The Car Enthusiast

News: Nissan 370Z (2008 LA Auto Show)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Star of Nissan's stand at the LA Auto Show is the replacement for the charismatic 350Z: the new 370Z coupe.

News: Nissan Cube (2008 LA Auto Show)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At the LA Auto Show today Nissan reveals the third-generation Cube and it's coming to Europe.

News: Porsche Cayman S (updated Boxster and Cayman)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Porsche updates its Cayman and Boxster models and finally adds an optional LSD.

News: Renault Clio Renaultsport 197 Lux (new 'luxury' edition)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Lux pack is for Renaultsport customers who fancy a slice of the easy life.

Driven: Audi R8 (Road test - 4.2 V8 FSI manual)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Audi's flagship sports car might lack the breeding of its Porsche, Maserati and Aston Martin rivals but it's more than a measure for them.

News: Vauxhall Insignia (European Car of the Year)

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Vauxhall/Opel Insignia has won the European Car of the Year by a single point.

Driven: BMW 330d M Sport (Road test - manual saloon)

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BMW maintained its position as the compact premium saloon of choice for drivers when it facelifted the 3 Series. The 330d received a significant number of updates and is all the car most people would ever need.

Driven: Toyota Aygo Crazy concept car (First drive)

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We drive Toyota's one-off, mid-engined Aygo Crazy concept car and find it very much to our liking.

News: Lotus 2-Eleven Supersport GT4 (limited edition racer)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The new Lotus 2-Eleven GT4 Supersport is one seriously bonkers trackday toy. Only a fool would mess around with it.

Driven: BMW 1 Series Convertible (Road test - 120d SE manual)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Diesel power and a convertible roof come together in happy union with the BMW 120d Convertible.

News: Lexus IS (facelifted model)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lower emissions and reduced prices for 2009 Lexus IS range.

Driven: Renault Megane (First drive)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Although the new Megane is less striking to look at than before, it's better in every other aspect. Al takes a first drive.

Driven: Renault Megane Coupe (First drive)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Coupe name returns to the Megane stable, though it's not quite as convincing an effort as the five-door model.

News: Bentley Azure T (2008 LA Auto Show)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bentley has brewed up the Azure T, and it's pretty driver-focussed, as three-tonne four-seat convertibles go.

News: Audi A5 2.0 TDI (new engine and S-line option)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New diesel engine expands Audi's coupe range with 50mpg version.

News: Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M (limited edition special)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ferrari unveils the most hardcore convertible it has ever made - the Scuderia Spider 16M.

News: Ronn Motor Company Scorpion (new supercar)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SEMA 2008 sees the debut of the Scorpion, a hydrogen supercar, but there's a twist in the tale.

News: Caterham Splitwheel (user interaction required)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new project encourages car enthusiasts to come together and design the next new Caterham.

Driven: Porsche Cayman S (Road test - with a few options...)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

There's no need to tick all the tempting options boxes on the Cayman S, as the basic, polished package is so good already.

Driven: Mazda CX-7 (Road test)

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sports Utility Vehicles have become a regular sight on our roads but the sporty nature has tended to take a back seat in deference to the more utilitarian aspects of their use. Mazda's CX-7 is an SUV with the emphasis on the S.

News: Renault Megane Coupe (UK pricing and specs)

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Renault's coupe bonanza continues with the newest version of the Megane.

News: Citroen C1 (facelifted model)

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Citroen has plummeted to new lows with the revised C1 city car.

News: Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion II (new model on sale now)

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

VW has updated the Passat BlueMotion with a new TDI engine and stop/start system.

Driven: Ford Ka (First drive)

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The long awaited sequel to the Ford Ka does all the things a good follow up should, but does it hit the mark?

News: Volkswagen Eos (extended UK line-up)

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

VW reduces cost of entry into an Eos.