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This is the latest sports car from Caterham – the 160. The newest model to join the ever-expanding Seven range is powered by a super-compact, turbocharged three-cylinder Suzuki engine, which enables it to achieve an impressive 57.6mpg and emit just 114g/km CO2. The combination of the car’s live-axle rear suspension, efficient engine and ultra-low weight […]
This is the latest car from Lotus – the Elise S Cup R. Powered by a 1.8 litre mid mounted transverse engine, it features a bespoke livery and aerodynamic body kit to compliment this already track worthy car. With revised front splitter, barge boards, winglets, rear diffuser, floor extensions and rear wing, clever manipulation of […]
2014 could well be the year of the hypercar. Whilst Lamborghini is touting the Huracan (LP 610-4 to give the full title) as a super sports car, it is so breathtakingly quick that by previous standards it straddles the segments between super and hyper. Power comes from a new V10 engine that is capable of […]
I’ve long been an advocate for the Vauxhall VXR8 and the earlier Monaro. If you want V8 power in a muscle car body for relatively little cash in comparison to the competition, then you could do far, far worse than this car. The latest edition from Vauxhall is this car – the VXR8 GTS. It […]
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, […]
Some cars need little in the way of an introduction. The BMW M3 saloon is one such car. This is the fifth iteration of famous M branded smaller saloon and it features forced induction in the form of a twin turbocharger. The high-revving, 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology has been developed […]
This is the fantastic looking Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Concept car. And what a looker she is! The car is based on Infiniti’s Q50 premium sports saloon and draws inspiration for aerodynamic design from the technical collaboration between Infiniti and four-time Formula One World Champions Infiniti Red Bull Racing. Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge highlights include […]
Here’s what is sure to be one of the more popular cars for 2014 – the new Peugeot 308 hatchback. The car was shortlisted for European Car of the Year 2014 and has been completely redesigned both inside and out over the outgoing 308 to offer an even better blend of quality, versatility and efficiency. […]
The new Aston Martin Vanquish, Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, Jaguar XKRS GT, McLaren 12C Sprint and Telsa Model S will converge on Birmingham’s NEC to headline the supercar presence at the Performance Car Show on 9-12 January 2014. Boasting almost 3,000bhp between them, the cars will take the spotlight on the stand of automotive magazine Autocar, […]
The BMW 3 Series in now in the fifth incarnation. Whilst the visual jewellery and front end are new, the car is instantly recognisable. This latest variant from BMW does not disappoint, and certainly not in 320D form. Compare and contrast a sprint of less than 8 seconds to sixty along with 60 MPG and […]