Auto News & New car review

Tuvimos la esperanza de conocer al nuevo Audi Q5 durante el reciente Auto Show de Ginebra, sin embargo el Q7 V12 TDI se llevó todas las miradas y fue la estrella de Audi en ese evento. Ahora los rumores indican que el estreno del nuevo SUV/crossover será el próximo mes en China, durante el Auto Show de Beijing. Read the rest of this entry »

The all-new 2008 Lexus LX is a true luxury vehicle first and foremost, with advanced safety, comfort and quality features. It’s a big, heavy vehicle that can tow big loads, haul heavy cargo, and transport people and gear across great distances in comfort. It uses the same heavy frame and stout powertrain as the Toyota Land Cruiser.
Like the Land Cruiser, the Lexus LX 570 is designed for extraordinary versatility and an unusual combination of utility and luxury. But with the Lexus, luxury comes first. Read the rest of this entry »

On the road price: £6,495 - £7,595
For : Entertaining to drive, peppy 1.1-litre, generous equipment and space
Against : Engine coarse when revved, ride a little firm
Driving
Light controls ensure the Hyundai is extremely straightforward to drive. With a tight turning circle and excellent visibility, it has all the key attributes a great city car requires. The 1.1-litre engine delivers keen throttle response, making sure the i10 is nippy through traffic. Combine this with responsive steering, progressive brakes and a tidy gearshift, and the Hyundai is fun and easy to drive. Read the rest of this entry »

The new Citroën Berlingo makes its world premiere at the CV Show (stand 200, hall 10, NEC 15-17 April) alongside the innovative new Nemo, the smallest, biggest van. These exciting new vans will be shown along side the new Berlingo First, Dispatch - International Van of the Year 2008 - Relay and C2 Enterprise models. Read the rest of this entry »

The Golf GTI Pirelli is back (but only in the UK right now). Celebrating its arrival after a 25-year absence, the Pirelli-themed Volkswagen hatchback features an enhanced version of the 2.0-liter T-FSI powerplant boosted to 230 PS (about 227 hp). Power is sent to the front wheels through a traditional 6-speed manual, or VW’s very nice twin-clutch DSG gearbox. The added 30 horses over the stock VW GTI drops the sprint time to 60 down to just 6.8 seconds and raises the hatchback’s maximum speed to 152 mph. Read the rest of this entry »

Honda doesn’t roll out crazy concepts too often, and this year is no exception. The Pilot prototype you see here will greatly resemble the real thing, which we’ll test drive in the very near future; it will go on sale this spring. Read the rest of this entry »

Volvo’s new sports inspired R-Design package is now available on the Volvo XC90 and is given its first public appearance at the North American International Auto Show this month. Already a popular specification on the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 models the R-Design package is made for customers who want a car with refined and expressive attributes and one which makes a bold statement on the road. Read the rest of this entry »

Jaguar is a dead brand walking. Analysts blame stagnant styling for its sales somnambulism. To rectify the aesthetic deficit, the man behind the universally beloved Aston Martin range penned the universally beliked Jaguar XK (that looks like an Aston Martin) and the upcoming XF (that looks like a Volvo). While Jag fans hope the recently released XF will revive the brand’s fortunes, the model it replaces soldiers on for another year. I got cozy with the doomed 2008 4.2 liter V8 S-Type to see what no one– or everyone– seems to be missing. Read the rest of this entry »