With a book price of £830,000 the Bugatti Veyron is one of the world’s most expensive cars.
But due to the huge levels of research and development involved in creating the 1,001bhp Bugatti Veyron, each model actually costs closer to £5 million.
And because of this the cars are rare – only 220 Bugatti Veyrons rolled off [...]
Entries from June 2008
June 26, 2008
Would you spend £1 million on a Bugatti Veyron?
June 26, 2008
Does the new Volkswagen Scirocco live up to its name?
Its official: the new Volkswagen Scirocco is back.
After a 15-year absence from showrooms, one of the most anticipated motors of 2008 has launched.
June 26, 2008
Bugatti Veyron and more for sale on Auto Trader
With around 400,000 adverts listed on Auto Trader it’s hardly surprising some very interesting cars find their way into our classifieds.
But there was still a real buzz in the editorial team office this week when we spotted there was a 253mph Bugatti Veyron for sale on Auto Trader for the first time with an incredible [...]
June 24, 2008
Tyre facts you need to know
What’s the most important part of your car?
Give yourself a pat on the back if your answer was ‘tyres’.
They are the only part of your car in contact with the road, so it doesn’t matter if you own a Fiat or a Ferrari – it will only ever be as good as the quality of [...]
June 23, 2008
New Volkswagen Scirocco – would you buy one?
In September, Volkswagen is going all nostalgic with the re-launch of the Scirocco badge.
Sixteen years after the last Scirocco rolled off the production line, a new, sleeker and aggressive-looking coupe-hatch will be adorning Volkswagen forecourts worldwide.
Using the same platform and engine as the Golf GTi, the Scirocco - which is slightly longer, wider and lower [...]
June 18, 2008
Top Gear hits America
It’s like Top Gear… in America.
The UK’s biggest motoring programme hops across the pond to deliver high-octane thrills to the US – swapping Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May for a trio of American hosts in Top Gear USA.
The new series of Top Gear starts in the UK this Sunday with the familiar line [...]
June 17, 2008
Big cars from budget brands
Under Volkswagen’s ownership, Skoda has gained a great reputation for building reliable and cheap-to-run cars.
Today prices were announced for the new Skoda Superb – the largest and most expensive model in its range.
But would you want to buy a big saloon from a ‘budget’ brand?
June 13, 2008
What used cars can you get for the cost of a Kelisa?
Britain’s lowest priced new car is the Perodua Kelisa, with prices starting from £4,499.
Fitted with a 1-litre petrol engine, it delivers 62.4mpg on the combined cycle and emits 121g/km of carbon dioxide, putting it in tax band C with an annual bill of £120.
But what used cars can you get second hand for the price [...]
June 12, 2008
The BMW 3 Series - Auto Trader’s most searched-for car
It’s the car which turned BMW into a giant; it’s one of the UK’s most popular motors – and it’s the most searched for car on Auto Trader.
The BMW 3 Series is one of the most popular cars in the UK thanks to its combination of outstanding handling, excellent build quality and the famous blue [...]
June 10, 2008
Are you worried about the fuel tanker drivers’ strike?
After months of rising fuel prices things could be about to get worse for drivers as a group of fuel tanker drivers are planning to strike this weekend.
The Shell tanker drivers are planning a walk out between Friday and Tuesday in a dispute over pay. Shell operates one in ten of Britain’s petrol stations.
Are you [...]
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