As a brand, the GTI logo carries as much weight as many fully-fledged car manufacturers and Volkswagen is looking to keep it alive by reinventing it for the electric car age. The new badge replaces the ‘I’ with a thunderbolt symbol – a hint to electrification. So far, more powerful versions of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID… Continue reading New Volkswagen GTI logo hints at sporty all-electric models
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‘The Fisker Ocean is so good I’d buy one ahead of any of its rivals’
I’ve known Henrik Fisker for many years, going back to his days at BMW in the nineties. So it seems a little odd talking about him in terms of a start-up, especially because his previous venture, Fisker Automotive, didn’t end well. That’s a shame because the car it produced, the plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma, was… Continue reading ‘The Fisker Ocean is so good I’d buy one ahead of any of its rivals’
New Maserati MCXtrema hypercar to be unveiled 18 August
Track-only hypercars are big business right now and Maserati is looking to add another to the fold with the all-new MCXtrema. The car was shown off last year as the ‘Project24’ but will have its first public reveal later this month at The Quail event in California. Like Pagani, Ferrari and Lamborghini, Maserati has dabbled… Continue reading New Maserati MCXtrema hypercar to be unveiled 18 August
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023: key cars and latest info
The gates have now closed on 2023’s Goodwood Festival of Speed following a very mixed weekend. After a successful opening two days, organisers took the difficult decision to cancel the Goodwood FoS festivities on Saturday in the face of a Met Office weather warning for high winds across southern England that would have endangered safety… Continue reading Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023: key cars and latest info
New 2023 BMW i5 makes Goodwood appearance
The latest BMW 5 Series is being offered with a pure-electric variant for the first time in the shape of the all-new BMW i5. It’ll provide a rival to the Mercedes EQE, Tesla Model S and Genesis Electrified G80 in the all-electric executive saloon sector. BMW brought the i5 to Goodwood’s Festival of Speed for… Continue reading New 2023 BMW i5 makes Goodwood appearance
New Aston Martin Valour unveiled to celebrate brand’s 110-year anniversary
To celebrate Aston Martin’s 110-year history, the British brand has revealed this limited-run special, called Valour. Inspired by the one-off Victor, the Aston Martin Valour has been designed to “reconnect customers with the engagement of driving, given the digital era,” according to the brand’s chief creative officer, Marek Reichman. The new car is powered by… Continue reading New Aston Martin Valour unveiled to celebrate brand’s 110-year anniversary
Caterham Project V electric coupe concept signals new era for the brand
There have been periods in the past when Caterham has dabbled with the idea of models other than its iconic Seven. Take the 21 of the nineties, plus the stillborn mid-engined C120 sports car that was to share its make-up with the Alpine A110. And now, as the small British maker is entering the electric… Continue reading Caterham Project V electric coupe concept signals new era for the brand
New Ferrari KC23 is a one-off track-only supercar
Ferrari has a lucrative line in bespoke one-offs created for its favourite customers, and the Italian marque has just revealed its latest unique creation: the KC23. In a post online, Ferrari said the KC23 is “designed for non-competitive track use, showcasing groundbreaking aerodynamics, motorised vents and an imposing rear wing”. The KC23 is based on… Continue reading New Ferrari KC23 is a one-off track-only supercar
New 2024 Ford Transit revealed with more tech and digital features
There’s a revised Ford Transit coming in 2024, and Ford Pro – the company’s commercial vehicle division – has released details of what to expect from the updated model. One of the main benefits is the introduction of 5G connectivity and the arrival of Ford PowerUp, the company’s over-the-air software update system. This should help… Continue reading New 2024 Ford Transit revealed with more tech and digital features
Top 10 most reliable small cars to buy 2023
Top 10 most reliable small cars to buy 2023 Currently reading If you’re buying a smaller car, it could be because you’re no longer in need of a big family car, or you’re looking to reduce your running costs. But any savings you make will quickly disappear if it’s always breaking down or in the… Continue reading Top 10 most reliable small cars to buy 2023