Morgan has launched a spruced-up, hunkered-down version of the Plus 8, called the GTR. It takes inspiration from the company’s Plus 8 track racers of the 1990s – and it’s the first time the British brand has sold a V8-engined car since the Aero 8 was axed in 2019. Despite looking almost identical to the… Continue reading New limited edition Morgan Plus 8 GTR unveiled with 375bhp
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Jaguar Land Rover files £302 million loss for Q2 2021
Jaguar Land Rover has filed its financial results for the second quarter of 2021, reporting a loss of £302 million in the last three months alone. The British brand says the downturn in its finances is partly due to the global semiconductor shortage, which has forced the firm to scale back its production – especially… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover files £302 million loss for Q2 2021
The scariest cars we’ve ever driven
Every year, Halloween brings out the most ghoulish, bone-chilling and downright terrifying creeps and creatures. But if you want a real fright, there’s nothing quite like a scary car. A witch’s broomstick is mere child’s play when it comes to terrifying transport with the humble motorcar capable of taking the fright factor up several notches… Continue reading The scariest cars we’ve ever driven
New 2022 Range Rover arrives with plug-in hybrid power and seven seats
In more than 50 years there have only been four generations of Range Rover, so this all-new, fifth-generation car for 2022 is a significant step for Land Rover. Not least because the British brand’s iconic luxury SUV will be available as a plug-in hybrid and with seven seats for the first time. The new Range… Continue reading New 2022 Range Rover arrives with plug-in hybrid power and seven seats
Kingsley Cars launches ULEZ-exempt Range Rover Classic
Kingsley Cars, the UK-based Range Rover specialist, has launched a modernised version of the Range Rover Classic that is exempt from the newly expanded ULEZ charge. Called the ULEZ Reborn Range Rover Classic series, prices for the refreshed off-road icon start from £125,000. The company offers its restomod Range Rovers with a choice of two… Continue reading Kingsley Cars launches ULEZ-exempt Range Rover Classic
New 2022 Toyota Aygo X: crossover city car priced from £14,795
Toyota has announced pricing and spec details for the new Aygo X – a replacement for the Aygo city car that sees it morph into a crossover. The Kia Picanto rival will be available to order on December 1st, starting from £14,795 in base manual ‘Pure’ trim. That’s £875 more than today’s existing Aygo, but… Continue reading New 2022 Toyota Aygo X: crossover city car priced from £14,795
Ford RS200 reimagined as an electric car for new ‘secret projects’ book
One of the most iconic Ford models of the past 40 years, the RS200, has been reimagined by the company’s European design team to tie in with a new book revealing some of the company’s most secret projects. Mid-engined, four-wheel drive and turbocharged, the RS200 was conceived as Ford’s rally challenger for the all-conquering Audi… Continue reading Ford RS200 reimagined as an electric car for new ‘secret projects’ book
New 2022 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer estate makes debut
Vauxhall has announced details of the all-new Astra Sports Tourer estate, adding an even more practical body style to the line-up. The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer will be open for orders in early 2022 with first deliveries arriving in the summer, while pricing details are yet to be confirmed. The Astra Sports Tourer features Vauxhall’s latest… Continue reading New 2022 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer estate makes debut
New pure-electric BMW 3 Series leaked from Chinese patent office
Images of the upcoming pure-electric BMW 3 Series have been leaked from the Chinese patent office ahead of the EV’s intended launch event in 2022. Although it is unclear at this stage whether an electric BMW 3 Series would be a global model sold in places such as the UK and Europe, it could become… Continue reading New pure-electric BMW 3 Series leaked from Chinese patent office
Volkswagen signs three new deals to secure EV battery supply to 2030
Volkswagen has signed new partnerships with three key battery specialists, in a bid to secure the raw materials it needs to build its rapidly expanding electric vehicle lineup. Volkswagen says these deals will allow it to ramp up its EV manufacturing, with the ultimate aim of reaching an annual production capacity of 2.2 million electric… Continue reading Volkswagen signs three new deals to secure EV battery supply to 2030