Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shows off gold Range Rover and sparkling red Ferrari (worth combined £403,000)

Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is known for his flash cars and the striker made use of his spare time this week to get two of his luxury vehicles washed.

Aubameyang, who joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund last month in a club record £56million deal, is being paid £180,000 per week.

The 28-year-old owns a fleet of expensive cars and uploaded an Instagram story of two of them, his gold Range Rover Sport Mansory, and his Ferrari 812 Superfast, shining in the sunlight after a wash, wax and polish.

Meet the new DS7 Crossback

Do you love Paris and its food, fashion and frivolity? If so, the new DS7 Crossback could be just the vehicle for you. 

After all, if it's good enough for President Macron — who was driven down the Champs-Elysees in the very first one — then why not?

I was in Paris this week to try it out. And, like the French president, it's a smooth operator. It's produced by DS Automobiles, the premium division of PSA, the Peugeot-Citroen car empire — which now owns Vauxhall — and is a brand in its own right.

The letters ‘DS’ – sounding in French like 'goddess’ – come from the revolutionary Citroen DS of 1955 whose letters subsequently highlighted top of the range models. Aimed as a Gallic riposte to the dominant German, Japanese and British upmarket luxury off-roaders, this new SUV, DS bosses say, is masculine and something like 'a French Sean Connery'.

RAY MASSEY gets behind the wheel of the reborn Alpine brand's eagerly-awaited A110

Just in time for Christmas, there’s a new kid on the block – or rather back on the block - the Alpine A110 and after an absence of more than two decades the brand is bringing back smiles for motorists who just love the true joy of driving.

And as the first real snows of winter blow in, how fitting that it’s called Alpine and is designed for fun and frolics on mountain roads.

I took to the wheel of the new A110 to see if it really has what it takes to dethrone the Porsche Cayman as the best two-up coupe on the market today. 

Number of cars being made in Britain drops to the lowest level this year

Car production at UK factories slumped last month as growing exports failed to offset the largest decline in domestic demand seen this year, new industry figures have showed.

Some 161,490 new cars rolled off assembly lines at UK motor factories in November, which is 7,757 fewer cars than last year, or a decline of 4.6 per cent.

The drop-off was triggered by a lack of demand at home, where UK car manufacturing was down by a whopping 28.1 per cent compared to the same month last year.

This is the largest decline of 2017 and means that nearly 10,000 fewer cars were produced for UK buyers last month compared to November 2016, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.

The industry body blamed the sharp decline on confusion created by new taxation on diesel cars as well as uncertainty and lower consumer confidence created by the UK’s departure from the European Union.

‘Brexit uncertainty, coupled with confusion over diesel taxation and air quality plans, continues to impact domestic demand for new cars and, with it, production output,’ said Mike Hawes, the chief executive of SMMT.

However, exports continued to grow last month, with 137,214 new cars rolling off production lines destined to overseas buyers, an increase of 1.3 per cent on the same month last year.

Nearly eight of out of 10 cars built in the UK are now destined for one of 160 global markets, the SMMT said, or about 1.25million cars produced for overseas out of a total of more 1.5million cars made on British shores in the year to date.

While export volumes remain stable, production for the home market is down nine per cent, resulting in overall output falling two per cent since January.

Man buys brand new BMW with the coins he had saved for many years (Photos)

A man in China has taken delivery of a brand new BMW car he purchased with coins he had been saving for several years.
According to local reports, the unnamed customer bought a BMW, whose full price is about 400,000 yuan (£45,000), on December 18, and insisted to pay the first instalment of his new car in coinage.The coins were said to have brought in 10 boxes. Workers at the car retailer who were stunned by the man's choice of payment reportedly spent hours counting coins which totalled nearly £8,000.

Lexus ES 300 2003 Silver

Performance and specifications

Make

Lexus

Model

ES

Year of manufacture

2003

Colour

Silver

Condition

Foreign Used

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

48752, km

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2011 Black

Performance and specifications

Make

Toyota

Model

Land Cruiser Prado

Year of manufacture

2011

Colour

Black

Condition

Nigerian Used

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

82894, km

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5 Best Looking Cars and there price to Buy in 2017

1. 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sedan
Cost: between $40,000 and $60,000

2. 2017 Jaguar F-Pace
Cost: $41,990

The 2017 Jaguar F-Pace is one of the trendiest and best looking cars on the market. The auto is Jaguar’s initial entry into the luxury crossover and SUV market, and is predicted to be a big hit with consumers. The auto comes stock with a V-6 rated at 340 horsepower, and consumers have the choice to upgrade the drivetrain to a supercharged V-6 rated at 380 horsepower if additional power is desired. The interior of the auto is above class average, and the overall towing capacity of the F-Pace is 5,290 lbs. The auto’s fuel efficiency is slightly below average when compared to other autos of the same class with an 18 MPG (city) and 23 MPG (highway) overall rating. The top overall speed of the vehicle is 155 MPH, and the F-Pace can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.1 seconds.

3. 2017 Acura NSX
Cost: starting at $156,000

One of the best looking cars to buy in 2017 that is making a big return to the market is the 2017 Acura NSX. The new model features a twin-turbo 3.5 liter V-6 that is combined with a hybrid drivetrain to deliver 573 horsepower and 476 lb-ft of torque coupled to a dual-clutch transmission. The car has two electric motors rated at 36 horsepower and 54 lb-ft of torque out of each of the front wheels that provide torque vectoring during cornering. The overall gas mileage equivalency of the auto is 21 MPGe (city) and 22 MPGe (highway). The NSX is fast as well with a zero to 60 MPH time of 3.0 seconds.

4. 2017 BMW i8
Cost: starting at $140,700

The 2017 BMW i8 is another great looking hybrid auto available for consumers to buy in 2017. The auto features a powerful hybrid drivetrain that powers all four wheels and is rated at 357 horsepower. The car  is also fast with a zero to 60 MPH time of just 4.0 seconds and has a top overall speed of 156 MPH. The auto takes approximately two hours to charge the battery at a 220V charging station and can seat up to four passengers. The overall gas mileage equivalency of the i8 is 28 MPGe (city) and 29 MPGe (highway) that help complement the slick overall look of the vehicle for those looking for

 great looking performance vehicle.

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Nissan X-Trail’s functionality is faultless but it does feels far from premium

I don’t know if you remember the original X-Trail, which arrived in 2000, but the thing had been violently set upon by the ugly stick.
It was awkward looking, halfway between utilitarian SUV and flimsy soccer mom wagon.
Now, after a refreshing facelift on the third generation, the X-Trail suffers from no such identity crisis, other than looking more than a little like its better-selling younger brother.
It has inherited the chrome-laden “V-Motion” front grille, also found on the handsome Micra. This affords it a bolder, more muscular appearance.
The headlights have been sculpted to complement the modern design and can be optioned in LEDs for a small price.
What sets it apart most from the Qashqai is its size.
It has the option of seven seats, which immediately gives it an advantage over the Renault Koleos. Bizarre when you think Nissan and Renault are sister companies and both cars are built on the same platform.

Still, Renault’s loss is Nissan’s gain. The X-Trail’s interior is thoughtfully laid out, if not a bit cheap to the touch.
Functionality is faultless but feels far from premium. That said, it comes loaded with tech. Even entry-level Visia trim guarantees you cruise control.
Moving up a level to Acenta spec means goodies such as auto wipers and a panoramic sunroof.
If you like going crazy with extras, you can find a whole sweet shop of treats, including surround-view cameras, self-parking function and automatic tailgate. Let’s not get too excited here though as this is still a facelift. A fellow journalist joked with me that it is “basically the old X-Trail but with a new steering wheel”. While that’s unfair, he has a point (fun fact: The facelifted X-Trail does come with a new steering wheel, now with more buttons).

Aston Martin DB11 Volante convertible revealed

Due to be released in early 2018 with a £159,900 price tag, the DB11 will get a convertible roof for the first time.

The 2018 Volante will be powered exclusively by a 503bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, with Aston Martin scrapping the V12 from the DB11 coupe.
But most impressive is the new roof feature.
Able to be operated on the move up to 31mph, the fabric roof takes just 14 seconds to retract behind the rear seats, and 16 seconds to raise back up.
To combat the lack of roof, the manufacturer has strengthened the body of the Volante, adding an extra 115kg to the overall weight, making it significantly heavier than its coupe predeces
The added weight has slightly affected performance, with its 0-62mph time a tenth slower than the V8 coupe at 4.1 seconds.
But with the roof up, the convertible still manages the same top speed of 187mph.

Max Szwaj, Aston Martin chief technical officer, said: "The challenge of creating a convertible car is retaining structural and dynamic integrity.
"To protect the former you need strength and rigidity, but to preserve the latter you need to keep weight to a minimum.
"With the DB11 Volante we have maximised the advantages of the DB11’s all-new bonded structure to underpin our new Volante with a structure that’s 26kg lighter and 5 per cent stiffer than its predecessor. The result is a truly magnificent car.
"One that combines greater performance and agility with increased comfort, refinement and interior space for occupants and their luggage."
The new DB11 Volante includes a host of exciting features as standard, including a leather interior with Alcantara headlining and new leather door and centre console inserts.
Heated seats, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree surround view parking camera are also included.
Customers also have the choice of 70 optional extras from 20-inch wheels and brake caliper colours to automatic parking and a garage door opener.
Andy Palmer, Aston Martin president and chief executive officer, said: "For many of our customers, indeed many generations of Aston Martin customer, the Volante has always offered something very special: a unique combination of elegant style, innate sporting ability and sensory engagement that lifts it above other open-top cars.
"The new DB11 Volante captures those qualities perfectly and promises the kind of pleasure and enjoyment that can only come from driving an open-top Aston Martin."

BOOM...Drivers forced to pay £100 more to stay on the road

Motorists are being hammered by a £100 hike in car insurance, a study has revealed.
Drivers are now paying an average of £838 compared with £737 a year ago.
And there is a gender gap in favour of women who pay around £116 less than men who are deemed a higher risk on the roads.
The survey found experience was no longer a positive factor as drivers aged 61 were shelling out 23% more year-on-year while 21-year-olds also saw their premiums rise by 19%.
On average, newly qualified 17-year-olds were the hardest hit paying an average of £2,272 a year for car insurance.

Three things you must check before buying your next set of new tyres

Most people wouldn't choose a new home appliance without checking its quality and energy rating, so why should a tyre be any different? Especially when the information on the label will give you money-saving advice, such as its ability to cut fuel consumption and safety advice about its performance in wet weather.

A tyre is the only contact a car has with the road, but most motorists have never used a performance label to help them choose one.
That's not surprising when over half the people surveyed said they weren't even aware most tyres have performance labels. It's also not helped by the fact respondents felt the retailer didn't explain the information on the label.

With so many brands on the market, choosing a new tyre can be a daunting experience and typically the decision to purchase will come down to the cost.
But that's why EU law requires all new tyres to have performance labels to help you choose a good-quality one that's safe and minimises fuel consumption.

Tyre retailers are also legally obliged to show or inform you about the information on the label before the sale takes place. They must also state the label values on the customer bill.
The label is a great way to make informed choices when buying. It shows three measurements:

* Wet grip braking performance,

* Fuel efficiency,

* Level of external noise it produces.
For wet grip and fuel efficiency, it provides a colour-coded rating from A to G, with A the highest and G the lowest. It's recommended you choose as close to A as possible because that's going to give you a tyre that will perform best in wet weather and save you money on fuel.

From a road safety view, wet grip is one of the most important measurements of a tyre's performance as it improves your car's ability to stop on wet roads. As we say: Brakes stop the wheels, tyres stop the car.
Research has shown that a tyre with a wet grip rating of F will need an extra 18 metres to stop in wet conditions when compared to an A rated one. That's roughly the length of four cars.

A tyre with a higher fuel efficiency rating will save you money. According to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, a car fitted with four tyres rated A for fuel efficiency will use approximately 7.5pc less than a car with G rated tyres.
Tyre labels also provide a grade for exterior noise, expressed in decibels, as this is an environmental concern.
A tyre's noise level will be shown on the label as one of three sound categories. One black wave indicates the best noise level performance and three indicate the noisiest.

Tyre labelling laws only apply to new tyres being sold for cars, vans, trailers and trucks. They do not cover second-hand or part-worn tyres. That's why we recommended you don't buy them. You don't know their history and they may not have been quality checked.
Make sure you ask the retailer to show and explain the performance label values of a tyre. There are plenty of new tyres being sold that are poor quality. These may save you money, but ultimately that's the value you're placing on your family's life.
It doesn't matter how expensive or advanced your car is. If you fit poor-quality tyres, then your vehicle's safety and handling will be affected.

Which Lexus model would you recommend for me?

I drive a 2006 Lexus IS230 Exec; 195,000km. I want to trade it in for another Lexus, possibly three to five years old. How much could I expect to get on my car for trade in. When would be best time to trade - before or after Christmas? What model of car would you recommend? Current car has full service record with a Lexus garage. I would appreciate your advice as I am clueless about this type of transaction.

Aidan: Given the age and mileage of your car, I think you would fare better by selling it privately. Approaching a dealer with enough cash to buy a three to five-year-old premium saloon at a time when they are actively looking to run forecourts at a much leaner level would put you in a strong position. Don't expect to rob a car from them, but insist on good service, a nice price and a clean, well maintained car.
 Forget your own car for now. Talk to your Lexus dealer. Tell him you want a newer IS model on a straight-cash basis for now or after Christmas, which ever works best for them. Drive a good hard bargain. Hewill know your car is sound as it has been serviced there, so ask them to advertise it and sell 'as is' for whatever you can get - and say you will pay a good commission. That way you are getting a newer car at cash-only price and you don't have the hassle of trying to sell your old one.

T-Roc 2018 Volkswagen Release date on clear

The oddly-named high-riding hatch, based on a similar version of the stretchable MQB architecture as the new 2018 Polo hatch and Audi Q2, will slot into the Volkswagen range below the 250mm-longer Tiguan.
However, there’s a slight problem. Volkswagen’s local team have admitted there’s no guarantee it’ll show up before the end of 2018, though its product planning team is understood to be pushing its German HQ hard on the issue. This is a real problem, because it needs the car yesterday.
“At this stage we can’t give you an update on when it’s coming,” a senior Volkswagen Australia executive told us this week.

Reading between the lines, Volkswagen’s global management drastically underestimated the worldwide demand for the little crossover, to be built in Portugal alongside the Volkswagen Sharan and Seat Alhambra people-movers.
Countries all over the world – aside, in large part, for the US – are growing ever hungrier for small SUVs. In Australia this segment now has 9.5 per cent share of the overall market, and the Mazda CX-3, Nissan Qashqai, Mitsubishi ASX and Honda HR-V all average 1000 or more sales every month apiece.

Seven Cool Facts About the 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo

1. The Turbo and its e-Hybrid sibling are the only 2017 Panamera variants with a V-8

It’s hard to care about the available V-6 when the non-hybrid Panamera Turbo’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 produces 550 hp and 567 lb-ft of twist—30 hp and 51 lb-ft more than the outgoing 4.8-liter twin-turbo eight-cylinder. That’s enough to send the Autobahn stormer to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.

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