UK Cars Guide – Auto Blog

Wheels are always a crucial part of a Jaguar’s look, and this car is no exception – its 20-inch ‘Selena’ alloys have a dark finish and centre badges which hark back to the Jaguar logo of the past. The Portfolio’s bonnet and wing power vents are now hewn from milled aluminium.

The interior and exterior of the Jaguar XKR have both been given a luxury treatment. Inside, the Jaguar XKR’s most eye and ear-popping features are its leather seats which adjust in 16 directions and its 525 watt Bowers and Wilkins stereo.

While power from the 420bhp supercharged engine remains the same, bringing the car to a stop will improve thanks to its new brakes. They are the largest ever fitted to a Jaguar and have been designed by British brake experts, Alcon.

The Jaguar XKR Convertible is an excellent car in almost every respect, but the standout feature is the way it looks. It might have been on sale for a few years, but still looks fresh and turns heads like few others.

Check the used Jaguar XKR review on Auto Trader.

The BMW X3 is some way off being the manufacturer’s best-looking product, you won’t be ashamed of having it outside your house. If you want a smart and cheap SUV, the used BMW X3 can show a hot hatch a set of clean heals on the motorway, while achieving more than 30mpg, the X3 3.0sd M-Sport will put a big smile on your face.

The new generation BMW X3 will be soon in market. Previous reports had indicated that the current BMW X3 would have to soldier on for a few more years until the arrival of an all-new model at the end of the decade. However, with the popularity of the used Mercedes CLK and Audi Q5, used BMW is worried about losing its leadership position.

BMW is would make the night-vision heads-up display currently found in the X6 and other models available on the X3.

Engines will remain largely the same, with a choice of four diesels ranging from 177hp (132kW) to 299hp (223kW), and most markets getting the option of two petrol engines rated at 231hp (172kW) and 306hp (228kW).

The new BMW X3 is expected to appear in showrooms in the second half of next year as a 2011 model. Check out picures and specifications for used BMW.

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Citroen is a French automobile manufacturer and was the world’s first mass production company outside the USA. Citroen cars have received many European car of the year awards. Here is a quick run down of some of the popular hits from Citroen.

Citroen C3 Picasso:

With bold looks and a clever design Citroen claims the C3 Picasso represents a bold new look and image for the French manufacturer.

Citroen Saxo:

Citroen Saxo is a great package for anyone who wants some cheap transport that’s also stylish and fun to drive. Compare prices of various used Citroen Saxo cars on Auto Trader.

Citroen C2:

The start and stop technology of Citroen C2 which stops the engine when the vehicle is at rest and the brake pedal is pressed down, is the main asset of the car. Citroen say this could save 15 per cent on fuel. Read full review of used Citroen C2. Search for used Citroen C2 cars for sale.

Citroen Xsara:

Citroen Xsara is a cheap, cheerful and practical car. It’s a slightly bulbous looking car, but it is built to do a job – maximise interior space, and be as easy as possible to live with. Search used Citroen Xsara cars on Auto Trader.

Citroen C4:

Citroen C4 was the biggest development to hit MPVs since the original Renault Espace broke cover in 1984. It is a car with its own identity rather than looking like a mini-Grand Picasso. Compare prices of used Citroen C4 cars for sale.

Citroen C6:

Citroen C6 is the perfect car for those determined not to follow the norm. It can cut a dash alongside cars costing three or four times as much, thanks to its radical styling and wonderful ride comfort and refinement. More information on used Citroen C6 cars.

Citroen C5:

The Citroen C5 estate is one of the largest in its class. Drivers looking for a comfortable, safe ride will find plenty to like in the Citroen C5 – as will serious caravanners, or those finding themselves towing trailers on a regular basis. Glance through the used Citroen C5 pictures and specifications on Auto Trader.

Citroen Xantia:

Citroen Xantia is a comfy to drive car with plenty of room and luxury on budget.The Xantia cars are reliable and are bought because they are cheap, reliable with good performance. Compare various used Citroen Xantia prices.

For more information on used Citroen cars, check the Citroen hub on Auto Trader.

Toyota has always enjoyed the market leader position for quite a while now. In the US automotive industry, Toyota ranks second after General Motors. For their quest to achieve position 1, Toyota has invested millions of US dollars on the latest Tundra. Toyota has reported its first quaterly loss since 1950.

Toyota has recalled 3.8 million vehicles that owing to the floor-mat of Tundra. Owners complain their early model Tundras are rusting away. The floor-mats could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead to a crash. The recall will involve popular models such as the Toyota Camry, the top-selling passenger car in America, and the Toyota Prius.

Toyota Prius sales went on a Dow Jones-like roller-coaster ride after ’08’s $4.50 per gallon gas gave way to the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the subsequent Great Recession. Sales fell hard early this year, only because Toyota was ramping down supplies of the old model to make way for the new Prius. The new one certainly will set new hybrid sales records.

One thing Toyota won’t be doing is shutting factories. While General Motors (GM) is laying off thousands of workers, Watanabe says it’s too early for Toyota to be closing plants, despite a capacity worldwide to produce 10 million cars a year—3.5 million more than Toyota’s sales projection for the year ahead.

Toyota president, Akio Toyoda  is quoted saying, “the World’s Number One Automaker is grasping for salvation”. The bigegst automotive winner has enough brains and cash to wade through the tough waves in this critical times. Toyota must be learning the hard way of how lonely it can be at the top.

For information on Toyota cars, check the Toyota cars hub. Search for all new and used Toyota cars for sale on Auto Trader. Below list will be helpful to look for specific used Toyota models.

1. Used Toyota Corolla
2. Used Toyota Celica
3. Used Toyota Prius
4. Used Toyota Rav 4
5. Used Toyota Land cruiser
6. Used Toyota Yaris
7. Used Toyota MR2
8. Used Toyota Hilux
9. Used Toyota Avensis
10. Used Toyota Aygo