Based around a bespoke McLaren Aerocell carbon-fibre monocoque, the W1’s styling is an evolution of previous models’ – albeit with a sharper edge that is unashamedly optimised for aerodynamics following 350 hours in the wind tunnel. Anhedral doors open up and out to reveal a completely new cabin, with the fixed seats integrated into the… Continue reading New McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
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McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
Based around a bespoke McLaren Aerocell carbon-fibre monocoque, the W1’s styling is an evolution of previous models’ – albeit with a sharper edge that is unashamedly optimised for aerodynamics following 350 hours in the wind tunnel. Anhedral doors open up and out to reveal a completely new cabin, with the fixed seats integrated into the… Continue reading McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
New McLaren W1 name confirmed as F1 and P1 successor’s reveal nears
McLaren has officially revealed the name of its next halo model, calling it the McLaren W1. This joins a storied lineage of groundbreaking hypercars that started with the iconic F1 in the early nineties, followed in 2013 by the P1. It’ll be revealed in full on 6 October at 13:00, with McLaren confident that this… Continue reading New McLaren W1 name confirmed as F1 and P1 successor’s reveal nears
New McLaren Ultimate Series model to be revealed on 6 October
McLaren is readying itself for the launch of a new flagship ‘1’ car, which it has now confirmed will be revealed on 6 October at 13:00 BST. It follows the legendary McLaren F1 from the nineties and its successor, the hybrid P1, which launched in 2013. The name hasn’t yet been revealed, but a short… Continue reading New McLaren Ultimate Series model to be revealed on 6 October
Best tow cars to buy 2025
While electric towing still won’t work for everyone, the Ioniq 5 has an advantage over some rivals in that it’s set up to handle 350kW charging, where available. So while you might have to unhitch your tow to top up at the motorway services, you shouldn’t have to linger too long, with a 10-80 per… Continue reading Best tow cars to buy 2025
Best performance cars to buy 2024
Of course, you can opt for the more powerful GT, S or R variant, but the regular A110 offers more than enough performance and agility to bring endless hours of smiles. 248bhp and 320Nm may not sound like a huge amount compared to some of the other cars on this list, but the sub-1,200kg kerb… Continue reading Best performance cars to buy 2024
New £336,500 Ferrari 12Cilindri has Aston Martin Vanquish in crosshairs
Prices for the new Ferrari 12Cilindri start from £336,500, or £366,500 if you want the convertible Spider version. The new Aston Martin Vanquish, which also features a V12 engine, is priced from around £333,000, putting the two rivals within spitting distance of each other. However, while the Aston Martin uses a pair of turbochargers, and… Continue reading New £336,500 Ferrari 12Cilindri has Aston Martin Vanquish in crosshairs
Razor-sharp Lotus Theory 1 concept points the way to future electric sports car
To create a more immersive experience for the occupants, the car’s 3D audio system delivers bespoke soundscapes, while inflatable pods on the seats and steering wheel can react in real time to provide more support, grip or even haptic feedback, such as pulses to tell the driver to make a turn. According to Lotus, most… Continue reading Razor-sharp Lotus Theory 1 concept points the way to future electric sports car
New Ford E-Transit Courier: range, specs and latest details on Ford’s smallest electric van
In terms of design there’s not much between the E-Transit Courier and the petrol and diesel versions. The electric model gets its own headlight signature and grille, but other than that, they’re visually identical at the front. The petrol and diesel models feature an ‘active grill shutter’ which can close when cooling isn’t needed to… Continue reading New Ford E-Transit Courier: range, specs and latest details on Ford’s smallest electric van
New Ford Ranger PHEV is Europe’s first plug-in hybrid pick-up
The new Ford Ranger PHEV has been revealed at the IAA commercial vehicle show in Hanover, Germany. It’s Europe’s first plug-in hybrid pick-up truck, boasting 27 miles of zero-emissions range and the ability to act as an off-grid generator. First cars will arrive early next year. The news of an electrified Ranger broke last year,… Continue reading New Ford Ranger PHEV is Europe’s first plug-in hybrid pick-up