March 6, 2012

Hyundai seem to improve their image (and the value of their marque) on an almost monthly basis. This new i30 hatch highlights their new strategy which is focusing on quality as well as a very strong and comprehensive warranty. So just how much better is the new 2012 i30 compared to the previous edition? Watch [...]

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The New Audi RS4 Avant 2012

March 2, 2012
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This is the 2012 Audi RS4 Avant. As you can see, it is an extremely aggressive looking estate car. Though that simple description rather undersells the car, which is fitted with a fire breathing 4.2-litre V8, delivering 450PS at 8,250rpm and 430Nm from 4,000 to 6,000rpm. This means the 0-62mph sprint is completed in 4.7 [...]

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New Citroen DS5 Pricing Confirmed

February 28, 2012
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This is the new Citroen DS5. Not only does it have some wonderful bold styling on the outside, but the inside is Aviation inspired, with a cockpit styled roof and cabin seemingly shrink wrapped around the driver. Even better is the distinctly modern drivetrain offering four wheel drive – it is a bespoke Hybrid4 full-hybrid [...]

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Auto Express Confirms New Lambo SUV

February 27, 2012

Lamborghini may sound like a brand that is not normally associated with sports utility vehicles. However, those amongst you who are true petrolheads will recall the rare (and utilitarian looking) LM002. It is, in appearance, very similar to a Humvee and the new car which is as yet unnamed will be a spiritual successor. Power [...]

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Auto Express Thrashes New Bentley Continental V8 On The Track

February 23, 2012

The Bentley Continental has moved away from an aging, heavier W12 engine to a lighter, more efficient V8 performance model. Equipped with twin turbos, the engine produces 500bhp and 660Nm of torque, providing a top speed of 188 miles per hour. This is significant in a car that weighs in at over 2,000 kilos. So, [...]

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Chevy Camaro Now Officially On Sale In The UK

February 19, 2012

Few cars have as much road presence as an American muscle car. The Chevrolet Camaro is up there with the big boys. Having a genuine pedigree helps and this new take on an old classic is a real looker. The cost? From £34,995 for the coupe and £39,995 for the Convertible. Either variant comes with [...]

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Audi A1 Quattro Price Announced

February 19, 2012
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This is the Audi A1 Quattro – the smallest super-powered car that Audi produces. With four wheel drive from the bespoke Quattro system and 256PS at 6,000rpm (and 350Nm of torque between 2,500 and 4,500rpm), this is a small car that slips easily into the hot hatch category. Perhaps surprisingly, there will be only 19 [...]

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A Peugeot Icon Is Returning…

February 17, 2012
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Peugeot will be showing off two concept cars at Geneva this year. The first of which is the XY, a city car focused on bringing a fresh approach and refinement to the small car arena. The second is the 208 GTi. Oh yes, a legend will be reborn. You can see from the picture that [...]

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Aston Martin Virage Reviewed By Autocar

February 16, 2012

This is the video review from Autocar on the new Aston Martin Virage, designed to sit snugly (and sleekly) between the DB9 and the DBS. This is in the sense of both price and performance, costing around £150,000 and having an output of 450 bhp. So, is a car that is decidedly in the middle [...]

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Fiat 500L – Coming Soon And Likely To Be Hugely Sought After

February 9, 2012
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This is the new Fiat 500L, which will have its world preview at the International Geneva Motor Show on 6 March 2012. 500L – the L stands for ‘Large’, hardly a revolutionary concept but it does make an already attractive car likely to be more widely appealing to other markets (such as it is, the [...]

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