Jaecoo and Omoda parent Chery is gearing up to launch its third brand in the UK, called Lepas – with a Dacia Duster rival tipped to arrive later this year. The Chinese manufacturer, which is the world’s largest exporter of cars, has already had success with its first two ventures in the UK, recording more… Continue reading Jaecoo owner Chery to launch third brand in UK to challenge Dacia
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Leapmotor confirms VW Golf and Renault 4 rivals plus small SUV
Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor will expand its global line-up in the next two years with a pair of hatchbacks and a small SUV. The firm, which is partnered with Stellantis, currently sells the T03 supermini and C10 SUV in Europe and will add the B10 crossover by the end of the year. Not long after… Continue reading Leapmotor confirms VW Golf and Renault 4 rivals plus small SUV
Mann on a mission: Driving Boreham’s continuation Ford Escort 68 Edition
In the pits, Henry assures me the Group 5 car will bear scant relationship to the upcoming road car, not least as it is devoid of vibration damping and, to be period correct, has unservoed brakes. It’s simply you, the deeply dished steering wheel and just over 200bhp flowing to the 172mm-wide rear Dunlop crossply… Continue reading Mann on a mission: Driving Boreham’s continuation Ford Escort 68 Edition
Leapmotor plots VW Golf and Renault 5 rivals plus small SUV
Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor will expand its global line-up in the next two years with a pair of hatchbacks and a small SUV. The firm, which is partnered with Stellantis and sells cars in Europe as Leapmotor International, currently sells the T03 supermini and C10 SUV in Europe, and will add the B10 crossover… Continue reading Leapmotor plots VW Golf and Renault 5 rivals plus small SUV
Mann on a mission: Driving Boreham’s continuation Ford Escort RS
In the pits, Henry assures me the Group 5 car will bear scant relationship to the upcoming road car, not least as it is devoid of vibration damping and, to be period correct, has unservoed brakes. It’s simply you, the deeply dished steering wheel and just over 200bhp flowing to the 172mm-wide rear Dunlop crossply… Continue reading Mann on a mission: Driving Boreham’s continuation Ford Escort RS
Renault 5
Anyway, all this adds up to a great driving environment, and the final piece of this puzzle is present and correct too: the 5 has a nicely resolved driving position. Past Renaults often suffered from a shortness of leg room and thigh support, but that’s not the case in the 5. Although the seats don’t have cushion… Continue reading Renault 5
VW concept trio previews 30-model assault on Chinese market
Volkswagen has unveiled a trio of concept cars ahead of the Shanghai motor show, previewing a dramatic expansion of its offerings in the crucial Chinese market. Developed in collaboration with the firm’s joint-venture partners SAIC and FAW, plus its sub-division headquartered in Anhui, the new cars form the backbone of a 30-model line-up that’s due in China… Continue reading VW concept trio previews 30-model assault on Chinese market
First look at MG CyberX SUV ahead of reveal tomorrow
The MG CyberX SUV has been previewed on video ahead of its unveiling at the Shanghai motor show tomorrow. Briefly shown in a video posted to Chinese social media platforms, it is a new electric SUV that will be the second model in the brand’s Cyber line-up, established last year by the Cyberster roadster. The early images reveal MG’s latest… Continue reading First look at MG CyberX SUV ahead of reveal tomorrow
Mercedes to launch by-wire steering and yoke wheel in 2026
Mercedes-Benz will launch its first car equipped with by-wire steering next year, allowing it to replace the traditional steering wheel with a yoke. The system replaces the mechanical connection between the steering and the front wheels with an electronic connection – the ‘wire’ – that is said to provide a quicker responses and a greater bandwidth of… Continue reading Mercedes to launch by-wire steering and yoke wheel in 2026
Wild Mercedes V-Class concept turns MPV into space-age limo
Key focus has been made on creating a “private lounge” for the rear passengers, that’s extensively clad in white Nappa leather. Main features include a retractable 65-inch cinema screen (that when up also acts as partition wall), a 42-speaker sound system and two airline-style seats (made with tubular cushions) that are fully reclinable. Seven projectors… Continue reading Wild Mercedes V-Class concept turns MPV into space-age limo