Revealed: Aston Martin Vanquish roars back with 835hp V12 September 2, 2024 Aston Martin has unveiled its new Vanquish GT car, marking the return of a famous name for the first time since 2018. Replacing the DBS Superleggera, the reborn Vanquish promises to deliver tremendous performance, aided by a new twin-turbocharged V12 engine. Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, said: “With the introduction of Vanquish we [...]
Mercedes-Benz CLE review: Two become one in luxurious coupe August 10, 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 [...]
The star cars to see at London’s Concours of Elegance this month August 8, 2024 Hampton Court Palace will shortly play host to some of the most exotic and exquisite classic cars from around the world. Taking place in West London later this month, the must-visit Concours of Elegance is now into its 13th year. Around 1,000 classic cars will be parked inside the grounds of the royal palace during 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 [...]
Horse power! Classic Ferrari F355 makes a comeback July 11, 2024 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.
