Lotus has confirmed further expansion of its UK footprint with the opening of a new design centre in Warwickshire, which will come online early in 2022. The Lotus Tech Creative Centre is the new name for parent company Geely’s existing UK design studio, and the centre will be responsible for leading the design direction of… Continue reading New Lotus Tech Creative Centre design studio to open in Warwickshire
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New 2022 Aston Martin DBX707 storms in with 697bhp
Aston Martin has revealed what it calls “the world’s most powerful luxury SUV” in the form of a new, high-performance version of the DBX. It’s called the DBX707 and, like the regular DBX, it will be built at the brand’s St Athan factory in South Wales. It hits the road this summer. The headline figures… Continue reading New 2022 Aston Martin DBX707 storms in with 697bhp
Secret cars Ford never built: from the RS200 successor to the new Escort
Ford has a long history in motorsport, including many iconic race and rally winners. But as the company shifts towards a more sustainable future, how can it hope to excite a new generation with electric models? One potential answer has been provided by the company’s European design team, as part of a tie-in with a… Continue reading Secret cars Ford never built: from the RS200 successor to the new Escort
New 2023 Mercedes-AMG GT to take the fight to Porsche
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
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