BMW goes into Fast & Furious mode with the new M350 Whisky BMW’s replaced the M340i with something more mischievous, the M350 xDrive, a 437bhp straight-six that can turn itself into a full rear-wheel-drive drift car at the touch of a button. Most performance cars try to convince you they’re fast. BMW’s new 3 Series M350 xDrive is trying to convince you it’s fun, and it’s doing [...]
Battle of Prestige: BMW X3 vs Mercedes GLC Motoring BMW’s X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC go head-to-head in the executive SUV stakes – but which German marque makes the stronger statement? Image and functionality go hand in hand when it comes to premium SUVs. Whether you’re heading to a high-stakes meeting in Canary Wharf or travelling out of the capital for business, your choice of [...]
We desperately need more negative hotel reviews Life&Style When you read a restaurant review, you expect it to be critical. The same is true of theatre reviews, which often reward shows with one star. The same can not be said for the travel industry. In that sphere, journalists are far less likely to say that something is bad. Barring those trashy TV shows [...]
Mike Ashley’s Frasers weighs move to oust Hugo Boss chief September 1, 2026 Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is weighing up a move to oust a boardroom chair at Hugo Boss as it laid out fresh plans to grow its stake in the German fashion house. The retail group, which was founded by the British billionaire, told investors on Tuesday that it wants to control more than half of [...]
Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo Review: 550hp, 199mph and Nearly £200k – Is It Worth It? August 24, 2026 The Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo has the looks, soundtrack and blistering performance to turn heads across London, but does its £191,820 price tag justify a cabin that doesn’t quite match the glamour? There’s always something rather alluring about the Maserati line-up, but I can’t quite put my finger on it. Maybe it’s that effortless Italian chic [...]
Meet the Destrier, Bugatti’s most extreme one-off yet August 21, 2026 The Bugatti Destrier is a one-off hypercar based on the track-only Bolide, with a 1,577bhp W16 engine, bespoke styling and a luxury interior. Bugatti has revealed the Destrier, a one-off hypercar that combines the extreme engineering of its track-only Bolide with the craftsmanship of a bespoke grand tourer. The latest commission from Bugatti’s Solitaire programme [...]
Is the Zeekr 9X Super Hybrid the new luxury SUV to beat? August 14, 2026 Zeekr’s enormous new 9X Super Hybrid is heading to Europe with 885bhp, more than 100 miles of electric range and a cabin packed with luxury tech. Here’s everything we know so far, and whether it could trouble the Range Rover. Zeekr is bringing its biggest and most powerful SUV to Europe, and it isn’t exactly [...]
This is Bentley’s first electric car, the Torcal August 11, 2026 Bentley’s first electric car is almost here. The new Torcal luxury SUV makes its full debut in September, and while details remain limited, here’s everything we know so far. Bentley is finally ready to join the electric car party, and its first EV now has a name. Meet the Torcal, a new luxury SUV due [...]
Is the Audi Q9 the poshest Audi yet? August 11, 2026 Audi’s new range-topping Q9 is the biggest, plushest thing the four rings have built yet, a seven-seat, tech-crammed luxury SUV squaring up to the Range Rover. Here’s what we know before it lands on UK roads. Audi has never been shy about going big, but the new Q9 takes things to another level. Audi says [...]
Is the Maybach GLS the most excessive SUV? July 30, 2026 The facelifted Mercedes-Maybach GLS arrives with updated styling, a mild-hybrid V8, an even more lavish cabin and a new Night Series edition aimed at the luxury SUV elite. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS, now badged GLS 680, has been updated with fresh styling, more technology and an even greater emphasis on personalisation. If the standard Mercedes GLS [...]