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The Paris Motor Show is one of the major highlights on the automotive calendar and represents an opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their latest wares to the public and automotive press alike. With visitor numbers larger than any other major motor show, the Paris Motor Show is one of the biggest motor shows in the world. Taking place against a backdrop of vast change in the industry this years show placed a noticeable emphasis on alternatively fueled vehicles. With growing political and ...

545bhp. Yes, that’s right, do not adjust your sets. 545bhp. That’s five hundred and forty-five German horses crammed into an estate car. Whilst these sort of numbers are extraordinary, this no ordinary estate car. Meet the Audi RS6 Avant. Take the A6, let Audi’s technical brains loose with it, add an RS badge and what do you have? A Driving experience unlike any other. Whilst this machine maybe dressed under a traditional body, don’t let yourself be fooled. This car can ...

European lawmakers have, this month, outlined their ambitions to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions significantly by 2025 and 2030 respectively. Vehicle emissions have been a topic of hot debate ever since the now infamous diesel gate scandal first emerged several years ago. As the scandal has rumbled on the true extent of the emissions cheat device fitment has become more and more apparent in which additional manufacturers are being drawn into the scandal. With these cheat devices fitted it is...

A constant since 1938 and arguably an automotive icon, Volkswagen recently announced that the famous ‘Peoples Car’ will be no more. A recipe that remained unchanged for decades, the Volkswagen Beetle was one of the longest produced models in automotive history. A famous name that will surely be missed, let’s take a moment to look back on an illustrious career for the Beetle. Affectionately known as the ‘Bug’ amongst other nicknames, the Beetle was designed as an ai...

The original ‘Z’ cars from BMW proved to be popular cars in the German marques product line up. Offering drivers of the self-proclaimed ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’ the Z3 and Z4 were topless coupes’ which offered many of those enjoyable moments when coupled to a small but powerful drivetrain. Not to be outdone by German rivals Porsche, BMW has reignited an old flame, the BMW Z4. A long muted return, the Z4 has been absent from BMW’s product line up for a numbe...

We’ve seen a fair amount of sleek looking metal making its way through our photography studio recently and our current arrival is no exception. Arguably one of the leading models of the hybrid sports car revolution, we are delighted to offer for sale this fantastic BMW I8. When this car first launched it was met with somewhat of a mixed reaction. The consensus over this car’s looks, however, was almost unanimous and was met with universal praise. The question mark around this car wa...

This October sees the Paris Motorshow. Pulling together some of the worlds largest automakers the show affords the motoring press, and visitors alike, an opportunity to get up close and personal to some of the latest metal around. Here’s what to expect from this year's show. The Mondial de l'Auto is the worlds biggest car show by visitor numbers and alternates between itself and the Frankfurt Motorshow every other year. Taking place in a major European city is a major plus to manufacturers...

Every now and again something very special arrives at Big Motoring World and today is one of those times. It gives us great pleasure to offer for sale this outstanding Lamborghini Aventador LP 740-4 S Roadster. One of the latest of a headline crop of supercars, the Aventador burst onto the supercar scene to much hype and critical acclaim. Here was a car that bought back the very essence of the Lamborghini of old with its immense power and outrageous looks, the Aventador to all intents and purpos...

The Mercedes Benz E-Class. A jewel in the crown of Mercedes’ executive saloon line-up. Featuring elegant body styling and a specification level to rival it’s fellow German counterparts, the E-Class is a true class leader in the executive saloon field and we’re delighted to have available for sale this great AMG E43 example. First rolling off the production line back in 1993 the E-Class model has seen five generations and has evolved into the capable saloon that it is today. It&...

Big Motoring World News: Police could take the harsher Speeding viewpoint The Police's stance on speeding could be set to become even stricter after a review was opened into the current speeding buffer guidelines. At current, the Police use a 10% plus 2 mph buffer zone when establishing a speeding offence but a Police Constable believes that this could be giving out the wrong impression and instead be condoning speeding. The buffer zone guidelines are designed to give Police discretion before ...

Since refurbishing our West Malling centre, we are pleased to offer an even larger selection of vehicles and to that end, we are delighted to offer for sale a car from somewhat of a legendary automotive name, this stunning Bentley Flying Spur. Bentley, a renowned automotive giant and a byword for automotive excellence and luxury. Produced out of the marques Crewe facility in the United Kingdom the Flying Spur is arguably one of the ultimate luxury saloons. Featuring that dramatic Bentley grille ...

The Mini, a mainstay of the automotive world and a car that is universally loved. From the small screen to the big screen, from the road to the rally stages, the Mini has certainly been there and done that. This versatility has allowed itself to become not only an automotive icon but a machine that plays a major part in car culture. Set the scene. It’s the swinging 60’s, Beatle mania has taken hold across the nation, as Britain is recovering in its post-war years, and just a few year...

Every now and then something special rolls across our forecourt at Big Motoring World and today is one of those moments. It gives us great pleasure to welcome, somewhat of an automotive great, this Mercedes Benz AMG G63. A long-standing stalwart in the Mercedes Benz vehicle portfolio, the Mercedes G-Class or G Wagen first came to life way back in 1979 and to this day is one of Mercedes’ longest produced vehicles, racking up 35 years of continuous production. Billed as a Luxury 4x4, the G W...

Big Motoring Worlds Car of the Week: Audi RS Q3 The famous Audi RennSport (RS) moniker has adorned Audi vehicles for several decades and marks the machines carrying this badge out from the rest of the range. More powerful, more aggressive in their looks, they are the road going counterparts for Audi’s motorsport division and recently this badge was applied to the Q3. The sharp rise in popularity for sports SUV’s has led to an explosion of models coming to market from some of th...

  Our expansion and the opening of our Blue Bell Hill facility mean that subsequently, our freshly refurbished West Malling centre now features a whole host of marques and now includes an exciting selection of Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles. With that in mind, it gives us great pleasure to offer for sale this fantastic Range Rover Evoque SD4 Autobiography. Range Rover, a name with rich heritage and brand of choice for the Royal family, the Range Rover name has now existed for nearly 50...

Last month saw us in attendance at the annual and prestigious Motor Trader awards. Taking place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in the heart of Mayfair, London, the awards bring together the best of the best and are designed to recognise outstanding achievement in the industry. On the night we were delighted to be able to receive highly commended status for ‘Used Car Retailer of the Year’ and win the ‘Dealer Website of the Year’ category outright. Always an enjoyable event, ...

2018 see’s the 70th anniversary of one the automotive industry’s most loved names. Whether you love this brand because of its all-terrain image, it’s go anywhere attitude or the luxury of its higher-end models, this marque has become an iconic name and is loved globally, that brand is of course Land Rover. Founded in a post World War II Britain, Land Rover can trace its roots back an automotive and aeronautical engineer named Maurice Wilks who arguably can be considered the com...

The i8 heralded one of the more successful forays into modern hybrid tech with the car not only receiving acclaim for its technical approach but the way it looked too. Now there’s a roadster version which only adds a further dimension to this machines head-turning appeal. Featuring a combination of petrol engine and electric technologies, the i8 marked BMW’s first real foray into electric and alternatively fueled vehicles and is one of two models in the marques ‘i’ range....

The Mini is a British institution, a true cult classic and a car that is broadly loved by petrolheads and non-car fans alike. Since it’s 60’s dawn, the Mini has gone on to carve out an illustrious pedigree and it’s this pedigree that shows through in the Mini John Cooper Works GP Concept. Track and racing orientated Mini’s are nothing new. For the initiated when you think of Mini you may instantly think of the classic number 37 being thrown around on the Col de Turini by ...

Take a current Mercedes Benz AMG Formula One car, strip back the bodywork and take the hybrid drivetrain that's left and shoehorn it inside a fully bespoke hypercar chassis. The result, the AMG Project One. Sounds a little far fetched doesn’t it, almost the thing of childhood daydreams but it’s exactly what the Mercedes AMG team in Germany has done. The result is quite possibly one of the most powerful and involved cars ever produced. Not long ago in the face of ever-tightening emiss...

2002 Witnessed the arrival of the BMW Z4. The bigger brother of the Z3, the Z4 was bigger, more versatile and more sharp in it looks. Buyers loved it’s contemporary styling and proved a popular addition to the BMW lineup. Fast forward 16 years and the Z4 is back and this time it's bigger and bolder than ever before. The return of the BMW Z4 has seen an engineering collaboration between Japanese giant Toyota and BMW. This joint project has seen the new BMW Z4 developed alongside the, also r...

Taking place in the heart of Sussex, in the grounds of Goodwood House, the Goodwood Festival of Speed has quickly established itself as one of the world’s premier gatherings of all things automotive and this year BMW took prominent place at the festival as it debuted some exciting new developments and showcased its current line up to the public. The Festival of Speed runs for four days every summer and has played host to a range of new car launches over the past two and a half decades and ...

With SUV’s becoming one of the most popular types of vehicles on sale over the last few years there has been a vast number of new models coming to market. With that in mind, what do you look for if you are after something a little more premium? We think that this BMW X6 XDrive 40D could be the answer. Acclaimed for its presence, build quality and purposeful looks, the BMW X6 provides a perfect crossover of utility and luxury and this particular X6 is one of the best of the breed. Finished ...

The Volkswagen Golf. One of the best selling cars of all time and one of the most popular cars in automotive history and we’re delighted to have in stock one of the hottest versions. Say hello to the critically acclaimed Volkswagen Golf R.First manufactured way back in 1974, the Golf has witnessed 7 generations, each continually improving on the iteration before it resulting in continuous improvement and refinement of the model for over 40 years. It’s no surprise then that the most r...

Volkswagen has become the latest manufacturer to take on the infamous Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Located in Colorado, United States, Pikes Peak is a white-knuckle 12-mile climb which pushes car and driver to the limit. Volkswagen has been a notable absentee from the global motorsport stage since it suddenly pulled the plug on its World Rally Championship campaign at the end of 2016 after ‘dieselgate’ rocked the automotive world. But now it’s back and it’s more serious than e...

The luxury SUV segment of the market is diverse with some of the world's top car makers now competing in this space all vying for your cash. But what if you are looking for something a little larger, more purposeful and featuring more load space whilst retaining its luxurious attributes? At Big Motoring World we believe we have the answer and that comes in the guise of the Mercedes-Benz GL Class GL350. From the makers of the technologically advanced and class-leading S-Class saloon, in the GL, M...

In recent times SUV’s have exploded in popularity. Once featuring on Britain's roads in small minorities it seems that every second car now falls into this segment. It’s not hard to see how this boom came around, however. Customers looking for practicality and safety have been wooed by their practical nature, the ability to chuck in whatever your life throws at it and their high driving position which gives a commanding view of the road ahead. Couple that to premium manufacturers des...

The Le Mans 24 Hours, arguably one of motorsports toughest events. 24 hours of nerves, grit and determination. 24 hours of non stop driving around one of the most challenging race tracks on the face of the earth, the prize for those that make the distance, a place in the motorsport history books. Last weekend's event was the 86th running of the famous enduro. Every year teams and drivers from all over the motorsport world decent on the small French town to tackle the great race. Starting at 2 pm...

 The Big Motoring World Experience Buying a new car is a significant investment, not only in a financial sense but also in your time, by means of research and coming to the conclusion of which vehicle will become your next car. The team at Big Motoring World fully understand this and that’s why our service is tailored to not only make your car buying journey straightforward, but also an enjoyable one. After browsing our extensive selection of vehicles on our website, the next step in...

BMW recently became one of the first major manufacturers to offer both an electric sports car and city car with both since going on to help change the perception of electric vehicles. Jumping both feet first into electric vehicle adoption, the BMWi range has been a fundamental part of building the marques green credentials. Whilst other manufacturers were specialising in one type of electric vehicle, BMW was carefully, and silently, working away on two all new electric and hybrid vehicles. The ...

A perfect segway from our recent blog post on electric vehicles, our star car this week is this fantastic, all-electric, Tesla Model X. Whilst Tesla are relative newcomers to the car manufacturing world, being established in 2003, they have quickly established themselves as a leader of fully electric vehicles. Starting out with their first model, the Tesla Roadster, it gained critical acclaim for its performance and the way it handled, thanks in part to it’s Lotus Elise underpinnings. In t...

Mercedes-Benz may have dominated in Formula One over recent seasons with their cars crushing performance but their F1 involvement includes far more than their own team's recent success having been an engine supplier to a number of teams over the years. Formula One, the so-called pinnacle of motorsport and what better place for a manufacturer to showcase their wares to the masses than on the stage of a global sporting event. Beamed to millions of homes around the world F1 has been an important p...

The Mercedes Benz S Class, arguably the flagship saloon of the Mercedes range and potentially one of the best executive saloons ever produced.Whilst its predecessor was manufactured since the mid-1950’s, the S Class name came to pass in 1972 and has remained a constant fixture ever since. Throughout that time it has commonly been the technological test bed for Mercedes Benz, being the first with features such as seat belt pretensioners and drivetrain technologies, all of which are taken ...

Meet The New G63 AMG Another icon of the motoring world, the Mercedes Benz G-Wagen has generated somewhat of a cult status for itself over recent years and has become a popular favourite with both petrolheads and Mercedes-Benz fans alike. Designed initially as a military vehicle and 4x4 workhorse, the G-Wagen is very utilitarian in its looks and abilities featuring enormous flared arches to accommodate chunky off-road tyres and a go anywhere four-wheel drive system. First rolling off the Merced...

It's the call we all dread. "Hi, it's garage here. Unfortunately your car hasn't passed its MOT this time." It's time for a tough decision, where we need to weigh the sale value of the car against the cost of repair. But is there a way to avoid your car failing in the first place? Well, there are a number of checks that it’s been recommended you make before you send your car in for its test. Here at Big Motoring World we certainly think that's a good idea, particularly as the tougher new ...

The Geneva Motor Show is one of the major events on the international automotive calendar. Bringing together some of the worlds finest automakers, the Geneva Motor Show offers petrol heads and motoring journalists alike, the first look at some of the latest models to hit manufacturers showrooms. Being one of the places to be last month, Big Motoring World took a flight out to the lake site city to take in the sights and sounds of the 88th running of the show first hand. Naturally given our spe...