XPeng G6: Five Things I Like About It Motoring As London’s key decision-makers handle the transition to net-zero, the capital’s fleet managers and executive drivers are navigating the journey to zero-emissions motoring, writes Tim Barnes-Clay. Even though electric vehicles (EVs) haven’t been around for long, the market already feels overwhelmingly crowded. That’s especially true after the recent avalanche of Chinese brands entering the UK, [...]
Leapmotor B03X: The Small Electric SUV That Makes Sense for London Motoring Leapmotor is aiming at the UK’s increasingly crowded small electric SUV market with the new B03X. With a roomy cabin, generous standard equipment and a £26,995 price tag, can this Chinese newcomer give established rivals a run for their money? If you’re looking for a compact electric SUV, choice is no longer the issue. From [...]
XPeng G6: The Electric SUV with Business Appeal Motoring The Tesla Model Y may still dominate conversations in Canary Wharf car parks and City office charging bays. Still, a growing number of Chinese manufacturers are arriving with serious ambitions – and considerable technology, writes our motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay. XPeng is one of them. The Chinese EV marque officially entered the United Kingdom in [...]
Battle of Prestige: BMW X3 vs Mercedes GLC September 9, 2026 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 [...]
From China with Love: Xpeng’s Luxury Ambition August 17, 2026 China is changing the car industry at extraordinary speed. For affluent professionals used to proven premium brands, the next chapter of that transformation is becoming ever more challenging to turn a blind eye to, writes our motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay. I had seen more Chinese cars than you can shake a stick at before, but [...]
Lexus ES 350e Review: Is this the best electric executive car? August 14, 2026 For business leaders, corporate decision-makers and high-income professionals, an executive car needs to do more than take the scenic route through total chaos. It needs to make the journey easier, writes motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay. That could mean quietly hoovering up motorway miles between meetings, providing a comfortable haven while crossing London, or giving you [...]
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 [...]
Lepas L8: China’s New SUV Means Business August 10, 2026 Is the UK’s SUV market ready for another Chinese challenger? Motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay takes a closer look at the new Lepas. Lepas, another new marque from automotive giant Chery – the company behind Omoda and Jaecoo – is positioning the L8 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as a premium SUV that combines handsome styling, generous technology [...]
Anthony Hamilton’s cars – including a special jaguar – just sold for £2.9m, here’s why August 10, 2026 Anthony Hamilton’s classic car collection sold for almost £2.9 million at Silverstone, led by a record-breaking Jaguar XJ220. Here’s what the results tell us about today’s classic car market. Lewis Hamilton’s father has waved goodbye to a sizeable slice of his private garage, and I have to say, I wasn’t expecting it to make quite [...]
