In 1958, racing driver Maria Teresa De Filippis became the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 race at the wheel of a Maserati 250F. This year, to commemorate her trailblazing talent, Maserati is releasing special edition versions of its Ghibli sports saloon and Levante SUV. Each wears the “FTributo” badge, and features unique… Continue reading New Maserati Ghibli and Levante FTributo special editions revealed
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UK petrol and diesel prices: Diesel tops petrol by 20p for first time ever
The price difference between a litre of unleaded and a litre of diesel has broken the 20p barrier for the first time, according to RAC Fuel Watch data on average prices. As of 12 October, diesel drivers were forking out an average of £183.94p a litre, while the average price of unleaded had climbed to… Continue reading UK petrol and diesel prices: Diesel tops petrol by 20p for first time ever
“A new BMW M2 CSL could be one of the fastest-accelerating M-cars of all time”
As Bachman-Turner Overdrive once sang, ‘you ain’t seen nothing yet’ when it comes to the BMW M2. Because while the all-new version looks tasty enough, the variants that will follow it soon afterwards will go well beyond this. When BMW attaches the CSL badge to the boot – and possibly a CS too – these… Continue reading “A new BMW M2 CSL could be one of the fastest-accelerating M-cars of all time”
New BMW M2 turns up the heat with 453bhp
BMW’s M division recently announced its first plug-in hybrid model, the controversial 2.7-tonne XM SUV. But the renowned performance experts haven’t given up on pure driver’s cars just yet – and they’re throwing everything at what could be their defining small coupé, the new M2. The fastest version of the new 2 Series Coupé is… Continue reading New BMW M2 turns up the heat with 453bhp
Cupra Leon hot hatch now available from £29,515
The Cupra Leon is offered with a multitude of powertrains and in five-door hatchback or estate form, but now a new entry-level variant has been added to the line-up. Undercutting the VZ1 2.0-litre petrol is the 1.5-litre TSI; initially it only comes on the hatchback model, but Cupra says an estate will follow later. The… Continue reading Cupra Leon hot hatch now available from £29,515
Jaguar F-Type 75 special edition revealed
Jaguar is preparing to go fully electric from 2025 and its F-Type sports car has just one year left before making way for a new range of luxury EV models. The British firm has now revealed its final update of the car rolled into a flagship model called the F-Type 75. Designed as an homage… Continue reading Jaguar F-Type 75 special edition revealed
Tesla Semi truck production begins with first deliveries on 1st December
Battery supply issues have hampered Tesla’s progress in bringing its Semi truck to market, but Elon Musk has now confirmed that production has begun via a social media post. PepsiCo was one of the first large companies to place orders for the all-electric HGV, and will take delivery on 1 December according to Musk. With… Continue reading Tesla Semi truck production begins with first deliveries on 1st December
New Volvo EX90 to feature advanced safety systems and bi-directional charging
Volvo is set to take a big step towards full-electrification in 2022, with the launch of a ground-up EV replacement for its flagship XC90 SUV. The new model is dubbed the EX90, and it’ll be unveiled in full on 9th November before going on sale next year. Our exclusive images – derived from patent drawings… Continue reading New Volvo EX90 to feature advanced safety systems and bi-directional charging
Ford GT LM Edition revealed as bespoke run-out special
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
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