Smart #3 review: Necessity is the mother of convention motoring 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 motoring 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 [...]
Horse power! Classic Ferrari F355 makes a comeback motoring Evoluto Automobili has reimagined the legendary Ferrari F355, with an updated Callum Designs exterior and a reworked V8 engine.
Aston Martin Valiant V12 is Fernando Alonso’s side project June 26, 2024 Aston Martin has released the first images of its new limited-edition supercar, created by the company’s in-house Q division. The Aston Martin Valiant is based on a personal commission for the marque’s F1 driver, Fernando Alonso. The Spanish star requested a more hardcore version of the 2023 Aston Martin Valour, with less weight and the ability [...]
Bentley Continental GT Speed is most powerful one yet June 25, 2024 With a mighty 782hp from its 4.0-litre V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain, the new Continental GT Speed can cover 50 miles on battery power alone.
HWA Evo is a wild £730,000 comeback for a Mercedes-Benz icon June 10, 2024 Based on the legendary Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II, the first example of HWA’s 450hp restomod heads to auction next month.
Skoda Fabia review: Czech, mate June 7, 2024 John Redfern spends a week with the Skoda Fabia, a sensible small car that majors on comfort, refinement and value for money.
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II: Super-luxury SUV gets a new look May 7, 2024 As the most popular model in the range, the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II aims to build on the luxurious SUV’s success.
Aston Martin DBX707 updated with fresh interior and new tech April 25, 2024 The Aston Martin DBX707 has received a comprehensive range of interior upgrades for 2024. The British company’s flagship SUV already offered class-leading power and performance when launched in 2022, but its infotainment tech could hardly be described as cutting-edge. That has all changed now, though, thanks to the addition of Aston Martin’s new in-house multimedia system, [...]
Morgan updates Plus Four for 2024 – and it’s not what you think April 18, 2024 British sports car maker Morgan has announced a major evolution for the longest-running nameplate in its history