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The SEAT Leon Cupra has long been held in high regard. The latest incarnation has a whopping 265 bhp and and great driving dynamics, yet can be had for a deposit of only £265 on a PCP deal. Similarly, the more powerful Leon SC Cupra 280 can be had from just £285 per month! The […]
Auto Trader, the UK’s biggest motoring destination, has announced the return of Auto Trader Magazine, re-imagined for the digital era. Auto Trader Magazine is a new monthly publication that is free to download from Apple Newsstand and features original reviews, video and advice to help people find their dream car. The digital magazine also offers […]
Is this the most important vehicle release of 2014? The McLaren P1 is a technological marvel. It is a hypercar. It has a price tag of just under £1 million. It is already sold out. Add up all these things and it becomes clear that the P1 is a very special vehicle indeed. Watch the […]
Due to EU regulations, so-called ‘greener’ fuel is coming to the UK. Named E10 fuel, it contains 10% bio-ethanol and is being rolled out across the UK as part of the Government’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conforming to the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive. This requires 10% of road transport energy to be […]
No this isn’t a Yorkshireman’s favourite car, it is a genuine contender for one of the best electric cars available at the moment. The e-up! is now on sale at 24 VW dealerships across the UK. To boost the green credentials of their cars, all customers are also entitled at point of sale to opt […]
In order to compete with a new range of superminis from a number of manufacturers, Volkswagen has revised the outgoing VW Polo. The new car has had a thorough makeover inside and out. All new Polos will be equipped as standard with an Automatic Post-Collision Braking System which automatically brakes the vehicle after a collision […]
Vauxhall isn’t giving too much away as yet about this concept – the Vauxhall Astra VXR EXTREME – but if looks are anything to go by it should be extremely quick! The standard car already produces 280PS and 400Nm of torque but this concept is destined for a low volume production run and should beat […]
For true petrolheads, the Subaru WRX STI is a powerhouse. Representing an icon of rallying before the cars became smaller and more efficient, the blue car and gold alloys became emblematic of those who wanted a serious point to point weapon for the road. However, in a world of lower emissions and less focus on […]
The Porsche Macan was recently shown off in Harrods window, in line with the prestige nature of the car and the brand. But, more importantly, what do you make of it as a car fan? Is it a step too far for luxury/prestige SUVs or is it about time the Cayenne was shrunk into something, […]
The new venture for former Caterham Cars CEO Ansar Ali and COO Mark Edwards, Zenos Cars revealed its first model, the lightweight E10 sports car. Track-focused and road legal, the open-top, two-seater is powered by a 200bhp engine, weighs 650kg and covers 0-60mph in under five seconds. With a unique aluminium extrusion ‘backbone’ chassis architecture, […]