Production of the second-generation Tesla Roadster has been pushed back again to 2023, adding yet another year to the wait between the electric sports car’s initial reveal and its on-sale date. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, made the announcement in his usual roundabout fashion during the company’s annual shareholder meeting, citing supply chain difficulties as the… Continue reading Tesla Roadster production delayed again until 2023
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New Mazda 2 to gain hybrid tech in Toyota collaboration
Mazda appears to be gearing up to launch a rebadged version of the Toyota Yaris, which could soon become the replacement for the Mazda 2 supermini. Nothing’s official yet but, after trawling through the company’s various investor presentations and financial results, we’ve pieced together the story. The new car will form part of Mazda’s long-running… Continue reading New Mazda 2 to gain hybrid tech in Toyota collaboration
New Nissan Primastar and Interstar panel vans unveiled
Nissan has given its van range a boost, launching updated versions of the medium-sized NV300 and large NV400 panel vans. The two new models are now known as the Primastar and Interstar respectively and feature a host of styling and technology tweaks. These two new vans join Nissan’s all-new compact van, called the Townstar, in… Continue reading New Nissan Primastar and Interstar panel vans unveiled
New Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider swoops into Monterey Car Week
If you’re the sort who thinks the Aston Martin Valkyrie isn’t exclusive enough, then the British brand has you covered with this – the new Valkyrie Spider. It was launched at an exclusive invitation-only event at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and it’s the fastest open-topped vehicle that Aston Martin has built to date. Production… Continue reading New Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider swoops into Monterey Car Week
Aston Martin Valkyrie set for reveal in road car form at Pebble Beach
Development of the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar has hit a new milestone, as the firm’s engineers have begun on-road testing of the upcoming V12, mid-engined flagship. These latest pictures show the Valkyrie – due to launch in the second half of 2020 – on UK public roads, complete with a licence plate, for the very… Continue reading Aston Martin Valkyrie set for reveal in road car form at Pebble Beach
Aston Martin launches DBX, DBS and DB11 MY22 updates with new online configurator
Aston Martin has launched a new online vehicle configurator. It replaces the brand’s rather dated system, adding a smoother interface, faster load times and modern software, thanks to some help from gaming companies such as NVIDIA and Epic. The new configurator also allows users to view a host of model year updates Aston Martin will… Continue reading Aston Martin launches DBX, DBS and DB11 MY22 updates with new online configurator
Ford Bronco being considered for Europe, says Ford boss
Speaking exclusively to Auto Express at the Goodwood Revival, where he was racing his 1966 Ford GT40, Farley said with a smile on his face, “I’m just waiting for these guys [Ford of Europe] to make up their mind.” Asked how well the Bronco would work in Europe, Farley said, “Absolutely, it works. I see… Continue reading Ford Bronco being considered for Europe, says Ford boss
Ferrari unveils three-quarter-scale 250 Testa Rossa EV replica
Ferrari has teamed up with The Little Car Company to produce a 75-per-cent-scale, all-electric replica of the iconic 1957 250 Testa Rossa racer, designed for children aged 14 and up. Production will be limited to just 299 examples, each of which will cost €93,000 excluding taxes. That works out at around £79,000, which with VAT… Continue reading Ferrari unveils three-quarter-scale 250 Testa Rossa EV replica
“There’s plenty of life left in motor shows yet – and we love ‘em”
How we’ve missed motor shows. It seems like a lifetime ago that the 2020 Geneva Motor Show was being cancelled, car reveals all went online and we wondered whether we’d ever be back in a show hall again. The world has changed so much in a relatively short period of time and the Munich Motor… Continue reading “There’s plenty of life left in motor shows yet – and we love ‘em”
Vauxhall offers 30,000 miles of free charging with EV models
Vauxhall is offering 30,000 miles worth of free home charging for new car and van buyers who go fully electric, through an exclusive tariff with British Gas. The offer is already available to Vauxhall Corsa-e buyers, but the marque is now extending the deal to its Mokka-e SUV, Combo-e Life MPV and Vivaro-e Life van.… Continue reading Vauxhall offers 30,000 miles of free charging with EV models