McLaren Special Operations (MSO) – the British supercar brand’s bespoke modification service – has revealed a tweaked version of the new 789bhp Senna supercar at the Geneva Motor Show. Called the McLaren Senna Carbon Theme by McLaren Special Operations, it’s one of five unique visual themes cooked up by MSO for the new Senna, and showcases… Continue reading Bespoke McLaren Senna Carbon Theme by MSO makes Geneva appearance
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Ferrari V8 hybrid to launch in 2019, possibly powering Ferrari’s SUV
Ferrari looks set to upset purists and win new fans with the introduction of a hybrid powertrain next year, according to company boss Sergio Marchionne. “A Ferrari V8 hybrid is coming for 2019. The test mules are around now” Marchionne confirmed. It’ll be the first series production hybrid after the limited-run LaFerrari hypercar, but it’s… Continue reading Ferrari V8 hybrid to launch in 2019, possibly powering Ferrari’s SUV
Ford plans to sell cars online in the UK
Ford is planning to introduce online sales in the UK, joining the likes of Hyundai and Peugeot/Citroen by offering British customers a web based click to buy type service. Speaking to Auto Express at the Geneva Motor Show, Ford UK boss Andy Barratt said: “we are working on that [online sales], we’re very advanced on… Continue reading Ford plans to sell cars online in the UK
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro revealed in full at Geneva
Aston Martin has revealed a lighter and more powerful version of its hardcore Valkyrie hypercar. Only 25 examples of the track-only Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro will be built and all have been snapped up. Revealed late last year in a series of colourful renders, this is our first look at the car in the… Continue reading Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro revealed in full at Geneva
Limited-run Morgan Aero GT revealed at Geneva Motor Show
Morgan has revealed its race-inspired Aero GT at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. As a swansong to the Aero 8 sports car, just eight Aero GTs will be built and every one has been sold; at a cost of £120,000 plus local taxes. The Malvern-based manufacturer claims the Aero GT is the “most extreme road-going Morgan to… Continue reading Limited-run Morgan Aero GT revealed at Geneva Motor Show
Ford Ka+ range refreshed, adding Active crossover for 2018
Ford has updated the Ka+ for 2018 with a facelift, including new styling, new infotainment, and a range of new engines. However, the headline news is that a new Active-badged crossover version of its city car has also been introduced, which has now made its public debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The new Ka+ Active… Continue reading Ford Ka+ range refreshed, adding Active crossover for 2018
Burst water pipe halts Jaguar and Land Rover production
Jaguar Land Rover says it cannot say when production at its Solihull and Castle Bromwich plants near Birmingham will resume after it was forced to stop all operations on Tuesday morning. The issues were caused by a water shortage resulting from damage to water pipes in the recent cold weather. The JLR factory in Solihull… Continue reading Burst water pipe halts Jaguar and Land Rover production
New 2018 Jaguar I-Pace: new teaser pic ahead of full reveal this week
The new Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV will be unveiled via a digital event on Thursday, the British manufacturer has announced. A short release from the company confirmed that the reveal of its first pure-electric vehicle – which is expected to stick pretty close to the concept originally shown at the LA Motor Show in 2016 – will be… Continue reading New 2018 Jaguar I-Pace: new teaser pic ahead of full reveal this week
New Ferrari 488 Pista lands as the brand’s most powerful V8 ever
This is the track focussed, apex hungry Ferrari 488 Pista. Which, aside from being the marque’s show stopper for the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, is also the most powerful V8 Ferrari ever. The V8 in question is a familiar sounding 3.9-litre petrol unit, however, it now produces a massive 710bhp and 770Nm of torque (around… Continue reading New Ferrari 488 Pista lands as the brand’s most powerful V8 ever
New Range Rover Evoque hybrid on the way
The new second-generation Range Rover Evoque will feature hybrid technology, Auto Express can confirm. The new model was caught testing by an eagle-eyed reader in Spain, and the registration reveals it to be a 2.0-litre car with a hybrid electric fuel type. Although a Land Rover spokesman refused to comment, Auto Express understands that the… Continue reading New Range Rover Evoque hybrid on the way