The latest in a long line of unique, tailor-made commissions from Ferrari has been revealed, a car specially created for one of the brand’s most auspicious customers. Based on the 296 GTB, the Ferrari SC40 isn’t just an incredibly special car for a very special customer, but also a chance for Ferrari’s design team to… Continue reading One-off Ferrari SC40 pays tribute to the iconic F40
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Don’t let up on EV incentives, says Vauxhall boss
“We’re only nine weeks away now from one in three cars needing to be electric, and as you can see, the industry is running behind that at the moment,” Catlin continued. “I think we may need to see more support in the marketplace to hit the ambitious targets over the next couple of years.” Catlin… Continue reading Don’t let up on EV incentives, says Vauxhall boss
Vauxhall needs to be bold and exciting if it’s to survive
Vauxhall seems to be entering a pivotal period that could dictate the long-term future of the British (though not British-owned) brand one way or the other. The well documented rise of Chinese entrants to the new-car market is squeezing the mainstream in particular, although Vauxhall is so-far seemingly more resilient than some. While the market… Continue reading Vauxhall needs to be bold and exciting if it’s to survive
Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: car production resumes with cash-up-front offer to save suppliers
Business Secretary, Peter Kyle MP, described JLR’s announcement as “very welcome news for workers and suppliers, but I know many are still under pressure, particularly further down the supply chain”. Kyle continued, saying that “My focus will remain on helping JLR resolve this cyber incident, making further progress towards restarting production, and supporting the long-term… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: car production resumes with cash-up-front offer to save suppliers
Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?
Other than the Dacia Spring, which starts cheap and ends up even cheaper after three years, with retained value of around 40% (how does six grand for a three-year old EV sound?), the Dacia range is pretty slow to shed its value. Affordable cars tend not to drop too quickly, since their affordability is still… Continue reading Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?
Scottish-built Shelby Super Snake and GT350 get over 800bhp supercharged V8s
The Shelbys offer serious performance, however. The GT350 comes with the same 5.0-litre V8 engine as the regular Mustang, but tuned to 480bhp. Its power goes to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission. That same engine is also offered with a supercharger, giving an output of 810bhp. Performance figures haven’t… Continue reading Scottish-built Shelby Super Snake and GT350 get over 800bhp supercharged V8s
Ferrari Elettrica secrets revealed: the first electric Ferrari is less than a year away
Needless to say, it won’t be an MPV; and will most likely take the form of some type of SUV, in a similar vein to the V12-powered Ferrari Purosangue. Ferrari’s analysis showed that, compared to its existing pure-petrol and plug-in hybrid models, an electric powertrain would offer the biggest improvements in areas like performance and… Continue reading Ferrari Elettrica secrets revealed: the first electric Ferrari is less than a year away
Ferrari will keep its glorious V12 alive, and make it more powerful than ever
Lasalandra added: “We will invest to make our engines compliant with future regulations. In addition to that we will make sure our engines can perform with alternative fuel, such as e-fuel, being ready if or when this technology should spread to a global scale.” Ferrari halves EV sales projections for 2030 Ferrari plans to launch… Continue reading Ferrari will keep its glorious V12 alive, and make it more powerful than ever
A 2,000bhp electric Ferrari supercar? Boss says no!
Fulgenzi continued, “But what is the joke? What do you feel when you drive this kind of car? They are elephants because you need very big engines and a very big battery.” Hence why the Ferrari Elettrica will feature incredibly compact e-motors, derived from the company’s Formula One technology, and a modular battery pack that’s… Continue reading A 2,000bhp electric Ferrari supercar? Boss says no!
Used Aston Martin Vantage (Mk2, 2017-date) buyer’s guide: fast, fun and expensive
If you want something that blends a sporty drive with opulence, the Bentley Continental GT might suit, but if you want serious pace and a sharper drive, the Ferrari Portofino M or Roma are for you. Or you could try a V8-powered Jaguar F-Type, which is something of a performance-car bargain. What to look for… Continue reading Used Aston Martin Vantage (Mk2, 2017-date) buyer’s guide: fast, fun and expensive