An audience with Aston Martin executive chairman Lawrence Stroll is always a memorable occasion. Most will know the Canadian from Netflix’s Drive to Survive series, in which he’s straight-talking and has a fearsome presence, often wearing the look of a man who you’ve just told you’ve run over his cat. In person, he’s far warmer; he… Continue reading Aston Martin boss: “our share price is hugely undervalued”
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Aion Hyper SSR is Chinese electric hypercar with 1208bhp
Chinese manufacturer GAC has presented the Aion Hyper SSR electric hypercar to Europeans for the first time in Milan. The tri-motor Hyper SSR – short for Super Sport Race – packs some eye-watering performance figures, thanks to a claimed 1208bhp and 8851lb ft of torque. Measuring 4538mm long, 1988 mm wide and 1238mm high, the Hyper SSR is a… Continue reading Aion Hyper SSR is Chinese electric hypercar with 1208bhp
New Mazda CX-80: plush seven-seater tops line-up
Mazda is returning to the seven-seater market after a six-year absence with the CX-80, a luxurious new flagship SUV. Closely related to the CX-60, the CX-80 is the first three-row Mazda in Europe since the 5 MPV and the second model to use Mazda’s Large Product Group platform. Compared with the CX-60, its wheelbase is 250mm longer and its… Continue reading New Mazda CX-80: plush seven-seater tops line-up
Arcfox to Zeekr: Every new car at the 2024 Beijing motor show
The Beijing motor show returns next week for the first time since 2019, bringing an array of unveilings from both domestic and global manufacturers. Taking place from Wednesday, 24 April to Saturday, 4 May, one of the world’s most important motor shows will host unveilings of brand-defining concepts, tech-heavy showcases, ultra-luxurious flagship vehicles and crucial new global models. … Continue reading Arcfox to Zeekr: Every new car at the 2024 Beijing motor show
Citroen C3 Aircross reinvented as blocky seven-seater with EV
Citroën has continued its radical range overhaul with the new C3 Aircross, which will arrive later this year with a fresh design and an electric variant for the first time. At 4390mm, the C3 Aircross is some 200mm longer than the first-generation family crossover, boosting practicality and adding the option of seven seats. It’s based on the same… Continue reading Citroen C3 Aircross reinvented as blocky seven-seater with EV
Electric Land Rover Defender has in-wheel motors and 320bhp
British engineering firm Bedeo has launched an electric conversion of the Land Rover Defender 110, which uniquely features four in-wheel motors and is said to weigh only slightly more than the original 4×4. Conceived to “maintain its rugged charm while embracing the advantages of electric power”, the Defender is the first in a series of Reborn Electric… Continue reading Electric Land Rover Defender has in-wheel motors and 320bhp
Ford to launch new Mustang variant next year
Ford has announced that it will launch a new variant of the Mustang next year, promising that “the best is absolutely yet to come”. A preview image released by the company leaves much to the imagination, but suggests it could wear a more rakish rear spoiler than that on the Mustang Dark Horse. Few details… Continue reading Ford to launch new Mustang variant next year
From the archive: driving the world’s most magnificent car
“The mere mention of the name Hispano-Suiza suggests a car of the highest quality. Thus, when it is announced that this firm has decided to market a 12-cylinder model, one naturally expects to find something of more than ordinary interest. “In this respect, one is not disappointed, for that designed by Marc Birkigt is a… Continue reading From the archive: driving the world’s most magnificent car
Audi Q6 e-tron: 6 big things you need to know
It’s all enhanced by the uninterrupted light bar that extends the full width of the rear, connecting the ‘quattro blisters’ on either side of the car to the Audi Q6 e-tron’s amazing-looking active digital OLED rear lights. #5 Even more illuminating Audi has led the way for decades when it comes to innovative light technology,… Continue reading Audi Q6 e-tron: 6 big things you need to know
UK is most suited country in Europe to mass EV adoption, data shows
The UK is the most suited market in Europe to the mass-adoption of EVs, especially fleets, according to new data that analysed 1.3 million vehicles across seven countries. In its ‘Taking charge: on the road to an EV future’ report, analytics firm Geotab claims 66% of combustion-powered UK-based fleet vehicles could be swapped for an… Continue reading UK is most suited country in Europe to mass EV adoption, data shows