Monthly Archives: August 2012

Honda’s robot lawnmower


OK, not a car as such, but it is still pretty cool.Honda’s first robotic lawnmower is so smart, it not only cuts the grass by itself, it also takes itself off to the docking station when it needs to recharge – a robotic version of a gardener taking a break for a cuppa.

Mercedes launches CLS Shooting Brake


The Mercedes CLS is the four-door coupe version of the E Class – and now there is an estate version.

McLaren builds the ultimate bespoke car: the X-1


Forget a bodykit or bigger wheels: McLaren< has built a completely new body for one super-rich client.

The X-1 is a rebodied MP4-12C, but only the windscreen and windows are carried over from the donor car. The client wanted something that had echoes of classic cars such as Citroen’s beautiful 1971 SM as well as non-automotive influences such as a grand piano.

Oops! Porsche introduces Boxter for London


When this correspondent typed “Boxter”, the helpful spell checker underlined it as a possible error. Apparently Porsche and its advertising agency can’t afford such advanced software – but they can afford to spend a fortune on a huge billboard campaign for the misspelled Boxster.

Jaguar XFR-S Caught On The ‘Ring


The hot Jaguar XFR-S has been spotted again – this time testing at the extreme Nürburgring race track. Last time we saw the XFR-S, was back in July when the undisguised prototype was spotted here in UK.