The European Car of the Year returns in November, and the important competition has just released the candidates relative to the next edition. The 38 participants must be commercialised in at least five countries across the continent in the 12 months prior to the awards ceremony, which will take place in Paris on November 17.
The [...]
Men want cars that exude power, performance and exclusivity. Vehicles with the highest percentage of male drivers are among the flashiest, loudest and most expensive models on the market.
If you see a canary-colored Lamborghini Gallardo cruising down the street, nine times out of 10 a man will be at the wheel.
The same goes for other [...]
The “International Engine of the Year Award” is a big deal as far as bragging rights go in this industry. Think of it like the Academy Awards for engines. However, instead of members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voting, you have 62 renowned motoring journalists, from 30 countries, casting ballots for [...]
Which cars will be turning heads on the street this year? According to Playboy’s “2008 Cars of the Year,” a high-performance hybrid surges past competitors, a European import squeezes to the top, and a luxury carmaker provides one of the most fuel efficient and affordable vehicles on the road. The selected cars were chosen by [...]
Ever wondered who’s faster around a track, an F1 driver or The Stig? Well who better to race The Stig than 2007 F1 rookie sensation Lewis Hamilton.
A list compiled using data collected from Europe’s top 30 cities has revealed the ‘true extent’ of congestion in some of Europe’s traffic hotspots, namely highlighting Britain’s cities as the ’slowest in Europe’. Surprised?
Conducted by the UK’s ‘keepmoving’ campaign, the results should be taken with a pinch of salt - the lobby group claiming that [...]
Fiat 500 1.4 lounge
MINI Cooper D
Suzuki Swift Sport
Toyota Aygo+
Ford Sportka SE
On the road price/total as tested
£11,500 (est)
£14,175 / £16,920
£11,549 / £11,549
£7,685 / £7,685
£9,995 / £10,320
Residual value (after 3yrs/36,000)
n/a
£8,160 / 54.7 per cent
£5.023 / 43.5 per cent
£3,950 / 51.4 per cent
£3,938 / 39.4 per cent
Running costs/Contract hire
n/a
35.2ppm / £263
n/a
24.5ppm / £162
34.5ppm / £220
Annual tax liability [...]
The Americans are slowly recovering while the Japanese are continuously dominating the consumer’s market, while the Europeans are at the top in the luxury-car segment. BMW and Mercedes-Benz claim 8 spots of the 10 and one Japanese vehicle can be seen. Porsche has taken one spot with the Cayman. The list defines the top 10 [...]
At the New York Auto Show in early April we’ll find out which auto has won the coveted World Car of the Year award. We do know, however, it will be either the Audi TT, Lexus LS 460 or new MINI Cooper. The three finalists were recently culled from the list of semi-finalists we brought [...]
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the limited edition Triple White New Beetle convertible is now available at dealers. Only 3,000 customers will have the opportunity to own this truly special edition.
The Triple White New Beetle convertible features a unique Campanella white exterior, a white interior, and white convertible roof boot. The Triple White [...]
