Caterham

Caterham rose 2009 production levels by around ten percent to 420 units due to the increased demand for its Seven sports car. The British company said that it will enlist additional workforce for the production side of the business to help manage the increased pressure as the company’s order book is already chock-full until mid-October. The manufacturer of the classic two-seater that has remained timeless over the years said that growth from mainland Europe, the UK and other markets has surpassed expectations in 2009.

“Our international sales drive is delivering the results thanks not only to favorable exchange rates but more importantly the quality of business partners we have established in markets including France, Italy, Japan and Germany,” said Ansar Ali, Caterham Cars managing director

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2009 Zolfe Classic GTC4

The 2009 Zolfe Orange is the freshest British sports car  making its production debut at Autosports 2009 on the Evo Magazine stand. With a combination of impressive good looks and lightweight design, the Zolfe is positioned to challenge the more established competitors in this market sector.

This front engined, rear wheel drive car promises to provide amazing handling and impressive performance. The Zolfe Orange is the result of a new collaboration between car fancier and business entrepreneur Nic Strong and previous Caterham Technical Director, Jez Coates. The Zolfe will be available to buy at the show.

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Ariel Atom 500

British sportscar-maker Ariel has uncovered its upcoming Atom 500 and suggested it will cost at least $160,000. The present Ariel Atom 300 is already one of the best-performing cars on the road, even with its fairly modest four-cylinder engine. However, the Atom 500 will contain a compact V8 producing some 500 horsepower.

This supercar won’t come cheap as the anticipated $50,000 cost of its custom-developed V8 engine alone will drive the price of the limited-edition Atom 500 to about triple that of its four-cylinder counterpart. A few lucky buyers will get to experience 0-60 in about 2.5 seconds which is fast enough to keep pace with the Bugatti Veyron, which at ten times the price makes the Atom look like a real bargain.

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The Volkswagen Beetle and Mini Cooper have had a resurgence in popularity with the British people for their nostalgic associations as a cult status with hippies and surfers. They have regained ‘cool’ status and are among the top cars of choices for teenagers who have just passed their drivers tests. But the price tag of a new Beetle. for instance, can be prohibitive, particularly in this current harsh economic climate.

However, there are still plenty of Beetles amongst the many used Volkswagen cars on the market today, for just a fraction of the price of a new model. The key is knowing where to look. For those teenagers who dream of owning their own Beetle, a hunt through the used VW cars online, will return hundreds of results from across the country, complete with detailed info and images.

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