Whenever BMW launch a new version of the M3 the world holds its breath in anticipation of how on earth the company could improve on a car that is so good at what it does. And yet they have done it again. The E90-93 series moves the game on with its lightweight V8 420 hp power unit (that's a awful lot more than the outgoing E46 version) and a choice of Coupe, Saloon, Estate and Cabriolet. A car indeed for all reasons! The cabriolet version is only just starting to ship to BM dealerships and we know of a brand new Jerez Black example that will be available for some lucky individual to purchase for this September. This is the DCT version that will come with a Bamboo leather interior plus SatNav, 19" M-Spoke Alloys, Electronic Damper Control, Electric Mirrors, Mirror Anthracite Dash Trim, Through-Load System, Heated Front Seats, USB Bluetooth, Telematics, DAB Radio and Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System. Price £62995. Did you know that the DCT (Double Clutch Transmission) or DKG (Doppel-Kupplungs-Getriebe in its native tongue) gearbox is faster than the SMG version it replaces and reduces shift-changes to less than one tenth of a second. Trivia: When Usain Bolt broke the world 100m sprint record in 9.72 seconds each step touched the ground for less than one tenth of a second. So it's very quick indeed. If you would like more details of this forthcoming M3 cabriolet please email sales@thecarspy.net or give us a call on 01474 854490. For those that can't wait for the real thing download BMW's M3 Challenge PC game here. It's free, takes about 10 minutes to download and install but its well worth it if you fancy flinging a nice white shiny new M3 around the Ring with great abandon!

There was a time when the name 'Porsche' meant one thing - the 911. Not any more. Times have certainly changed and the power of brand marketing has forced many traditional car manufacturers to explore genres and market segments that previously might have been considered out-of-bounds. Porsche is a powerful brand. If they made toilet paper it would be a top-seller in spite of its high price. To find Porsche, however, making its name in the crowded 4x4 market has taken a little time for us to feel comfortable with. It's a bit like Land Rover suddenly making a car to take on Ferrari. Nobody can deny the popularity of the Cayenne though and the usual Porsche traits of high quality, reliability and dependability shine through in every model. Drive a Cayenne and you know you are sitting in a Porsche. They feel solid and ready to take on the world. So congratulations to the team at Stuttgart and in a world where numbers mean everything the sales figures for the Cayenne prove it was no costly mistake. Good, low-mileage examples are becoming available at excellent value for money these days. We have just placed one on our books for the owner with a very nice spec and only 16k miles on the clock. Finished in Titanium (one of the best colours) this 3.2 V6 Cayenne comes with Tiptronic gearbox, PCM (a must on these cars), PSM, Multifunction Steering Wheel and stunning Charcoal Leather interior. Take a close look at this lovely example by clicking here.

Upon introduction of the redesigned and chassis-stretched 6th Generation Camry in 2006, Toyota showed why it was the benchmark in the mid-sized sedan category by offering superior levels of comfort, drive and fuel economy.

Facelift after facelift, the car has received much kudos from automotive critics and consumers alike. Their repeated record sales figures stand testament to their success. Honda on the other hand, have found themselves struggling over time to keep up with the momentum the Camry has built in this highly competitive market. The 7th Generation, US Accord garnered bad reception, most resorted to parallel imported, JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) solutions. Has Honda lost its plot? Well, it did, but not anymore.

Read more on this comparison car review.

You know that saying that goes something like “the top speed and 0-100 timings of your car correlates to the size of your wallet?” We can’t find a more fitting car than your John Cooper Works (JCW) tuned Mini Cooper S.

Currently an in-house signature at MINI, the JCW phenomenon originated from the late John Cooper, a race-driver who turned the seemingly sedate, original Mini into the scorching Cooper S that we know of today.

Obviously, aside from bigger exhaust cowlings, John Cooper Works decals have been plastered all over the car, from the front grille to the boot lid, and on top of the air filter – unmistakable signs that differentiate you from “normal” MINI Cooper S-es (pun intended).

Read more on this MINI Cooper car review.

Ford’s “New Edge” design certainly gives it the edge. A very blunt one. The 2007 S-Max came too little, too late, and it looks more like a Japanese puffer fish more than your average soccer mom’s mode of transport.

Although the front end of this car is relatively boring, you can’t help but feel this is one of Ford’s better designs, crammed with upbeat details like a heavily raked windscreen that lets in way too much sunlight, wide fenders with impressions of gills behind the front wheels, skewed windows and much more.

Despite all that, our younger, “gen-Xers” didn’t seem too violently opposed towards this vehicle, and our materialistic, Ferrari worshipping girlfriends didn’t wretch in its presence either, so we take that to be a good thing.

Read more on this Ford car review.

When I set out to review this car, I imagined myself as a family oriented, budget conscious and practicality-over-style kind of man. I imagined myself to be of average financial status with a family of four. I need a car that is able to fit my family. I need a car that will give me the most mileage on a single tank of petrol. I need a car with a boot that can take my child’s tricycle, my wife’s shopping bags and more. I need a car that is comfortable. I need a car that is safe. I need a car that is not too much of a hassle to drive and maintain. I need a car that is not too expensive. I need a car.

Going by that checklist, there are a couple of options for the man like me. There are a couple of Toyotas, a few Hondas, a Mitsubishi or two and a couple more from other car makers. This market is one of the most competitive markets in the automotive sector with car makers constantly producing cars with a lot more for the same price range.

Enter the Suzuki SX4 sedan.

Read more on this Suzuki car review.

We've decided a Ferrari doesn't have to be red. We have just added a gorgeous 355 to our portfolio and it is a complete stunner. In our humble opinion the 355 in any other colour than red almost looks like a different car. Maybe a metallic hue shows off the subtle detailing of the curvy shape rather more than a solid colour. This particular 355 is finished in Tour de France Blue. Take a look at the images by clicking here. The car looks classy and very slightly understated. It still makes a great noise though! The tan interior contrasts perfectly with the blue exterior and the overall condition of this 355 is highly original and unmolested. As with any Ferrari the service history is vitally important and this one comes with a comprehensive mix of main agent and specialist provenance. The last service was done by Verdi very recently and the car has also had a new clutch fitted. The cambelts were checked for wear by Verdi and they were given the thumbs-up too. If you have ever thought about buying a 355 don't leave it too long. These are getting more sought-after than early 360's and the way they are holding their values suggest that there won't be any bargain-prices in the future. Click here for more details of this lovely blue example. Here's an interesting independent review of the F355 featured on Pistonheads.

If you like your off-roaders to be fast, mean and moody then the RR Sport fitted with Jaguar's 390 BHP AJ V8 Supercharged 4.2 fits the bill very nicely. With its swooping roof-line and low, purposeful stance the Sport version of Land Rover's multi-purpose land-crab grabs attention wherever it goes. Did you know that the RR Sport actually shares its platform with the Series 3 Discovery rather than the Range Rover itself? There must be some technical reason for choosing the layout of the Disco but from the outside you would never guess they were related so closely. OK enough of the techno-babble and on to the tasty Java Black RR Sport we have just placed on our books. This example has one hell of a specification and it is highly unlikely that you will find one option that has been missed from the LR shopping list. SatNav, DVD, TV, Rear Screens, 22" Overfinch Alloys, Overfinch Tailpipes, Heated Rear Seats are just a small part of this car's massive spec. Best of all the mileage on this Sport is ultra-low at only 7000 miles and the car has just had a service. Take a closer look at this stunner by clicking here.

These cars are just the cutest! The Mini's perfect proportions make you want to pick one up and put it in your pocket. Considering how cuddly the original version was back in 1959 it has been no mean feat that today's designers have kept the essence and soul of Issigonis's (crikey that's hard to spell!) first generation Mini. Let's hope that BMW don't adopt the 'change for change's sake' attitude with the Mini and leave the formula to mature nicely with only minor tweaking. Please don't do what VW did to the original Golf! Right, so since everyone agrees that the Mini is a highly desirable piece of kit then why not plump for one with a detachable roof? We're marketing one in Dark Silver for the owner who has since upgraded to a newer model. It's an 'S' with the punchy Supercharged engine and 6-speed gearbox. With Cooper Works Alloys, Side Skirts, Chili Pack, TLC and Aircon it's a very nicely specified example. Oh and this one has only done 9800 miles. Want more details? Then just click here and get ready to fall in love!

Sheehy Motors sell and service Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles from modern premises at Carlow and Naas. We have been located at Green Lane, Carlow - on the main N9 road through the town - for more than 20 years.

A list of Pre Owned Audi A4's currently in our showrooms Carlow & Naas

• A4 1.6 Sport 5SP
• A4 2.0 TDI 140BHP MULTI Cabriolet
• A4 1.8 T 163 bhp multi SE Cabriol
• A4 1.8 T 163 bhp Quattro
• A4 1.9 TDI
• A4 1.9 TDI 115 bhp
• A4 1.8 T 163 bhp Cabriolet
• A4 2.0TDI 140 BHP 6 Speed
• A4 2.0TDI 140bhp 6Speed
• A4 2.0 TDI 140 BHP 6 Speed
• A4 1.9 TDI 115 BHP
• A4 1.9 TDI 130 bhp Avant
• A4 1.8 T 163 bhp
• A4 1.9 TDI
• A4 1.9 TDI 115 bhp
• A4 1.9 TDI 130 bhp A/T
• A4 1.9 TDI 130 bhp six speed

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When BMW decided to enter the 4x4 market its intentions were not to emulate but to stimulate. With direct access to Land Rover technology (having just purchased the Rover Group) BMW set out to create the SAV - Sports Activity Vehicle. In other words a vehicle that certainly looked like a 4x4 but had a lot more of the driving characteristics associated with sports saloons, i.e. the BMW 5-series. Chris Bangle opened his crayon box and sketched out his interpretation of an SAV and voila the X5 was born in 1999. The original design still looks fresh and purposeful nearly ten years later and the X5 has rightly established itself as one of the most desired 4x4's in the market today. We have a particularly nice black diesel Sport example in our portfolio that we are selling on behalf of the owner and this one comes with SatNav, TV and Phone Kit. It has also just had an Inspection 2 service so the car is ready to go. Click here for lots more details.

Britain is Europe's largest market for convertibles - fact. For a country that has one type of weather i.e. unpredictable and largely wet us Brits have an inexplicable appetite for soft tops (or coupe-cabriolets). Maybe we like to imagine that we are cruising down Sunset Strip in balmy LA when in reality we are basking under a thick chilly blanket of grey cloud with the heater on full blast. Maybe that is the point though. Let's face it driving topless in searing heat can be a rather unpleasant experience. It's certainly a quick way to get your bonce barbecued which is why we end up tearing around on the Costa del Sol in an air-conditioned small hatch just like the rest of the locals. So our moist little island is made for convertibles and what better example of the genre is the Porsche 911. So well-made that there is no perceptible difference between the build-quality and integrity of the coupe and the cabriolet versions and that turbine-like 315 BHP flat-six sounds even better with the roof down. Got that appetite whetted? How about one in silver with grey leather with a matching hardtop? 6-speed manual gearbox, GT3 body mouldings, Carrera Alloys and a Full Porsche Service History. Forget the weather - strip off and crank up the heater - there's nothing like it! Click here for more details.

Fancy a Gallardo E-gear Coupe? The owner of this particular mean and moody-looking example has asked if we can find a buyer for his pride and joy which is only being replaced because he is buying a Spyder. The car is finished in Black with Nero Leather and Silver Stitching with only 12k miles on the clock. Other goodies include SatNav, TV, DVD, Bluetooth, Electric Seats, 19" Callisto Alloys, Sports Exhaust, Armourfend Protection, Tracker and the car is priced at £99,995 for a quick sale. Please contact us here for more details. 

Did you know the Bentley Continental GT is the fastest car on ice? Nope, neither did we. However in 2007 World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen took a GT on to the frozen Baltic (as they like to do in Finland) and with his right foot firmly planted to the floorboards reached an astonishing 207 mph over a 'flying kilometre'! Hmm, not sure whether that is an indication of how mad Rally drivers are or that the GT is a damn good car for doing circuits round the local skating rink. Anyway there's no arguing that it would strike a pose while doing so. The Bentley just oozes kerb appeal and has that word 'presence' stamped all over its shapely bodywork. We just can't see this car ever looking dated and old-fashioned largely thanks to a gentleman from Belgium and ex Royal College of Art student, Mr Dirk van Braeckel. If you fancy one in Moonbeam Silver with Hotspur hide then contact us here for more details. Priced at £64995 This example has done only 22,000 miles and comes with a Bentley warranty until December 2008!

The brief couldn't have been easier. Go to Swindon, collect a bright orange Gallardo and bring it back to base all in one piece. However, it was a Friday afternoon and the M4, M3 and M25 were getting a tad busy. By the time 5 o'clock arrived it was as though the world had come to a standstill. Multiple accidents and the Highways Agency has contrived to create the biggest car park in the world. What is it about Friday afternoon's? Whatever I am sitting in one of the fastest cars on the road going nowhere fast. Time passes slowly and it feels like I am watching not one but several layers of paint dry; at least the Lambo is proving to be handy eye-candy for everyone else in the jam. Out of the corner of my eye I sense the movement of waving hands and sure enough the cars either side of us are full of grinning Cheshire cats. Since there was no celebrity sitting with me in the car it seems that everybody likes Gallardo's or that Arancio Borealis is a colour that makes people happy.

Two hours into the evening and the procession of traffic curls on to the M25 which itself looks busier than Sainsbury's on a Saturday morning. All is well with the Lambo which is still pleasing the crowd but the fuel is getting low and there is another 20-odd miles until Clacketts Lane Services. Time for a quick detour off the next exit to a petrol station near Byfleet. The place is heaving. Where is everybody going? No matter it's our turn now and £30 of Texaco's finest quenches the Lambo's thirst. I join the enormous queue to pay the bill while watching the Lambo attract admiring glances and the attention of a couple of young schoolkids.

Ten minutes later and I am striding back to the Gallardo imagining that by now the jam on the M25 had vaporised and the journey home would be a dream from now on. Get into the car, put in the key and then 'click'. No rapid spinning of the starter motor but that simple 'click' sound that says 'dead battery'. Why? Who knows? Who cares? I am sitting in a car that people stop talking for just to hear that mighty V10 roar into life and all they can hear is a 'click'. And there is a crowd developing. It's like someone has just been shot in the petrol station. "Everything OK Mister?" asks a young lad who looks like he is staring at a spaceship from Mars. I pop the bonnet and clamber out to get to the handy battery access panel - at least that part is easy. Somebody auditioning for Joker of The Year tells me that the engine is located in the rear of the car and suddenly realises he is the only one laughing at that particular quip. Then the offers of help come flooding in. "Would you like a tow?", "Need a lift somewhere?", "My brother owns a garage, I'll give him a call" were just some of the many kind offers from complete strangers. Maybe they were half-hoping I was some rich bloke who would part with a wedge for a bit of help. Whatever it looked like I was going to be helped whether I wanted it or not.

Finally, the cavalry arrived - literally! Well at least in the form of a slightly-built elderly gentleman wearing a cowboy hat - I kid you not! His trusty steed was a Citroen Xantia 1.9 TD and he just happened to be carrying a set of jump-leads. By now there were so many people trying to witness the spectacle that I fully expected a film-crew to turn up. The Xantia was strategically positioned and the cowboy-hatted gentleman handled the jump leads with purpose while telling the crowd to "stand well away". I took my orders to get back to the helm of the Lambo. His wife turned the key of the Xantia which rattled into life and then with a thumbs-up signal I was instructed by the man-in-charge to fire up the Lambo. After the obligatory machine-gun activity of the starter motor the V10 exploded into life and behind the cacophany of sound from the engine you could hear the cheer of the crowd.  It was like England had just scored at Wembley!

The very kind gentleman with the jump-leads gets a big handshake from me and I thank him deeply for saving my embarassment. He makes a gesture that tells me he does that sort of thing as a matter of course every day of the week and I suddenly start to believe in the kindness of human nature again. So back to the M25 which incredibly is still in suspended animation and it's 8 o'clock at night. The A25 beckons and luckily it's empty which gives me time to ponder on the events back at the petrol station that leave me with a warm feeling inside. People love cars, especially those like our orange missile. Need help? Buy a Lamborghini - one of the definite upsides to ownership! Click here to view the Gallardo which now has a brand new battery installed!

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