Black cab fares to rise

BLACK cab fares in the capital are going up and could rise again as early as next January. From April 5, London taxi fares will increase by an average of 0.7%, Transport for London (TfL) announced today. TfL said the below-inflation increase was the lowest since it took responsibility for licensing taxis in 2000 and the rise equated to just 9p more on an average fare.

Audi S4 and S4 Avant (2008) first official photos

By Ben Whitworth First Official Pictures 23 September 2008 00:01 This is Audi’s all-new S4 which makes its debut in saloon and Avant (estate) guise at next month’s Paris motor show. It may look much like you’d expect it to, but in a radical move, Audi is turning its back on turbocharging – the S4 is powered by a new supercharged 3.0-litre V6 that pumps out 329bhp and a hefty 325lb ft of torque for a 5.1 second sprint to 60mph and a 155mph top speed. We’re a little perplexed ourselves, to be honest.

Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition launched to celebrate Le Mans win

Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition Audi has had an incredible run at Le Mans, and is celebrating in style by launching the Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition in to the UK market. Despite the R8 Limited Edition being built to mark Audi’s Le Mans triumphs, the R8 doesn’t get a diesel engine or more power. What it does get is a bit of a cosmetic makeover and a list of goodies dropped in.