Monthly Archives: October 2009

Daihatsu Basket, Deca Deca and e:s

Daihatsu Basket, Deca Deca and e:s

Daihatsu are unveiling a trilogy of quirky little concept motors at the upcoming Tokyo show, all based on their 3-cylinder 660cc engine. The first minicar concept is the Deca Deca, Japanese for “roomy roomy”, a boxy looking MPV which, for …

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VW Golf Estate – Load Lugger gets the VW Facelift

VW Golf Estate – Load Lugger gets the VW Facelift

Next month, the first models of the new Volkswagen Golf Estate range go on sale in the UK, offering the new and neater styling found on the current Golf hatchback and the same combination of style and build quality that …

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Nissan Land Glider – Four Wheeled Motorbike?

Nissan Land Glider – Four Wheeled Motorbike?

The Motor Show in Tokyo will display exhibits from crazy concepts to plain sensible motors.  Either way, there will be something for everyone when its doors open later this month, and Nissan are no exception, with their line up of …

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Nissan 370Z Nismo – Z Gets More Muscle

Nissan 370Z Nismo – Z Gets More Muscle

This is the 370Z from Nissan’s motorsports and performance division Nismo, which was first previewed at the New York Auto Show back in April. Nismo has beefed up the same 3.7-litre V6 as used in the standard model, with performance …

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Porsche Panamera Tuned Up by German Modifiers

Porsche Panamera Tuned Up by German Modifiers

German modifiers Lumma Design and Techart have both revealed plans to give their treatment to the like-it or loathe-it styling of the Porsche Panamera, the luxury four door grand tourer.

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Subaru WRX STi Carbon – Lighweight Lid for Scooby

Subaru WRX STi Carbon – Lighweight Lid for Scooby

Subaru a gearing up for the upcoming Motor Show in Tokyo by creating a variant on their Impreza STI, called the WRX STi Carbon. The funky title for the car gives the impression that it is going to be something …

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5 Common Car Leasing Mistakes

5 Common Car Leasing Mistakes

There are many car leasing opportunities for people in the UK today. This could be one reason for the popularity in vehicle leasing but if you’re going to do it yourself, you should first be aware of some of the …

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Mazda CX-7 – Sporty Utility Vehicle

Mazda CX-7 – Sporty Utility Vehicle

The Mazda CX-7 SUV has been given a new lease of life with a refreshing new image and will go on sale on the 1st November. Mazda’s CX-7 was originally introduced in Japan, and now this new Mazda CX-7 ‘Sports …

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Hyundai Equus Stretch – Bulletproof luxury from Korea

Hyundai Equus Stretch – Bulletproof luxury from Korea

Hyundai have just launched their most luxurious vehicle yet, called the Equus Stretch Limousine.  Available first in South Korea, this Equus is the largest and most expensive vehicle in the Hyundai line-up. Because limos are all about comfort and convenience, …

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Volkswagen Beetle – A New Uber-Retro Model is coming

Volkswagen Beetle – A New Uber-Retro Model is coming

Volkswagen will release a new model of the iconic Beetle in 2012, and according to VW’s Group Head Designer, it “will be a big step” for the brand. The Beetle has been a huge success for VW in the US, …

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