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31.05.2013
BMW has revealed details of its third generation X5, which promises improvements in every aspect of the vehicle. Beyond the cosmetic changes inside and out – including the ability to seat seven – the real story of the new X5 is the improved level of equipment available to buyers. Drive Dynamic Control now comes [...]
30.05.2013
What is it? Peugeot must almost rue the day it built the original 205 GTI, defining what a hot hatch could and should do. Every successive effort by the French firm has been held up to comparison with the 205 and, so far, been found wanting. However, the 208 GTI finally steps out from this [...]
Details have emerged about the latest Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, which features a brand new powertrain allowing it to reach speeds of 205mph. With the exception of the One-77 hypercar, this Vantage S is the fastest road car ever built by Aston Martin. It features the company’s new 565bhp AM28 6-litre V12 engine as well [...]
29.05.2013
Those customers in the market for four-door, four-seat saloon with more than 500bhp now have a new contender to consider: Vauxhall’s VXR8 GTS. The car is based on the GEN-F GTS, built by Vauxhall’s Australian sister company HSV, and is the most powerful production vehicle to come out of Australia. The rear-wheel-drive GTS is powered [...]
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Lamborghini has confirmed it will be at the 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, which takes place on 14, 15 and 16 June. Making its UK debut at the event will be Lambo’s Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster. Powered by a 700bhp, 6.5-litre V12, the drop-top can sprint from zero to [...]
28.05.2013
What is it? The SQ5 could be accused of being a parts bin compilation from Audi, using the brawny 309bhp twin-turbo V6 diesel engine in the Q5. However, it comes together to be a much better whole than the sum of its parts to offer one of Audi’s best driving cars and a swift, sure-footed [...]
27.05.2013
Citroën has revealed details about its latest C4 Picasso ahead of the car’s official launch in June. There is a clear emphasis on adding technology and the design is inspired by previous Citroën concept cars. Full touchscreen capabilities are available, while a number of safety features have been added into the mix, such as a [...]
25.05.2013
24.05.2013
Nissan has announced prices and specifications for its 2014MY 370Z. The range starts at £26,995 for the base coupé, which is powered by a 3.7-litre V6 engine, with 324bhp and 363Nm of torque. This model and the GT versions (priced from £31,995) now feature daytime running lights and new exterior colours. The range-topping 370Z Nismo [...]
Renault has used the occasion of the Monaco Grand Prix to reveal another concept vehicle. Twin’Run is a mid-engined vehicle that has been developed with French chassis preparation firm, Tork Engineering/Poclain vehicles The car has a composite material bodywork that covers a multi-tube steel chassis. It is powered by a 3,498cc V6 engine that puts out 320bhp [...]