City of London’s Rolls-Royce limo converted to electric power Life&Style The City of London Corporation’s official limousine, a 1973 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, has been converted into an electric vehicle. Commissioned by Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE, the 697th Lord Mayor of the City of London, the battery-powered limousine is part of a plan to make the Corporation ‘net zero’ by 2027. Oxfordshire-based Electrogenic was handed [...]
Vauxhall Corsa GSE review: a hardcore hot hatch that happens to be electric Life&Style Vauxhall has a long history of building hot hatchbacks, from the Nova to the Astra, not forgetting several generations of Corsa. John Redfern finds out if the electric Corsa GSE is a worthy new chapter. For those of a certain age, the idea of a hot Vauxhall Corsa will conjure up certain thoughts. Possibly those [...]
Vauxhall Mokka GSE review: on-track in the most surprising car of 2026 Life&Style The Vauxhall Mokka GSE marks the return of a classic performance nameplate – now applied to an electric crossover SUV. John Redfern finds out how this retro reboot fares on the road and track. Vauxhall has a lengthy back-catalogue of performance cars, ranging from hot hatchbacks and the formidable Lotus Carlton, through to Australian-built V8 [...]
Donkervoort P24 RS supercar coming to the UK in right-hand drive July 24, 2026 Donkervoort has confirmed its incredible P24 RS supercar will be sold in the UK. And importantly, it will be offered in right-hand drive, as the Dutch marque targets enthusiasts in Britain, Ireland, Australia and Japan. It marks the first time the Donkervoort has built a car with its steering wheel on the right-hand side. An [...]
Renault Scenic E-Tech 2026 review: An electric SUV for our times July 17, 2026 The Renault Scenic pioneered the practical but unfashionable compact MPV in the 1990s. Now it has returned as a more conventional electric SUV. John Redfern sees how well this reimagined Renault suits our different times. Three decades ago, Renault launched the original Megane Scenic to the world, kickstarting the small MPV category. It was a [...]
Stunning Morgan Midsummer Coupe by Pininfarina revealed July 14, 2026 Morgan has unveiled a dramatic limited-production coupe, developed in collaboration with legendary Italian design house Pininafarina. The new Morgan Midsummer Coupe follows the roofless Midsummer roadster, launched in summer 2024. Just 50 examples of the convertible were made, but the fixed-roof Midsummer will be even rarer. Morgan plans to coachbuild just nine cars for selected [...]
Lamborghini Urus SE Performante is an even more super SUV July 14, 2026 Lamborghini has ramped up the power and aggression for its Urus SE SUV, with the launch of a new Performante version. Released 40 years after the original ‘Rambo Lambo’ LM002, the new Urus SE Performante is claimed to be the fastest SUV in the world. Like other Lamborghinis that have received the Performante treatment, the [...]
First look: The Ferrari Daytona Shooting Brake ‘Hommage’ July 8, 2026 Niels van Roij Design has revealed its latest bespoke creation: a stunning tribute to the one-off 1972 Ferrari Daytona Shooting Brake. The Dutch coachbuilder has earned a reputation for building some of the world’s most desirable wagons, having previously applied its talents to the Rolls-Royce Corniche and Silver Spectre. The V12-powered Daytona Shooting Brake Hommage [...]
New Mk1 Ford Escort RS makes world debut at London Concours June 19, 2026 The first new Ford Escort Mk1 RS in 50 years has been revealed at London Concours. Built by Boreham Motorworks, the reborn fast Ford is more than just another restomod.
Where to see the world’s most beautiful limited-run Porsche 911 June 17, 2026 Porsche has revealed a special version of the 911 GT3 to commemorate 75 years of selling cars in the UK. The new 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition will make its public debut this weekend, playing a starring role at the Icons of Porsche, Sunstede Silverstone Edition event. Both the name and bespoke design of [...]
