The Ford GT supercar is set to bow out at the end of this year, but it won’t be leaving quietly. To commemorate the GT race car’s win at the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours, Ford is building 20 LM Edition models that feature unique design details and a redesigned titanium exhaust. The GT LM… Continue reading Ford GT LM Edition revealed as bespoke run-out special
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Limited-run Alpine A110 R Fernando Alonso pays tribute to F1 legend
Despite his somewhat unceremonious exit from its Formula 1 team, Alpine is paying tribute to Fernando Alonso with a limited-run version of the hardcore A110 R. Aptly named the Alpine A110 R Fernando Alonso, the new model benefits from a unique paint scheme, interior trims and a suspension setup signed off by the two-time F1… Continue reading Limited-run Alpine A110 R Fernando Alonso pays tribute to F1 legend
Everrati reveals 500bhp electric Porsche 911 Cabriolet
There are a few companies that can transform classic cars into EVs these days, but Oxfordshire-based Everrati is the first one to turn its attention to the Porsche 911 Cabriolet. Everrati says it has worked to preserve the original character of the 911 drop-top through the “optimisation of weight distribution, chassis response and the performance… Continue reading Everrati reveals 500bhp electric Porsche 911 Cabriolet
Audi R8 successor will be fully electric
Audi’s sports car future is looking electric. We’ve already seen sleek, low-slung EVs from the brand in the shape of the e-tron GT and the ‘sphere’ concepts but new plans are being laid out for a replacement for the TT sports car and even its halo car – the R8. We’ve previously heard from Linda… Continue reading Audi R8 successor will be fully electric
UK new car sales grow for second consecutive month
New-car registrations in the UK saw their second consecutive month of growth in September 2022, but remain down on pre-Covid levels, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 225,269 new cars were registered in September 2022. Although this represented a 4.6 per cent increase compared… Continue reading UK new car sales grow for second consecutive month
“Citroen is reclaiming its crown as the king of original thinking”
Normally you’d look at a concept car like the Citroen Oli and regard it as pie-in-the-sky thinking. After all, we see enough concepts that bear no relation to anything we might actually be able to buy. However, Citroen is different, ploughing a clear path towards value, style and sustainability. I’m liking what I’m seeing these… Continue reading “Citroen is reclaiming its crown as the king of original thinking”
New 2022 Mercedes B-Class facelift unveiled with subtle design tweaks
The Mercedes B-Class isn’t exactly swamped with rivals, but with BMW releasing its second-gen 2 Series Active Tourer this year, Stuttgart needed to fight back. Meet the new, facelifted Mercedes B-Class, which arrives with subtle design tweaks and electrified engines to fight for class honours in the MPV sector. The styling changes are difficult to… Continue reading New 2022 Mercedes B-Class facelift unveiled with subtle design tweaks
New Mercedes-AMG A 45 receives new look and updated tech for 2022
Mercedes has given its A-Class a facelift for 2022 and that means revisions for the AMG-fettled A 35 and A 45 performance hatches. Although the mid-life refresh doesn’t see any changes in the way of performance figures, Mercedes has worked on the exterior design of the A 35 and A 45, while giving both more… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG A 45 receives new look and updated tech for 2022
Ford Bronco gets Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 makeover
American firm Hennessey has shown it is still very much in the tuning business despite dabbling in car production, by unveiling its latest creation – the VelociRaptor 500 Bronco. It takes the already rowdy 400 Bronco and bumps up the power. Last year, Hennessey revealed the VelociRaptor 400 Bronco with 395bhp, but the VelociRaptor 500… Continue reading Ford Bronco gets Hennessey VelociRaptor 500 makeover
Ford Focus ST Track Pack launched
The Focus ST is already one of the best-driving front-wheel drive hot hatches you can buy, as evidenced by the fact Ford didn’t mess around with its chassis during the recent facelift. However, Ford has now looked to cater for those looking for a harder-edged Focus ST with the new Track Pack option. Not many… Continue reading Ford Focus ST Track Pack launched