Car names are always a hot talking point here in the Petrol News office and we don’t envy the poor saps tasked with devising new model names. However, SEAT is now outsourcing that mammoth task to the general public, who will be able to suggest and vote for their favourite name to be applied to … Continue reading “SEAT wants you to name their new SUV”
READ MOREThe long-awaited arrival of the Ford Mustang on UK roads in 2015 sparked much celebration in the Petrol News office and Ford’s efforts in reworking the pony car for European motorists seem to have been worthwhile after it was named the world’s best-selling sports car in 2016. According to data from IHS Markit, more than … Continue reading “Ford Mustang named world’s best-selling sports car in 2016”
READ MORE‘GTI’ – now there’s three letters guaranteed to spark intrigue in the Petrol News office and this time, the iconic acronym is being applied to Volkswagen’s already brilliant Up city car. 2012’s World Car of the Year has been leading the city car market for some time now but a souped-up performance version is something … Continue reading “VW Up GTI coming early 2018”
READ MORESUVs are currently the fastest growing vehicle segment. Barely a week goes by without at least one car brand introducing a new SUV-type model and car factories simply can’t build them quick enough. They may be known for their desirability and rugged off-road prowess, but SUVs aren’t really renowned for reaching breakneck speeds. That has … Continue reading “Toyota’s 2,000bhp Land Cruiser becomes world’s fastest SUV”
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