What wasn’t mentioned was Chery’s links to JLR: it has assembled Land Rovers and Jaguars in a Chinese joint-venture since 2014, and has the licence to create upcoming SUVs under the Freelander brand. This relationship will have fed Chery’s “20-year preparation” to become sufficiently competitive to enter the UK market. And truth be told it’s already… Continue reading Pop your Chery? 9 things you must know about the Chinese SUV brand’s big UK plans
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Astonishing Yangwang U9 Track edition hits 292mph to become world’s fastest EV
Its ‘DiSus-X’ chassis is also unusual in the supercar class because it’s a fully active system. In this set-up each wheel is truly independent, and uses hydraulics to control the car’s pitch and roll, and does so without the need for any anti-roll bars. This is a similar technology to Porsche’s Active Body Control, and… Continue reading Astonishing Yangwang U9 Track edition hits 292mph to become world’s fastest EV
Car Deal of the Day: Practical Honda Jazz at under £200 a month strikes the right note
Frugal hybrid powertrain Huge interior space; Magic Seats Just £195.34 a month Few superminis are as rational as the Honda Jazz. The little Japanese car is about as sensible as they come, thanks to its hybrid powertrain, spacious interior and high equipment levels. This blend of wholesome characteristics rarely comes cheap. But, judging by the Auto… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Practical Honda Jazz at under £200 a month strikes the right note
VW Golf R to up its game again: could hot new special edition top 400bhp?
Looking at the prototype, there are a few tell-tale modifications that could suggest big power gains are part of the plan. The bonnet features a new pair of vents at their outer edges, suggesting that VW have needed to make changes in order to regulate hot engine bay temperatures. This speculation is backed up by… Continue reading VW Golf R to up its game again: could hot new special edition top 400bhp?
Watch out Ford! New Hyundai concept car provides glimpse of Puma Gen-E rival
Hyundai used the caption “steel can evolve into something unexpected” when sharing the images on social media. It’s a subtle reference to the new ‘Art of Steel’ design language that so far Hyundai has only used for last year’s Initium concept and the new, hydrogen-powered Nexo. New Hyundai Ioniq 2 coming in 2026 Hyundai’s concept… Continue reading Watch out Ford! New Hyundai concept car provides glimpse of Puma Gen-E rival
DVLA classic car rules are outdated, a recipe for disaster, and I think I’ve broken them
So, the rules on what classic-car restorers need to declare to the DVLA are changing. It sounds like a win for those considering the revamp of a rusty Rover, or an overhaul of a moss-covered Mini, but like so many of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s suspect and loosely imposed policies, the implications for… Continue reading DVLA classic car rules are outdated, a recipe for disaster, and I think I’ve broken them
Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: PHEV brings balance after SV thrills
What I’m interested in is whether avoiding the time and cost of using public chargers on longer runs will be of more benefit than the occasions I go beyond the 32kWh battery’s range and have to use the engine? The 3.0-litre turbo petrol engine is good, producing 542bhp and giving the 2.7-tonne luxury SUV a… Continue reading Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: PHEV brings balance after SV thrills
Shock new mid-size Range Rover to get EV power and stunning design
It’s not clear yet whether the EMA Range Rover will be strictly all-wheel drive, or whether JLR might introduce a long-range, single-motor version which would dovetail nicely with the car’s sleek, road-biased silhouette. Carefully honed aerodynamics will help extract every mile of range, and a single-pedal driving mode will maximise regenerative braking. No off-road compromises… Continue reading Shock new mid-size Range Rover to get EV power and stunning design
New Range Rover Sport SV Carbon flagship revealed with eye-watering price tag
Consider the Range Rover Sport SV range complete (for now) thanks to the addition of a top-spec SV Carbon model priced from £165,045. This makes it nearly £25,000 more than the ‘base’ Range Rover Sport SV, and while it does pick up lots of extra kit, there are still a few key carbon elements missing… Continue reading New Range Rover Sport SV Carbon flagship revealed with eye-watering price tag
Three car garage: Skoda Superb Estate, BMW i3 and a Ford Mustang GT Convertible for £75k
Used Skoda Superb Estate deals BMW i3 – £10,599 EVs are at their best when they’re small – zero tailpipe emissions around town in a car that’s dinky enough to squeeze through narrow gaps and into tight parking spaces is a winning formula. And the BMW i3 is one of the smartest around. Even 12… Continue reading Three car garage: Skoda Superb Estate, BMW i3 and a Ford Mustang GT Convertible for £75k