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Vauxhall Insignia range boosted with new petrol engine

The Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport hatch and Sports Tourer estate are both now available with a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine. The new unit is on sale now, priced from £25,610. With 197bhp and 280Nm of torque, the new four-cylinder motor joins an extensive range of petrol and diesel engines. It sits above the entry-level 1.5… Continue reading Vauxhall Insignia range boosted with new petrol engine

New potential McLaren 570LT to be revealed on 28 June

There’s a new McLaren production model on the way, likely to be a 570LT, and it will be revealed in full online on 28 June before making its public debut at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The teaser images and video released so far strongly suggest it’s likely to be a new member of… Continue reading New potential McLaren 570LT to be revealed on 28 June

Byton K-Byte Concept saloon revealed – pictures

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Jaguar E-Pace range boosted by new AI tech and engine

Jaguar has introduced new self-learning technology to its Jaguar E-Pace SUV, in addition to a new petrol engine and the option of adaptive dampers. Dubbed ‘Smart Settings’, the new AI-based tech first made its debut on the I-Pace electric SUV. Jaguar says that by learning the driver’s habits it’ll be able to reduce distractions with the… Continue reading Jaguar E-Pace range boosted by new AI tech and engine

Aston Martin growth spurt continues with £43m profit in Q1

Aston Martin has announced pre-tax profits of £43.7 million in the first quarter of 2018, leading to the British marque being named “the world’s fastest growing auto brand” by consultancy firm, Brand Finance. The profit rise has been largely credited to the recently launched DB11 V8 Coupe and Volante models along with early interest in… Continue reading Aston Martin growth spurt continues with £43m profit in Q1

Vauxhall VXR brand to live on with help from hybrid tech

The Vauxhall VXR name looks set to live on after a hiatus, with a company spokesman indicating that hybrid technology could allow the British performance sub-brand to continue in the future. VXR models are no longer sold in the UK; until recently, the Vauxhall website had been offering details on the Corsa VXR and the… Continue reading Vauxhall VXR brand to live on with help from hybrid tech

Vauxhall OnStar services to be switched off in 2020

Vauxhall’s OnStar connectivity service, which provides on-board wi-fi, as well as concierge services such as vehicle diagnostics and hotel booking, will be switched off on 31 December 2020. In preparation for this, no new Vauxhall models will be fitted with OnStar from January 2019. The move comes as details of Vauxhall’s takeover by Groupe PSA… Continue reading Vauxhall OnStar services to be switched off in 2020

New Lagonda SUV teased in design sketch

Aston Martin has revived its Lagonda luxury brand, and an all-new SUV will be its first model to hit the market. The new model will make its debut in 2021, and has been revealed for the first time in this official design sketch. As the image shows, the Lagonda SUV will be heavily inspired by… Continue reading New Lagonda SUV teased in design sketch

New 2020 Ford Kuga SUV caught on camera again

Ford‘s next Kuga SUV has been spied testing again, this time in the United States and wearing near production ready bodywork, compared to previous mules cloaked as current versions of the firm’s Renault Kadjar, Volkswagen Tiguan and Peugeot 3008 rival.  Though recently updated and sitting pretty as the sixth best selling car in the UK… Continue reading New 2020 Ford Kuga SUV caught on camera again