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Hot Mitsubishi sports car bound for UK

By Chris Chilton Motor Industry 01 September 2006 11:06 Mitsubishi is investigating the feasibility of bringing its 350Z-rivalling Eclipse to the UK. Accountants are busy with the calculators right now but sources reckon it’s looking increasingly likely that both the 2+2 coupe and convertible will be in UK showrooms by early next year. A 2.4-litre 162bhp four backed by a five-speed gearbox kicks off the range, supplemented by a 263bhp 3.8-litre V6.

Bosch, Aston Martin team up on DB9 hybrid

German engineering firm Bosch has teamed with Aston Martin on a plug-in hybrid version of the venerable DB9. It keeps the 6.0-liter V12, thankfully, and is boosted by electric motors, for a total of more than 740 hp, according to Auto Express. Two motors sit at the front wheels, providing power, making this technically the first all-wheel drive Aston.

Caterham Roadsport 175 – the 4 bed option

You can hire a Motorhome plus Caterham Roadsport 175 for £650 for 3 days So many families choose to holiday in the UK or drive round the Continent. But the brood tends to dictate the style, and Motorhome-type holidays are an increasingly popular way to go. A huge improvement on the towed caravan option, they do offer a degree of self-contained luxury – depending on your budget, of course.