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21/11/2019

Mazda CX-30

So the new Mazda CX-30, Whats new?

Well you might need a small reminder of what it is. Firstly Mazda’s SkyActiv-X technology is basically a 4 cylinder, 2.0 Litre, naturally aspirated Petrol block that combines both the ignition systems of Diesel and Petrol engines into one unique and clever system. It compressed air and fuel like Diesel engines. However it also uses a small drop of Petrol just before the natural ignition occurs. This is ignited by a spark plug. This completes the job of combustion.

So history lesson over. The new Mazda CX-30 is a jumped up crossover, strategically positioned between the smaller CX-3 and the larger CX-5. For the cheapest/entry level model the SkyActiv-G, it costs £22,895 eventually topping to just under £33,500. This model gets the “SkyActiv-X engine”

the latter eventually tops out with the Mazda CX-30 GT Sport Tech, which starts at £27,995 featuring a 360 degree camera, driver monitoring alert system and front cross traffic alert. Additionally Mazda’s cruising and traffic support system is also included. This system automatically controls the steering, throttle and brake whilst moving through stop/start traffic and slow speeds through cities or towns.

Mazda is offering two 24V mild hybrid systems with the new CX-30. The entry level SkyActiv-G and the new SkyActiv - X.

The most powerful CX-30 is powered by the SkyActiv-X block. The one at the beginning of this post. The firm claims the performance of a petrol engine and the efficiency of a diesel. However before you buy, make sure that you know there’s a premium of £1,480 over the SkyActiv-G block.

Mazda has said that they wanted to design a car for the urban friendly environment, but still make it so that it still feels like the bigger CX-5.

Do you like the new CX-30

21/11/2019

2020 Mercedes GLS63

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21/11/2019

Mk 7 GTI in Nardo Grey.
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16/11/2019

Behold the new Aston Mar..... I mean Ferrari Roma.

Maranello has just released its fifth Ferrari this year. Yes it’s time for another and have we got another one. A beautiful one at that, to say the least.

This is a new venture for Ferrari at least, as the new Roma is not the already existing front engined V8, nor is it the middle engined/hybrid area that Ferrari currently dominates. In-fact the new Roma itself is a coupe. It’s slightly faster and a bit more sharper than the convertible Portofino, but there are some similarities you may find as you read on.

Sticking with new adventures for Ferrari, normally the company builds a new platform for every car, however the Roma is built on exactly the same wheelbase as the Portofino, they have exactly the same 3.9 Litre twin-turbo V8 except that the power is up 19bhp making 611bhp. It also uses exactly the same Dual-Clutch-Transmission as the one used in the new SF90 Stradale. However the interior this car is all bespoke to this new grand-tourer/coupe.

In addition to all this, the weight is now down 73kg from the Portofino, so it means 0-62mph is done and dusted in 3.4 seconds, 2/10s quicker than the 503bhp Aston Martin V8 Vantage. The top speed of the car is 198mph+ so you won’t struggle to drain its petrol tank. It’s clear to say that Ferrari are headlining this against the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

At this moment in time, there’s been no price floating around nor has there been a confirmed sale date. We will update you when there is. However, one thing to bear in mind though however is that the Portofino starts at £165,000. It only makes sense to charge it a couple thousand more for the boost in performance, as well as being the better looking car.

One thing Ferrari is telling us, is that the new Roma is a 2+, 2+ exactly we’re not sure what it means as details at this moment in time are quite scarce however, but it could be relating to the seating arrangement. Normally a coupe is 2 people. Driver and passenger.

So the question now is, what do you choose?
Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Ferrari Roma, Mercedes AMG GT.

Let us know in the comments section below.

@ United Kingdom

09/11/2019

Beamer’s last and final encore to the existing M2 Coupe, has now released this, the mad eyed BMW M2 CS.

The final encore in question is the windy-road focused M2 was released ahead of the international debut at the alps Angeles Motor Show. It goes on sale this week at a staggering price of £75, 320, shipping for right hand drive cars are expected by next April.

To set aside differences between the existing M2 Competition, there are an array of design cues and exterior upgrades; for example a carbon fibre bonnet with a central air vent, in addition to a carbon fibre roof. You also get a new front splitter and a multi channel diffuser at the rear, as well as a new rear boot-lid spoiler. There are also 19” aluminium forged wheels either finished in black or Matt gold

The engine that powers this monster comes from a reworked version of the petrol twin turbo 3.0 Litre inline six engine. This increases the power to 444bhp, allowing for a power to weight ratio of 286bhp per tonne. Torque figures are still holding at 405lb/ft.

This is all sent to the rear wheels through either a six speed manual or optional 7 speed DCT in addition to an electronic active M rear differential. BMW aims a 0-62mph time of 4.2 seconds for the manual, and 4.0 seconds for the DCT.

Do you like this final chant for the M2 Competition?

Let us know in the comments @ United Kingdom

07/11/2019

A mean looking RS3
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06/11/2019

Late to the luxury yet sporty SUV party is Aston Martin, which has just released pricing for its DBX.

The new SUV will be the company’s most complex production car ever made when it arrives next year and AM has confirmed a starting price of £158,000.

The five door SUV rides on a new aluminium chassis and will be powered by a 4.0 Litre, Mercedes-AMG V8, giving it a reasonably 542bhp. The two turbos has however been fettled by Aston themselves, to quiet them down, ever so slightly. Onboard is a 9 speed torque converter automatic gearbox. AM is headlining it’s debut for the Mercedes-AMG 9G transmission with the DBX and AM has said that later models will follow using the same platform and transmission.

At the front there is double wishbone suspension and the rear of the SUV makes use of a multi-link set up. There are triple chamber air springs on each corner, adaptive dampers in addition to active anti-roll bars. AM has said that they’re tasked to withstand 1033lb ft of rolling resistance. Evidently a class leader.

The DBX has a centrepiece differential that can place just under 50% of power to the front wheels or happily, it’ll leave 100% going to the rear, where there’s an electronic limited-slip differential. One thing the active anti-roll bars can’t do though is disconnect, this can cause it to drag in corners, so to combat this AM has said that rather than produce torque, power will be applied to them.

What’s your thoughts on the new DBX?

Let us know; DM, comments 📲💻. @ United Kingdom

31/10/2019

The original Evoque, launched back in 2011, changed Land Rover forever. Before it’s SUVS were handsome enough, but in quite a functional, boxy sort of way. Then along came the Evoque and suddenly it was more about fashion and glamour, and so it should as it was designed by Victoria Beckham.

It’s hardly surprising then, that Land Rover chose to keep the second generation similar to the original design, given the first generations’ Evoque’s success in the sales charts. That said, it isn't too hard to see the influence of the pricier Range Rover Velar particularly in the refined headlights at the front and tail lights at the back and the flush fitting door handles, which slide out of the doors gracefully when you unlock the car - this seems to be the party piece for Land Rover recently.

The new Evoque sits on a new, more roomy platform designed to add in mild hybrid powertrains. With the second generation Evoque you get a techno overload at all trim models from launch. A new three-cylinder, 48V plug-in hybrid powertrain is primed for launch in 2020. Quality and materials are both obviously refined and updated, yet the prices are being held close to current levels. Land Rover’s dependence on the Evoque as one of its best entry level luxury off-roaders. It is clear that it intends to fight against its rivals entering this market, and the established rivals such as Audi with the Q3, BMW with the X1 and Volvo with the XC40.

Inside as always Land Rover is one of the best in the business when it comes to finding its driving positions, and the second generation Evoque is another fine example. You sit higher from the road than you do in many rivals, for example the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and the Volvo XC40.

There are various trims available for the Evoque, but the one that speaks out to most people is the SE trim. You get an extra touchscreen and an array of driving modes. This means you have the advantage of going off-road over the rivals in this class. In addition to this you also get an extra touchscreen to control the heating and climate controls of the car. @ United Kingdom

24/10/2019

Renault have given the electric ZOE a whole fully charged redesign - sorry for the pun.
Leading the charge ⚡️, the exterior design has been refreshed, with new lines, a bigger, bolder Renault logo outlined in electric blue to show that its an electric car - it also hides the charging port, there’s also a new front bumper and now comes with LED lights as standard. The appearance is a little more stylish, and asserts itself better.
Inside the car, with a refreshed interior that feels a big step forward from the previous model, there are softer fabrics than other Renault models. A 10” digital display as standard, customisable lighting and an updated dashboard centred on a 9” portrait infotainment system featuring the latest version of Renault’s Easy Link system. The perceived quality is an improvement, and the mix of physical buttons and the touchscreen makes the car pleasingly easy to operate. Thankfully, they haven’t made the mistake of integrating the climate controls inside the infotainment system, thankfully digital dials have been used in this case.

More important is the work Renault has done under the body, with an upgraded battery and a new electric motor giving the Zoe more power and an increased range. The battery is 52kWh, compared with the previous Zoe’s 41kWh version, giving a range of up to 245 miles on the WLTP test standards. Both models feature a standard AC charging port, capable of charging up to 22kWh, and the cost of the ZOE includes a 7kWh wallbox home charger. A 50kWh DC charging port, which can add 90 miles of range in 30 minutes, is a £750 option on UK medium and higher specs.

The previous 106bhp R110 motor has been retained as an entry-level option, alongside the new R135 unit, which produces 133bhp. The extra power reduces the 0-62mph time by 1.9 seconds, it increases the top speed from 84mph to 87mph, although it does slightly reduce the car’s range. Both units get a fair amount of torque at 181lb ft.

The ZOE starts at £18,670 that doesn’t include the price of the batteries - which can be leased for a fee £49 a month or bought out right - to buy them outright it costs £25,760 for the R110 model. @ United Kingdom

24/10/2019

The new and long awaited Renault Clio is now available from £14,295; its available in four trim levels, the cheapest of which, Play, comes equipped with air conditioning, DAB radio, intelligent speed-limiting software, 16in alloy wheels and advanced driver assistance systems as standard.

The next level up, Iconic trim starts at £15,295, this adds; a 7.0in infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless entry, rear parking sensors and tinted rear windows. Unfortunately even today, you only get electric rear windows if you opt for the Clio S Edition it also gains, larger alloy wheels, climate control, automatic windscreen wipers and headlights. It's expected to cost from around £16,200, although prices haven't yet been confirmed by Renault yet.

The final trim level is the Clio RS Line trim, which takes styling influence from Renault Sport performance models such as the Mégane RS 280. The RS Line Clios gain a widespread, more aggressive front grille and a fake diffuser for the rear bumper. They also get a larger exhaust and bespoke alloy wheels, while much of the chrome effect exterior trim panels will be replaced with Renault Sport-specific gunmetal grey versions. Inside you gain include a rear view camera, front parking sensors and 17in alloy wheels, while optional Luxury and Techno packages add items such as heated leather seats, wireless phone charging and a 360deg camera. RS Line cars also receive black and red interior trim accents throughout the cabin, including on the rear seats.

The Clio can be equipped with a 75bhp 1.0 Litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, as well as the 1.0 Litre. The turbo is available in 99bhp form with either a manual or CVT automatic gearbox, or as a 129bhp version available solely with a 7speed DCT automatic. A 1.5 Litre diesel will follow with a choice of 84bhp or 114bhp. In 2020, there will be a hybrid power train option. The system, known as E-tech, will use an 89bhp petrol engine fused to a 40bhp electric motor and 1.2kWh battery. Across the Clio range, there is a range of passive and active safety systems are standard on all Clios, they include lane-keeping, automatic emergency braking and blindspot @ United Kingdom

23/10/2019

It’s Wednesday night, this time we’ve gone to home of the supercar, our of the Hurican Evo, Electric Pinninfarina Batista, Electric Apollo Intensa and the F8 Tributo. This can only mean its a new series of your favourite Italian supercar and why, as always our best comment will go onto our story! 🔥 so get

22/10/2019

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22/10/2019

Initially released in 2017, Volvo have updated the XC40 to contend with the growing and ever evolving crossover/SUV market.

The updated Volvo XC40 is a strong contender in the market for small premium SUVs. The XC40 strikes a decent blend of comfort and cruising refinement, and offers premium SUV appeal in a small-car package. This lets passengers to enjoy the unique, minimalist cabin and class leading infotainment system. Inside, the XC40 really homes in on style, with a design led interior that uses digital displays and quality materials to create an upmarket cabin which can be upgraded with a variety of options.
The latter kicks off with the 1.5 Litre three cylinder, turbocharged engine, this produces 161bhp this is joined by a 187bhp and a 247hp four cylinder turbo 2.0 Litre units. The T3 unit is front-wheel drive and can be opted with a six-speed manual transmission or, as of this year’s update, an 8 speed automatic. The T4 and T5 models both come as standard with the 8 speed automatic transmission. There are two diesel engines available, the 148bhp and 187hp, both of which are four cylinder units. The 148bhp engine has a 6 speed manual transmission and FWD, but can be opted with a cost, 8 speed automatic transmission which also gains the addition of Volvo's AWD system.

With the XC40 there are 3 trim levels offered; Momentum, R-Design and Inscription all offer a decent array of kit as standard, while all can all be upgraded to Pro spec for around £1,500. However not that you’d need to, as even the basic Momentum model is well, not really basic, as it comes with dual zone climate control, 18-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, auto wipers, auto-folding door mirrors, cruise control and digital instruments all included. Also on board is Volvo’s nine-inch portrait-layout infotainment system. Momentum Pro adds luxuries such as a heated windscreen and front seats, adaptive headlights and auto-folding mirrors. The more sporty design is the R-design, this adds leather seats, gloss black interior plastics, 20” alloy wheels, tinted windows and metallic paint.

Do you like the XC40 as an SUV?
@ United Kingdom

22/10/2019

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21/10/2019

Behold, The new sabre-tooth Peugeot 208.

The new Peugeot 208 may be a small, five door hatchback but it’s rather a big deal. The expectations are high for this new 208 as its had a huge and extensive redesign. However, not just because the competition is so good but the fact that there’s the badge appeal of the VW Polo, and the respect of the market leader, the Ford Fiesta.

The new 208 is built on the company’s small car platform. This means there can be 3 powertrain options, Petrol, Diesel or electric.
Options include a 1.2 Litre three cylinder turbocharged petrol with either 75bhp, 99bhp and 128bhp, a 1.5 Litre diesel with 99bhp or a 134bhp EV version.

The EV version claims 211 miles of range under WLTP test conditions, the battery pack sits under the front bonnet whilst the 50 kWh battery pack sits under the rear seats.

Inside the 208, the space is what you would call adequate, though, people 6ft or over will be a little tight in the back for head and knee room. The boot is just average for the class, at 311 litres.

Average doesn’t describe or do justice to the 208s’ technology, as the 208 debuts Peugeot’s new generation of its iCockpit. The entry level, known as the Active gets the standard screen like on a 3008, but mid spec levels such as the Allure models and above get a 3D look to the driver’s screen. It works rather well and on the move you find your eyes don’t have to adjust as much as they do with the regular i Cockpit. A seven-inch screen sits in the middle of the dash, which can be upgraded to a 10-inch for £660, however this is standard on the EV 208.

For now there are just four trim levels, with petrol, diesel and electric offered across all models, apart from the range-topping GT, which only comes on the e-208. Active starts £16,250. The EV 208 starts at £25,050 after the government grant has been removed. The EV 208 gets 16-inch alloys, air conditioning, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rear parking sensors and the iCockpit.

@ United Kingdom

20/10/2019

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20/10/2019

The all new Toyota Yaris has been revealed for next years model. The new Yaris leads a front with a hybrid engine, Toyota is happy that it will increase awareness of hybrid technology, hoping buyers to move towards it.

Toyota is rivalling it against the Ford Fiesta and the Vauxhall Corsa, the new Yaris is in its 4th generation with Vauxhall said to also launch their new Corsa next year too.

The new hybrid power train will be mated to a CVT transmission, which has been re-engineered to reduced and or minimise the snappy revving that occurred on previous models.

The engine is a 1.5 Litre 3 Cylinder engine. However what differs, is that this new hybrid set up, uses a lithium ion batter, and replaces the old hybrid set up. This is said to make the car up to 27% lighter, or a weight saving of 20Kg.

Toyota is still testing the car so it’s not known what it’s emission scores are, however it’s expected by the brand that they’re going to be under or around 65g/Km. Power has slightly risen now to 115bhp, 15% extra than the outgoing generation.

For those not opting the hybrid model, your still in look, there’s a 1.5 Litre 3 Cylinder petrol engine, offered with a 6 speed manual or CVT transmissions.

The car offers a reasonable equipment level too, AppleCarPlay and AndroidAuto will be offered on the cars’ 10.0” infotainment touchscreen. A digital display will also sit between the digital gauge cluster too.

Do you like this new Yaris ?

Let us know in the comments. @ United Kingdom

20/10/2019

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19/10/2019

We all know VOLVO is best known for building safe, reliable and luxury family cars.

So you’d be shocked to find out about the company’s new sports/performance division Polestar, Volvo’s performance division charged with making electric sports cars, has revealed its first model, a plug-in rival to the Porsche 911 and Jaguar F-Type.

Called the Polestar 1, it is a high performance coupe featuring an engine and electric motor, along with a battery that can be charged up via the mains electricity supply. A 2.0 litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine drives the front wheels, while the electric motors power the rear wheels. The electric range is said to be more than 90 miles, three times the distance of any other plug-in hybrid offered from Volvo.

The company is still yet to release details of the car’s fuel economy, emissions, or its speed, but with a combined power output of 592bhp it’s going to be quick to say the least.

No price has been announced. However, Polestar said that the car will be offered on a subscription service basically all finance, insurance and servicing included in return for a monthly payment.

Do you like the Polestar 1?

Let us know in the comments.
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19/10/2019

Eye 👀spy 🕵🏼‍♂️ a new golf⛳️....

The new Golf Mk8 has been spotted. 🔥

VW is set to release the next generation Golf this month, the VW Golf Mk8 by offering not only high end technology but also the lowest CO2 emissions, important for running costs and also VW’s social responsibility standing.

The new Mk8 golf is said to come with a mild 48V hybrid set up and do away with the electric e-golf as VW’s new ID all electric will takeover on that front, traditional models of both petrol and diesel variants will be also available.

The hybrid set up is set to arrive with 1.0 Litre producing a decent 129bhp and a 1.5 Litre concluding the petrol latter at 148bhp. Both models will have an automatic Dual-Clutch-Transmission as standard, it’s not yet stated what models will arrive with a manual transmission. To join this lineup there is also a 2.0 Litre TDI diesel variant without any mild hybrid technology, VW says this is because they’ve re-engineered the Diesel engine to reduce emissions that it wouldn’t be necessary and would cost extra. In addition the PHEV Golf GTE will also still be available. And is set to come with a power-boost, however a lower powered hybrid is also set to join the lineup.

With regards to the new advanced technology, the new hybrid system means you won’t hear the stop/start grumble as soon as you de-clutch into neutral and stop. That’s not all, once you remove your foot off the accelerator, the engine shuts off while driving and will re-engage once the accelerator is pressed again.

Inside the driver is flanked by a 10.0” touchscreen infotainment system, as well as a digital display cluster behind the wheel, and a heads-up-display. Further down the line, there is also ambient mood lighting set to join the interior too.

Do you like the new Golf Mk8?

Let us know in the comments below.

18/10/2019

Meet the completely new, and slightly late, BMW M235i Gran Coupe. This is BMW’s worthy rival to the Mercedes CLA range. It comes based on the under-pinnings of the all new FWD 1 Series. Except the doors are now pillar-less and the rear end is extended to make it look like a coupe-come saloon.

With regards to it’s power. You can have one with the engine out of the Mini. The 218i Gran Coupe offers the Mini’s 1.5 litre three cylinder engine, which is great as it has 136bhp. It’s also claimed by BMW that it can return up to 55 MPG. Or you can have a quicker one in the form of the M235i Gran Coupe powered by the same 302bhp turbo 2.0 litre motor from the M135i hot hatchback. This variant has four-wheel drive and will go from 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds. There is also a 218d diesel model too, with the lowest CO2 emissions.

Prices begin at slightly under £26,000 and eventually rising to a total £37, 255, which is quite a steep and sharp increase.

However, it is larger by 33mm allowing people to fit in the rear of the car. The range topping M235i GC will offer things such as launch control, comfort and Sport suspension modes. It also offers a limited-slip-differential, weirdly as it’s 4WD.

Do you like this new venture for BMW?

Tell us below in the comments 📲📝.

@ United Kingdom

17/10/2019

Porsche Taycan Post Pt1: The all new Porsche Taycan officially released at Frankfurt Motorshow. With a maximum output of 750BHP for the range topping Taycan Turbo S, would you be likely to choose this over a Tesla Model S Performance? Let us know in the comments section below 👇🏼.

17/10/2019

Porsche Taycan Post Pt2 : The all new Porsche Taycan officially released at Frankfurt Motorshow. A lot of information with this car, be sure to check out our 12 page review ! Let us know if you like the New Porsche Taycan in the comments section below 👇🏼.

17/10/2019

Named after the famous Tonale pass in the Italian-Swiss Alps, is the Alfa Romeo Tonale. A smaller SUV, slotted in the Alfa Romeo range, than the Stelvio. It makes sense that Alfa Romeo has given this SUV its name, as the Tonale is a slightly smaller pass than the famous Stelvio pass, also located in the Italian-Swiss Alps. Do you like the new Alfa Romeo Tonale? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏼.

17/10/2019

Updating it’s small city car is Hyundai with the 3rd Generation i10. With updated tech and a new design, Hyundai is calling this car the most technical car ever. The engines however are pretty much the same with the odd change. Offering 2 petrol engines; a 1.0L 3 cylinder with 66bhp or a 1.2L 4 cylinder with 86bhp. Both offer manual and automatic transmissions. Prices are starting from around £11,000 a big jump from the previous starting price at £9,000. Do you like the new i10? Let us know in the comments.

17/10/2019

The Kamiq is now being offered with the Monte Carlo from. It will be available with all engine types; including a duo of petrol 1.0L 3 cylinder turbocharged engines with 94bhp or a 1.5L four cylinder turbocharged engine with 148bhp. The diesel option is a turbocharged 1.6L four cylinder engine with 113bhp and 250Nm of torque. Do you like the new trim level to the Kamiq? Let us know in the comments below.

17/10/2019

Here is the new 2020 Nissan Juke! It has had a whole change both inside and out, and about time! Gone is the ghastly bug exterior, with a new more sporty and modern look. It features a 1.0L Turbocharged Petrol Engine which shoves it from 0-62mph in 10.3 seconds.
Prices are set at a starting price in the U.K. around £17,395 and eventually rising to £22,495 for the range topping Tekna trim.
Do you like the new Nissan Juke?
Let us know in the comments below!
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17/10/2019

It’s time for a new segment on our page! Introducing Comment Wars 👀! Out of the 5 British motoring brands, comment which is your favourite and why ! And receive a mention on our story !

17/10/2019

The new McLaren GT has arrived, out of the 3 British automotive brands, McLaren are the latest to renew a GT car. The new GT will arrive with a revised 4.0L V8 Turbo Petrol engine. This allows for 612bhp and 630Nm of talk to be dispensed for a 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds. Power is fed though a seven-speed automatic and sent to the rear wheels.
Do you like the new McLaren GT?
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