Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: car production resumes with cash-up-front offer to save suppliers

Business Secretary, Peter Kyle MP, described JLR’s announcement as “very welcome news for workers and suppliers, but I know many are still under pressure, particularly further down the supply chain”. Kyle continued, saying that “My focus will remain on helping JLR resolve this cyber incident, making further progress towards restarting production, and supporting the long-term… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: car production resumes with cash-up-front offer to save suppliers

Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?

Other than the Dacia Spring, which starts cheap and ends up even cheaper after three years, with retained value of around 40% (how does six grand for a three-year old EV sound?), the Dacia range is pretty slow to shed its value.  Affordable cars tend not to drop too quickly, since their affordability is still… Continue reading Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?

Scottish-built Shelby Super Snake and GT350 get over 800bhp supercharged V8s

The Shelbys offer serious performance, however. The GT350 comes with the same 5.0-litre V8 engine as the regular Mustang, but tuned to 480bhp. Its power goes to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission.  That same engine is also offered with a supercharger, giving an output of 810bhp. Performance figures haven’t… Continue reading Scottish-built Shelby Super Snake and GT350 get over 800bhp supercharged V8s

Ferrari Elettrica secrets revealed: the first electric Ferrari is less than a year away

Needless to say, it won’t be an MPV; and will most likely take the form of some type of SUV, in a similar vein to the V12-powered Ferrari Purosangue.  Ferrari’s analysis showed that, compared to its existing pure-petrol and plug-in hybrid models, an electric powertrain would offer the biggest improvements in areas like performance and… Continue reading Ferrari Elettrica secrets revealed: the first electric Ferrari is less than a year away

Ferrari will keep its glorious V12 alive, and make it more powerful than ever

Lasalandra added: “We will invest to make our engines compliant with future regulations. In addition to that we will make sure our engines can perform with alternative fuel, such as e-fuel, being ready if or when this technology should spread to a global scale.” Ferrari halves EV sales projections for 2030 Ferrari plans to launch… Continue reading Ferrari will keep its glorious V12 alive, and make it more powerful than ever

A 2,000bhp electric Ferrari supercar? Boss says no!

Fulgenzi continued, “But what is the joke? What do you feel when you drive this kind of car? They are elephants because you need very big engines and a very big battery.” Hence why the Ferrari Elettrica will feature incredibly compact e-motors, derived from the company’s Formula One technology, and a modular battery pack that’s… Continue reading A 2,000bhp electric Ferrari supercar? Boss says no!

Used Aston Martin Vantage (Mk2, 2017-date) buyer’s guide: fast, fun and expensive

If you want something that blends a sporty drive with opulence, the Bentley Continental GT might suit, but if you want serious pace and a sharper drive, the Ferrari Portofino M or Roma are for you. Or you could try a V8-powered Jaguar F-Type, which is something of a performance-car bargain. What to look for… Continue reading Used Aston Martin Vantage (Mk2, 2017-date) buyer’s guide: fast, fun and expensive

Near-700bhp Aston Martin DB12 S revealed as brand’s fastest four-seater

Want an Aston with a bit more space? You can buy a used Aston Martin DBX via our Buy a Car service for just over £120,000. Aston will also offer an optional titanium exhaust system hiding behind the new stacked exhaust pipes at the back. This increases the engine noise from the rear by a… Continue reading Near-700bhp Aston Martin DB12 S revealed as brand’s fastest four-seater

Best tow cars to buy 2025-2026: top choices for caravaners or anyone with a trailer to pull

This year, the 37 models in the final judging were split across seven weight categories, with EVs, hybrid cars and diesels grouped together in each class. We’ve listed the category winners here alongside two commended alternatives, although it’s worth noting that some weight sectors – notably the Over 2,000kg one – had far more entrants… Continue reading Best tow cars to buy 2025-2026: top choices for caravaners or anyone with a trailer to pull

Big Volvo EX90 gets huge hardware updates, plus faster charging

The Volvo EX90 has been moved to the company’s new 800-volt electrical architecture, despite having been on sale for less than 18 months. The changes, applicable to the 2026 model-year cars, apparently enable owners to add 155 miles of range in 10 minutes. The news comes around six months after the then-Volvo Cars CEO Jim… Continue reading Big Volvo EX90 gets huge hardware updates, plus faster charging