Who will pay to phase out petrol cars? July 29, 2024 Is the elimination of petrol cars the inevitable march of progress or an area ripe for government intervention? Labour must decide, says Eliot Wilson Last week the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) set out seven measures it wanted the government to implement in order to make “automotive sustainability” a competitive advantage for the [...]
Smart #3 review: Necessity is the mother of convention July 26, 2024 Smart has pivoted from being a manufacturer of quirky, ultra-compact cars to becoming part of an all-electric joint venture with Mercedes-Benz and Chinese carmaker Geely. Geely also owns European car brands such as Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, meaning this SUV coupe EV has some prestigious half-cousins. To address the elephant in the room, yes, the [...]
Mercedes-Benz CLE review: Two become one in luxurious coupe July 25, 2024 Cast your mind back to the early 2000s, a time when Mercedes-Benz seemingly embarked upon a plan to cover every possible niche in the automotive market. The results included oddities such as the R-Class, along with a proliferation of coupes and ‘shooting brake’ estates. Time has moved on, however, and Mercedes is now attempting to [...]
DeLorean DMC-12 restomod: Fast forward to the future July 23, 2024 Cocaine trafficking. Blackmail. An FBI sting operation. Terrorism. Political promises. Boardroom bust-ups. A handsome hero. A supermodel wife. Oh, and a supporting cast of cool cars. The DeLorean DMC-12 is recognisable to almost everyone because of that movie. But the true story of the DeLorean Motor Company, its charismatic founder and its catastrophic downfall, seems almost [...]
Renault’s UK sales pass £2bn but increased costs hit profit July 23, 2024 Sales at the UK arm of car manufacturer Renault accelerated past £2bn in 2023, it has been revealed, despite an industry-wide slowdown, according to newly-filed documents.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: Sales accelerate to almost £1bn as global demand grows July 23, 2024 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars saw its revenue accelerate to almost £1bn in 2023 as demand for personalised luxury vehicles continued across the world, it has been revealed.
Everrati Mercedes-Benz SL ‘Pagoda’ review: Oh! You pretty thing July 18, 2024 Tim Pitt drives a classic Mercedes-Benz SL converted to electric power by Everrati. Is its beauty more than skin-deep?
Cazoo racked up debts of over £260m as it collapsed into administration July 16, 2024 Cazoo racked up debts of more than £260m as it collapsed into administration earlier this year, it has been revealed.
Lotus Emeya review: Taking on the Taycan July 11, 2024 The new Lotus Emeya is a luxurious and searingly quick electric saloon aimed squarely at the Porsche Taycan. Tim Pitt drives it.
Moto raises prices to battle inflation as motorway service station giant’s owners mull £2bn sale July 10, 2024 Motorway service station giant Moto upped its prices to help battle the rise in costs during its latest financial year as its owners weigh up putting the company up for sale for £2bn.