With a focus on French luxury, the DS brand is aimed squarely at the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes in the premium car market. Its latest offering could really give the Germans something to worry about given that it’ll be positioned as the flagship DS and equipped with the best tech the Stellantis group… Continue reading New DS flagship SUV seen strutting its stuff for the first time
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New Ford Puma Gen-E: prices, specs and exclusive image of Ford’s electric SUV
A pure-electric version of the Ford Puma – the best-selling car in the UK in 2023 – is finally being unveiled later in 2024, and will officially be called the Ford Puma Gen-E, the brand has confirmed. It makes perfect sense that Ford would want to capitalise on the Puma’s popularity and broaden the appeal… Continue reading New Ford Puma Gen-E: prices, specs and exclusive image of Ford’s electric SUV
New facelifted Ford Puma gets big screens for a small price increase
The Ford Puma topped the UK car-sales charts in 2023 – but the small SUV has never faced stiffer competition, so it’s been treated to a mid-life refresh that brings a few exterior tweaks and a major cabin overhaul with improved levels of tech, yet only a minor increase in price. Ford is taking orders… Continue reading New facelifted Ford Puma gets big screens for a small price increase
Best pick-up trucks 2024
They’re still rugged and utilitarian workhorses at heart, but the best pick-up trucks on today’s market are far more refined than their Spartan ancestors. With vastly improved ride quality, plush interiors, top-notch technology and even a few hints of luxury, many modern pick-ups are now genuinely considered suitable for use as a day-to-day car. Manufacturers… Continue reading Best pick-up trucks 2024
Exclusive: Jaguar Land Rover boss sets the record straight on thefts, insurance, parts supply, electrification and more
It may have been a tumultuous year for JLR in 2023, but the company just revealed strong sales across the board and finances that are in decent health at last, too. Jaguar Land Rover posted record third quarter revenues in the 2023/24 financial year totalling £7.4bn (up 22 per cent compared to the previous year),… Continue reading Exclusive: Jaguar Land Rover boss sets the record straight on thefts, insurance, parts supply, electrification and more
It’s not all EV at Volvo: XC90, XC60, S90 and other hybrids in line for updates
Volvo has plans to update its combustion-engined mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid models into the second half of this decade, with bosses revealing that they hope to “give some love” to the likes of the XC90, XC60, S90, V90, S60 and V60. The Swedish brand is gearing up to start production of its first car on… Continue reading It’s not all EV at Volvo: XC90, XC60, S90 and other hybrids in line for updates
Jaguar Land Rover CEO hits back over Range Rover theft issues
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell has addressed concerns around the high theft rates of Range Rovers, after an investment of £10m from the company to tackle the issue. Speaking to Auto Express, Mardell said “the Range Rover is not Britain’s most stolen vehicle. There are no JLR models in the top three [most stolen… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover CEO hits back over Range Rover theft issues
Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari: F1 ace to swap Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025
Lewis Hamilton will leave the Mercedes-AMG team with whom he has forged one of the most dominant partnerships in Formula 1 history at the end of the 2024 season to make a sensational switch to Ferrari. The move will see the most successful F1 driver of all time exercising a break clause in his current… Continue reading Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari: F1 ace to swap Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025
New electric Vauxhall Grandland does cold weather prep for 2024 debut
The second-generation Vauxhall Grandland has been spotted braving the frigid cold of northern Sweden. The first ever electric Grandland is seen undergoing testing ahead of its world debut later this year – following hot on the heels of the all-new Vauxhall Frontera that will replace the smaller Vauxhall Crossland SUV. The humble Vauxhall Grandland has… Continue reading New electric Vauxhall Grandland does cold weather prep for 2024 debut
Vauxhall Frontera to be reborn as affordable electric family SUV
The Vauxhall Frontera is being reborn as an all-new mid-size SUV that’s focused on being versatile and affordable – words we like to hear. Better still, the new Frontera is due to be unveiled very soon, and an all-electric version will be available from launch with an “attractive” price tag. For those who don’t remember… Continue reading Vauxhall Frontera to be reborn as affordable electric family SUV