We’ve spied the Mercedes CLE testing before, but these new images show the BMW 4 Series convertible rival isn’t too far away. A mid-size convertible Mercedes destined to replace convertible variants of the C-Class and E-Class, Auto Express understands the new model will be badged CLE – a nameplate the German brand has owned for… Continue reading New Mercedes CLE convertible spotted ahead of 2023 release
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New 2023 BMW X5 M facelift spotted testing on track
BMW’s popular X5 SUV will receive a facelift towards the end of this year and a revised X5 M model will follow soon after. We’ve caught the sporty X5 M testing before, but these latest images of it being evaluated at the Nurburgring reveal some new design touches not seen before. At the front, the… Continue reading New 2023 BMW X5 M facelift spotted testing on track
Volvo invests in electric car battery developer StoreDot
Volvo has anmounced it is investing in StoreDot, an Israeli company developing fast-charging battery technology for electric cars. StoreDot has previously said it is working on technology that could result in batteries that can charge up to 99 miles of pure electric range in five minutes. The partnership could mean StoreDot’s technology could hit the… Continue reading Volvo invests in electric car battery developer StoreDot
Speed limiters could be fitted to all new cars under EU ruling
Speed limiters could be fitted to all newly manufactured cars following a controversial EU ruling. The UK Government is set to launch a consultation on the matter, looking into the possibility of speeding drivers having their car’s engine power reduced or having warning alarms going off. Such systems would be based on “intelligent speed assistance”,… Continue reading Speed limiters could be fitted to all new cars under EU ruling
Volkswagen targets 435 miles of range for updated MEB platform
Volkswagen has revealed plans to update the MEB platform, targeting increased range, faster charging times and higher performance for future cars using the brand’s all-electric vehicle architecture. Confirmed in a presentation to attendees at the UBS Paris Electric Car Day, a slide within the presentation referred to ‘enhancements’ that are coming for the MEB platform,… Continue reading Volkswagen targets 435 miles of range for updated MEB platform
Confirmed: Toyota Supra to get a manual gearbox
The Toyota GR Supra is going manual. Toyota has confirmed that the rumours are true and the wishes of enthusiast drivers are to be granted by revealing that a six-speed manual gearbox will indeed be offered in the Supra coupe. The new transmission will slot into the range alongside the existing eight-speed torque converter automatic… Continue reading Confirmed: Toyota Supra to get a manual gearbox
New Ferrari 296 Spider to make its debut on 19 April
The world of drop-top supercars is getting another member in 2022, in the form of the new Ferrari 296 Spider if the Italian brand’s latest social media teaser is anything to go by. Based on the Ferrari 296 GTB, we expect to see the Spider model – which could be badged GTS – to utilise… Continue reading New Ferrari 296 Spider to make its debut on 19 April
New Range Rover Velar HST offers 396bhp 3.0-litre straight-six petrol power
We’ve seen the HST badge appear on the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport in recent years and now Land Rover has given its Velar SUV a similar sporty makeover. Based on the R-Dynamic model, the new range-topping HST variant in the Velar range offers a choice of two powertrains. Buyers can opt… Continue reading New Range Rover Velar HST offers 396bhp 3.0-litre straight-six petrol power
UK petrol and diesel prices: Soaring pump prices add to inflation woes
Latest government inflation figures reveal the pain UK consumers are feeling, with prices soaring by 7 per cent in March. That’s the highest inflation rate since 1992, making the record increases in the cost of petrol and diesel even tougher for hard-pressed drivers. Average petrol prices stood at 160.2 pence per litre in March 2022,… Continue reading UK petrol and diesel prices: Soaring pump prices add to inflation woes
New electric Fiat 500 La Prima by Bocelli special edition revealed
Fiat has unveiled the 500 La Prima by Bocelli, a new special edition version of its popular electric city car designed to provide a much improved audio experience. It has been created in collaboration with popular Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, and features a new 320W JBL audio system developed with input from the man himself. … Continue reading New electric Fiat 500 La Prima by Bocelli special edition revealed