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8 Million Fords a year

2012-01-19T12:45:00.000Z

If you are a company looking to increase your output and increase your sales then the current market will be making this very tough. If you are a car manufacturer looking to double your annual sales by 2015 then you are definitely in a difficult situation. Well, this is exactly what Ford plans to do, sell 8 million cars a year by the middle of the decade – a very ambitious target, I think. In

The economical sports car

2011-12-19T09:02:00.000Z

The words economical and sports car don’t usually go together, sports cars are all about power and speed and very little to do with fuel efficiency. Turbo and supercharged engines are what make sports cars, not diesel or hybrid technology. But times are changing; at recent motor shows we have seen a flurry of hybrid sports cars that offer high performance whilst sipping on fuel. In my eyes

The new Civic and the Type R

2011-12-18T11:03:00.000Z

Honda has been making the Civic since 1973, initially it was a small compact car but now it has evolved into a medium sized car. The Civic is built here in the UK at the Honda Swindon plant, and available as a 3 or 5 door hatchback as well as the 4 door hybrid saloon. The latest generation, the ninth is due to go on sale from 2012. The European Honda Civic will be available as a hatchback and

VW Golf Cabriolet wins its first award

2011-12-17T14:18:00.000Z

The new Volkswagen Golf has only been on sale since last month, but already it has won an award. At this year’s Scottish Car of the Year awards it was named “Open top Car of the Year”. The Golf Cabriolet has joined the VW EOS which is a hard top retractable convertible; the new VW Beetle Convertible is due to be available next year. The front end of the Cabriolet is more or less identical to the

Rebirth of the NSX

2011-12-14T13:58:00.002Z

Lately there have been a lot of model launches for cars that are eco-friendly or that have amazing technology. It has been a long time since I have been able to report on a launch of a super car, well here it is! Honda has announced that the new NSX is definitely under production. Autocar recently reported that Honda's R&D chief Mibe Toshihiro has confirmed that work is underway to produce a new

Famous Ford models

2011-12-12T14:31:00.000Z

As part of Ford’s centenary year celebrations a road show was set up to tour the UK throughout August. During the tour Ford would visit car dealerships and motoring events to showcase Ford’s History in the UK over the last 100 years. The tour came to an end in September but five of Ford's most memorable vehicles featured on film and television were on display as the Elstree Studios in London.

The most powerful Jeep ever produced

2011-12-12T11:55:00.000Z

The most powerful Jeep ever produced The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been in production since 1993, it is a medium sized sports utility vehicle (SUV). Over the years the Cherokee has built a strong reputation, people refer to it as being robust and a “proper” 4x4 vehicle that can handle all types of terrain. The current model was launched in 2010; the new Jeep grand Cherokee has the classic

High performance Volvo S60 R

2011-12-11T12:35:00.000Z

High performance Volvo S60 R We all know Volvo as the Swedish car manufacturer that produces some of the safest cars on our roads. Volvo is at the helm of producing ground breaking safety equipment and driver aids for cars around the world. The Swedish brand is lesser known for its high performance models, purely because that is not an area Volvo has ventured into in the past. However,

The fastest open-top Golf in history!

2011-12-10T11:51:00.000Z

The fastest open-top Golf in history! Volkswagen re-introduced the Golf Cabriolet in September this year, it made a return after being absent in the line-up for nearly 9 years. The new soft top Golf is smaller than the VW EOS and has a fabric roof compared to a hard top retractable. The soft top on the Golf opens in an impressive 9.5 seconds. Volkswagen did a lot of work to get rid of the roof

New Range Rover due 2012

2011-12-09T14:19:00.000Z

New Range Rover due 2012 The current Range Rover model has been around for 11 years now; it has had many refreshes in that time to keep it looking modern. But the time has come for an all new Range Rover; the fourth generation will be a step away from the BMW engineered third generation. The third generation model did wonders for the Range Rover; it put it on the map as a luxury 4x4 or SUV as

The big puller

2011-12-09T08:42:00.000Z

The big puller The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size crossover SUV; it has been in production since 2002. The Touareg is the product of a joint venture between VW, Audi and Porsche. All the Volkswagen Group brands wanted to create an off road vehicle that could handle like a sports car. Other by products of this project are the Audi Q7 and the Porsche Cayenne. The first generation Touareg was

The fastest ever VW Beetle

2011-12-08T17:05:00.000Z

The fastest ever VW Beetle The new VW Beetle has been around since 1997, it was re-introduced after phenomenal public response to the concept car. The new Beetle looks very similar to the classic model but this one has the engine at the front rather than at the back. This year Volkswagen announced that the current model will cease production and a new Beetle model was launched. The newest

The Kahn RS300 Cosworth Range Rover

2011-12-08T15:40:00.000Z

The Kahn RS300 Cosworth Range Rover Over the years Afzal Kahn and his team at Kahn designs have taken a keen liking to the Range Rover, they really enjoy working with one the best luxury SUV vehicles in the market. Kahn Projects have a created name for themselves for being a young British team who enjoy keeping a vehicle’s originality whilst still making it bespoke and unique. Afzal Kahn’s

The Mazda2

2011-11-30T14:14:00.000Z

The Mazda2 is a super mini produced by Mazda since 2007; it is available as a 3 door of 5 door model. It is built using the same platform as the 2008 Ford Fiesta, which we know is a good car. The Mazda2 replaces the old Mazda 121 which was a simply rebadged Ford Fiesta. The new Mazda2 was named the 2008 World Car of the Year. The new Mazda2 is available with a choice of 3 petrol engines and 1

The Passat less new VW CC

2011-11-28T18:33:00.000Z

The VW Passat CC has become one of my personal favourites; I really like the frameless windows and the coupe style roof line. It’s a sporty coupe with the practicality of a 4 door saloon and five door hatchbacks all in one! For me the Passat CC sits amongst the Mercedes Benz CLS and the Audi A5 Fastback. According to AutoCar there will be a new face lifted Passat CC unveiled at the 2011 Los

The sportiest Beetle ever!

2011-11-28T16:12:00.000Z

The sportiest Beetle ever! The current Volkswagen R range consists of the Golf and Scirocco; both models are the fastest models to be produced in their respective model range. The VW Golf and the even the Scirocco have history as two of the hot hatches ever to grace this earth! The Golf GTI and VR6 models were some of the fastest cars in the UK for years. Even now the GTI and R32 are very

Peugeot's flexible family vehicle

2011-11-27T11:36:00.000Z

Peugeot the French car manufacturer introduced the Peugeot Partner Tepee in 2008; it replaced the Partner Combi and makes up the new range of Peugeot’s flexible family vehicles. The Tepee is fundamentally derived from a van, so not to everyone’s liking. The Peugeot Partner Tepee may not have the crisp lines and curvy roof lines of a coupe; it has a basic interior without too many gizmos. Don’t

The Defender Replacement

2011-11-25T16:13:00.000Z

The Land Rover Defender has been with us since 1983, it is a rugged off roader produced by the British car maker to take on all types of terrain. The origins of the Defender go as far back as 1948, but the One Ten and Ninety models were the first modern Defender derivative models. The Defender has not changed a lot in its years of production; it is still available as a 3 or 5 door station wagon,

The best compact executive car

2011-11-25T14:03:00.001Z

The best compact executive car When it comes to executive driving the BMW 3 Series is right up there, since its introduction in 1975 it has been the market leader in the compact executive sector. 36 years on after it was first launched and it is still a very popular car, in fact last month it was the most searched for car in the UK. The 3 Series has become BMW’s bestselling model globally, it

Honda battling through

2011-11-25T11:12:00.001Z

It’s has been a tough year for Honda - it’s been a tough year for all in the automotive industry. Japanese car makers such as Honda and Toyota had a very difficult start to the year when the Tsunami and earth quakes halted production in Japan – this created a back log in the supply chain for cars and their components. As well as the natural disaster, Honda did not have any new models to shout

Saab shows off fuel efficiency credentials

2011-11-24T16:36:00.000Z

Saab shows off fuel efficiency credentials With all the uncertainty around Saab you would forgive the PR department for keeping it low key, but sometimes, something’s are too good not to shout about. While the powers be were scratching their heads at Saab trying to work out how to raise the needed finances the PR team sent a Saab 9-5 to take part at the 2011 MPG marathon. Saab entered a 2.0

The C-Zero, can it be a hero?

2011-11-24T12:01:00.000Z

The Citroen C-Zero is a full plug in hybrid car with 5 doors and four seats. It uses a single permanent magnet synchronous motor mounted on the rear axle with a power output of 47 kW. The small electric car uses a single-speed reduction gear transmission and has a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Designed for city and urban driving the C-Zero has a top speed of just 80 MPH. The C-Zero is a

The fastest saloon Jaguar has ever built

2011-11-24T11:09:00.000Z

The fastest saloon Jaguar has ever built Ever since TATA motors took over Jaguar we have seen a change of fortune for the prestigious British car maker. Jaguar has been going from to strength over the past few years and the introduction of the XF has certainly helped Jaguar regain consumer confidence. Earlier on this year the all new XJ was also launched and had everyone fascinated. The new

Land Rover in India

2011-11-24T09:13:00.000Z

You may have noticed a change in fortune for Jaguar Land Rover since the takeover by Tata Motors of India. Tata motors have injected some much needed cash and enthusiasm into the British brand to make it profitable once again. Jaguar Land Rover now boats its most comprehensive line-up of all time. Earlier on this year Jaguar Land Rover had announced that it would not be shutting down one of the

Best Value 4x4 of 2010

2011-11-23T23:50:00.000Z

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a medium sized crossover type Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) built by Hyundai since 2007. The Santa Fe is seen as a good value SUV that offers great practicality, standard kit and reliability. It is more popular in America than it is here in the UK, but things appear to be changing and the uptake of it here is increasing. The UK model comes with a 2.2 litre diesel power

The best used Luxury and Executive car

2011-11-23T19:14:00.000Z

The Jaguar XF was introduced in 2008; it replaced the S and X Type models. The XF was a fresh new design from Jaguar and moved away from the traditional twin headlight design approach seen on most previous models. The XF is a true British car as it is designed at Jaguar’s Headquarters in Coventry and then built at Castle Bromwich in Birmingham. Currently the XF is available with a choice of three

The Vauxhall Zafira gets bigger

2011-11-23T16:23:00.000Z

The current model of the Vauxhall Zafira has been around since 2004, it is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). In other parts of Europe the Zafira is sold under the Opel brand, it is only in the UK that it is sold as a Vauxhall. Vauxhall as a whole is Britain’s 2nd bestselling brand, the Zafira has proved to be very popular here and in 2006 it was the tenth bestselling model. The Zafira comes with

The entry level Merc

2011-11-23T16:00:00.000Z

The entry level Merc Mercedes – Benz introduced the A Class in 1997, ever since then it has been the entry level model for the German brand. Up until 1997 the C Class was the “baby Merc”, now we also have the B Class which sits between the A and C Class. The A class has a front engine – front wheel drive set-up which is not the norm for Mercedes – Benz, but nor were 5 door hatchbacks for them

Another Range Rover Vogue Kahn edition

2011-11-23T15:50:00.000Z

The Land Rover Range Rover is a British built 4x4. The Range Rover pioneered the luxury 4x4 market, model such as the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 followed the Range Rover. The Range Rover has become very popular because as well as being a luxury vehicle it is also a full on off-roader, unlike the other SUV models which are mere “soft roaders”. The current model has been in production since 2002, it was

Lexus’ entry level luxury hatchback

2011-11-15T21:08:00.000Z

The Lexus CT200h was launched in 2011; it is Lexus’ luxury hatchback with a hybrid drivetrain. Lexus has used Kylie Minogue on TV adverts for the new model, describing it has a quiet car. Like the Toyota Prius and Auris the CT200h uses a 1.8 litre VVT-i four-cylinder petrol engine paired with an electric motor, both engines combine to produce 136 bhp. The CT200h can run on petrol or battery

Car theft of a different kind!

2011-10-25T17:14:00.002+01:00

Cars from Ford dealership cars are now becoming the target of the latest metal theft. Community members and organisations alike are suggested to undertake an anti-criminal system named Smartwater. Smartwater is a hidden liquid that leaves a traceable DNA on metal, to help stolen goods make it back to their rightful owner. Other organisations supply a bespoke kit specially established for

Even more power for the DS3 Racing

2011-10-21T08:24:00.000+01:00

Citroen introduced the DS3 in 2009 as the first model of its new DS range. With the new DS3, Citroen want to compete with the MINI, Alfa Romeo MiTo and even the Audi A1. One of the DS3’s USPs is that the buyer can personalise their car when they order it by mixing and matching body and roof colours. At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show Citroen introduced the DS3 Racing; it is an upgraded version of the

Exciting new Ford Mondeo

2011-10-19T21:30:00.000+01:00

The current Mondeo range has only been around since 2007, but already it is starting to look dated against Ford’s latest models. The Mondeo has become a very popular model for families, fleet drivers and taxi drivers. The Mondeo is very versatile and offers excellent comfort, fuel efficiency, reliability and durability. The current Mondeo is available with a choice of quite a few diesel and

Evoque Evolution

2011-10-19T14:32:00.000+01:00

There was much anticipation for the launch of the new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, on its launch earlier on this year the order books were already full! This was a massive boost for Land Rover, who under new TATA ownership is doing well. The Evoque was an instant hit and at the moment Land Rover is overwhelmed with the demand. You might think that Land Rover would be patting itself on the back

Ford impresses at the MPG Marathon

2011-10-19T09:01:00.000+01:00

The MPG Marathon is in its 9th year now, it has become the longest running and most popular event to demonstrate how car and driver can work together to achieve the best miles per gallon and fuel efficiency. Participants have included celebrities in the past and there has even been international coverage. The event provides a captive audience for businesses and manufacturers involved in lowering

Focus technology put to the test

2011-10-19T07:30:00.000+01:00

When the 2011 Ford Focus was launched a lot was made of its technological advancements. Ford has concentrated strongly on adding new technology to the Focus to make it stand out from the competition. These features are not just there for comfort and practicality, some of the technology has helped the Focus become one of the leading models when it comes to accident prevention and driver aids. My

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) - Hyundai IX35

2011-10-18T22:24:00.000+01:00

The Hyundai IX35 has been produced by the Korean car company since 2004, but it was sold under the name of “Hyundai Tuscan”. The IX35 name plate was only introduced for the 2009 model, Hyundai decided to drop the previous name for the European market. The new IX35 follows the design mantra of the smaller Hyundai cars; it has sweeping lines giving it that coupe look and keeps in line with the “

Clever Lexus Marketing

2011-10-17T22:16:00.000+01:00

Lexus became a popular premium brand in the UK when the IS200 was launched, as a direct competitor to the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C Class the IS did well to establish itself. Ever since then the Lexus brand has been gaining momentum in the UK. Larger models like the GS and LS were slowly introduced. This year Lexus has a full model range of offerings, including the new Lexus CT 200H and the

Audi A6 Avant Review

2011-09-27T11:09:00.000+01:00

The new Audi A6 Avant is the estate version of the latest A6. The same size as its predecessor, the Avant is more spacious thanks to a longer wheelbase and lighter due to more aluminium on the bodywork. It also comes with more standard kit. When out for a test drive around Chingford, Audi’s A6 Avant is agile and manoeuvrable with good composure. Out on the motorway, it’s grippy and smooth, if a

Free online F1 game from Mobil 1

2011-09-19T16:35:00.002+01:00

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Jaguar XKR-S video

2011-09-19T15:54:00.000+01:00

First Evoque delivered

2011-09-16T10:55:00.003+01:00

The much anticipated and talked about new Range Rover Evoque will be available at Land Rover dealerships from this week. Even before first deliveries have commenced the Evoque is being hailed as a huge success, with over 20,000 pre orders already placed globally. Over 6,000 orders for the Evoque have been placed in the UK alone. Zara Phillips, a Land Rover Ambassador was the first person in

New Jaguar C-X16 (Video)

2011-09-15T10:28:00.000+01:00

If you were impressed by the new Jaguar XJ then you are going to have your mind blown away by the new Jaguar C-X16. Jaguar debuted the concept at this month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, where it drew a huge crowd. Since Jaguar has been taken over by the Indian company TATA, the British car makers seems to be moving in the right direction. It is nice to see Jaguar doing well after so many years of

The most economical Fiesta and Ford models

2011-09-10T11:51:00.000+01:00

Many car manufacturers will be at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year showing off their “green” cars. Gone are the days when these sorts of shows were about speed, power and luxury, although some of these elements are still around we do see a larger emphasis on smaller more frugal cars. At this year’s show Toyota will be showing off their latest hybrid Prius and Avensis models, while Ford will

The new Bentley Continental GTC convertible

2011-09-09T13:43:00.001+01:00

The second generation Bentley Continental GTC convertible will make its debut at the 2011 International Automobile Exhibition in Frankfurt. The new Bentley Continental GTC builds on the previous version of the cabriolet which premiered in 2006. Here is a video of the new model: The new Bentley Continental GTC’s exterior design is more contemporary, and gives a muscular impression. The new

Range Rover Evoque Unveiling at Westover South West

2011-09-09T11:58:00.001+01:00

First Range Rover Evoque delivered

2011-09-09T11:36:00.000+01:00

The much anticipated and talked about new Range Rover Evoque is now available at Land Rover dealerships througout the UK. Even before the first car has been delivered, the Evoque is being hailed as a huge success, with over 20,000 pre orders already placed globally. Over 6,000 orders for the Evoque have been placed by UK customers. Zara Phillips, a Land Rover Ambassador was the first person in

Jaguar XJ London

2011-09-06T17:18:00.002+01:00

You can't be blamed for wanting to own the new Jaguar XJ. Since Tata took over Jaguar after the acquisition from Ford, the India-based carmaker has been releasing a bunch of the finest cars to ever come out of the Jaguar stable. The first car was the XF—and now the mighty XJ. Visit a Jaguar XJ dealer in London to find out why. The new XJ lives up to the promise of the old car as it provides a

Skoda Octavia Green E Line

2011-09-06T14:01:00.000+01:00

Skoda has begun the production of a ten car trial fleet of Skoda's first ever fully electric car, the Skoda Octavia E Line. We are expecting to see the first Skoda Octavia Green E Line models on the roads at the beginning of autumn 2011, with the driving data collated by drivers, will be fed back into further research and development. The new Skoda Octavia Green E Line, which is based on the

The Audi S7 is here!

2011-09-05T17:10:00.000+01:00

Audi introduced the A7 in 2010; it is a five door Fastback with Coupe styling and a low raking roof line. The A7 is in good company, with the Mercedes – Benz CLS one of its key competitors. They are both very good cars and offer something different in the executive segment; the CLS has been around for a little longer though and already has a strong following. The Audi A7 Sportback and the CLS

Lexus – brand of the decade

2011-09-05T14:11:00.000+01:00

Lexus is a relatively new car brand; it is the premium and luxury division of the Japanese car maker Toyota. Lexus was first introduced in the states in 1989; it has since become a global premium brand as well as the largest premium Japanese car brand. When Toyota tasked its then advertising agency Saatchi and Saatchi to come up with a new name for their premium division more than 200 prospective

New Audi TT Walton

2011-08-25T19:53:00.009+01:00

The first generation Audi TT was clearly an indication of what the carmaker from Ingolstadt wants to be in the near future. Credit the Mk1 TT for the new Audi design language that is much revered in the automotive world. The new Audi TT can be yours at the nearest Walton dealer and is a remarkable improvement over the past model. The design remains to be an attractive sloping shape combined

Why buy an Audi?

2011-08-25T16:49:00.001+01:00

The Essex Audi Group is a used Audi Chingford dealer that also caters to the needs of those who prefer to drive a brand new car. It doesn't matter what type of Audi you desire as the company will be able to present you with an exciting array of quality used cars that have been pre-inspected and certified before sale. If you previously thought that buying a used Audi is a tedious and harrowing

Golf wins more awards

2011-08-24T16:42:00.000+01:00

The Golf was first released by VW in 1974, it was the successor to the very successful VW Beetle – so the Golf had very big boots to fill. The Golf is now into its 6th generation of production, and every single one of those generations has won numerous awards. The ever popular Golf remains one of the best hatchbacks on the market and seems to get better with every new model. At the 2011 Auto

Behind The Doors Of The VW Caravelle

2011-08-24T13:08:00.005+01:00

A lot of cars these days are more focused on their styling than what they were originally intended to do. You find more and more off-road vehicles that look better parked outside a Chelsea boutique than struggling up a hill of mud. The VW Caravelle is one of the few vehicles that seems to have gone in the opposite direction. So while it may be lacking style the question is does it do what it is

The Volkswagen Up!

2011-08-24T09:55:00.000+01:00

Official pictures of the new Volkswagen up!, an entry-level city car, have been released ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. VW have priced it from £8,000, it will go on sale next year and combines space, luxury and efficiency. Effectively replacing the Fox, the Volkswagen Up! rivals the Fiat 500 and promises similar space to the Polo, low CO2 emissions and the kind of

The Volkswagen Touareg

2011-08-23T15:44:00.001+01:00

The VW Touareg has been in production since 2002, it is a medium sized luxury crossover type SUV. The Touareg was the result of an internal partnership between the VW Group, which includes Audi, VW and Porsche. Products of the venture were the VW Touareg, the Audi Q7 and the Porsche Cayenne, all three cars are different in style and equipment. All three models are produced at the VW plant in

The New Kia Rio

2011-08-23T11:43:00.000+01:00

Kia introduced the Rio to the European market in 2005; it is available as a hatchback model in the UK. The 2005 model Rio shared its platform with the Hyundai Accent; it also shared the then new 1.6 litre engine with the Accent too. In February 2011 Kia unveiled the new Rio; once again it is based on the Hyundai Accent and again shares an all new 1.4 litre engine with the Accent. The latest

The Ford Galaxy – Ford’s very own!

2011-08-19T15:26:00.000+01:00

Ford unveiled the first generation Galaxy back in 1995; it is large 5 door Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV). The first generation Galaxy was a product of a joint venture between Ford and VW called AutoEuropa. The products of the joint production were the Ford Galaxy, the VW Sharan and the SEAT Alhambra. The Galaxy even used the VW VR6 engine along with many mechanical VW parts. The 2006 Mark 3 Galaxy

Dealers choose SEAT as their choice

2011-08-19T13:24:00.001+01:00

The 2011 Car Dealer Power Survey has taken place recently. The survey provides car dealerships in the UK to rate their own brand on elements such as finance, warranty, marketing, branding, bonus structure and return on investment. This year the award was taken by SEAT, the Spanish car maker, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. SEAT scored a staggering 90%, which meant it improved 18 places

Ford increases green energy production

2011-08-19T09:54:00.000+01:00

Although Ford Direct has cut down its car production at the Dagenham plant in Essex it still produces components, body panels and diesel engines there. With the massive increase in demand for the Ford diesel engine, production at the engine factory has had to be increased. At the moment the factory uses a minimal amount of non re-usable energy, but to continue achieving this while increasing

Audi Q5 Gets Project Kahn Treatment

2011-08-18T16:55:00.001+01:00

For the project Kahn and Audi fans out there ( or if you're bored of your run of the mill used Audi Q5 East London)