Author Archives: Andrew Barnard

Mercedes has just unveiled the highly anticipated 2016 AMG C63 Coupe ahead of its official launch at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The 2016 couple is distinct from its non-AMG counterparts, and the only elements shared with its regular C-class models are the doors, boot lid and roof. The new AMG C63 is […]

Renault has revealed a new addition to its exclusive European Talisman salon model. Dubbed the Estate variant, the new entry to the lineup will replace the Laguna wagon, and boast increased load space all around. In terms of numbers, luggage capacity for the Talisman Estate is claimed to be an astounding 1700 liters with the […]

September is regarded as one of the busiest months for new car sales owing to availability of the new “65” plate. Roughly more than 400,000 new cars were registered in September 2014, a rise of more than 5% than September 2013. As the U.K. economy gets back on track, car sales in the country have […]

The government recently announced the plug-in grant scheme for plug-in vehicles will be extended until February 2016 for all types of the vehicle. The £5000grant/discount off the price of an electric powered vehicle was scheduled to be reviewed once 50,000 vehicles were sold. However, owing to the expected early milestone completion date of November 2015, […]

Infiniti is all set to release its first premium hatchback, the Q30 at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. But the company has just revealed the production version of the vehicle even ahead of its official launch, which is pitted against the Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3. For now Infiniti has just released photos of the […]

Drivers filling up on petrol and not gas can pay at the pump in the UK with their smartphone. To make this possible, Shell UK has partnered with payment processor titan PayPal and will allow this service at participating Shell service stations across the UK. This payment solution or Shell Motorist App will be available […]

A first of its kind extended warranty cover for electric vehicles was just introduced by WarrantyWise. This is good news for electric car owners in the UK as most of their manufacturer’s warranties are going to expire soon. Electricity powered vehicles have received a surge of appeal in recent years owing to their zero emission […]

An MPV or Multi Purpose Vehicle is an increasingly popular choice for consumers especially those looking for a family cost efficient hauler, rather than having to insure two cars. Given this surge of appeal, MPV sales have literally skyrocketed in recent years, with many manufacturers adding MPV models to their lineup. So the big question […]

After 50 years of simply watching Ford deliver new Mustang models consistently in North America, UK Mustang enthusiasts can finally claim one of the iconic pony cars. And while UK Ford will offer the all new Mustang in three engine choices – a V-6, Turbo Four, and the mighty Mustang Fastback V-8, most UK buyers […]