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The F-Pace – the Jewel in Jaguar’s crown

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Five years ago Jaguar revealed the C-X17 at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and two years later, in 2015, they revealed the fully-fledged model – the Jaguar F-Pace, now accounting for two in every five Jaguars sold.

Jaguar’s first ever SUV, born from the C-X17 concept, not only had to live up to an SUV owner’s lifestyle and expectations, it also had to embody the core Jaguar values. Continue reading The F-Pace – the Jewel in Jaguar’s crown

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The ‘Made in Britain’ cars supplying motorists all over the world

We often talk about the sad demise of the British car industry and reminisce about its past every time we spot a classic Ford Escort or Capri, Vauxhall Cavalier or Astra, classic Mini, Morris or even a Rover?

But as with all things, silver linings often shine through and the lasting legacy is that in the UK, we know how to build cars. Continue reading The ‘Made in Britain’ cars supplying motorists all over the world

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Happy Land Rover Day – marking 70 years of all-terrain

Grey Land Rover

Today has been officially declared World Land Rover day to mark the 70th Birthday of the iconic four-wheel-drive all-terrain vehicle.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Land Rover and April 30 has been chosen as it was the very day that the Land Rover made its debut at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show. Continue reading Happy Land Rover Day – marking 70 years of all-terrain

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New survey reveals the life of a company car driver

According to new research two in three company car drivers typically spend more time sitting in their company car than they do sitting on their sofa at home and only one in three really enjoys driving.

The survey, carried out by Skoda, reveals that company car drivers spend almost three years of their career behind the wheel of their company car and cover nearly half a million miles. Continue reading New survey reveals the life of a company car driver

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Celebrating six generations of the Volkswagen Polo

1979 VW Polo MK1

With the introduction of the new Volkswagen Polo, the MK6, the sixth-generation Polo promises to continue the legacy of this dependable and very versatile ‘supermini’ that has lasted 43 years.

Of the 1.4 million Polo’s sold in the UK since 1975, there are just under half (631,000) still being driven on UK roads. Continue reading Celebrating six generations of the Volkswagen Polo

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Jaguar XF celebrates 10th anniversary

Red Jaguar XF with car mats

The Jaguar XF celebrates ten years of luxury motoring and the motorway cruiser is still going strong.

Jaguar, the iconic UK car manufacturer, has had some turbulent times in its long history, but the modern Jaguar has shaken off its old man image and is soaring to new heights with new models and record-breaking sales.

One of the jewels in Jaguar’s crown is the XF, which has stood the test of time and been a big part of Jaguar’s resurgence. Continue reading Jaguar XF celebrates 10th anniversary

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Ferrari’s 70th anniversary exhibition draws to an end in London

A special Ferrari exhibition to mark Ferrari’s 70th anniversary comes to an end next week.

The exhibition at the Design Museum in London opened last November as part of Ferrari’s 70th birthday celebrations and features a host of classic Ferrari’s, including the 166MM (1950), bought by Gianni Agnelli, future head of Fiat, who said at the time “I shall always remember my first Ferrari”. Continue reading Ferrari’s 70th anniversary exhibition draws to an end in London

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April fools press releases – what the car manufacturers try to fool us with

Car manufacturers like to show their funny and mischievous side occasionally and unable to resist a giggle, a number of PR departments have made it a seasonal habit of trying to ‘April Fool’ us with their press releases.

Some are done for over-the-top hilarity, while others put in a lot of effort to make their press release as convincing as possible. This year has been no exception and here is a small pick of a ‘foolish’ bunch. Continue reading April fools press releases – what the car manufacturers try to fool us with

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The new Jaguar E-Pace – more than capable of keeping pace with its older brother

Following the enourmous success of the F-Pace, jaguar has decided to launch its first compact SUV, the E-Pace.

Widely tagged as the F-Pace’s little brother, albeit fat little brother, the smaller E-Pace weighs more than its big brother, but still has as much style, dynamics and attitude and handles in a way that still remains distinctly Jaguar. Continue reading The new Jaguar E-Pace – more than capable of keeping pace with its older brother

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The best selling new cars of 2017

White Ford Fiesta MK8

The much anticipated list of the UK’s top ten best selling new cars of 2017 has been released and once again the Ford Fiesta is still the best selling new car in the UK according to the new figures.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders confirmed the Ford Fiesta as the UK’s best seller with the release of new car registration data for 2017. Continue reading The best selling new cars of 2017

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Volkswagen Polo enters its sixth generation

2018 Red VW Polo

The Volkswagen Polo has been around for many years and has continually been seen as tried and trusted, dependable and very versatile.

Since its launch in 1975, the VW Polo has been known for its reliability and build quality and this is one reason why the car has had a better survival rate than many of its competitors. Continue reading Volkswagen Polo enters its sixth generation

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Chelsea boss Conte reveals why he prefers his Nissan Juke

Chelsea FC boss Antonio Conte has revealed why he prefers his Nissan Juke instead of a luxury supercar, favoured by many of his players.

The multi-millionaire manager says he has no desire to buy a flashy motor, as his wife prefers to have a small car because they are easier to drive, especially if you are starting to drive on the right. Continue reading Chelsea boss Conte reveals why he prefers his Nissan Juke

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The new V8 TVR Griffith is the star of the show

The new 500bhp V8 TVR Griffith was the star of the show at the recent 2017 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

In a coupe for the TVR Car Club, the new Griffith shone at the Club’s stand and was seen for only the second time at a major UK event. In it’s previous outing at the Goodwood Revival in September the Griffith received rave reviews and it was no different at the Birmingham event. Continue reading The new V8 TVR Griffith is the star of the show

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Highlights from the 2017 Classic Motor Show

This year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show took place at the weekend and as always, lots of effort, passion and imagination was on display, alongside 2,500 cars spanning 120 years of motoring.

From early vintage steam and crank levers, British and European classics, American muscle, retro hot hatches to classics of the future, it was all here at the NEC, Birmingham. Continue reading Highlights from the 2017 Classic Motor Show

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Limited edition Volvo tackles sea pollution with recycled nylon car mats

The Volvo V90 Cross Country Volvo Ocean Race is fitted with recycled nylon car mats

Volvo has revealed a limited-edition version of its V90 Cross Country estate that’s designed to tackle the problem caused by ocean pollution.

The Swedish manufacturer has called it the V90 Cross Country Ocean Race – named after their around-the-world boat race – and have limited production to just 3,000 models world-wide. Continue reading Limited edition Volvo tackles sea pollution with recycled nylon car mats

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Lovely Jubbly: Del’s pride and joy could be yours for a steal

The most iconic car in British television history could be yours later this month when it goes up for auction at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham.

One of the brighter stars of Only Fools and Horses, Del Boys’s yellow Reliant Regal three-wheeler van, is expected to fetch some serious spondoolies when it goes under the hammer on November 11. Continue reading Lovely Jubbly: Del’s pride and joy could be yours for a steal