Volkswagen presents concept vehicle modelled on the legendary American dune buggies from the 60s and 70s World première at the International Geneva Motor Show VOLKSWAGEN is bringing a legend back to life! At the beginning of March, the Wolfsburg-based Group will reveal the first fully electric version of a new buggy. Taking its cues from […]
Evoque: The original luxury compact Range Rover sets new standards of refinement, capability and sustainability Effortless: New architecture technology delivers smooth, quiet and refined drive Charismatic drive: Agile handling and responsive character ideally suited to tight city streets Efficient: Three- and four-cylinder Ingenium petrol and diesel engines, Hybrid-electric power, 48-volt MHEV and a 3-cylinder PHEV Go anywhere: Innovative Terrain Response […]
ROAD safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging every road user to get involved in Road Safety Week (19-25 November). A key task for this year’s initiative is to encourage drivers to be ‘Bike Smart’ in an effort to raise awareness of the risks faced by cyclists and motorcyclists. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth […]
McLaren’s new ‘Hyper GT’ embarks on year-long test regime underpinning development of new centre-seat, 403km/h (250mph) hybrid Closed-facility testing of the fastest McLaren ever now underway; public road trials due to commence in December 2018 Attribute prototypes join Speedtail ‘mules’ in ongoing durability testing First attribute prototype affectionately christened ‘Albert’, in tribute to its famous […]
Sixth generation of the BMW M5 introduced by BMW M GmbH. Most advanced version yet of the 4.4-litre V8 engine with TwinPower Turbo technology. Now equipped with innovative M xDrive drivetrain system offering superior driving dynamics and four-wheel-drive traction capability. New eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic for rapid gearchanges. On sale now with OTR […]
IAM RoadSmart brings you expert advice on driving in snow from its head of driving and riding advice Richard Gladman. Best advice is to avoid travelling in extreme weather. If no one is moving, you just add to the problem – so listen to travel advice. If you do have to travel in bad weather, […]
TEN unique McLaren sportscars that emulate the look and feel of a McLaren 570S GT4 race car but are fully road-legal have been delivered to their new owners at a special McLaren customer event near Las Vegas, USA. Commissioned as an MSO Bespoke project – the service from McLaren Special Operations (MSO) that allows almost […]
Land Rover have announced a limited-edition high-performance version of the iconic Defender, with up to 150 V8-powered examples re-engineered to celebrate the Land Rover marque’s 70th anniversary in 2018. The Defender Works V8 pays homage to the early high-powered engines in both the Series III Stage 1 V8 from 1979 and subsequent Defenders including the […]
Four-wheeled star of Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift goes for sale on Auto Trader London, 14th December 2017 – The poster boy for the film Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, the third film of the unstoppable franchise, has gone for sale on Auto Trader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace. Equipped with its iconic Nitrous […]
WITH a cold weather warning sweeping the nation, now is the right time for drivers to pay particular attention to tyre safety for the coming wintry months. That’s especially relevant to those who drive significant distances as the weather increasingly turns to the classic British experience of ‘all four seasons in a day’. That makes […]
