Evening Post (Bristol, UK)

All Heads Turn As Evora Goes By

NOTHING has sparked so much excitement in our office as much as the new Lotus Evora. With the visual drama of a true supercar and with a Pounds 60k price tag the exclusive Evora I tried was the only one in the South West at the time. This latest Lotus is the true meaning of precious metal. Gleaming in the car park next to the conservative Corsas and dull Daihatsus, the Evora really stood out and attracted quite a crowd. Colleagues swarmed like bees around a honey pot. The tasty Evora has some...

Peugeot Launches New Rcz Coupe

THE Frankfurt Motor Show saw the world premiere of Peugeot's exciting new RCZ 2+2 Coupe. It will go on sale in the UK in spring 2010 and the entry-level RCZ 156 THP manual model will start at an on-the-road price of Pounds 19,900, rising to Pounds 24,000 for the 2.0 litre HDi 163 manual. There will be two trim levels available with the RCZ, with the entry trim level including 18-inch alloy wheels, sports front seats, dual-zone air-conditioning, folding rear seats, rear parking aid system , de...

Scrappage Scheme to Be Extended for 100,000 Cars ; News in Brief

MAJOR manufacturers have welcomed the news the car scrappage scheme extension to cover an extra 100,000 cars and vans. Ministers have allocated Pounds 300 million to the scheme, under which motorists receive a Pounds 2,000 discount to trade in cars more than 10 years old for new models. The money is expected to run out within weeks, prompting recent calls from industry groups for an extension. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson told the Labour Party conference in Brighton there were encouragin...

Suck It and See As New Polo Is Unveiled

THE new three-door Polo was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The overall effect of the latest model is a cohesive, clutter- free design that makes the new Polo appear lower and wider.

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9-5 Brings a Bit of Style to Market Sector

Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, the all-new 9-5 saloon signals the dawn of a new era for the Swedish brand. With progressive, confident styling and advanced technology, Saab's distinctive new flagship will bring a fresh, alternative choice to the premium saloon segment when it goes on sale in 2010.

Hyundai Car Sales Increase Threefold

Students Go Further On Two Wheels

WITH students facing spiralling living costs the revolutionary new Get On campaign, which encourages people to try riding a motorcycle or scooter, has highlighted that freshers could save up to Pounds 6,000 by opting for life on two wheels rather than having a car. The saving is the equivalent of more than two years of a student's average annual rent and three times as much as the average student spends on food every year.

City Loan Stars Are 'Over the Moon' with a 4x4x2 Formation

BRISTOL City's international loan stars Evander Sno and Alvaro Saborio are now motoring off the field as well as on it thanks to Wessex Garages, in Bristol. Ajax loan midfielder Sno and FC Sion forward Saborio have taken delivery of their new Nissan Murranos, courtesy of Wessex Garages on Pennywell Road.

Hyundai Hits Spot with I20 ; Hyundai's I20 Is Bucking the Car Sales Downturn Trend and Motors Editor Simon Harding Reckons He Knows Why - the 1.4crdi Model Is a Gem

IMAGINE a car capable of carrying all the family in comfort along with a boot full of shopping in the back. Throw in an eye-catching profile, tidy interior and brisk performance. Oh, and it runs on air. Well, diesel actually. No, it's not some theoretical design exercise or one of those aluminium origami concept cars the manufacturers wheel out in time for the major motor shows.