Author: Auto Express Magazine

‘Car-sharing companies still have to work hard to convince the masses’

Car-sharing is nothing new – we’ve long been able to rent cars. But with ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electric, Sharing) a car industry buzz phrase, it’s become a sector that’s gripped by start-up fever. Plenty of new companies are claiming to be the next big thing, some already backed by big names, while car makers are… Continue reading ‘Car-sharing companies still have to work hard to convince the masses’

MS-RT Ford Transit Connect offers aggressive looks for £24k

MS-RT has announced a new styling pack for the Ford Transit Connect van, which adds a more aggressive body kit and a reworked interior. The launch edition model goes on sale in September this year, priced at £23,995 for the manual and £24,995 for the automatic, with production being limited to 40 units. Standard production… Continue reading MS-RT Ford Transit Connect offers aggressive looks for £24k

Aston Martin Vanquish by Callum revealed by ex-Jag design boss

This is the Aston Martin Vanquish by Callum, the first project from the new design and engineering business set up by former Jaguar Director of Design, Ian Callum. Based on the first-generation Vanquish S, which the Scot designed during his spell with the TWR engineering consultancy, the new model takes the rapid GT produced between… Continue reading Aston Martin Vanquish by Callum revealed by ex-Jag design boss

Bugatti Chiron prototype breaks 300mph barrier

Bugatti has become the first manufacturer to break the 300mph barrier, with an upgraded, “near production prototype” version  of the Chiron hypercar.  The test car, which (judging by its black and orange colour scheme) appears to be an in-development Super Sport version or equivalent of the standard Chiron, recently set a new top speed of… Continue reading Bugatti Chiron prototype breaks 300mph barrier

Artificial intelligence to prevent traffic jams months in advance

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to prevent traffic jams months in advance, thanks to new Government plans. A review of Traffic Regulation Orders – a legal tool that allows authorities to close roads for temporary roadworks and/or make permanent changes to the road – is taking place, after which the Department of Transport (DfT)… Continue reading Artificial intelligence to prevent traffic jams months in advance

‘£500million annual profit is not enough for car makers to survive’

Ever get the feeling that some corporations charge motorists too much for car-related products? That their profit margins are obscenely high? That they’d still be fabulously profitable, even if they seriously slashed their retail prices? For emergency and other reasons, the mobile phone is essential for today’s car user, and the iPhone is among the… Continue reading ‘£500million annual profit is not enough for car makers to survive’

New 2021 Aston Martin Valhalla makes North American debut

The Aston Martin Valhalla has made its North American debut at this year’s Monterey Car Week, in the event’s highly exclusive “Quail” enclosure. The British brand’s McLaren Senna rival was first previewed in concept form at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and is due for launch in 2021. Production of the Aston Martin Valhalla will be strictly limited to 500… Continue reading New 2021 Aston Martin Valhalla makes North American debut

New Aston Martin Valkyrie testing continues at Silverstone

More images of the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar undergoing testing at Silverstone have been released, following its recent dynamic debut at the 2019 British Grand Prix. The sold-out hypercar is entering the final phases of its testing programme, with first deliveries expected by the end of the year. Aston Martin recently unveiled a comprehensive specification… Continue reading New Aston Martin Valkyrie testing continues at Silverstone