Car Blog & Car News
The big Aussie is back with a vengeance! The new VXR8 is the latest Holden imported from Australia, rebadged over here as a Vauxhall. ‘Not another Vauxhall’ I’m sure you’re thinking, however this is not a 1.3 litre diesel hatchback. This is a storming V8 fourth generation 6.2-litre LS3 unit, producing 431PS and a massive […]
Supercars have to move with the times too and many manufacturers are now looking at ways to make their supremely powerful performance models lighter and better for the environment. For some, the ultimate goal is electric (I don’t necessarily agree but let’s not get drawn into that now) and Merc have done what few others […]
McLaren have announced the price for the latest supercar going into production, the MP4-12C. Going on sale in spring 2011, it features a McLaren-designed one-piece carbon chassis (the carbon MonoCell) which introduces new performance, safety, and weight standards to the ‘core’ sports car segment. Antony Sheriff, Managing Director of McLaren Automotive said: “When we embarked […]
It’s coming – very soon. The new five door Range Rover Evoque is sure to be something special. Carrying the marque forward into the future, this latest Rangey comes in four or front wheel drive, has a coupe like roofline and a premium interior, with the added practicality of five doors. Anyway, have a look […]
This is Survolt – Citroën’s latest concept car. This one not only looks a little bit special but is an all electric race car. Blimey, anyone would think that this electrickery lark is the way of the future! Well, if it is, we’ll all miss throaty V8 engines, but we will be glad that cars […]
Following a successful assault in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge this year, Škoda has announced a special edition Fabia vRS S2000 to commemorate the all-conquering Fabia S2000 which helped the brand to take the IRC Constructors’ Champion title. Production is limited to a very small run of only 200 cars, with 20 coming to the UK. […]
Here, Fifth Gear Web TV reviews the new Audi s5 Sportback. Packed with a whopping 330bhp and the Audi Quattro four wheel drive system, it’s a rather powerful car. However, it seems to have people divided, especially in the looks department. So, what do you make of it? I’m a fan if VBH is driving…
This is the enhanced Nissan GT-R for 2011 and it is even more powerful than the last car, if that can be believed. The new version of the car features better aerodynamic bodywork, meaning a low drag coefficient (making the car more slippery) which improves performance. Engine output is also significantly improved to 530PS (390KW)/6,400rpm, […]
Following the Mayor of London’s recent announcement that all Euro 5 compliant cars emitting 100g/km CO2 or less will be able to enter the Congestion Charging zone free of charge from 4th January 2011; Citroën is pleased to offer three stylish, efficient and well-equipped models that will be eligible for the 100% discount – saving […]
The exciting next-generation Ford Focus ST makes its global debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, providing an early preview of the new high-performance model which will be introduced around the world in 2012. This is a car that Ford will be making available to the whole world – so that means it has to […]