Vauxhall will unveil a new ‘Experimental’ concept car at the Munich Motor Show in September to preview the brand’s future direction, featuring styling touches such as flush-fitting body surfaces to maximise aerodynamic efficiency and sustainable materials. These first photographs of the new prototype – called Experimental – show a clear evolution of the British brand’s… Continue reading Vauxhall Experimental concept teased ahead of Munich Motor Show reveal
Author: Auto Express Magazine
New UK battery factory to be built by Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata
A deal for a new UK factory making EV batteries at Bridgewater in Somerset will be announced by Indian conglomerate Tata and the UK Government within days, according to reports. The company, which also owns Jaguar Land Rover, is said to have picked the West Country site in spite of stiff competition from elsewhere in… Continue reading New UK battery factory to be built by Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata
New McLaren Solus GT features a 829bhp V10
This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed plays host to an all-new McLaren, called the Solus GT. It’s the first time the public has been able to see the striking track-only creation in person. Aside from its single-seater race cars, the 200mph hypercar is faster than any other McLaren around a track, thanks to a high-revving… Continue reading New McLaren Solus GT features a 829bhp V10
Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale and SF90 XX Spider unveiled
For the first time in its history Ferrari has applied its experimental ‘XX’ tag to a road car, revealing the SF90 XX Stradale and SF90 XX Spider simultaneously at an event held at the Fiorano test track in the brand’s home town of Maranello – and Auto Express was there. Both models, priced from £664,000,… Continue reading Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale and SF90 XX Spider unveiled
Aston Martin’s first electric car will be an SUV in 2025: sports cars to follow
Aston Martin has revealed the first steps on its journey towards an electric future, with the British brand to offer a fully electrified option of every core model in its line-up by 2030. Before this however, Aston’s first EV will break cover in 2025 – and we’ve already heard early technical details of the platform… Continue reading Aston Martin’s first electric car will be an SUV in 2025: sports cars to follow
New Vauxhall Astra GSe: plug-in hot hatch joined by Sports Tourer estate
The Sports Tourer estate version of the Astra has just gained a range-topping GSe trim level and it’s on sale now, featuring upgrades to the chassis and extra equipment as standard. GSe is Vauxhall’s new performance sub-brand, indirectly replacing the old VXR models. The GSe Astra models utilise a hybrid powertrain with the Astra Hatch… Continue reading New Vauxhall Astra GSe: plug-in hot hatch joined by Sports Tourer estate
New Lotus Emira: Mercedes-AMG four-cylinder version to debut at Goodwood
It’s Lotus’ 75th anniversary this year and the firm will have quite the presence at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with the Evija, Eletre and Emira all in attendance – the latter will also be shown off in four-cylinder guise for the first time. Lotus says customer deliveries of the four-cylinder Lotus Emira will… Continue reading New Lotus Emira: Mercedes-AMG four-cylinder version to debut at Goodwood
Caterham Project V to be revealed 12 July
Caterham has given us a new look at its upcoming Project V – an electric sports car that marks a radical departure from the British brand’s line up of traditional Seven models. The shadowy teaser shot shows the car’s front end, with a LED side lights and a swoopy bonnet with what looks like a… Continue reading Caterham Project V to be revealed 12 July
New Caterham EV Seven revealed: driver-focused lightweight concept
Known for making ultra-light, stripped out sports cars, Caterham might not seem like the ideal brand for electrification but it’s set out to prove to doubters wrong with the new EV Seven concept. Caterham says the concept car will test the feasibility of bringing to market an electric car with as much driver involvement as… Continue reading New Caterham EV Seven revealed: driver-focused lightweight concept
New Range Rover Evoque facelift unveiled: updated tech and subtle new look
JLR has revealed a series of subtle yet long-awaited updates to its second-generation Range Rover Evoque for the 2024 model year. Order books have opened for this new version of the premium compact SUV, but pricing now starts from £40,080 – an increase of over £5,000. Although some exterior details have been tweaked, the biggest… Continue reading New Range Rover Evoque facelift unveiled: updated tech and subtle new look