When it comes to iconic British car design, the original Mini takes some beating. We have a lot of respect in the Petrol News office for where the Mini brand has ventured under BMW Group ownership. However, cars like the Paceman and the Countryman are a far cry – stylistically and practically – from the … Continue reading “Remastered Minis are a blast from the past”
READ MOREIt isn’t often that the used car market is a topic of conversation in the Petrol News office, but it was today after Auto Trader revealed the fastest-selling second-hand cars. A few make-models were haphazardly flung around the desks – VW Golf, Ford Focus, Nissan Qashqai – all of them well off. We won’t sustain … Continue reading “Fastest-selling used cars revealed by Auto Trader”
READ MOREDo you remember the tale of the little yellow Corsa that was photobombing people’s holiday snaps in the picturesque village of Bilbury in the Cotswolds? Sadly, the eye-piercing supermini – owned by 84-year old pensioner Peter Maddox – met a tragic end when it was targeted by vandals recently. However, in an incredible act of … Continue reading “Vauxhall to rename yellow in honour of photobombing Corsa”
READ MOREKorean carmaker SsangYong has revealed the fourth-generation Rexton, due to go on sale in the UK by the end of the year. The all-new model will make its world debut at the forthcoming Seoul Motor Show, ahead of launching in its native Korea in the first half of 2017, where it will be known as … Continue reading “SsangYong targets cost-conscious SUV buyers with new Rexton”
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