Monthly Archives: May 2011

THIS IS the Fiat 500 by Gucci which is available, initially, only to buy online; it’ll set you back from £14,565 for the 1.2 version, rising to £15,765 for the TwinAir model, writes Jim McGill. The fully automated on-line sales scheme allows customers to configure a 500byGucci — modelled here by Natasha…

BATHGATE’S PAUL DI RESTA returns to Formula One duty this weekend in Spain and the 25-year-old is hoping the combination of a track he knows, plus some significant upgrades to his Force India will provide him with a meaningful boost, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE for full report

RANGE ROVER’S baby SUV, the streamlined Evoque, which will make it’s public debut in Scotland at this weekend’s SMTA-backed Scottish Motor Show at Knockhill, arrived at the Fife circuit today. CLICK HERE to see the Evoque at Knockhill

THE DISASTROUS Edinburgh Trams fiasco plummeted to new depths today with confirmation that Richard Jeffrey, Chief Executive TIE — the council’s tram firm which oversees the horror which has turned Scotland’s capital into a transport laughing stock — is to resign next month, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE for full report

FERNANDO ALONSO has committed himself to Ferrari until 2016 after extending his contract with the Italian squad, writes Jim McGill. The Spaniard, double world champ and who narrowly missed out on last year’s title, joined the Maranello outfit last year and admitted he would like to end his career at Ferrari. His…

AUDI HAS lifted the wraps from its all-new A6 Avant at an official event in Berlin, writes Jim McGill. The car is expected in Audi’s Scottish showrooms from late summer, with prices starting around £30,000. CLICK HERE to read full report

NISSAN IS CELEBRATING 40 years of Z in the UK, as well as the firm’s success in GT racing, by launching the limited edition “race-themed” Nissan 370 GT Edition. The £35,000 car’s available to order at Scottish Nissan dealers from next month, writes Jim McGill. CLICK HERE to read full report