The GTE badge was first ushered in with the VW Golf and it eventually made its way to the more conservative Passat. Bolting a plug-in petrol-electric propulsion unit to a model that is best known for its diesel pulling power was perhaps a brave move for Volkswagen. But it seems to have paid off with… Continue reading VW Passat GTE
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Audi A4 Black Edition. Also available in black.
You might be forgiven for thinking that the Black Edition Audi A4 makes reference to this new special edition cars exterior colour. No. That would be too obvious. Instead, Black Edition versions of both Saloon and Avant variants offer a broader range of equipment additions, specifically privacy glass, black exterior styling pack, flat-bottomed steering wheel, piano… Continue reading Audi A4 Black Edition. Also available in black.
Porsche enjoys best first quarter in its history
Porsche AG has made a strong start to 2017 with around 60,000 vehicles delivered to customers worldwide in the first quarter. This means the sports car manufacturer has exceeded the number of vehicles delivered in the same period in the previous year by around seven per cent and is reflecting on the best first quarter… Continue reading Porsche enjoys best first quarter in its history
Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster: Clarkson would love it
With its gaping wide mouth grill and vents galore, bulging biceps, and a front-end that looks like it wants to devour everything in its path, the new Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster is not for the shy, retiring type. Understated it is not. To some it may even be considered, dare I say it, a little… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster: Clarkson would love it
BMW 5 Series Saloon crowned What Car? Car of The Year 2017
The all-new BMW 5 Series Saloon has been honoured with one of the motoring industry’s highest accolades: the What Car? Car of the Year Award for 2017. The newcomer took the top honour, along with the Best Luxury Car category award, at the magazine’s annual presentation event, staged on 11 January in London. At the… Continue reading BMW 5 Series Saloon crowned What Car? Car of The Year 2017