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In the inaugural 2014 award ceremony for the UK Car of the Year Awards, the brilliant little Ford Fiesta ST has taken ‘Best Performance Car’ honours. This accolade follows recognition last month from What Car? and Top Gear, which proclaimed Fiesta ST its overall Car of the Year. The new UK Car of the Year […]
It perhaps hasn’t had as much press as the bigger stable mate the McLaren P1, but the McLaren 650S coupe is still just as noteworthy. It is based on the McLaren 12C platform but is even more of a performance car. If that idea doesn’t excite you then nothing on four wheels will! The latest […]
Jann Mardenborough was the winner of Sony’s Gran Turismo inspired GT Academy – a racing programme that initially featured video gamers testing on virtual circuits before completing tryouts. One lucky winner then went on to take a seat in a Nissan for real. Mardenborough has spent the last two seasons in GT cars, Le Mans […]
Having televised the FIA European Rallycross Championship last year, British Eurosport has extended its relationship with FIA World Rallycross Championship Promoter, IMG Motorsport. All rounds bar Finland, Sweden, Canada and France will be shown live on either British Eurosport or British Eurosport 2, with most enjoying two hours of screening during primetime Sunday afternoon slots. […]
Do you need a new supercar? Does it have to outperform the already mighty McLaren 12C and Ferrari 458 Italia? If so, then consider the new McLaren 650S. On the same platform as the 12C but with more power, more torque and a sleek new body, this is certainly a contender. It sits somewhere between […]
I try to use a mix of methods to give the most accurate reading of my miles per gallon, to maximise the fuel efficiency of my car. Firstly, I check the odometer and average MPG readout. Secondly, I monitor all the fuel that I put in my car. Lastly, I keep my driving style in […]
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 […]
Drivers failing to look after and replace their tyres are putting their own lives, and those of others in grave danger. The stark warning has been issued by TyreSafe after it received shocking images from one independent tyre dealer who was left flabbergasted by the state of one of its customers’ tyres. The tyre, which […]
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 […]