New 2023 Lotus Eletre all-electric SUV priced from £89,500

The next-generation of Lotus models is here, and leading the charge is the brand’s first-ever SUV to take on rivals from Porsche and Lamborghini, the all-electric Eletre. Pricing and specification for the Eletre has now been revealed, with a three-tier range costing from £89,500. Early customers can expect deliveries in the first half of 2023. Built… Continue reading New 2023 Lotus Eletre all-electric SUV priced from £89,500

Lotus Eletre to launch with 893bhp, £120,000 range-topper

Below the instrument panel is a blade of light that changes colour to communicate with occupants – for example, if a phone call is received. Rather than a traditional instrument cluster binnacle, there is a slim strip (less than 30mm tall) to display key vehicle and journey information. In the middle is a 15.1in landscape-oriented touchscreen that automatically… Continue reading Lotus Eletre to launch with 893bhp, £120,000 range-topper

Opinion: Superminis are en route to extinction

If ever you wanted an example of just how much and how quickly the car industry is changing, look no further than the Ford Fiesta going out of production. From being Britain’s best-selling car for as long as anyone can remember to dropping out of the top 10 last year when the chip shortage hit car… Continue reading Opinion: Superminis are en route to extinction

Ford Fiesta production set to end next year

The Ford Fiesta could be discontinued as early as next year because it won’t get an electric successor, a report has claimed. The supermini has fallen out of favour with the British public in recent years, with buyers flocking to the rival Vauxhall Corsa – the UK’s best-selling car in 2021 – and the Ford Puma crossover. The Puma… Continue reading Ford Fiesta production set to end next year

Honda City sedan celebrates 25 years in India

It is no secret that in a price-conscious market like India, to establish impeccable credentials is no mean feat. It takes a lot of effort to do so. As Honda Cars India (HCIL) commemorates the silver jubilee of Honda City in India, the occasion is more than just a testimony to the dream that Honda’s… Continue reading Honda City sedan celebrates 25 years in India

All-new Toyota bZ3 revealed as pure-electric saloon

One of the cars teased during Toyota’s 11-car concept unveiling last year was an executive saloon with pure-electric power, and now we can see the finalised product – the bZ3. The name follows on from the bZ4X that arrived in the UK earlier this year and the new saloon car also shares the same platform… Continue reading All-new Toyota bZ3 revealed as pure-electric saloon

2023 Mazda MX-5 receives new trim levels

The MX-5 is the most popular roadster in the world, and hoping to maintain that success, Mazda will introduce three new trim level variants for the soft-top convertible and hard-top RF. The 2023 MX-5 is available to order now, with Mazda saying customers can expect first deliveries in March next year.  The fourth-generation MX-5 has… Continue reading 2023 Mazda MX-5 receives new trim levels

Ford Fiesta set to be axed

The Ford Fiesta supermini will be axed from Ford‘s line-up according to rumours, with a briefing outlining the brand’s plans for the big-selling small hatchback expected later this week.  Auto Express understands that an official statement with news of the Fiesta’s demise – as well as plans that outline when the Blue Oval’s iconic supermini will… Continue reading Ford Fiesta set to be axed

New Skoda Enyaq iV vRS added to all-electric SUV’s line-up

Following in the wheeltracks of the sleeker Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS, the Czech brand has revealed a performance version of the regular Enyaq iV SUV. The more practical electric vRS features the same 82kWh battery as its sibling, supplying a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with a total of 295bhp and 460Nm of torque. This output… Continue reading New Skoda Enyaq iV vRS added to all-electric SUV’s line-up

2022 Suzuki S-Cross now available with full-hybrid option

The third-generation Suzuki S-Cross SUV went on sale earlier this year with only a mild-hybrid engine, now there’s a full hybrid version available – creatively called the S-Cross Full Hybrid. It’s available to order in the UK now, and replaces the mild-hybrid automatic model in the lineup in the process.  The S-Cross Full Hybrid doesn’t… Continue reading 2022 Suzuki S-Cross now available with full-hybrid option