New Polestar 3 to debut in October 2022

Polestar has announced that its new 3 model will launch in October this year, with customers being able to order the all-electric SUV from the day of its premiere.  It’ll provide fresh competition in the rapidly growing large electric SUV segment, rivalling the likes of the Audi e-tron and BMW iX. Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO,… Continue reading New Polestar 3 to debut in October 2022

“Almost 800,000 people are still working in Britain’s automotive industry”

Two years after Covid first clobbered us, the car business in the UK remains badly bruised, but still alive and kicking. It’s down, but not out. And believe it or not, in some departments, it’s healthier today than two years back. I’ve accessed the like-for-like (Spring 2020 vs Spring 2022) figures. Thankfully, they state that… Continue reading “Almost 800,000 people are still working in Britain’s automotive industry”

Future classics: car investments that could make you money

Absence, they say, makes the heart grow fonder. And as once-familiar cars start disappearing from our roads, it’s hard not to be stirred on the rare occasions that you see them. When was the last time you spotted a Ford Puma coupe or Citroen BX?  It’s even more of a cause for celebration when you… Continue reading Future classics: car investments that could make you money

Ultra exclusive Rolls-Royce Boat Tail convertible commission floats in

Rolls-Royce has revealed another ultra-exclusive Boat Tail commission, showcasing some incredible levels of personalisation, luxury and rarity. Just three Boat Tails are planned for production with previous models going to rap superstar Jay-Z and a wealthy Chinese businessman.  Rolls-Royce says this car has been built for “a patron whose family business has grown from his… Continue reading Ultra exclusive Rolls-Royce Boat Tail convertible commission floats in

New 2023 Audi Q5 caught on camera again

The next Audi Q5 has been spied undergoing on-road assessment in the hands of Audi engineers, ahead of its anticipated launch in 2023.  The larger Q7’s introduction in 2006 made Audi into an SUV market force and the Q5, originally launched in 2009, cemented its position as one of the most popular premium SUV car… Continue reading New 2023 Audi Q5 caught on camera again

New 2023 Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar ready to take on Le Mans

Peugeot is returning to Le Mans next year with this, the new 9X8 Hypercar that will compete in the French classic race.  However, before its appearance at Le Mans in 2023, the 9X8 will make its competition debut at the Six Hours of Monza on 10 July – the fourth round of the World Endurance… Continue reading New 2023 Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar ready to take on Le Mans

Full size remote control cars: would you take a ride?

The automotive world is becoming increasingly fragmented in many ways. In fact, the buzzword ‘mobility’ that we hear so frequently as enthusiasts has never been more appropriate to describe the state of play today – and one technology start-up based in Milton Keynes, Bucks, is looking to exploit the pool of potential customers looking for… Continue reading Full size remote control cars: would you take a ride?

Ford Fiesta three-door will cease production

The Ford Fiesta is undergoing a streamlining process with the supermini losing its three-door bodystyle as well as van versions.  Ford has already removed the three-door versions from its online price lists, but existing orders of three-door Fiestas will be completed, with production at the Fiesta plant in Cologne, Germany set to end this summer.  A… Continue reading Ford Fiesta three-door will cease production

New all-electric Volkswagen Aero B saloon to rival Tesla Model 3

Our spy photographers have spotted the upcoming Volkswagen Aero B model undergoing testing, giving us our best look yet at the firm’s rival for the Tesla Model 3. The shots show that the new all-electric saloon will have a similar design to VW’s ID range. At the front the nose is short and low to… Continue reading New all-electric Volkswagen Aero B saloon to rival Tesla Model 3

“Aston Martin desperately needs a clear direction for its future”

After just two years, CEO Tobias Moers is the latest senior executive to go through the well worn exit door at Aston Martin. Insiders and former staff members say he was one of the main reasons so many talented and long-serving employees had already left the business; his management style is, apparently, rather blunt. Sure,… Continue reading “Aston Martin desperately needs a clear direction for its future”