New Bentley Continental GT S is inspired by the Supersports January 30, 2026 The Bentley Continental GT range has gained a new performance-focused model for 2026. Both the Continental GT S coupe and GTC S convertible are said to be inspired by the hardcore, limited-edition Bentley Supersports. All examples of the lightened, rear-wheel-drive Supersports have already been sold. However, the new Continental GT S will become part of [...]
Kalmar 7-97 Turbo Edition: Tribute to the Porsche 930 January 29, 2026 The Porsche 911 Turbo celebrated its 50th birthday in 2025, marked by a ’50 Years’ anniversary edition with unique paint and tartan seat trim. Porsche restomod specialist Kalmar Automotive has gone much further, however, creating a limited-production homage to the original Porsche 930 Turbo. The Kalmar 7-97 Turbo Edition combines retro-inspired styling with an air-cooled [...]
As Starmer heads to China, Brits rush to buy Chinese EVs January 29, 2026 A couple of years ago, I was invited to the launch of a new Chinese EV brand called Omoda. Myself and a handful of journalists showed up to an inauspicious press event in the basement of a Covent Garden hotel. In the room was parked (I’m still not sure how they got it down there) [...]
Aston Martin offers owners a chance to become James Bond January 22, 2026 Aston Martin has launched a new Experiences programme for 2026, with a focus on ultra-luxury events and supercar tours across the world. At the heart of Aston Martin Experiences are the invitation-only Ascend and Unleashed portfolios, which provide owners with access to exclusive road and track driving opportunities. Alongside these are the Supertour and Supercharged [...]
Volkswagen Passat Estate review: Second place in the space race January 21, 2026 Volkswagen has celebrated several big birthdays in recent years, with both the Polo supermini and Golf hatchback marking their 50th anniversaries. Yet the Passat, first launched in 1973, seemingly did not merit a special commemorative edition when it turned 50. Volkswagen has launched a new version of the Passat, though, now only available in estate [...]
Leapmotor B10 review: Electric SUV majors on value for money January 20, 2026 Leapmotor caused a stir last summer by being the first car company to launch its own EV grant. The announcement came within days of the UK Government announcing the official Electric Car Grant. Interest in the new Chinese brand duly surged an incredible 2,675 percent, and its C10 large electric SUV quickly sold out. Now, [...]
Lotus Emira Turbo SE review: A driving experience to savour January 9, 2026 The Lotus Emira always felt like a good car with a great one trapped inside, trying to crowbar its way out. Can this new Turbo SE liberate the Emira’s untapped potential? Daily-driving one for a few weeks will provide an answer… The ‘Turbo Special Equipment’ badge is an evocative one for Lotus enthusiasts (and I [...]
Meet the Rolls-Royce inspired by vintage video games January 5, 2026 Rolls-Royce has revealed a one-off Ghost inspired by classic video games. Commissioned by a customer with a passion for retro arcade action, the Black Badge Ghost Gamer was customised by the British marque’s Bespoke Design division. “Over the course of a month, we immersed ourselves in the 8-bit aesthetic that defined late 70s and early [...]
Chery Tiggo 9 CSH review: 7-seat family SUV goes big on value January 1, 2026 Chery is the biggest car company you’ve never heard of. It has been China’s top automotive exporter for the past 22 years, selling vehicles in countries as far-flung as Australia, Brazil, Malaysia, Israel and Turkey. Now, Chery has finally planted its flag on British soil – and its progress so far suggests it won’t remain [...]
Bentley Continental GT review: Luxury coupe with a sporting side December 24, 2025 Bentley went big when it launched this fourth generation of Continental GT. The Speed model was first out of the blocks, with a 782hp hybrid V8 making it the most powerful production Bentley ever. Then came the 666hp Supersports, a two-seat road racer and the lightest Bentley since 1940. In such context, the new ‘standard’ [...]