The Mazda 3 is one of our favourite hatchbacks thanks to its concept car styling, premium interior and driving dynamics, but Mazda has sought out to improve it with a facelift – now on sale in the UK. Don’t go looking for exterior changes because Mazda has kept the same eye-catching Kuro design language for… Continue reading New 2023 Mazda 3 goes on sale from £23,945
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New Nissan Qashqai facelift spotted testing for the first time
The Qashqai is Britain’s best-selling car and looking to capitalise on its success, Nissan is already working on the car’s mid-life refresh, and we’ve caught it testing on the public road. Introduced in 2021, the third-generation Qashqai has been a hit (like its forebears), thanks to a premium-feeling interior, extra practicality and improved levels of… Continue reading New Nissan Qashqai facelift spotted testing for the first time
New Volkswagen GTI logo hints at sporty all-electric models
As a brand, the GTI logo carries as much weight as many fully-fledged car manufacturers and Volkswagen is looking to keep it alive by reinventing it for the electric car age. The new badge replaces the ‘I’ with a thunderbolt symbol – a hint to electrification. So far, more powerful versions of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID… Continue reading New Volkswagen GTI logo hints at sporty all-electric models
‘The Fisker Ocean is so good I’d buy one ahead of any of its rivals’
I’ve known Henrik Fisker for many years, going back to his days at BMW in the nineties. So it seems a little odd talking about him in terms of a start-up, especially because his previous venture, Fisker Automotive, didn’t end well. That’s a shame because the car it produced, the plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma, was… Continue reading ‘The Fisker Ocean is so good I’d buy one ahead of any of its rivals’
New Maserati MCXtrema hypercar to be unveiled 18 August
Track-only hypercars are big business right now and Maserati is looking to add another to the fold with the all-new MCXtrema. The car was shown off last year as the ‘Project24’ but will have its first public reveal later this month at The Quail event in California. Like Pagani, Ferrari and Lamborghini, Maserati has dabbled… Continue reading New Maserati MCXtrema hypercar to be unveiled 18 August
Report: Mercedes-AMG considers return to V8 for C63 and E63
Mercedes-AMG is considering a return to traditional V8 petrol engines for the C63 and E63, according to a number of German Mercedes-Benz fan websites. The move, said to be prompted by slow sales of the new C63, would represent a remarkable turnaround for the company following years of engineering and multi-million-pound investment in electrified four-cylinder engines for… Continue reading Report: Mercedes-AMG considers return to V8 for C63 and E63
MG 4 Extended Range brings 323 miles for £36,495
Official specifications for the MG 4 Extended Range have been released, following their publication to industry data aggregators in late June. The new variant receives a 74.4kWh (usable) battery in place of the Long Range’s 61.7kWh pack. As previously reported by Autocar, this boosts the car’s official range from 270 miles (in equivalent Trophy specification) to… Continue reading MG 4 Extended Range brings 323 miles for £36,495
Britishvolt deal in doubt as buyer fails to make final payment
The £8.57m deal to save failed UK battery firm Britishvolt is suddenly in doubt after Recharge Industries failed to make its final payment. Having come in to save Britishvolt in February, the Australian battery firm was due to complete the takeover on 5 April, but the last instalment remains “unpaid and overdue”, administrator EY noted in its progress report. “As a… Continue reading Britishvolt deal in doubt as buyer fails to make final payment
Aston Martin to reveal new sports car next week
Aston Martin has confirmed that it will unveil a new model at Monterey Car Week, where it last year revealed the V12 Vantage Roadster. It’s yet to say which car will be making its debut, but recent spy shots confirm that the drop-top Volante version of the new DB12 grand tourer is nearly ready for showrooms. The spy shots (below),… Continue reading Aston Martin to reveal new sports car next week
Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Roadster is world’s fastest open-top
Hennessey has revealed what it claims to be the fastest convertible ever created: a roofless variant of the stripped-out, track-focused 1817bhp Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution. Called the Venom F5 Revolution Roadster, it takes the crown from the standard, road-going Venom F5 Roadster – which the firm says can achieve a top speed of over 300mph – as… Continue reading Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Roadster is world’s fastest open-top