Hyundai i20 and ix55 (2008) first pictures 03 September 2008 by Ben Pulman This is Hyundai’s i20, the Korean company’s replacement for the Getz supermini. The new i20 will debut at the Paris motor show in October 2008, along with a plethora of low-emissions concepts and a... Read more ...
Kia Soul: more details and photos 02 September 2008 by Tim Pollard Kia has issued some more details and photographs of its new tallboy supermini alternative, the Soul. Kia calls the Soul 'a segment-busting urban crossover' model, but we'd pigeonhole it as an... Read more ...
Weird record set in Colin McRae tribute 01 September 2008 by Tim Pollard An extraordinary 30-mile convoy of Subarus smashed into the record books this weekend – all in honour of rally ace Colin McRae, who died in September 2007. An estimated 1100 Subarus drove from his... Read more ...
Aston Martin relaunches Lagonda badge 01 September 2008 by Tim Pollard Why Aston Martin is exhuming the Lagonda badge Read more ...
Toyota Avensis (2009): the first photograph 29 August 2008 by Tim Pollard Toyota has issued a single photograph of the new Avensis saloon. The new Avensis will arrive officially at the Paris motor show on 2 October 2008 – and this solitary image is all we'll get from Toyota... Read more ...
Seat Ibiza Cupra and Ecomotive: first photos 29 August 2008 by Tim Pollard Seat has unveiled the hot hatch and green eco warrior of the Ibiza range. The sinner is the Ibiza Cupra, the saint the Ibiza Ecomotive – and they arrive less than six months since the range was... Read more ...
Audi R8 GT3 (2008): first pictures 27 August 2008 by Ben Pulman Just when you thought the R8 supercar couldn’t get any better, Audi unleashes a 500bhp-plus, rear-wheel drive GT3 version. But before you fling your hefty deposit at your local Audi dealer, beware... Read more ...
Honda Open Study Model (OSM): more details 26 August 2008 by Tim Pollard CAR Magazine has been given special access to the Honda Open Study Model (or OSM for short), in the wake of the British International Motor Show where it made its world debut. But what the hell is... Read more ...
Jody Scheckter turns farmer 26 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson Ever wondered what happens to F1 world champions when they hang up their race suits? Jody Scheckter – the last man to give Ferrari a world championship in 1979 before Michael Schumacher stepped in –... Read more ...
Jetstream SC250 first pictures 26 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson This is the new Jetstream SC250, a Cornwall-based newcomer to Britain’s low-volume sportscar industry – and arguably the most eye-wateringly ugly car we’ve seen in a very long time. The lightweight... Read more ...
What are your favourite driving roads? 22 August 2008 by Tim Pollard We're on the hunt for the world's best driving roads. Click on the link below to tell us about your favourite routes of all time – you can debate your choices in our forum. And don't forget to come... Read more ...
Does It Work? video: run-flat tyres, tested to destruction 22 August 2008 by Ben Pulman More manufacturers are fitting run-flat tyres, as they seek to remove the unnecessary bulk and expense of spare tyres. But do run-flats actually work? Watch our new video as we put them to the test in... Read more ...
Honda starts deliveries of FCX Clarity 22 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson Honda has started first deliveries of its radical FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle to customers in America. Some 200 hand-built FCX’s will be delivered to a wide range of customers, including... Read more ...
Chevrolet Cruze (2009): first pictures 21 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson This is the new Chevrolet Cruze, the compact four-door saloon that that arrives early next year to try and steal some sales from the Focus, Astra and Golf. Due to officially bow in at the Paris motor... Read more ...
Trident Unveils 100mpg Iceni 21 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson Trident’s new Iceni sportscar sounds like a dream machine – the Norfolk-based low volume carmaker claims its two-seater grand tourer can top 200mph, swings with a 550bhp turbo-enhanced punch for a... Read more ...
Peugeot RC... Concept: first photos 20 August 2008 by Tim Pollard Peugeot today issues this first photo of the new RC... – a bizarrely named concept car for its big homecoming motor show at Paris in October 2008. The RC... (a working title, thankfully; the full name... Read more ...
Tesla to work with others, Roadster priced at £92k 19 August 2008 by Ben Oliver Tesla has confirmed that it is working with several major car makers to develop affordable, fully-electric city cars, with the first going on sale as early as 2010. The established car makers will use... Read more ...
Hyundai plots UK imports of Genesis Coupe 17 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson Spurred on by massive interest in its Genesis Coupe Concept at the British International Motor Show, Hyundai UK is seriously considering importing a small number of the muscular 306bhp V6-engined... Read more ...
Chevrolet Volt (2010) teaser pictures 17 August 2008 by Ben Oliver General Motors has revealed teaser images of the production version of its radical Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid. The styling echoes the new Chevy Malibu saloon, and the designers claim to have added... Read more ...
Bugatti unveils Veyron Grand Sport 17 August 2008 by Ben Pulman Bugatti has released more details of its targa-top Veyron Grand Sport following the cars debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. And with the roof off, the Grand Sport is the slowest Veyron... Read more ...
Infiniti G37 Convertible (2009): first photo 17 August 2008 by Ben Pulman Infiniti has just released the first picture of its new G37 Convertible. Based on the G37 Coupe, the Convertible comes with a three-piece metal folding roof and will debut at the Los Angeles motor... Read more ...
Ford Ka stars in latest Bond film 15 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson Ford’s new Ka is going to be a film star. Continuing Ford’s relationship with the James Bond film series, the Ka will appear in the latest spy thriller Quantum of Solace, driven by Ukranian actress... Read more ...
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon and SRX (2009): first pictures 15 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson Against the backdrop of this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, Cadillac has pulled the wraps off two bold new models – its CTS Sport Wagon and the CRX crossover. The two cars mark... Read more ...
BMW X6 (2008) video road test 14 August 2008 by Ben Pulman BMW has caused controversy with its X6. We know manufacturers are trying to fill every niche, but a 4x4-cum-coupe? Really? Then again, with a clever XDrive rear diff this BMW also has the potential to... Read more ...
Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer (2009): first pictures 14 August 2008 by Ben Pulman These are the first pictures of Vauxhall’s third Insignia model, the estate. But estates are boring and dull, so Vauxhall has dubbed this the Sports Tourer, not to be confused with Renault’s Sport... Read more ...
Lamborghini opens first fashion boutique 13 August 2008 by Ben Pulman At the launch of the revised Lamborghini Gallardo, the LP560-4, journalists were treated to a fashion show of scantily clad girls parading up and down on the dinner table. The reason why has now... Read more ...
Mercedes launches Attention Assist 13 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson Mercedes-Benz researchers call it the ‘one-second nap’ – that instant when fatigue overcomes you at the wheel on a long trip and you wake up in hospital. To counter dozing off while driving, which... Read more ...
Lexus sales up but Toyota’s profits tumble 13 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson With spiralling fuel prices, luxury off-roaders may be seen as the devil on wheels in the UK’s current cash-strapped economic climate – which would explain why last month saw a sharp drop in SUV sales... Read more ...
Lotus and Jaguar to develop new multi-fuel engine 12 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson Lotus is joining forces with Queen’s University Belfast and Jaguar to develop Omnivore, a revolutionary new multi-fuel combustion engine with significantly enhanced thermal efficiency when running on... Read more ...
Audi RS6 saloon (2008): first pictures 12 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson Following on from the RS6 Avant launched at the start of the 2008, Audi has revealed the saloon version of its hottest A6. And it’s hot! Like the estate, the four-door RS6 is powered by a twin-turbo... Read more ...
Audi A6 facelift (2008): first pictures 12 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson This is the new Audi A6. Despite a seemingly endless flow of new metal over the last 12 months, Audi has found time to give its 5-series, E-Class and XF rival a bit of a spit and polish, enhancing the... Read more ...
BMW M6 Competition Package (2008): first pictures 11 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson BMW has given its top-end 6-series performance models a visual and dynamic boost. The top-drawer M6 is now available with a £2180 Competition Package that drops the front and rear suspension by 12mm... Read more ...
Honda dealership goes green 11 August 2008 by Rowan Atkinson Honda has cast its environmental eye on to its dealerships. Its latest showroom - Inchcape Honda in Romford, Essex – uses recycled rainwater, ground source heating pumps and solar power to slash its... Read more ...
Fiat Panda Cross comes to the UK 11 August 2008 by Tom Richards Finally Fiat is launching the Panda Cross in the UK. It's essentially a plastic addenda-clad version of the existing Panda 4x4, but the Cross has so far only been available in mainland Europe. Like... Read more ...
Peugeot launches Blue Lion eco-standard 08 August 2008 by Tom Richards Peugeot has launched its Blue Lion standard, the French company’s answer to the Bluemotions, iBlues and EfficientDynamics of this eco-aware world. The Blue Lion standard is here to help Peugeot's... Read more ...
IFR Aspid strikes Spanish gold 08 August 2008 by Tom Richards More than 100 potential IFR Aspid customers have signed up for a two-day test drive following the new two-seater sports car's unveiling at the London motor show last month. Now the Spanish... Read more ...