There are changes aplenty for the Mercedez Benz C-Class including new engines and trim levels. Perhaps the biggest change is that the Exective SE replaces the SE as an entry point to the range and the Elegance models have been […]
It’s not that long since Vauxhall gave its Astra a facelift and now they are launching a BiTurbo 2litre diesel model. Available in the five door hatch and the Sports Tourer, the new performance diesel has 195PS and 400Nm of […]
It’s a week of posh cars being revamped so far (see yesterday’s take on the new Audi R8) and now we have the Lexus LS. This flagship motor has had a complete overhaul with sharper styling, and a new F […]
Audi has given its flagship R8 a comprehensive make over for its 2013 model year line-up. The new look is due to make it’s debut at the Paris Motor Show and among the changes for the R8 V8 and V10 […]
Here at the Firstvehicleleasing.co.uk blog we’ve been discussing the reliability of cars and the warranties offered by manufacturers. Buyers don’t want poor workmanship – no matter what the marque is – and they want value for money. People are keeping […]
Beetle lovers will be able to enjoy two engines to the range with either a 2.0-litre 140 PS TDI turbodiesel engine, or a 2.0-litre 200 PS TSI turbocharged petrol engine. The latter is enough to propel this bug from zero […]
News that Kia is to unveil its third generation Carens at the Paris Motor Show brought a ‘Ho-hum’ response from me. And then I realised it’s actually quite a bold move. The new Carens is sleeker than most MPVs as […]
Thanks to Jeremy Clarkson most ‘petrolheads’ are dismissive of hybrid cars like the Prius but the new model may change some minds. That’s because the new Prius Plug-in will return an eye-blinking 134.5mpg. The new range is the result of […]
It might appear hard to believe for some people but there is an exhibition on called ‘Art Drive! The BMW Art Car Collection 1975-2010’. Admission is free (but then for most of us it would have to be) and it […]
As the wettest summer on record continues to reinforce the arguments in favour of quattro all-wheel-drive, Audi has just launched its 250th model equipped with this invaluable all-weather traction aid – a new ‘entry level’ version of its popular compact […]
Audi lovers are in for a treat because the carmaker has announced a strictly limited second run of its UK-spec 340PS RS. The stylish compact hatchback is now available to order and there are just 250 building slots remaining for […]
Honda has unveiled the fourth generation of its excellent CR-V and is planning on grabbing a bigger market share. The British-built model is described as being a ‘perfectly centred balance between a car and an SUV’. Launched in the UK […]
Alfa’s sporting mini, the Mito, is now available in the award-winning Twinair engine technology. The 875cc twin-cylinder 85hp turbo engine with electro-hydraulic valve control technology delivers 67.3mpg. That’s quite impressive and makes the Mito the cleanest and most economical car […]
It’s due to hit our shores later this year and its legions of fans will be pleased to learn that the engines in the line-up remain the same. However, the Mazda MX-5 will get throttle and brake system improvements to […]