New baby Ford Mustang Mach-E to use VW power

Ford is aiming to use its tie-up with Volkswagen on electric vehicle platforms to expand the range of Mustang EVs beyond the recently revealed Mach-E, Auto Express understands. The US manufacturer caused a storm in November when it revealed the Mustang Mach-E as its first bespoke EV. High-level sources have indicated that Ford is already… Continue reading New baby Ford Mustang Mach-E to use VW power

New Lotus Evija: full details, pricing and specs

The Lotus Evija has entered the next stage of its development programme, with these latest images showing a prototype undergoing chassis development at Hethel Test Track in Norfolk. It’s the British brand’s first new car in a decade and, when it enters series production next year, Lotus says it’ll be the world’s most powerful road… Continue reading New Lotus Evija: full details, pricing and specs

Audi launches 25th anniversary package for its RS models

Audi has launched an exclusive styling package across its RS range, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 1994 Audi RS 2 Avant. The performance estate was the company’s first RS-branded model – and this new trim package pays tribute to it, sharing the same paint finish, fresh exterior trim pieces and a range of… Continue reading Audi launches 25th anniversary package for its RS models

Van finance explained: exploring leasing, contract hire and personal loan deals for van buyers

Image 1 of 6 13 Dec, 2019 1:00pm Buying a van on finance is similar in many ways to car finance, although business users do get some benefits from buying a work vehicle If you’re looking to buy a new van, you’ll find plenty of ways to pay for it. Back in the day, cash… Continue reading Van finance explained: exploring leasing, contract hire and personal loan deals for van buyers

Jeep set to launch new “Ultra Compact Utility Vehicle” in 2022

Jeep has confirmed it will launch a new “ultra compact” utility vehicle in 2022. Designed to sit below the Renegade in the company’s line-up, Jeep’s latest off-roader will act as a rival to the Suzuki Jimny – and it could feature an all-electric powertrain derived from FCA’s planned merger with PSA. When quizzed about the… Continue reading Jeep set to launch new “Ultra Compact Utility Vehicle” in 2022

New 2021 Vauxhall Astra to get coupe look and VXR model

Vauxhall’s resurgence under the new ownership of the PSA Group is continuing apace, with a major reinventions of the Astra hatchback due in showrooms in the next 24 months. The new Astra will arrive in 2021, and while the car will share much with other PSA-brand hatchbacks, Vauxhall boss Stephen Norman exclusively revealed to Auto… Continue reading New 2021 Vauxhall Astra to get coupe look and VXR model

‘The car industry is more mad and unpredictable than ever before’

Do you ever get the feeling that the car industry might be, well, having a bit of a laugh? A week ago, these pages featured a new Ford Mustang that is an electric SUV, plus the latest Aston Martin – a crossover capable of wading through half a metre of water. And now, in this… Continue reading ‘The car industry is more mad and unpredictable than ever before’

Revised 2020 Jaguar E-Pace mule caught on camera

The Jaguar E-Pace will receive a major mechanical and technological update for 2020, as part of a Jaguar Land Rover push to systematically revamp the brand’s line-up almost entirely by 2021. The update will be similar to the new Land Rover Discovery Sport, with the compact SUV adopting an all-new platform, fresh plug-in and mild-hybrid… Continue reading Revised 2020 Jaguar E-Pace mule caught on camera

New 2019 Mercedes GLA to be unveiled on 11 December

The all-new Mercedes GLA compact crossover will be unveiled in an exclusive online event on 11 December. When it reaches the UK next year, it will form a vital part of the German brand’s assault on the SUV market, joining the recently released Mercedes-Maybach GLS and offering competition for the Audi Q2 and BMW X2.… Continue reading New 2019 Mercedes GLA to be unveiled on 11 December

New 2020 Mercedes-Maybach GLS luxury SUV launched

This is the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS. It’s a luxury-focused version of the German brand’s largest SUV, which is designed to compete with the Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan. It will go on sale in the second half of 2020. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS shares its platform and body-in-white with the standard GLS SUV. Styling revisions include a redesigned front… Continue reading New 2020 Mercedes-Maybach GLS luxury SUV launched