Car sales: Better deals and more availability have pushed numbers up with Vauxhall models most popular March 6, 2023 The number of newly registered vehicles rolled out on the UK’s roads continued to soar with car sales rising for the seventh consecutive month. According to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders(SMMT) car registrations rose by 26.2 per cent in February as an easing of supply chain shortages steered the market [...]
Porsche salutes a 50-year-old icon with special 911 GT3 RS February 27, 2023 The new Tribute to Carrera RS Package for the 911 GT3 RS channels the style and spirit of Porsche's first roadgoing Rennsport model.
Mercedes-AMG SL 55 review: Rolling thunder February 27, 2023 The Mercedes-AMG SL offers a fresh take on the iconic roadster, with more aggressive styling and a sportier demeanour. Tim Pitt drives it.
Jaguar fails to block Cheshire campervan maker from trademarking ‘Overlander’ brand February 26, 2023 Luxury carmaker Jaguar has failed in its bid to block a Cheshire campervan company from trademarking the word ‘Overlander’. Jaguar asked a tribunal to block Warrington firm Car & Commercial Solutions Ltd from registering the word ‘Overlander’ as a trademark, due to it sharing similarities with its own ‘Lander’ brand. The tribunal ruled, however, it [...]
Motor boss warns against ‘protectionism’ as electric vehicle production accelerates 50 per cent February 24, 2023 Car production in Britain fell slightly in January as thousands continued the shift towards electric vehicles which experienced a near 50 per cent increase. Despite global economic instability, car production fell just 0.3 per cent last month, which was welcomed by the industry as a sign of market stability. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and [...]
Bentley to end production of 12-cylinder petrol engine as luxury car maker is latest in shift to EV February 22, 2023 Bentley will end production of its famed 12-cylinder petrol engine in April next year, the luxury car maker has announced. More than 100,000 examples of the W12 engine have been built at the company’s factory in Crewe, Cheshire over the past 20 years. The decision to halt production is part of the business’s move to [...]
Lamborghini celebrates the V12 engine with special edition supercars February 16, 2023 The Invencible and Autentica mark the end of Lamborghini’s famed naturally aspirated V12 engine – with a new hybrid on the horizon.
The best hot hatchbacks to buy in 2023 February 15, 2023 We’ve assembled the best hot hatchbacks to buy in 2023, including the Hyundai i20 N, Mercedes-AMG A45 S and Honda Civic Type R.
Maserati GranTurismo review: Bella Italia February 13, 2023 The new 2023 Maserati GranTurismo is offered with V6 petrol engines or as a fully electric sports car. Which version is best?
Honda Civic Type R review: Hatch of the day February 7, 2023 The 2023 Honda Civic Type R might be the best hot hatchback currently on sale. Tim Pitt drives it on the road and racetrack.