Following the recent debut of its even sportier SL roadster, Mercedes-AMG is gearing up to launch a more hardcore second-generation AMG GT. The Porsche 911 rival will be based on an all-new platform that it will share with the SL, with the new GT set to be positioned as an even racier version of the… Continue reading New 2023 Mercedes-AMG GT to take the fight to Porsche
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Vauxhall Manta to return as a fully-electric coupe-SUV by 2025
Vauxhall recently announced its ambition to become an all-electric carmaker by 2028, and part of this plan will involve the resurrection of the Manta name after a nearly 40-year hiatus. The original Manta was badged as an Opel – Vauxhall’s European sister company – and was a sports coupe designed to compete with the likes… Continue reading Vauxhall Manta to return as a fully-electric coupe-SUV by 2025
Ferrari files new patent for future electric sports car platform
Mid-way through last year, Ferrari’s CEO John Elkann confirmed that the company would launch its first pure-electric sports car in 2025. It seems Ferrari is steaming ahead with the development process, as the firm has just filed a patent for a new electrified sports car platform, which we expect will underpin its upcoming EV rival… Continue reading Ferrari files new patent for future electric sports car platform
New Ferrari Purosangue SUV confirmed for launch in 2022
The new Ferrari Purosangue SUV will make its debut later this year, with its arrival confirmed as part of the Italian brand’s 2021 financial report. It’ll be the Ferrari’s first ever off-roader – and has been designed to rival luxury models such as the Aston Martin DBX, the Lamborghini Urus and the Bentley Bentayga. Ferrari… Continue reading New Ferrari Purosangue SUV confirmed for launch in 2022
Upcoming 2024 Ford Mustang GT spotted during winter testing
The upcoming 2024 Ford Mustang has been spied during winter testing, giving us an idea of what the next-generation car will look like. This prototype is draped in heavy camouflage and wears fake padding above its rear window, but we can discern that the next Mustang will be keeping its traditional shape, with the prototype… Continue reading Upcoming 2024 Ford Mustang GT spotted during winter testing
New 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor storms in with more than 400bhp
This is the new Ford Bronco Raptor, a hardcore version of the brand’s big selling new SUV designed to inject some off-road performance appeal into the Bronco line-up. It goes on sale in the United States in March, and while we won’t get it here in Britain, it may showcase some of the off-road technology… Continue reading New 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor storms in with more than 400bhp
Production starts on Ford F-150-based Hennessey VelociRaptor 600
Hennessey, the American tuning company behind the Venom GT, F5 hypercar and plenty of enhanced muscle cars, has started building the new VelociRaptor 600, a significantly upgraded Ford F-150 pick-up. It’s not the first time Hennessey has turned its attention to enhancing the performance of a Ford off-roader, because the firm unveiled its 405bhp Ford… Continue reading Production starts on Ford F-150-based Hennessey VelociRaptor 600
‘Jaguar Land Rover owners owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Cross’
We’re always excited by cars at Auto Express – but this week comes a reminder that every vehicle that we enjoy driving is made, designed and developed by people. Because the exciting news that Matt Becker, formerly of Aston Martin and Lotus, is on his way to Jaguar Land Rover is accompanied by the sad… Continue reading ‘Jaguar Land Rover owners owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Cross’
Bentley invests £2.5 billion to build Crewe ‘Dream Factory’ for 2025 EV
Bentley has revealed plans to invest £2.5 billion into the manufacturing of electric vehicles and a target of net-carbon neutrality by 2030. The investment will be used to renovate the Crewe production facility and produce its future electric models, the first of which is due in 2025. Bentley currently employs 4,000 people at its Crewe… Continue reading Bentley invests £2.5 billion to build Crewe ‘Dream Factory’ for 2025 EV
New 2022 Morgan Super3 to be revealed on 24 February
Morgan has confirmed that the next-generation ‘Three-Wheeler’ will be unveiled 24 February, while teasing that the new model will be its ‘most-customisable’ car to date. Morgan hasn’t confirmed the exact name of the car yet and only refers to it as its new ‘three-wheeled model.’ But trademark applications found on the web suggest that the… Continue reading New 2022 Morgan Super3 to be revealed on 24 February