Car Blog & Car News
Here, Auto Express looks at the new Fabia vRS, and sees how it compares to the genuine rally car as used by Skoda. The new vRS looks very well put together and has a decent level of performance. The turbo and superchargers that are fitted means plenty of power for this little pocket rocket. A […]
Toyota celebrates ten years of the Prius in Europe with 200,000 sales. The full hybrid Toyota Prius, synonymous as the definitive hybrid car, was launched in 2000 to the European market, (1997 in Japan). With sales reaching 100,000 in 2008, that figure has now doubled to 200,000 in just two more years, confirming the significance […]
The new 2010 Vauxhall Meriva has a range of four diesels, including the: 95PS 1.3 CDTi engine, which will power all Meriva ecoFLEX models 1.7 CDTi (130PS) with 300Nm of torque 1.3 CDTi (75PS) 1.7 CDTi (100PS) On the 1.7 CDTi models, a choice of manual or automatic transmissions is available. All Vauxhall Merivas feature […]
Here’s the latest news from Vauxhall to help their dealerships be a little more recognisable: It’s a bold, proud, slightly aggressive New Griffin which is to gradually spread across the country, one-by-one adorning facades and showrooms of various Vauxhall dealerships. The entire 466-site strong Vauxhall retailer network is due to be covered towards the end […]
10th August 1992 the first Sunderland-built Micra rolled off the line. Now, 18 years, more than 2.3 million units and one model change later, Micra production in the UK has come to an end. In its place, Sunderland is already looking forward to the launch of the all-new Juke crossover car, which will enter production […]
The new Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 105 BlueMotion 5dr has been named Green Car of the Year at the What Car? Green Awards, held in association with Warranty Direct. What Car? editor-in-chief Steve Fowler said: “Volkswagen has built a hugely desirable car that’s big on ability, but small on running costs. The Golf BlueMotion does […]
The Vauxhall Insignia is actually a very reasonable performance car for the money, pumping out 325bhp to four wheels, meaning assured grip, poise and power. 0-60 is achieved in a very respectable 5.5 seconds. Here, James May tests out the car, whilst taking a special guest for a spin with him.
The Hyundai i20 has been improved for 2010, with minor changes to the aerodynamics and engine that have resulted in a boost in fuel efficiency for all engines. Each engine, including the diesel, now has a greater mpg rating (the 1.4 petrol gaining a 4.3mpg improvement and two tax bands lower) and the 1.2 model […]
Turtle Wax is launching a competition to find out who the best Black Cabbie in the UK is. The Black Cab is a symbol of Britishness around the world and is more than just a means of transport – for many the driver that you get is more important than the ride! As with anything […]
The current generation of Dodge Viper is now coming to the end of the line. Best known for the ridiculous 8.4 litre V10 engine that sounded like thunder, the Viper is a proper all american supercar, offering sub 4 second 0-60 times and a top speed in excess of over 200 miles per hour. A […]