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Ford’s latest 1 litre EcoBoost engine is fitted to the new Focus and will feature in the Ford B-MAX and Ford C-MAX later this year. It will likely also have a number of applications given that this small yet high power unit offers in theory the best of both worlds – economy with performance. “The […]
World Touring Car driver Rob Huff has become the first customer to take delivery of a UK-specification Chevrolet Camaro. The 31-year old racer, who drives for the Chevrolet works WTCC team, took delivery of the car from main dealer Cambridge Chevrolet, close to his home on the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border. “This is a dream come true,” […]
This is one of the most eagerly anticipated hot hatchbacks for a long time – it is the new Ford Focus ST! Powered by a direct-injection 2.0-litre, all-alloy, turbocharged, four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, the new Ford Focus ST develops 250PS, yet remains capable of returning 39.2mpg and CO2 emissions of 169g/km – 20 per cent better […]
The Vauxhall Astra GTC is the sporty coupe car that’ll give some sporting credentials for the new Astra prior to the arrival of the VXR. So, does it compare to other coupes that are on the market at moment and does it hit the right note for What Car? Watch the video to find out. […]
This is the absolutely gorgeous Renault Alpine A 110-50! The car has been created to mark the Alpine Berlinette turning 50 this year. This new concept features carbon fibre bodywork in a blue that is a re-interpretation and refresh of the classic original ‘Alpine Blue’. The engine is mid-rear; a 3.5 litre 24-valve V6 churns […]
Volvo make some of the safest cars in the world. The company is also responsible for some of the best road safety designs in history. This latest invention is also sure to save lives – a pedestrian airbag. Here’s the update direct from Volvo: The world’s first pedestrian airbag fitted as standard on the all-new […]
Three new cars have come in at the maximum safety rating from Euro NCAP – which can only mean good things for us. The new Peugeot 208, Hyundai i30 and Mazda CX-5 have all been given the maximum possible safety rating. Particularly of interest to us car geeks is the Mazda CX-5 steel, which is […]
This video from Drive features Chris Harris taking the first M Badged diesel car (the BMW 550d X Drive) for a road test. With 381 horsepower and 546 ft lb of torque, this is an extremely powerful diesel car. There are three turbos. There is a promise of 155 miles per hour (limited). The X […]
Pagani is one of a handful of car markers that is truly boutique. Their offerings including the Zonda and the Huayra are arguably even more special than supercars such as the Porsche 911, the BMW M5 and the McLaren MP4-12C. Whilst the Huayra may be the latest model that Horatio has been wowing the motoring […]
It has now been confirmed that Nissan is to build a limited run of genre-busting 545bhp, 160mph supercar that is the Nissan Juke. The actual limited run production model steps it up a notch in power from the original concept, making this one of the most breathtaking super SUV machines ever built. Three orders have […]