The other option is a bespoke motorsport-derived 2.1-litre four-pot that weighs less than 85kg and features uprated internals such as a billet crankshaft, more advanced fuel injection and a titanium exhaust system. All this helps the engine spit out 296bhp and rev all the way to 10,000rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via… Continue reading The Ford Escort Mk1 RS is back, with 296bhp and a £295k price tag
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Ford Mustang GTD almost breaks into top 10 Nürburgring lap times
From its feisty looks, it’s hard to believe that the new Ford Mustang GTD can be driven on the road, so we shouldn’t be too surprised to hear that the most extreme ‘Stang to date clocked a rather brisk time of six minutes and 57.6 seconds around the Nürburgring. That makes it only the sixth… Continue reading Ford Mustang GTD almost breaks into top 10 Nürburgring lap times
Car Deal of the Day: Ford’s Capri coupe-SUV is a great fit for families at this price
Famous nameplate Coupe styling, SUV ride height £386.32 per month The Ford Capri will be remembered as one of the most contentious launches in recent years, purely on account of its name. But controversy aside, the Capri is a distinctive family SUV for the style-conscious – and it’s cheaper than you might think. Advertisement – Article continues… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Ford’s Capri coupe-SUV is a great fit for families at this price
The best ever popemobiles
The Mazana II is a boxy and utilitarian six-seat 4×4 built around the diesel drivetrain of the Citroen Berlingo, sitting in a twin-rail chassis topped with a body made of reinforced polyester resin. The Mazana II went on sale in 2016, and the firm created an open-air version for the visit of Pope Francis in… Continue reading The best ever popemobiles
New Mercedes-AMG electric super-SUV getting in shape to fight Porsche Cayenne
Mercedes-AMG has released the first images of its bespoke flagship electric SUV that will serve as a rival to the Lotus Eletre and Porsche’s forthcoming electric Cayenne. It’s currently destined for some cold-weather testing near the Arctic Circle, alongside the performance division’s four-door GT, a potential Porsche Taycan killer. Advertisement – Article continues below AMG’s… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG electric super-SUV getting in shape to fight Porsche Cayenne
New Haval Jolion Pro hybrid SUV set to take on the Nissan Qashqai in 2025
Chinese automotive giant Great Wall Motors (GWM) is taking a swing at the Nissan Qashqai and MG ZS with the Haval Jolion Pro. This hybrid family SUV will be introduced in the UK early next year, and sold alongside the Ora 03 electric supermini. What’s this got to do with the EV formerly known as… Continue reading New Haval Jolion Pro hybrid SUV set to take on the Nissan Qashqai in 2025
Big new plan for DS: beat the Germans and join the car market’s premium elite
So what is going to set DS apart from the gathering crowd in this increasingly tumultuous premium car space? We’ve just been given a clear glimpse at the brand’s immediate future in the shape of the new DS No8. This is an electric coupé-SUV that will serve as a flagship for the DS range. It… Continue reading Big new plan for DS: beat the Germans and join the car market’s premium elite
Car Deal of the Day: Enjoy some French style with this DS 3 for £195 a month
Distinctive design Plush interior £195.62 per month It doesn’t happen very often, but French premium brand DS Automobiles has unveiled a brand new car. Called No8, it’s a super-luxurious coupé-SUV with a mega electric range, and it’ll go on sale next year with a predicted price tag of between £45,000 and £72,000. However, what if… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Enjoy some French style with this DS 3 for £195 a month
Camouflaged BMW M3 electric prototype previewed
BMW’s M performance division has revealed the first set of camouflaged images of the M3 electric prototype (codenamed: ZA0), and it looks inspired by BMW’s Neue Classe Vision Concept showcased last year. Notably, this follows sightings of the standard i3 Neue Klasse sedan in November. BMW plans to expand the Neue Klasse line-up with models… Continue reading Camouflaged BMW M3 electric prototype previewed
Will India EV Inc achieve 2 million sales in 2024?
Just two weeks away before calendar year 2024 bids adieu, the Indian electric vehicle industry as of today (December 15) is 128,867 EVs away from achieving a record two million-unit sales. Will India EV Inc, which at mid-December witnessed record retail sales of 18,71,133 units (up 35% YoY), achieve this milestone this year? Or will… Continue reading Will India EV Inc achieve 2 million sales in 2024?