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A gallon of petrol is set to hit £6.16 across the UK, so perhaps now is a good time to switch over to electric. The Vauxhall Ampera makes quite an exciting proposition, given that it has a a 16kWh lithium-ion battery pack feeding a 150PS electric drive unit. The Ampera delivers between 25-50 miles of […]
There’s good news for those of you who like fast saloons (and hatchbacks) with accessible performance. Subaru is not only lowering the price of their superb WRX STI but the power of this former rally monster has been boosted. The standard car is available for only £26,995 on the road, whilst the uprated version costs […]
This breathtaking new concept from McLaren is named the X-1. Designed following a special challenge, the designers really went to work with this one. “One of our clients who already owned a McLaren F1, a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and now a 12C, wanted a unique car,” says MSO Programme Director, Paul MacKenzie. “The conversation began […]
One of the questions I often consider is how much power is ‘enough’ for the average car. I’m absolutely convinced that a very poor 0-60 time is detrimental not only for the car but also for the driver. A very low powered engine will be pushed, unless driven by the most sedate Sunday driver. A […]
Surely this is one of the best images that Car Articles has ever featured! This picture highlights the nine McLaren 12C GT3 cars that will line up on the grid of the famous Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps next weekend, 27-29 July 2012 to contest the Total 24 Hours of Spa. There’s a high quality Youtube video […]
This is the all-electric Audi R8 e-tron – and to demonstrate true electric power performance it has set the lap record for electrically powered production vehicles at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. The racing driver Markus Winkelhock set the record at 8:09.099 minutes for the 12.92-mile track. “The R8 e-tron has given a magnificent demonstration of its […]
It did not go unnoticed by this author or indeed the blog that one of the greatest car designers of all time, Sergio Pininfarina, passed away on 2nd July 2012 at the age of 85. Sergio was the son of the design house founder Batista Farina. Pininfarina has been responsible for some of the most […]
Some of the most famous historic shapes that may have fallen by the wayside are slowly making their way back into car culture – and this sportbrake from Jaguar using the XF platform is the fruit of this trend. Whilst the Sportbrake’s overall length is 5mm greater, weight has also risen by almost 70kg. That’s […]
The BBC has reported that a panel from the World Health Organisation recently concluded that diesel exhaust fumes cause lung cancer and possibly others. The study was based on high risk individuals who have prolonged or significant contact with such emissions, though it recommends that everyone attempt to reduce their exposure if possible. Read […]
The image above is the Chevrolet Trax (interesting name I know for what will be even in the most potent guise a soft roader only) – however it could just as easily be, barring the badge, any one of several vehicles from a number of manufacturers. The reason? Small sports utility vehicles, crossovers or baby […]