‘£500million annual profit is not enough for car makers to survive’

Ever get the feeling that some corporations charge motorists too much for car-related products? That their profit margins are obscenely high? That they’d still be fabulously profitable, even if they seriously slashed their retail prices? For emergency and other reasons, the mobile phone is essential for today’s car user, and the iPhone is among the… Continue reading ‘£500million annual profit is not enough for car makers to survive’

New 2021 Aston Martin Valhalla makes North American debut

The Aston Martin Valhalla has made its North American debut at this year’s Monterey Car Week, in the event’s highly exclusive “Quail” enclosure. The British brand’s McLaren Senna rival was first previewed in concept form at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, and is due for launch in 2021. Production of the Aston Martin Valhalla will be strictly limited to 500… Continue reading New 2021 Aston Martin Valhalla makes North American debut

New Aston Martin Valkyrie testing continues at Silverstone

More images of the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar undergoing testing at Silverstone have been released, following its recent dynamic debut at the 2019 British Grand Prix. The sold-out hypercar is entering the final phases of its testing programme, with first deliveries expected by the end of the year. Aston Martin recently unveiled a comprehensive specification… Continue reading New Aston Martin Valkyrie testing continues at Silverstone

New open-top McLaren Ultimate Series hypercar confirmed

McLaren has confirmed that a new ‘Ultimate Series’ hypercar is in the works, which will make its full debut at some stage in 2020 and will be strictly limited to just 399 examples.  Announced at Pebble Beach Concors d’Elegance, McLaren has also teased the design of newcomer in typically shadowy format. The roofless model is… Continue reading New open-top McLaren Ultimate Series hypercar confirmed

New electric Citroen C4 hatch to target VW ID. 3

Citroen will take a “bold step” with its replacement for the C4 when the car arrives next year, the company’s product strategy boss has promised. As revealed by Auto Express earlier this year, the Ford Focus and VW Golf rival is being replaced by an all-new model. However, it won’t sit on the PSA Group’s EMP2 platform, like the Peugeot 308, but rather… Continue reading New electric Citroen C4 hatch to target VW ID. 3

Jaguar to invest big in UK with new electric XJ and more set for Castle Bromwich plant

Jaguar Land Rover is expected to confirm today that the next generation of the Jaguar XJ saloon will be made at its Castle Bromwich facility – and that the car will feature a pure-electric powertrain. The British manufacturer will announce fresh investment in the factory in the West Midlands, which had been considered at risk… Continue reading Jaguar to invest big in UK with new electric XJ and more set for Castle Bromwich plant

New 2020 Land Rover Defender: exterior image leaked

A leaked image of the all new Land Rover Defender appears to show the all new 4×4 completely undisgised. The photo, which can be seen in the Instagram post embedded below, gives us a clear look at the new car’s boxy shape months ahead of the car’s planned launch date. The front three-quarter image shows what appears… Continue reading New 2020 Land Rover Defender: exterior image leaked

JLR will not be sold to any manufacturer, says CEO

Jaguar Land Rover has given its strongest indication yet that the company will not be sold to Peugeot–Citroen, Fiat–Chrysler, Hyundai–Kia or any other motor manufacturing groups hoping to buy their way into the premium car and luxury SUV markets. Dr Ralph Speth, JLR’s CEO, concedes that his British-based company is currently going through a financially… Continue reading JLR will not be sold to any manufacturer, says CEO

Aston Martin Valhalla name announced for 003 Concept

Aston Martin has confirmed its new mid-engined hypercar will be called the Valhalla. Due to launch in 2021 the British brand’s rival for the McLaren Senna was first previewed as a concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Aston Martin Valhalla production will be limited to 500 coupe examples, with each costing around £1 million.… Continue reading Aston Martin Valhalla name announced for 003 Concept