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If you’re stuck dealing with an old vehicle that could break down at any moment, or if you need a personal vehicle but you don’t currently have one, you might salivate at the thought of buying a bran...

The history of many cars such as the Fiesta, Escort, and even the Ranger pickup truck began after the 1973 crisis. The Ford Focus, which replaced the Escort, was released in 1998. The Ford Focus is...

Brazilian F1 champ Ayrton Sea was an utterly unique man-a rare blend of macho and tendeess, compassion and cuing. So it comes as no surprise that even decades after his death people are still p...

The highly anticipated2018 VW Up! GTI is now available to order in the UK, all set to take the hot hatch market by storm. Granted, it is a supermini and not a hatchback. But the Up! GTI is so good at what it does, and at£13,750 it is so well-priced, it renders all those expensive, over-powered hot hatches out there silly. I mean, if space is not really an issue for you,2018 VW Up! GTI is a much better proposition than its own big brother, Golf GTI. And we know full well that the Golf is the king of all hot hatches. With the Up! GTI it is not about how much power you have. It’s the whole package. Yes, it only has a 999cc turbo engine with 115 PS and 200 Nm of torque. But on the upside it ...

2018 Geneva Motor Show in March will see the debut of a semi-hot version of the new Kia Rio. If you were plaing to buy one of these hatchbacks you better hold on a little longer and check out theKia Rio GT-Line before making your decision. It launches in the spring and comes with some nice features. The biggest highlight of the2019 Kia Rio GT-Line is of course, its sporty design. As with other new GT-Line models, the Rio gets features such asgloss-black and chrome ‘tiger-nose’ grille, unique GT-Line 17-inch alloy wheels, and ‘ice-cube’ LED fog lamps. There is alsotwin exhaust tips, LED daytime ruing lights, chrome window trim, a gloss black roof spoiler and sill highlights. So what we ha...

It was not exactly a secret that an extra-hot version of the 488 was in the works deep inside Ferrari factory in Maranello, especially since Porsche released their GT2 RS last year. Now the first complete picture of this beast has leaked and we get our first look at the new2019 Ferrari 488 GTO. And in case you are in a hurry to know, it has 700 horsepower. Ferrari 488 GTO is the successor to the 360 Challenge Stradale, the 430 Scuderia, and the 458 Speciale. But this one is apparently so good, they went ahead and gave it the venerated GTO badge. The name has not yet been confirmed officially, but a lot people are calling it that. So it is almost certainly the official name. Now, those th...

Detroit Motor Show this year sees the debut of the new2019 Ford Ranger pickup truck. The favorite of mid-size truckers comes with upscale, handsome looks and a lot more tech features than before. What’s more, it is one of toughest vehicles in its class thanks to its “Built Ford Tough” construction. Basically, whatBuilt Ford Tough means is that the2019 Ford Ranger is built to take some serious punishment. It features arugged high-strength steel frame backbone and has beentorture-tested alongside Ford F-150 trucks. The muscular and athletic body reflects the rough and tumble soul of this car. So whatever your business or adventure is, the new Ranger should be able to take care of it for ye...

Hot crossovers with more power than their class would warrant seem to be gaining momentum in the market. This is what Ford has come up with to remain competitive, the2019 Ford Edge ST. This small crossover features a335 Horsepower2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost engine. That motor also makes380 lb.-ft. of torque. Gotta love these EcoBoosts!2019 Ford Edge ST also benefits from aquick-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission, standard all-wheel drive with selectable traction control, an available performance brake package, and ST-tuned sport suspension. So performance-wise, this family rocket punches way above its weight. [embedded content] And it’s not just straight line performance, e...

Yes, it’s yet another tweaked version of an old model. But thisLotus Evora GT410 Sport is a good one, striking the right balance between performance and everyday usability. It is also one of the nicest looking Lotuses (or is it Loti?) of recent years. Whereas the GT430 is a tad on the rough side of things, the newLotus Evora GT410 Sport is more practical,available in both 2 seat and 2+2 configurations, and with manual orautomatic transmissions. Power, as the name suggests, stands 410 horsepower, giving this 1,256 kg sports car a power-to-weight ratio of 326 hp per toe. That translates to a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.9 seconds (manual gearbox 4.0 seconds) and a top speed of 190 mph or 305 km/h...

When the 2017 Ford EcoSport was launched it was an update of the compact SUV that buyers all over the globe were waiting for. And fortunately in many markets it came without any price change. Obviously, the new EcoSport is more feature-rich than the previous version. The biggest deal with the new launch is obviously the five different variants that were introduced with this update. The new Ecosport came with five different variants, namely Ambiente, Trend, Trend+, Titanium, and Titanium+. Let us introduce each of these variants briefly. 2017 Ford EcoSport Ambiente This is the base trim and it comes loaded with an array of new features such as a black shining grille, black fog lamp bezels,...

Yep, that’s what they’re calling it. The latestWheelsAndMore Nissan GT-R is dubbed Crankzilla. The aging Samurai has been treated by the Germans to a number of refinements that make it better at what it is supposed to do, which is tickle your senses and astonish you with its awesome performance. Looks-wise,WheelsAndMore Nissan GT-R steers clear of showy body kit, but makes up for it in orange wheels and graphics. The rims WaM has picked for the Crankzilla are a set of 3-piece F.I.W.E models measuring9.5×21 inches on the front and 11.0×21 inches out back, wrapped with Continental tires in sizes255/35/21 and 295/30/21 respectively. The wheels’ contribution to the car’s style is furthe...

Every year we are treated to a whole bunch of new 911 models, but only a handful of them are interesting enough to warrant a close inspection. The 2018Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package is certainly one of those, a wing-less, manual version of the GT3 built for purists. Here we take a close look at this superb machine in detailed pictures and videos. The distinguishing feature of the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package isa variable rear spoiler like the 911 Carrera in place of the regular GT3 large fixed wing. Being a pure sort of 911, the car features afour-litre naturally aspirated engine with 500 horsepower and460 Nm. Sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission, that pow...

Following a very intriguing preview, today Volkswagen revealed the2018 VW Polo GTI R5 rally car in the flesh. As with the rest of the new generation of street model-based rally cars, the R5 Polo is a superb looking creature. The new WRC season is going to be a delight to watch just because of the cars. In fact we probably would not care about the competition itself! But in any case,2018 VW Polo GTI R5 is locked and loaded to win races, what with sophisticated chassis, suspension and aerodynamics, a 272 hp turbo engine, four-wheel drive and new safety package. The engine is, of course, is the same basic motor used in the road-going Polo GTI according to the new rules, and it has a...

Markingthe end of Aero 8 production at Pickersleigh Road factory, Morgan Motor Company aounced the launch of a very special, very limited model. The race-inspiredMorgan Aero GT, set for debut atGeneva Motor Show in March, 2018, is a hard-core, or“gloves off,” variant of the Aero 8. Though the car is yet to be revealed in full we have been given almost full details about theMorgan Aero GT. This being the swan song to the Aero 8 series, production will be limited to 8 units in total, each of which ahs already been spoken for. They all have individual numbers andbespoke customer-requested additions. [embedded content] Famous for having a wooden chassis, Morgans also feature ic...

Well, even in the world of racing looking matters these days, which is why Volkswagen have given theirGolf GTI TCR race car a facelift for the 2018 season. There is more to this facelift, mind you, than just fashion and beauty. And no, it has nothing with aerodynamics and all that. TCR race cars, you see, are based on the production models one can buy in the showroom. So they look fairly similar to the road-going version, and the closer they look to the production car, the better. That is the reason behind 2018Golf GTI TCR facelift. The 350 horsepower racer gets a new face that is unmistakably GTI. The car maker hopes that the success of this car on the race track would lend this ...

With no much build up Nissan revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show last night the all-new2018 Nissan Kicks. this compact crossover will hit the U.S. marketin June next year with a starting price of well under $19,000. That, and what the Kicks has to offer, already puts it at the top of the crossover game. Unlike most of the other choices in this class,2018 Nissan Kicks does not look like it’s been made out of reject parts from a hatchback project. The car has its own personality, and it looks quite cool and funky as well. Nissan has given this baby SUV design features usually reserved for much bigger cars – features such asV-Motion grille, boomerang headlights and taillights, a...

As great as the new Continental GT is in standard form, there are those who will nag Bentley through the ordering process about how it’s not special enough. To shut these guys up, at least for a while, they have come up with theBentley Continental GT First Edition which is a more extravagant version of the grand tourer produced in limited numbers. Bentley wanted this model to not only present extremely high levels of luxury to the disceing customers, but also to wow them with technological highlights. SoBentley Continental GT First Edition comes as standard with theBentley Rotating Display 12.3 inch touchscreen display. This allows you to seamlessly switch between three differ...

The Ford badge is synonymous with reliability and you know that you are getting a well-built car if you opt for Ford. They are also known for developing practical, safe and affordable automobiles, making them a popular choice with young drivers right through to large families.The Ford Fiesta has been one of their flagship automobiles ever since its release in 1976. It is now in its eighth generation and remains one of the best-selling vehicles in the UK. A Great All-Rounder So, what is it about the Ford Fiesta that makes it an iconic vehicle? The Fiesta is a supermini that is a great all-rounder, which means that it ticks all of the boxes and is well-suited to a range of motorists. ...

McLaren GT, the racing arm of McLaren Automotive, aounced today the start of a project that will bring about a GT3 racing version of the highly praised 720S road car. Set for launch in 2019, the still far offMcLaren 720S GT3 will phaseout...

Remember how back when it was new the Nissan GT-R was supposed to be the “affordable” alteative to high-speed sports car? Well, that dream was never quite realized. But now they are having another crack at it with the2018 Nissan GT-R Pure...