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Owning a Land Rover is a unique experience. Whether you’re navigating rugged terrains or cruising through city streets, this premium vehicle demands care to maintain its peak performance. Regular servicing ensures reliability, safety, and longevity, but how often should you schedule one? Let’s break it down.Land Rovers are sophisticated vehicles, built with cutting-edge technology and intricate components. Regular servicing ensures that your Land Rover operates smoothly and efficiently. It also ...

One of the top five coolest car ever to come out of Peugeot factories in France, without a doubt, is the 405 Mi16 sports saloon. This child of 90s was a stuer in ever sense, packing a lot more powe...

McLaren Special Operations (MSO) is not just about making one-off hypercar for the ultra-rich.They are also in charge of coming up with cool options and accessories for the moderately wealthy who can’t afford anything better than a McLaren Super or Sports Series. The latest series ofMSO Defined options cover the Sports models. That includes570S Coupe, Spider and 570GT which in this treatment get a number of really awesome features not available with the regular options list. The first item on the newMSO Defined is aBlack Pack which replaces thestandard-fit Dark Palladium grey components, includingfront splitter; front aero blades; side skirts and side air intakes; door inserts; rear diff...

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 ...

The days in which SUVs were symbols of high fuel consumption and air pollution are long gone thanks to cars such as2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid. These offer the same practicality and performance of a regular SUV, but with a frugal-ish engine. Of course, this much goodness is going to cost you. 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is priced from$52,100 MSRP to which you will have to add a$995 destination and handling fee. Still, considering the badge and how much kit you receive in retu for your cash, that sounds like good value. The biggest highlight of this model is thethree-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drivesystem which is basically the same powertrain they use in the NSX supercar...

The official U.S. pricing for the all-new2018 Hyundai Kona crossover has been aounced, and as you would expect the value-for-money element is strong. This quirky little sport utility starts at just$19,500 for the base model, rising up to$28,700 for the fully-loaded model. In America the 2018 Hyundai Kona is available with two engines and transmission choices. There is a2.0-liter 4-cylinder with 147 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque paired with a six-speedautomatic transmission, and a1.6-liter 4-cylinder turbo (Limited and Ultimate trims only) with aseven-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission offering175 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines can be had with all-wheel-dri...

This year’s Geneva Motor Show will see the debut of something rather special from Land Rover, something we haven’t seen since the 70s. It’s called theRange Rover SV Coupe, and it’s a two-door version of the full-size luxury SUV featuring a “seductive” design and an ultra-refined interior. They have only released a photo of the interior so far, but that is enough to make us long for this Range Rover SV Coupe. The original Range Rover launched in the 1970 as a two-door model, but that form kind of went away, featured only on a version of the Evoque. The SV, though, it’s not a downsized Range Rover or anything pathetic. It’s full-size, they say, and it’s going to blow you way with its sexin...

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...

Don’t shoot the messenger. That is honestly what Ford and a bunch ofneuroscientists and designers concluded after they studied the effects of a thrilling drive. Evidently, as far as the pure “buzz” is conceed, nothing beats the high you get from a good sports car. Not partying, not watching football, not binging Breaking Bad. Not even sex for crying out loud! So the next time you are going through a break up, or lose your job, or just suffer from plain old depression, forget going out with friends or hiring a hooker. Just rent a hot sports car and let it rip. Scientifically gathered data suggests you will feel better this way. Ford actually created aPerformance Buzz Car to test this hypo...

On the 70th aiversary of the iconic Defender, and with an all-new model currently in the works, Land Rover decided to treat the fans of this car to something rather special. The ClassicDefender Works V8 is a tribute to the early V8 models, and the most powerful version of the SUV ever built. The 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol V8 powertrain featured in theDefender Works V8 chus out405PS and 515 Nm of torque. That is a far cry from the standard Defender which has to make do with only122PS and 360 Nm. As a result, this V8 version is a limited, collector’s edition of just 150 copies, and the only one capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds with a top speed of 106 mph. [...

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...

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...

Before we delve into the subject of this post which is how to raise enough money so you can get the sports car of your dreams, we have to point out this article is not intended as a definitive guise. These are some unorthodox ways for the petrolheads who are buing to get behind the wheel that fast, sexy car they’ve had their eyes on for years. The best way of going about buying your favorite car is years of hard work and saving. But, try these methods at your own risk. Who knows, maybe they work! Casino Yep, safe gambling ha always been a favorite shortcut for the money seekers the world over. Do notice, pray, that the crucial word here is safe, by which we mean you ought to pick a reput...

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,...

90 grand is a lot of money for what’s, in its essence, a BMW 5 Series saloon. But then this is no ordinary saloon car. The new2018 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo is, in the tuner’s own words, the most affordable200 mph production car in the UK. Now that is some good justification! We have to point out the£89,000 is for the2018 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo sedan. The Estate version kicks off at£91,000. But as you may have already guessed, it is the fastest wagon out there. Powering both of these German monsters is a 608 horsepower Alpina-tuned BMW V8. This engine is altogether sweeter and more civilized than the one you get in BMW’s own M5. It is also capable ofgenerating 670 Nm (494 lbft) of torque, swelling ...

Just in time for Christmas JLR has aounced an “ultra-versatile” version of the Disco in the UK market. The new2018 Land Rover Discovery Commercial is the ideal car to carry lots of boxes of presents, or tow a huge Xmas tree. The only problem the car won’t be released until the second quarter of next year. But they, that gives you an excuse not to get a tree this year, and limit the presents to small, cheap items. What are yo goa do, your regular Discovery does not enough room! You can promise your kids next year you will get theLand Rover Discovery Commercial which has up to1,856 litres of flexible load space and can towup to legal UK limit of 3.5 toes. To put these numbers in persp...

Whenever there is a new Audi aounced, it is a given that a tricked-out ABT version will follow it. And so here is your 2018ABT Audi RS3, presenting an upgrade package that fits both the Sportback (hatchback) and Sedan versions of the hot little Ingolstädter. A single glance at the newABT Audi RS3 is enough to know it scores very high on the sex appeal index. But the upgrades devised for this car aren’t just cosmetic. They are designed to improve the high-performance Audi’s ride and handling, as well as its general driving fun, and at the same time give it cooler, more aggressive looks as a sort of bonus. This is best evident in the way the tuner has employed theheight adjustable KW...

Feast your eyes on what is perhaps the ultimate version of the lovely MX-5, at least before you go aftermarket. The newMazda MX-5 Z-Sport is a limited edition of just 300 units for the United Kingdom. It boasts not just special exterior and interior appointments, but also the best engine Mazda has to offer for this car. And it starts at£25,595. There is a lot of value packed in theMazda MX-5 Z-Sport, begiing with the 2.0 literSKYACTIV-G which produces 160 horsepower. The power is complemented witha limited slip differential, Bilstein dampers and a strut brace. So to drive, the Z-Sport is significantly sharper than its non-Z brethren. The new 17 inch BBS wheels also help with this. ...

Jut as the resurrected Alpine A110 gears up to hit the market with the Premiere Edition news emerges that there is an even more awesome version of the sports car in the works. It’s calledAlpine A110 Sport and as befits that name it is lighter, tighter, and more powerful. Wheres the regular A110 is a sports car for every opportunity, in that it is a brilliant all-rounder, the upcomingAlpine A110 Sport will be more focused on speed and performance. Code-named ‘Sport chassis’ at Alpine, the car will get a tweaked version of the 1.8 liter turbo four-pot that powers the standard model with 300 horsepower. It should, in theory, enables the Sport to make 60 mph from standing still in about...

A headier, sportier version of Skoda’s popular crossover, the Kodiaq, will be ready for delivery to UK customers in February. On this occasion the Czech automaker aounced the pricing and specifications of the highly anticipatedSkoda Kodiaq SportLine, revealing a base price of£32,685. Now that might seem to some a searingly high sum, butSkoda Kodiaq SportLine comes with so much kit, it really isn’t hard justifying its price tag. You get a full exterior package consisting of20-inch Vega Anthracite alloy wheels, deeper front and rear sport bumpers, and black accents onthe radiator grille, roof rails, door mirror housings and side window trims. Inside, too, you get extras such asleather...