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Mercedes CSC Concept

The CSC is seen by Mercedes as a move into the premium C sector for their CLS 4 door coupe range. A saloon will follow named the CLA. The design represents a new facelift for the Mercedes brand which some would say is much needed (with increased competition coming from Audi and BMW), which will […]
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BMW M3 Frozen Silver Limited Edition

This latest edition of the E92 M3 is to be made in 100 units. Celebrating 40 years of the BMW M division, the Frozen Silver is their new look matt paint finish. Matt black alloy wheels, dark chrome for the exhaust and side grills, and black bonnet intakes, give the car a distinct sporty and […]
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Audi RS Q3 Concept Unveiled

Audi will be unveiling this new concept car at the Beijing Motor Show next week – the Audi RS Q3. Audi’s 2.5 litre 5 cylinder engine will be used and will produce 360 bhp – as it does in the new TT RS plus. The power will be transmitted to the road via all 4 […]
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Surrey Rolling Road

Keith Michaels are pleased to continue the close relationship with Surrey Rolling Road who recommend our insurance services as well as looking after a lot of our customers. Many of the people who go to them have heavily modified cars which we are pleased to cover using our Modified car insurance. Also others have cars insured […]
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Renault 5 Turbo 2

This car must still rate as one of the finest Hot Hatch cars ever made and can be insured using a combination of our Hot Hatch insurance and Cherished car insurance schemes. Although the Renault 5 Turbo wasn’t the most successful rally car of the group B era, it was notable for several reasons. For […]
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Nissan Planning Return of the 200SX

Following on from the announcement by Toyota of the GT86 and Subaru’s BRZ, Nissan are planning their own rear-drive affordable coupe to resurrect the old Nissan 200SX and Nissan Silvia models. Currently the Nissan range has the 370Z as the coupe model but the world is moving towards smaller engines and better fuel economy. With […]
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Mercedes G Class Facelift

You could call this a facelift if that’s what you consider LED lights and new door mirrors! Apparently some more work has been done to the drivetrain but the biggest difference is the powerplants: AMG Twin-turbo V8 and a V12 also – perfect for our Performance car insurance and Mercedes AMG car insurance schemes. Only […]
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Mercedes SLS Supercar

Unveiled for the first time it’s clear that the dramatic £155,000 gull-wing doored SLS is a homage to the classic Mercedes 300SL from the 1950s. But although the grille and overall proportions are clearly inspired by the iconic supercar, there are a few visual links to modern Mercs, such as the SLR-esque tail lights. This […]
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Porsche Cayenne GTS Unveiled

Porsche is once again combining one of its most sporty nomenclatures – GTS – with one of its least sporty cars – the Cayenne. The new Porsche Cayenne GTS is set to make its debut at the Beijing motor show in a couple of weeks. We will of course be able to provide your Porsche […]
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Mercedes SL65 Insurance

Got insecurities about a mere twin-turbo V8 in your AMG SL? 630hp V12 SL65 is the answer. This car has a V12 bi-turbo SL65 AMG and will need the very best Mercedes SL65 insurance possible. This car basically exists because of the US market, where the V12 remains an important status symbol in some quarters, thank […]
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Impreza WRX With Cat Tracks!

When the going gets snowy, just slap on your Dominator track system… You are looking at what may be the only tracked WRX in the history of the world. In all of our research we have not been able to find any other tracked WRX – apart from all those raced around various circuits in […]
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Jaguar F Type Confirmed

At last Jaguar has finally announced the production of their new F Type. The final production form will be shown in the autumn with deliveries starting next year. We are looking forward to the car and to provide the relevant Jaguar car insurance. The F-Type label of course carries huge emotional baggage for Jaguar (to […]
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McLaren Rolls Out MP4-12C Spec Changes

It’s probably fair to say that the McLaren MP4-12C – epic car though it undoubtedly is – has had a somewhat troubled birth. First there were the bloody noses it received at the hands of the Ferrari 458. Then there were certain amounts of constructive criticism from potential customers, dealers, and the motoring press. Contrary to […]
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McLaren MP4-12C Prices Revealed

McLaren has revealed the price for the new MP4-12C – and it will undercut its chief rival, the Ferrari 458 Italia, by a whisker over £1000. When it goes on sale next year, the McLaren will cost £168,500, a price that includes new-rate VAT (20 per cent). Our experience though is that the car comes […]
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Lexus IS F Goes Even More Sporty

This is what happens to a Lexus IS F when it’s turned over to the fellows at Toyota Racing Developments. It’s called the IS F Circuit Club Sport and it’s had more than a few mechanical and aerodynamic toys thrown at it. This model can be covered using our Lexus car insurance or Performance car […]
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