While our spy photographers couldn’t get a look inside the car, based on the Vision Neue Klasse concept, the interior of the new 3 Series will be minimalist and designed around the principle of “eyes on the road, hands on the wheel” driving. Technology will include next-generation iDrive infotainment software, and a brand-new set-up called… Continue reading New 2026 BMW 3 Series to take on the next-gen Mercedes CLA with petrol and electric power
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Look away if easily offended! Brabus shows off new Porsche 911 and Range Rover creations
It’s hard to argue against Brabus’ description of the new ‘Peetch’ editions of its 900 and 600 as “vibrant” and “unmistakable”. Based on a Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet and the full-sized Range Rover P530, the models make up quite the two-car garage – if you like the colour peach, that is. Advertisement – Article… Continue reading Look away if easily offended! Brabus shows off new Porsche 911 and Range Rover creations
McLaren gets a new owner with big plans for the future
Supercar manufacturer and race outfit McLaren’s financial worries are well documented, but its new owner, Abu Dhabi-based CYVN Holdings, could well be the answer to the Woking firm’s woes. A potential deal between the Abu Dhabi government-owned investor and the manufacturer was first announced in October 2024, and the ink dried on the agreement on… Continue reading McLaren gets a new owner with big plans for the future
New Jaguar Type 00 concept revealed as British brand pushes towards a luxury EV future
The two-seat coupé concept revealed in Florida won’t itself make production, but according to Jaguar it shares clear design cues with the four-seat GT production car, including its long bonnet and bluff front end. “Type 00 is a clear illustration of what you can expect; its exuberant properties will be shared with all future Jaguars,”… Continue reading New Jaguar Type 00 concept revealed as British brand pushes towards a luxury EV future
New Jaguar GT concept leaked online ahead of official reveal
The GT concept car hints at the future design direction of Jaguar, which has ended UK sales of its entire line-up of new cars, ahead of its relaunch as an all-electric luxury car brand. The first production car in Jaguar’s new fully-electric line up will be a four-door GT with a range of more than 400 miles, costing… Continue reading New Jaguar GT concept leaked online ahead of official reveal
Lotus announces new European CEO in wake of UK job cuts
That may not be the case short term, however. “That really depends on the macroeconomic conditions that we’re competing with over the next two years – that’s dictating the swing,” Balmer told us. “Competitors [for Emira] are starting to fall away, so we see an opportunity there. That’s the product that’s in demand right now.”… Continue reading Lotus announces new European CEO in wake of UK job cuts
Jaguar has to change, otherwise it will follow MG Rover on a route to a slow and painful demise
Although the potential new customers for a reinvented Jaguar aren’t likely to be among the traditional buyers anyway, the level of animosity when it drip-fed its new logo and brand identity, complete with a video sequence designed to move its image forward several decades, was fascinating. It showed how interested people are in Jaguar as… Continue reading Jaguar has to change, otherwise it will follow MG Rover on a route to a slow and painful demise
Future classics 2024/2025: car investments that could make you money
This feat is made possible by the Elise’s revolutionary bonded, extruded-aluminium chassis. The 1.8-litre Rover K-Series engine is not an exotic powerplant, but delivers plenty of power – if you do the maths, the Elise S1 has 164bhp per tonne. Add in communicative steering and there’s no better car to enjoy on a British B-road.… Continue reading Future classics 2024/2025: car investments that could make you money
Lotus backtracks on electric-only plan in favour of new ‘hyper hybrid’ tech
Lotus has become the latest brand to backtrack on its intention to go electric-only, as it’s now announced plans to introduce a new plug-in “Hyper Hybrid” powertrain in response to changing market demands. According to Lotus: “The Hyper Hybrid technology enables high performance, high efficiency and a flexible longer driving distance of over 1,100 kilometres… Continue reading Lotus backtracks on electric-only plan in favour of new ‘hyper hybrid’ tech
New Jaguar concept teased ahead of eagerly awaited reveal
Jaguar’s drip-feed of its shift to becoming an all-electric premium brand is gathering pace, with a tease of the concept car that will be revealed at Miami Art Week on 3 December. The teaser image, a sketch rather than an actual photograph, appears to show the rear end of a car with a bold huge… Continue reading New Jaguar concept teased ahead of eagerly awaited reveal