Volvo’s next-generation, all-electric replacement for the XC90 could be given the name Embla, according to new trademark applications made by the Swedish brand. “This will be the first of its kind. We should also then mark that by deviating from our normal way of giving our cars names,” said outgoing Volvo boss Hakan Samuelsson at… Continue reading New 2022 Volvo XC90 replacement could be called Embla
Author: Auto Express Magazine
Porsche launches updated infotainment system for 2022
Porsche has updated its Porsche Communication Management (PCM) in-car infotainment system with a fresh look and new features. The revised version of PCM 6.0 includes coloured icons and a clearer user interface, plus wireless Android Auto connectivity for the first time. Alongside this, Porsche has improved the vehicle’s voice-assistant software, expanding its functionality to enable… Continue reading Porsche launches updated infotainment system for 2022
‘The best car in the world is Korean’
When I first mooted the idea of asking some of the top dogs in the vehicle manufacturing, retailing and motorsport businesses to vote for their best cars of the year, I was warned off. The advice went a bit like this: the designers and engineers will only vote for the vehicles they designed; the high… Continue reading ‘The best car in the world is Korean’
Caterham Cars sold to Japanese firm VT Holdings
Caterham has been sold to the Japanese retail group, VT Holdings, marking the first time the iconic brand has passed from British control in its near 50-year history. The sale isn’t completely out of the blue, as VT Holdings has been Caterham’s Japanese importer since 2009, selling more than 120 Caterham cars annually across its… Continue reading Caterham Cars sold to Japanese firm VT Holdings
New Aston Martin V12 Vantage: new image and video ahead of 2022 launch
Aston Martin is well under way with a teaser campaign for a new V12 Vantage model, and the latest image gives us a glimpse of the car’s design. The British firm has also released a short video for the new car, which is set to be the last 12-cylinder Vantage ever. The image is a… Continue reading New Aston Martin V12 Vantage: new image and video ahead of 2022 launch
Aston Martin Valkyrie: specs and full details as production begins
The Aston Martin Valkyrie has entered full production with the completion of the first customer car announced. The groundbreaking hypercar was first teased in concept form five years ago, and early customers can now expect delivery of their finished versions in the coming weeks. 150 units of the Valkyrie coupe are being hand-built at Aston… Continue reading Aston Martin Valkyrie: specs and full details as production begins
‘Building the Aston Martin DBX was a battle, here’s the inside story’
Before I joined Aston Martin as CEO in 2014, a year or so earlier, Nissan, where I was COO at the time, had contemplated acquiring the British marque. For multiple reasons, the acquisition never took off, but I was left with a hefty amount of due diligence on the business, which proved invaluable as I… Continue reading ‘Building the Aston Martin DBX was a battle, here’s the inside story’
Niels van Roij reveals Land Rover Defender-based Valiance Convertible
Land Rover’s reinvented Defender has been a success story the world over for the brand. But die-hard fans of the original may think there is still something missing: a convertible version. That’s where Dutch coachbuilder Niels van Roij Design steps in. The company’s Heritage Customs division has announced it will produce a select number of… Continue reading Niels van Roij reveals Land Rover Defender-based Valiance Convertible
2023 Porsche Panamera facelift caught testing
The current Porsche Panamera received a refresh as recently as 2020, but Porsche is preparing another update to its Audi A7 rival for next year to extend the lifecycle of its large luxury saloon. We don’t expect significant mechanical revisions for the new car, although it will arrive with fresh styling and interior changes. Our… Continue reading 2023 Porsche Panamera facelift caught testing
New Gordon Murray Automotive T.33 supercar to sit below T.50
Gordon Murray Automotive’s next supercar will be called the T.33 and will be unveiled on 27 January, the company has confirmed – and the vehicle is to be built at the company’s new global headquarters in Windlesham, Surrey. Also referred to as Project Two, the new T.33 model is expected to retain the Cosworth-developed V12… Continue reading New Gordon Murray Automotive T.33 supercar to sit below T.50