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JCB to take on Hummer
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| JCB have developed a range of incredible 6.7 litre military spec vehicles, and shock of shocks, they're not yellow. The HMUV (High Mobility Utility Vehicle) features a 6.7 litre diesel engine and accordin to the company is a 'go-anywhere' vehicle. | |
| JCB has recruited a number of experts from other motor manufacturers in order to build up the skills and knowledge to produce the HMUV. | | | The company insists it has no plans to develop these for road use, though of course that's what Hummer said about the Humvee. There are many who feel that it's only a matter of time before a major celebrity takes on the challenge of getting one of the giant vehicles converted for road use. Maybe this won't happen with the current line up, but JCB are said to also be working on slightly smaller versions and those might well find themselves on the roads one day. | |
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Other Information
| A new Mini Cooper S will be seen by the public for the first time at the Paris Motor show in September 2006. | |
| Ford's new Ka is due to arrive in the UK in 2008, and early indications are that it will be a popular new release. | |
| Toyota are said to be developing mind reading devices for inclusion in future models of their cars, and these will be used to adapt your car's settings according to how you are feeling. | | | But don't expect to your Celica, MR2, Avensis or Corolla adjusting itself to your mood any time soon. | |
| Hyundai have facelifted their popular Coupe once again, and it looks good. | | | The 'Korean Ferrari' has changed shape several times in its life and not always to the customer's liking. However, this latest revision, which will be on sale towards the end of 2006 looks great; the lines are leaner and meaner with a relatively agressive look from the front. | |
| Yet another peformance car built on the Golf platform will be available from early 2007 in the shape of the incredible Audi S3. | |
| A Californian Company (Tesla Motors) have developed a 100% electric version of the Lotus Elise with input from the Norfolk company. And before sports car enthusiasts switch off, thinking that electric cars are slow and boring, the new car is claimed to have a 0-60 time of about 4 seconds! | |
| UK Performance specialists Ralliart have released a 366bhp variant of the current Mitsubushi Lancer Evo. | |
| VW have stepped up the ante in the value for money stakes with their Blue Motion Polo; the new model is capable of over 72mpg and has a C02 rating of 103g/Km. | |
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