Volvo insists the ES90 is “fully in a class of its own” and combines “the refined elegance of a sedan, the adaptability of a fastback, and the spacious interior and higher ground clearance of an SUV”. The front end is familiar Volvo, with the same headlights and pixelated ‘Thor’s Hammer’ daytime running lights and separate… Continue reading New Volvo ES90 looks a lot like a Polestar 4 with a rear window, and costs nearly £70k
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Car Deal of the Day: Superb Volvo V60 returns with a lease deal that’s hard to resist
Appropriately named Ultra, this spec gives you a panoramic glass roof, a tasty Harman Kardon premium sound system and Volvo’s excellent Pilot Assist automated assistance features. That’s on top of the entry-level model’s four-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel and windscreen, wireless phone charging and a Google operating system for the infotainment. Powering this… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Superb Volvo V60 returns with a lease deal that’s hard to resist
New Volvo ES90 electric saloon to get enormous 435-mile range
The new Volvo ES90 electric saloon will be revealed in less than a week, on 5 March. However, the brand can’t seem to contain its excitement, and has confirmed the BMW i5 rival will boast up to 435 miles of range and the fastest charging speeds of any Volvo EV, thanks to new 800-volt technology.… Continue reading New Volvo ES90 electric saloon to get enormous 435-mile range
The best ever Japanese kei cars: lightweight, lovable and back in vogue
It also gave kei car customers a kind of scaled-down NSX to play with. The 656cc naturally aspirated three-cylinder makes the most incredible noise, partly on account of its 8,500rpm red line (peak power of 63bhp is made at 8,100rpm), and partly because each cylinder has its own throttle body to admit air and fuel.… Continue reading The best ever Japanese kei cars: lightweight, lovable and back in vogue
New Morgan Supersport name confirmed ahead of flagship sports car’s imminent reveal
This test car also sports a hard-top – which we assume to be a removable item – with a soft-top canvas hood likely to be offered on the new model when it arrives this spring. There’s a twin-exit exhaust system, just like on the Plus Six, and rounded, retro rear lights. Advertisement – Article continues… Continue reading New Morgan Supersport name confirmed ahead of flagship sports car’s imminent reveal
Best sports cars to buy 2025
If you’re a fan of the open air, there is a convertible variant available. However, the hard-top feels considerably stiffer on the move, so this is the one we’d go for. Unfortunately, old-school V8 brawn does come at the cost of equally old-school efficiency, so don’t expect much over 20mpg. If you’re eco-conscious, look away… Continue reading Best sports cars to buy 2025
Used Car Hunter: small, thrilling hot hatchbacks for £8,000
The Vauxhall Corsa VXR looks the part and has the performance to back this up. It also has a 1.6-litre turbo engine, here producing 202bhp, 3bhp less than the GTi, but enough for an identical 0-62mph time of 6.5 seconds. It only officially returns 37.7mpg, though, indicating you’ll spend more time and money at the… Continue reading Used Car Hunter: small, thrilling hot hatchbacks for £8,000
Toyota teases rakish new electric SUV ahead of March reveal
Despite the coupé-esque profile, Toyota is still promising its as-yet-unnamed electric crossover will deliver “surprising space, comfort and versatility”. Meanwhile, the interior design is likely to follow the latest C-HR, which offers a more driver-focused layout and large central touchscreen. Dimensions and potential rivals If the road-going model is the same size as the bZ… Continue reading Toyota teases rakish new electric SUV ahead of March reveal
Trailblazing Tesla Model S and Model X finally axed in the UK
The Tesla Model S and Model X – two of the world’s most influential electric cars – are being pulled from the UK, with the company’s current stock set to be the last examples that’ll come to our shores. The Model S was launched here 11 years ago in 2014. It not only established Tesla… Continue reading Trailblazing Tesla Model S and Model X finally axed in the UK
Car Deal of the Day: The Vauxhall Grandland offers families EV motoring for just £215 a month
The latest Grandland is a huge improvement on its predecessor when it comes to design – and this deal really shows off the styling in a great light. For your £215 a month, you’ll be getting the keys to the GS trim, which gives a sportier appearance thanks to plenty of black trim, pixel LED… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: The Vauxhall Grandland offers families EV motoring for just £215 a month