If you have saved up £5,000 to spend on your next car, the range of choice available to you on the used car market is pretty broad. Whether you’re after a cheap-to-run city car, an open-top sports car or even an off-roader, there are plenty of great buys up for grabs. As with any second-hand… Continue reading Best cars for £5,000 or less
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Tesla plans: precious metal-free motors, new Supercharger and ‘next-generation model’
Tesla has outlined some key aspects of how it plans to accelerate its push towards sustainable, clean transport – but the firm has stopped short of giving more than a few details about its much-vaunted more affordable model. The American brand made an extensive presentation to investors at its Texas facility. Executives promised again that… Continue reading Tesla plans: precious metal-free motors, new Supercharger and ‘next-generation model’
New Maserati GranCabrio Folgore: 750bhp convertible EV spotted
The weight and packaging requirements of an electric powertrain don’t lend themselves particularly well to convertible cars, but Maserati is hoping to crack the formula with this: the GranCabrio Folgore. When it launches later this year, It’ll stand alone as the first electric drop-top grand tourer on the market, supported by the same tri-motor 800V… Continue reading New Maserati GranCabrio Folgore: 750bhp convertible EV spotted
New AC Cobra GT Roadster: British sports car revived by £285,000 remake
The AC Cobra has been subject to countless kit cars and replicas over the years, of varying quality, it must be said – but in 2023, its original maker is taking the spotlight. Meet the AC Cobra GT Roadster: it’s a modern take on the 60s icon built around a bespoke aluminium chassis and a… Continue reading New AC Cobra GT Roadster: British sports car revived by £285,000 remake
New Volkswagen Tiguan Black Edition: prices and specs revealed
The current Volkswagen Tiguan is nearing the end of its life, and to give the SUV a boost before its replacement arrives later this year, a new Black Edition version has been announced. Positioned above the Tiguan R-Line, the new model costs from £37,325 and combines the R-Line’s sporty appearance with a host of extra… Continue reading New Volkswagen Tiguan Black Edition: prices and specs revealed
New 2023 MINI Countryman EV targets 280 miles of range
MINI’s plans for electrification are gaining momentum and a big step will come this year as the firm’s third-generation Countryman is revealed at the Munich Motor Show in September. The new Countryman will initially be launched as a petrol model in 2024 but in May next year we’ll see the first all-electric Countryman. Following the… Continue reading New 2023 MINI Countryman EV targets 280 miles of range
JLR and Stellantis invest in British car tech firm driving the future of head-up displays
British tech firm Envisics has attracted major investment from Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis in its latest investment round. It’ll help the company expand and continue its work producing augmented reality, holographic head-up display units for cars. The Milton Keynes-based company, which featured in Auto Express issue 1,742, has already received funding from Hyundai and… Continue reading JLR and Stellantis invest in British car tech firm driving the future of head-up displays
Top 10 best performance cars to buy 2023
With most manufacturers pushing funding towards ambitious EV targets in 2023, traditional performance cars aren’t as prominent as they once were. That’s a real shame for those who enjoy driving, but there is a flip side to this coin: some of the models that have emerged recently have been fastidiously engineered to celebrate the closing… Continue reading Top 10 best performance cars to buy 2023
F1 preview 2023: full Formula One teams and drivers grid guide
The keyword for the 2023 season is stability, with only a few changes to the driver line-ups further down the grid. But there are regulation changes to deal with, too. An extra race bumps the calendar up to 23 rounds, while two events will only have 11 sets of Pirelli tyres available to drivers –… Continue reading F1 preview 2023: full Formula One teams and drivers grid guide
The 6 BIG things to look out for during the 2023 Formula One season
The 2023 Formula One season is almost upon us. Cars have been revealed, drivers have slipped into their race suits, and testing has taken place before the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on 5 March. Over the course of 23 races, 20 drivers will fight for title glory, but there are so many fascinating questions heading… Continue reading The 6 BIG things to look out for during the 2023 Formula One season