A new interactive visitor attraction celebrating 50 years of the legendary Range Rover has opened at Land Rover’s Solihull manufacturing plant in the West Midlands. ‘The Range Rover Story’ tour features the 1967 Velar prototype chassis and full-size prototype clay replica. Range Rover has been manufactured at Solihull since 1970, …
Read More »New Range Rover Velar revealed
Velar, the newest addition to the Range Rover family has been unveiled, and it will plug the gap between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. “We call the Velar the avant garde Range Rover,” explained Land Rover Chief Design Officer, Gerry McGovern. “It brings a new dimension …
Read More »‘Green’ Range Rover Evoque
A 68mpg version of the revised Evoque becomes a reality thanks to frugal new engines. “The most efficient production Land Rover ever” will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The new-look Range Rover Evoque range will go on sale later this year boasting the option …
Read More »Revised Range Rover Evoque teased
First glimpse of the “new” Range Rover Evoque – refreshed version of Land Rover’s most successful model ever. Making its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3, the facelifted Evoque will be the first Land Rover to feature full LED adaptive headlamps, providing superior illumination in dark …
Read More »Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design Nav AWD – review
It’s safety first with Volvo’s XC60, but now with a little extra style and sportiness thrown in… Volvo has a vision that by 2020 no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car. The XC60 is proof positive that Volvo is well on its way to …
Read More »Land Rover Discovery Sport milestone
First Land Rover Discovery Sport rolls off Halewood production line… boldly going to Virgin Galactic. The car has been given to Land Rover’s global partner, Virgin Galactic, to be used by the team as they prepare for the launch of the world’s first commercial spaceline. Land Rover recently announced its …
Read More »Lexus NX hits the road
First Lexus NX crossover rolls off the production line in Japan. As you can see, it’s been a big day at Lexus’s Miyata plant in Japan with the official start of production ceremony for the much-hyped new NX. It’s an important car because it’s the first attempt by Toyota’s luxury …
Read More »A Car That Really Is A Star
Once in a while the chance comes along to drive someone else’s car, which is good; but the snag is you don’t get enough time with them. Not all the secrets are revealed and not all buttons pressed nor knobs twiddled. All that can be achieved from a short drive …
Read More »Top Small SUVs
Small SUVs are proving a popular compromise between the standard family car and the large SUV, so it is not just the ability of the car to perform well under rough conditions that is important. Good looks, a stylish and practical interior, excellent on-road driving capabilities, and economy are all …
Read More »Top 5 Cars Of 2011
2011 was an eventful year for cars. We saw a number of new models, updates of old favourites and improvements in safety and technology. Based on factors from safety through to performance and comfort, here our top 5 cars of 2011: 1 – Ford Fiesta You just can’t go wrong …
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