Honda has teased the new Jazz ahead of its launch at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. Unlike previous iterations, which have sported upright MPV-like styling and conventional engines, this fourth-generation model will feature rugged mini-SUV styling and a hybrid powertrain in a bid to boost its appeal. The Japanese brand’s latest teaser image suggests the… Continue reading New 2019 Honda Jazz teased ahead of Tokyo debut
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New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster set for 2020 arrival
Aston Martin has revealed the first official images of the new Vantage Roadster. The latest open-top Aston will go toe-to-toe with the Porsche 911 Cabriolet and the Audi R8 Spyder when it’s released in spring 2020. Ditching the coupe’s metal roof has altered the Vantage’s shape quite dramatically. Gone is the long, gentle slope of… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster set for 2020 arrival
New 2021 BMW iNEXT targets 360-mile range
BMW is targeting a WLTP-verified range of 360 miles for its forthcoming all-electric iNEXT SUV. The iNEXT was first unveiled at 2018 Los Angeles Motor Show in concept form and, when it reaches the UK in 2021, it will act as the technological halo for the brand’s zero-emissions “i” range, rivalling the Audi e-tron. Our… Continue reading New 2021 BMW iNEXT targets 360-mile range
‘Jaguar is beating the rest of the world in terms of car design and style’
Jaguar has just invested untold years and countless people – plus a cool half a billion quid – on a new, world-beating product with a loud but stylish ‘Made in England’ tag proudly attached to it. But the firm is insisting that this latest masterpiece, built at Gaydon, Warwickshire, isn’t for sale – at… Continue reading ‘Jaguar is beating the rest of the world in terms of car design and style’
Lynk & Co electric cars to arrive in UK by 2022
Lynk & Co will definitely be available in the UK by the end of 2022 according to the company’s CEO Alain Visser, with only the 01 SUV model to be sold in Europe via the company’s novel subscription model. “In Europe we start next year,” Visser told Auto Express. “At the end of the year we… Continue reading Lynk & Co electric cars to arrive in UK by 2022
Suzuki reveals two new concepts for Tokyo
Suzuki has revealed a pair of retro-styled concept cars that will debut at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. The Japanese manufacturer celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2020, and intends to use the event to preview future products for its second centenary. The first concept car is a two-door, plug-in hybrid coupe, called the Waku SPO.… Continue reading Suzuki reveals two new concepts for Tokyo
New 2020 Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid production begins
Production of the new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid has started ahead of its 2020 launch. The model will be built at the Kvasiny plant in the East of the Czech Republic, which has undergone a 12 million Euro refurbishment to enable the production of electrified cars. The new iV will be produced alongside the… Continue reading New 2020 Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid production begins
“If the future’s tough for cars, it’s tougher for car shows”
For those of us who love cars, the motor show has been an important part of our lives over the years. And for those of us lucky enough to report on the business we love, they’re even more important. For us, it’s not just about gazing longingly at the latest models. This industry is about… Continue reading “If the future’s tough for cars, it’s tougher for car shows”
New all-electric Vauxhall Corsa-e to start from just over £26k
UK prices for the pure-electric version of the next-generation Vauxhall Corsa have been confirmed. Including the Government’s plug-in car grant, the new Corsa-e will start from £26,490, while the first 500 customers to place an order will receive a free home charging kit. When first deliveries begin in April 2020, the Corsa-e will be the first… Continue reading New all-electric Vauxhall Corsa-e to start from just over £26k
Ford files patent for tailgate-mounted video projector
The patent, filed by Ford Global Technologies, describes a video projector mounted on a car’s tailgate. When the boot is open, films or television programmes can be projected from the rear of the car. The wording of the patent suggests the video would be stored on the user’s smartphone, to which the car would be… Continue reading Ford files patent for tailgate-mounted video projector