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Vauxhall Antara SUV
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| Vauxhall's new Chevrolet Captiva based Antara represents a return to the SUV sector which they left when they dropped the Frontera. | |
| Almost every major manufacturer offers a vehicle in this sector which Vauxhall have been absent from since they dropped the popular, but flawed, Frontera. | | | The Antara's roots are obvious at first sight, though naturally the front end has been given the corporate Vauxhall look. | | | A choice of two engines will be available; these are a new 148bhp 2.0 litre common-rail diesel, plus a 139bhp 2.4 litre petrol engine. | | | Prices are yet to be revealed, but they will probably be £20,000 give or take a few thousand. | |
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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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