There are similarly excellent scores across the board in the infotainment category too – and no significant downsides to Puma ownership, it seems. The car’s lowest ranking is a 32nd for insurance costs, with exterior and interior quality at 28th and 31st respectively. 9. Citroen C5 Aircross – 89.58% Given Citroen’s reputation for quirky design,… Continue reading Best cars to own: Driver Power 2024 results
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New MINI Cooper 5-Door arrives exclusively with petrol power
There are still some physical rocker switches for the gear selector, start/stop key and a volume control located below the display. That’s left more space on the centre console for a storage box, two cup-holders and a wireless charging pad. Meanwhile the fabric material on the dashboard and doors is made from recycled polyester. Driving… Continue reading New MINI Cooper 5-Door arrives exclusively with petrol power
Ultra-exclusive Morgan Midsummer speedster is a hot ticket for the hot weather
Behold, the exquisite and extremely exclusive Morgan Midsummer. It’s the result of a collaboration between the British sports car maker and Italian design house, Pininfarina, a pair that have more than two centuries of coachbuilding experience between them. The Midsummer is billed as a reinterpretation of the simple yet timeless Morgan silhouette. The design is… Continue reading Ultra-exclusive Morgan Midsummer speedster is a hot ticket for the hot weather
New Morgan Plus Four gets ‘design, dynamic and technological enhancements’ for 2024
The front and rear splitter are new, as are the front and rear wings and the aluminium wing mirrors, while the rear view mirror has been redesigned, too. Massimo Fumarola, CEO of Morgan, said: “The latest Plus Four is unmistakably a Morgan for today’s discerning customer. Whilst other models within our lineup offer greater opportunity… Continue reading New Morgan Plus Four gets ‘design, dynamic and technological enhancements’ for 2024
Car Deal of the Day: make Morgan Plus Four ownership a reality with new half-now, half-later offer
Iconic design Great to drive 0 per cent APR You might think the Morgan Plus Four is far too high-brow to be bought via anything so uncouth as a finance deal, but thankfully it isn’t. This new deal from Morgan could get you an eye-catching Plus Four on your driveway for half the price, initially… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: make Morgan Plus Four ownership a reality with new half-now, half-later offer
McLaren’s unique Monaco Grand Prix car liveries pay tribute to F1 legend Ayrton Senna
McLaren will pay tribute to the life and legacy of legendary Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna at the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix with a bespoke livery for its two F1 cars, and an even more unique, hand-painted design applied to a McLaren Senna from the brand’s heritage collection. Ayrton Senna, who passed away 30… Continue reading McLaren’s unique Monaco Grand Prix car liveries pay tribute to F1 legend Ayrton Senna
New Aston Martin Vanquish to be powered by a mighty 824bhp V12
Although the name is yet to be confirmed by Aston, a statement issued ahead of the car’s reveal included the line “all will be Vanquished” – hinting at the revival of this classic brand nameplate. The car will arrive later in 2024. We’ve already seen the new Vanquish testing on the road and despite some… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vanquish to be powered by a mighty 824bhp V12
Aston Martin DBX707 gets chassis tweaks to match its stonking 697bhp V8
As the ultimate iteration of Aston Martin’s first-ever SUV, the DBX707 is one of the most powerful SUVs you can buy. Two years on from the Aston Martin DBX707’s launch, the brand has decided to “enhance” the car’s dynamics through a revised chassis setup. Aston Martin’s relationship with Mercedes was more than evident in the… Continue reading Aston Martin DBX707 gets chassis tweaks to match its stonking 697bhp V8
Updated Land Rover Defender gets a sprinkling of extra luxury and a new diesel engine
Moving to the Captain’s Chairs Pack, it adds two individual seats in the second row for “ultimate comfort, spaciousness and versatility”, according to Land Rover. An aisle between them allows access to the Defender 130’s third row of seating. The seats themselves are heated and cooled with new headrests, armrests and two cupholders. The new… Continue reading Updated Land Rover Defender gets a sprinkling of extra luxury and a new diesel engine
“You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”
I’ve never really been struck by green-laning, rock-crawling or just off-roading in general, but recent experiences in new cars have made me question why more people aren’t taking their cars (specifically SUVs) off the beaten track. First up was the latest Land Rover Defender 130 at the British firm’s Eastnor testing facility on the Welsh… Continue reading “You don’t need a Land Rover to have some off-road fun”