VW Golf R 2026 long-term review: Final verdict on a classic hot hatch Life&Style When I first enquired about running a Golf R, I expected this to be a swansong of sorts. The eighth-generation VW Golf was to be the last, we were told, as the electric ID.3 filled the family hatchback-sized hole in the Volkswagen range. Thankfully, reports of the Golf’s demise were a little premature. Volkswagen had [...]
New Mk1 Ford Escort RS makes world debut at London Concours Life&Style The first new Ford Escort Mk1 RS in 50 years has been revealed at London Concours. Built by Boreham Motorworks, the reborn fast Ford is more than just another restomod.
Volkswagen Transporter Sportline 2026: The van that wants to be a VW Golf GTI Life&Style Imagine an illicit liaison between a Volkswagen van and a Golf GTI. The result, nine months later, might look something like the Transporter Sportline. So, is this flagship ‘sports van’ a welcome addition to the family? If the idea of a sports van sounds like a contradiction in terms, tell that to the thousands of [...]
This Peugeot 205 GTI is the car you remember from your teenage years June 18, 2026 Back in the 1980s, if you were Somebody in the City, you probably drove a Porsche. But if you were an up-and-coming hotshot who’d made some lucky bets on gold futures, you’d splash the cash on a Peugeot 205 GTI. Launched in 1984, this was Peugeot’s riposte to the runaway success of the original VW [...]
Where to see the world’s most beautiful limited-run Porsche 911 June 17, 2026 Porsche has revealed a special version of the 911 GT3 to commemorate 75 years of selling cars in the UK. The new 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition will make its public debut this weekend, playing a starring role at the Icons of Porsche, Sunstede Silverstone Edition event. Both the name and bespoke design of [...]
‘Watershed moment’: EV sales soar as oil price volatility drives away petrol car demand June 10, 2026 Brits are racing to get their hands on electric vehicles after a surge in oil prices triggered by the war in Iran has driven away demand for petrol and diesel cars, one of the UK’s biggest used car supermarkets has said. London-listed Motorpoint, which has seen its shares jump on the back of bumper profits, [...]
Electric Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: More power, longer range June 4, 2026 Rolls-Royce has revealed an updated version of its electric Spectre, less than three years after the original car was launched. Last year, the Spectre retained its position as the British marque’s second best-selling vehicle globally. Enhancements for the Series II version are likely to further its appeal. An improvement in battery range is perhaps the [...]
London Concours to celebrate rare Porsches and more next week June 3, 2026 The 2026 edition of London Concours takes place next week, with a host of rare and exotic cars bound for the heart of the capital. Hosted on the close-cropped lawns of the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC), London Concours is described as ‘a luxurious automotive garden party’, which takes place right in the centre of the [...]
Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo Electric: a super-powered SUV May 26, 2026 Tim Pitt drives the new Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric in flagship Turbo guise. Can a 1,156hp family SUV make any sort of sense? The SUV coupe is a curious species. Less roomy and practical than a traditional, upright SUV, yet less dynamic and stylish than a coupe, it seems to be the worst of all [...]
£3m Fenomeno Roadster is most powerful open Lamborghini ever May 20, 2026 Lamborghini has announced the most powerful convertible in its 63-year history: the 1,080hp Fenomeno Roadster. Following the launch of the Fenomeno coupe at Monterey Car Week last year, the Roadster is the latest ultra-limited hypercar in Lamborghini’s ‘Few Off’ production series. The Fenomeno Roadster was the star attraction at the Lamborghini Arena event for owners [...]