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The Volvo factory in Torslanda celebrated 50 years recently with a total of over 6.8 million cars having been produced, starting with the Amazon model in 1964 and all the way to the new V60 Polestar that began to roll off the production line . The Polestar model also marks the first ever independent partner […]
This is the latest – and most extreme – version of the 208. It is the 208 GTi 30th anniversary Limited Edition. Power comes from a a new Euro6 1.6-litre THP petrol engine developing 300Nm of torque and maximum power increased to a symbolic 208hp. The paintwork shown (a coupe franche) is actually an option! […]
It doesn’t come much more classic than the Chevrolet Corvette. This year, it is the 60th anniversary of this iconic marque. To celebrate this, Chevrolet have released an interactive website enabling you to modify each iconic Corvette. My firm favourite remains the 1953-1962 original drop top convertible. There are just no other cars that look […]
The Subaru BRZ is a great looking and great handling sports car. Fun can be had from very low speeds which is what makes this and the Toyota GT-86 so popular. Even better is the recent price cut – from 1st May 2014 the BRZ range will start at just £23,995 (on-the-road) for the SE […]
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 […]
In April 2014, David Brown Automotive is set to introduce a new car to the market. David has sought out key industry talent to create the new car. An experienced design team is led by Alan Mobberley, who was Chief Designer at Land Rover for 19 years, until 2005, while automotive engineering experts, Envisage Group, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Great Britain has a rich history of producing sports cars. Lotus has long been a stalwart, making some of the best cars deeply routed in British sporting performance. Those who’ve driven a Lotus Elise will talk of the purity of the driving experience whilst the newer Evora is competes with some high end competition in […]