First pictures of Jaguar’s all new sports saloon ahead of its motor show debut in New York. Jaguar claims the new XF will set new business segment benchmarks for weight and efficiency, resulting in class leading fuel economy figures of over 70mpg. The next generation Jaguar XF will go on …
Read More »SEAT tops ‘True MPG’ tests
SEAT Leon SE Ecomotive 1.6 TDI named the most fuel-efficient car tested by What Car? magazine’s True MPG team over the last year. The popular hatchback beat more than 200 other models, managing a real-world average fuel economy figure of 63.2mpg. Since launching True MPG with official fuel partner Tesco in 2012, …
Read More »SEAT Leon Cupra 280 – review
Hot hatches don’t come much more powerful or as entertaining as the SEAT Leon Cupra 280. And that’s saying something, because it’s up against its cousin, the VW Golf GTI, the Ford Focus ST, Vauxhall Astra VXR and Renaultsport Megane 265. Powered by the same 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine as …
Read More »Europe most (and least) reliable cars
British and French brands produce Europe’s most reliable cars, according to the latest research. Vauxhall topped the Warranty Direct’s Reliability Index table with its tiny Agila – the most reliable European-badged car on the road. French manufacturers, Peugeot and Citroen completed the top three, with their similarly small 107 and …
Read More »All-new Jaguar XF teased
Glimpse of Jaguar’s all new sporting saloon ahead of its dramatic reveal in London on March 24. Jaguar has teamed up with British stuntman Jim Dowdell, veteran of Bond, Bourne and Indiana Jones movies, to perform a world first high-wire water crossing in the XF. The dramatic drive, across two …
Read More »Another Renault Twingo trophy
Renault’s rear-engined marvel is named “Best Answer to the City Car Dilemma” in the 2015 British GQ Car Awards. The GQ honour is yet another award for the all-new Renault Twingo, which has also won ‘City Car of the Year’ (2014 Top Gear Magazine Awards) and (UK Car of the …
Read More »Flying car on sale in 2017
The Slovakian makers of the pioneering Aeromobil announce that their two-seater flying car will go on the market within two years. What’s more, a self-driving/self-flying model could potentially follow not far behind. The length of a luxury saloon car, the AeroMobil 3.0 has been designed to drive on normal roads, …
Read More »Tiff’s classic car show role
Fifth Gear presenter Tiff Needell becomes an ambassador for this year’s Wilton Classic & Supercar show. The racing driver, who is back on TV screens this month in Fifth Gear, will host the daily parade interview sessions with drivers and owners and will be on hand to talk to visitors. …
Read More »Citroen C4 Cactus honoured
Funky Citroen C4 Cactus wins the prestigious Carbuyer Car of the Year title – read on for the full list of winners…. The French hatchback, reviewed here on Automotiveblog.co.uk, also won the Best Economical Car category. Carbuyer “loved its quirky styling, comfortable ride and excellent use of space, but most …
Read More »Geneva Motor Show highlights – Part 3
We’ve been snapping away at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show – here’s the third gallery of our favourite shots…. All-new Hyundai Tucson will go on sale later this year, replacing the current Hyundai ix35 Tango’d… the very pretty new Peugeot 208 and minder Kia’s Sportspace tourer concept is a stunner …
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