Any incoming car whose attributes overlap those of the Porsche 911 gets talked up as a ‘911 killer’, but does it ever actually happen? Invariably, no. In the modern era, and in my humble opinion, only two cars have come close: the original Audi R8 and the elegant old Aston Martin Vantage. Both still got smashed in… Continue reading Opinion: Could the next Mercedes-AMG GT by a 911 killer?
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
2023 Mercedes-AMG GT to be crowned by 831bhp plug-in hybrid
Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division will launch the second-generation GT in 2023, heavily redesigning and re-engineering the two-door flagship to take on the Porsche 911. The new model, known under the internal codename C192, has been twinned with the recently introduced seventh-generation Mercedes-AMG SL. However, it will be produced exclusively in coupé form, leaving the open-top… Continue reading 2023 Mercedes-AMG GT to be crowned by 831bhp plug-in hybrid
Matt Prior: Why you should watch Australian Supercars
It’s the halfway point of the 2022 Australian Supercars championship, my favourite race series because the cars are powerful and noisy and extremely closely matched. Better than that, its organisers know that spectators are central to the show, so a new generation race car will arrive next year aimed at making the racing closer than… Continue reading Matt Prior: Why you should watch Australian Supercars
Opinion: What Porsche’s return to F1 with Red Bull will mean
The long-expected Formula 1 partnership between Red Bull and Porsche looks set to be confirmed. Stories have emerged this week that the car maker will buy a 50% stake in Red Bull Technologies, the arm of the Austrian-owned, UK-based business that includes a new F1 engine factory that will be fully operational by the end of the year. Finally, Porsche’s… Continue reading Opinion: What Porsche’s return to F1 with Red Bull will mean
Rolls-Royce Spectre EV enters vital testing phase in France
The Rolls-Royce Spectre has entered a pivotal phase of its testing programme in the French Riviera ahead of the electric coupé’s launch towards the end of 2023. Following months of tests in testing in extreme conditions just 55km (34 miles) south of the Arctic Circle, the Spectre will now be driven for a total of 625,000km (388,357… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Spectre EV enters vital testing phase in France
Vettel to retire from F1 after 15-year career
Sebastian Vettel will retire from Formula 1 at the end of the 2022 season, with the four-time world champion calling time on his 15-year F1 career. The German driver, who currently races for Aston Martin, cited his family as one of the central reasons behind his decision as well as the stresses and strains of… Continue reading Vettel to retire from F1 after 15-year career
Land Rover reveals £225,000, expedition-inspired classic Defender
Land Rover’s Classic division has revealed an ultra-limited Land Rover Defender model inspired by the firm’s historic exploration and off-roading heritage. The Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II is based on Defender models built from 2012 to 2016. Each car has been stripped and rebuilt by hand with upgraded suspension, stronger brakes and improved steering. Priced… Continue reading Land Rover reveals £225,000, expedition-inspired classic Defender
Facelifted Ford Kuga breaks cover ahead of 2023 launch
The facelifted Ford Kuga, due to arrive in the UK next season, will get a new front end and an updated infotainment system. The revised look, spotted on a testing mule in the US, includes angular LED headlights and a reduced front grille featuring central Ford badging. This brings the SUV’s styling into line with the… Continue reading Facelifted Ford Kuga breaks cover ahead of 2023 launch
Racing lines: rallying to the cause
Rallying in the UK suffered more and for longer than any form of motor sport during the pandemic. But following a lengthy shut-down for a sport that by its nature is hard to contain within a controlled area, rallying is springing back to life – in the face of major challenges. The shocking cost of… Continue reading Racing lines: rallying to the cause
Electric SUVs to lead Gordon Murray Group push
The SUV projects have been enabled by the Murray group’s recent expansion. For years, the core workforce, mostly based at Shalford near Guildford, numbered around 90. But extra recruiting made possible by £300 million of new investment has helped to raise the workforce to 300 people. The group is in the process of moving its… Continue reading Electric SUVs to lead Gordon Murray Group push