Lexus LF-LC 2+2 sports coupe concept

Lexus is planning to unveil its exciting new LF-LC 2+2 sports coupe concept at the forthcoming North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on the 9th January 2012, in Detroit. This great looking sports coupe marks a further step in the styling and design direction of the Lexus brand.

Inside the Lexus concept

Lexus created this car from scratch and the concept combines high technology and clean lines to create a highly distinctive , futuristic look. The concept was created at Lexus’s Cally design studio in Newport Beach, California and let’s hope the car goes into production.

Bentley Mulsanne

Bentley has been recognised with the “Best of the Best” award, by Robb Report magazine for luxury sedans (saloons), at the recent 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The prestigious “Best of the Best ” award was presented in front of the Mulsanne Executive Interior Concept, a multimedia connectivity concept that offers an impressive array of business, comfort and entertainment features.

The Mulsanne EIC allows senior executives to conduct business on the move (or unwind between meetings) with Mulsanne rear passengers receiving individual Apple iPad workstations with full internet access, plus a large drop down LED screen ensures you can watch movies or television as well. In addition to the Mulsanne EIC, Bentley showcased the new Continental GTC and the new Continental GT at the show.

Volkswagen Beetle R Concept

The stunning Volkswagen Beetle R Concept has just made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, having first been shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this year. The US has always been the biggest market for the New Beetle and if this car goes into production it’s bound to be a winner.

The R Concept adds muscular enhancements to the familiar outline of the Beetle, with the front and rear bumpers completely re-designed and 30mm wider than the standard model. There are three chunky air intakes that dominate the front of the car with their black-gloss finish and additional engine cooling is provided by vents on either side of the top of the bonnet.

Volkswagen Beetle R Concept

The rear wings are also 15mm wider than the standard car and the bumper has a diffuser with a quartet of tailpipes- two either side. To complete the sports looks the Beetle R Concept gets a large spoiler with a gloss black finish on top. The wheels are five-spoke Talladega alloys which feature in the Golf R and Scirocco R, but are 20mm wider with blue-painted brake calipers.

Inside the car has snugly fitting racing seats covered in black Nappa leather with grey nubuck panels, piping on the seats with Volkswagen R’s trademark blue colour, plus the dashboard is finished off with high gloss black. The sporty instrument panel has the tachometer in the middle with the speedometer to the side and all auxiliary instruments (oil temperature, chronometer and tubo boost pressure indicator) and all have distinctive blue needles.

The car is only a concept at the moment so there is no performance data however the Golf R and Scirocco R feature a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged unit producing 270PS and 265PS respectively.

The all-new Ford Escape SUV

Ford has unveiled their all-new Ford Escape SUV (sport utility vehicle) at the Los Angeles Auto Show and this car has 11 features that no other SUV currently offers. Some of the clever stuff on the car includes an available hands-free power tailgate that allows quick and easy access to the cargo compartment with the kick of a foot.

The sleek new design of the car is coupled to a new Ford Intelligent 4WD system that provides better traction off-road and the car is also more fuel-efficient as well, with around a 5mpg improvement over the previous Escape.

All-new Ford Escape SUV

The Escape is better known as the Ford Kuga in the UK and Europe and the updated model will be shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March of next year, featuring unique European powertrains and other features. However in the meantime current Ford Kuga car leasing is on the site now.

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR QUOTE

Executive company car motoring is affordable with the BMW 3 Series 318d ES Step automatic, as BMW car leasing starts from only £327.98+VAT per month. This comfortable executive car will also provide you with 52.3mpg on the combined fuel cycle and emits only 144g/km CO2 emissions as well.

The BMW car leasing terms are based on the following;

- Non-maintained business contract hire over a three year term at 10,000 miles per annum.

- Only 3 months rental in advance followed by thirty-five subsequent rentals (38 payments in total)

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and other vehicle options can be added at an extra cost.

- The image shown may not represent the exact model.

CLICK TO QUOTE

Looking for an affordable automatic hatchback? Our Fiat car leasing offer is on the Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Active 3-door automatic and starts from £150+VAT per month. This attractive hatchback from Fiat also offers you 49.6 mpg on the combined fuel cycle and emits only 134g/km.

The Fiat car leasing terms are based on the following;

- Non-maintained business contract hire over a three year term at 10,000 miles per annum.

- 3 rentals in advance followed by thirty-five subsequent rentals (38 payments in total)

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and other vehicle options can be added at an extra cost.

- The image shown may not represent the exact model.

Auto Windscreens, the glass windscreen replacement specialist, is recommending all motorists clear their windscreens before setting off on a journey this autumn.

The law dictates that “windscreens and windows must be kept clean and free from obstructions to vision”. Failure to clear your windscreen could land you with a fine of up to £2,500 and three penalty points. Last year 163 motorists driving with a dirty or scratched windscreen were involved in accidents, with six fatalities (according to the 2008 Department of Transport Report- Road Casualties of Great Britain). 

With the weather deteriorating and car and van windscreens getting much dirtier it makes sense to make sure your windscreen washer bottle is well topped up and also filled with an anti-freeze de-icing agent in case we get a cold spell.