Author: Auto Express Magazine

Aston Martin growth spurt continues with £43m profit in Q1

Aston Martin has announced pre-tax profits of £43.7 million in the first quarter of 2018, leading to the British marque being named “the world’s fastest growing auto brand” by consultancy firm, Brand Finance. The profit rise has been largely credited to the recently launched DB11 V8 Coupe and Volante models along with early interest in… Continue reading Aston Martin growth spurt continues with £43m profit in Q1

Vauxhall VXR brand to live on with help from hybrid tech

The Vauxhall VXR name looks set to live on after a hiatus, with a company spokesman indicating that hybrid technology could allow the British performance sub-brand to continue in the future. VXR models are no longer sold in the UK; until recently, the Vauxhall website had been offering details on the Corsa VXR and the… Continue reading Vauxhall VXR brand to live on with help from hybrid tech

Vauxhall OnStar services to be switched off in 2020

Vauxhall’s OnStar connectivity service, which provides on-board wi-fi, as well as concierge services such as vehicle diagnostics and hotel booking, will be switched off on 31 December 2020. In preparation for this, no new Vauxhall models will be fitted with OnStar from January 2019. The move comes as details of Vauxhall’s takeover by Groupe PSA… Continue reading Vauxhall OnStar services to be switched off in 2020

New Lagonda SUV teased in design sketch

Aston Martin has revived its Lagonda luxury brand, and an all-new SUV will be its first model to hit the market. The new model will make its debut in 2021, and has been revealed for the first time in this official design sketch. As the image shows, the Lagonda SUV will be heavily inspired by… Continue reading New Lagonda SUV teased in design sketch

New 2020 Ford Kuga SUV caught on camera again

Ford‘s next Kuga SUV has been spied testing again, this time in the United States and wearing near production ready bodywork, compared to previous mules cloaked as current versions of the firm’s Renault Kadjar, Volkswagen Tiguan and Peugeot 3008 rival.  Though recently updated and sitting pretty as the sixth best selling car in the UK… Continue reading New 2020 Ford Kuga SUV caught on camera again

All new Vauxhall Mokka X on track for 2019 launch

Vauxhall is about to undergo a major range revamp under its new owner, PSA, with a fresh Corsa due within the next 18 months. And soon after the supermini’s arrival there will be another key debut: the second generation of the Vauxhall Mokka X. Due in 2020, the Mokka will switch to the same PSA… Continue reading All new Vauxhall Mokka X on track for 2019 launch

Ford Mondeo’s future in doubt as Fusion is axed in US

The long-term future of the Ford Mondeo looks increasingly uncertain after the automotive giant announced plans to drop the popular model’s sister vehicle – the Fusion – in the United States, and focus on pick-ups and SUVs in that region instead. The current Mondeo was introduced in 2014 in Europe – and it has survived declining sales… Continue reading Ford Mondeo’s future in doubt as Fusion is axed in US

New 2019 Vauxhall Astra facelift gears up for fight with Focus

The Vauxhall Astra, one of the UK’s most popular new cars, will be given cosmetic and engineering tweaks next year to keep it competitive. And these spy shots of the car testing in Germany are our first sighting of the new model. By the time the updated Astra lands in dealers during the second half… Continue reading New 2019 Vauxhall Astra facelift gears up for fight with Focus

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera name revealed for Vanquish replacement

Aston Martin has revealed that its next flagship Super GT will be called DBS Superleggera, and will be revealed in full in the second quarter of 2018. Replacing the Vanquish S, the DBS Superleggera resurrects the DBS nameplate. Most recently the name was used on Aston’s hardcore take on the DB9, though Aston is keen… Continue reading Aston Martin DBS Superleggera name revealed for Vanquish replacement