The BMW 730 Ld is in a class of its own when it comes to luxury. A powerful 3-litre turbo diesel engine, expansive interior cabin bedecked with high-tech gadgets and a suspension that gives the sensation of gliding rather than driving, it’s a favourite among the private and executive car hire sector. This example, however, […]
These days, SUVs tend to be either tall cruisers built for on the road comfort, or they are confident off-roaders but with little in the way of luxury. As might be expected of an executive marque, Mercedes-AMG has done its best to find the perfect combination of the two. Enter the G63: a formidable-looking SUV […]
The Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG manages successfully to combine a thrilling ride and confident handling with the sophisticated elegance required for long-distance comfort. The wonderfully racy noise from the 5.5 litre, V8 twin turbo engine sets ears ringing and pulses skipping, and with a 0-62mph performance around the 4.2-second mark, it’s hardly surprising that this model […]
The name ‘Volvo’ is derived from the Latin verb ‘volvere’, meaning ‘to roll’ and it’s certainly come a long way since the first Volvo ÖV 4 Series rolled off the production line in 1927. Since then, Volvo has made its name as a designer of robustly-built, practical cars with a focus on quality. They’ve been […]
The Audi RS4 is a masterpiece of understated German engineering. On the face of it, the RS4 looks like a regular saloon, but a quick turn behind the wheel quickly reveals the deception! A wolf in sheep’s clothing, the 4.2 FSi V8 engine produces around 415 bhp and is guaranteed to keep you firmly in […]
When a car arrives for a Paintwork Correction Treatment there are usually many issues to address in order to return the appearance to ‘as new’. This Basalt Black Porsche 911 (991) C4S was no exception. There were visible signs that this car is used on a daily basis and parked outdoors all year round. Fallout, contamination, […]
Originally, for BMW, the M designation was created as part of their race car programme, however it soon became a badge associated with higher specification models of their standard road-going models. M-Power cars are renowned for their race-inspired modifications and to this day remain the performance car of choice for many who crave the excitement […]
There can be no question that the Lotus Elise S was designed with driving passion in mind. This sports car is all about the thrill of performance. The light-weight extruded aluminium chassis and composite body means it weighs in at just 924 kilos and with a 1.8 litre fuel injected engine fitted with a Magnuson […]
The Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE SD4 is a luxury mid-sized SUV with unparalleled all-terrain capability. Replacing the now discontinued Freelander, the sleek new rounded look rather than the squared off corners is more reminiscent of the Evoque than the old ‘Disco’ models. The interior cabin is well appointed and luxuriously comfortable and the panoramic […]
The IS-F was Lexus’s first incarnation of a full-on sports saloon. Referencing the Fuji Motor Speedway, owned by Toyota and testing ground for the new sports model, the flagship ‘F’ designation has since been reserved for vehicles which go way beyond Lexus’s standard development processes. The IS-F is differentiated visually by a twin exhaust system with quad-tail pipes, wider front […]