Author: Autocar Magazine UK

Aston Martin boss has doubts on Dyson’s car project

Few automotive engineers know more about electric powertrains than Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer. In his previous life as Nissan’s head of development, Palmer led the team that created the Leaf. His arrival at Gaydon has put Aston Martin on course for what will be a part-electric future, and he is politely sceptical about James Dyson’s plan… Continue reading Aston Martin boss has doubts on Dyson’s car project

German court orders Porsche SE to reveal Dieselgate details

A German court has ordered Porsche SE, the investment company behind Porsche, to reveal whether it believes documents were destroyed when the Dieselgate scandal broke. According to Automotive News Europe, Porsche SE’s board must answer five questions relating to what was known of Volkswagen Group emissions cheat practices before they were exposed in September 2015. The… Continue reading German court orders Porsche SE to reveal Dieselgate details

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake styling shown in life-size model

Aston Martin‘s Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake has been shown in a life-sized model ahead of production. The car will be Aston’s Q bespoke division’s first to be specced in the brand’s Q Lounge virtual reality system. Aston revealed the limited-run Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake in full late last year, following confirmation that the model will go into 99-unit production.… Continue reading Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake styling shown in life-size model

Bentley Bentayga V8 2018 review

Following the launch of W12 petrol and V8 diesel engines, this is the third and perhaps the most convincing powerplant to feature in Bentley’s monumentally capable Bentayga SUV. It’s a 4.0-litre, 90-degree V8 with its two twin-scroll turbochargers sitting within the vee of the cylinders. You’ll find it also in the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, and… Continue reading Bentley Bentayga V8 2018 review