Launch of Jaguar F-Type

Jaguar F-Type Launch by Nick Johnson

Jaguar has always had a thing for naming its most revered sports cars after letters. It all started with the glorious Le-Mans winning C-Type in the early 1950’s followed by the Le-Mans winning D-Type of the mid ‘50s and then, the most beautiful car in the world, according to Enzo Ferrari, the E-Type of the swinging 60s. And now, finally, a whole 50 years after the first E-Type, we have the F-Type!   The F-Type aims to re-claim Jaguar’s spirit for the Read The Rest...

Fiat 500L – a MyCarCoach Guest Review by Mandy Kaur

Fiat 500L car launch - My Car Coach - Front

What happens when a Fiat 500 gets into a fight with a Fiat Panda? You get the Fiat 500L of course!   Price: From £14,990 Available: March 2013 When MyCarCoach founder Nick Johnson approached me to write a blog post at the launch of Fiat's new 500L, I was a little hesitant at first but, as he rightly pointed out, being an existing Fiat 500 owner ('Betty' to me) it marked me out to be the best person for the job! So, if you Read The Rest...

2012 Porsche Boxster Launch

You have to feel for Porsche; the current generation Boxster is the best roadster (2-seater convertible) on sale today yet they had to come up with a successor. So, what to do? Keep the current mechanicals and slip them into a different design? Or, undertake a thorough redesign, taking the best and bettering it?! Being German, you can guess that Porsche didn’t choose the easy option. And so, here is the all new third generation Boxster (codenamed 981), which is lighter, Read The Rest...

2012 Lexus GS Launch

Lexus has just launched the fourth generation of its mid-sized executive model, the GS. The new model promises a more engaging drive, bolder design with a spacious, contemporary interior. It will be available in the UK this spring with two models offered, the GS450h hybrid model (3.5 litre V6 petrol engine mated to a 39kW electric motor) and the basic V6 petrol powered GS250 (2.5 litre V6). Rivals to the GS include Jaguar’s award winning XF, the new BMW 5 Series, Read The Rest...

Volvo V40 Launch

The Volvo V40 is an important car for Volvo for two reasons: Firstly, it is the start of a new product offensive launched under its new Chinese owner, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, and secondly, it finally gives Volvo a credible rival to the might of the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3. In short, this is a stylish five door family hatchback that aims to lure premium buyers with its contemporary styling and sophisticated technology.  The V40 will be launched Read The Rest...