Porsche 911 European RS by Thornley Kelham 2024 review September 2, 2024 Hal Water had always dreamed of designing his perfect Porsche 911. So, when lockdown forced the retired architect to stay at home, he eagerly set to work. The exhaustive, 33-page specification Walter emailed to Thornley Kelham nailed down every detail, from the car’s gear ratios to its wiper and indicator stalks. Now, after 6,000 hours [...]
New Maserati GT2 Stradale is an MC20 racer for the road August 21, 2024 Maserati has pulled the wraps off a new track-focused supercar. The MC20-based GT2 Stradale made its world debut as part of Monterey Car Week in California. Designed with circuit use in mind, Maserati has created an extreme version of its flagship MC20, with direct inspiration from the marque’s latest GT2 race car. More horsepower, and [...]
Lamborghini Temerario has a 920hp V8 and revs to 10,000rpm August 20, 2024 Lamborghini has used Monterey Car Week to reveal its replacement for the Huracan – and bid farewell to the naturally aspirated V10 engine. The Lamborghini Temerario becomes the Italian marque’s new ‘junior’ supercar, slotting into the range beneath the V12 Revuelto. As per long-standing Lamborghini tradition, the Temerario is named in honour of a famous fighting [...]
Porsche 911 Turbo celebrates 50 years with retro special edition August 20, 2024 After 60 years of the Porsche 911 in 2023, this year sees the flagship 911 Turbo celebrate its 50th anniversary. And the folk in Stuttgart have not let the occasion pass unnoticed. Porsche announced the aptly-named 911 Turbo 50 Years edition at the glamorous Monterey Car Week in California. Production will be limited to 1,974 [...]
Electric Moke review: driving a reborn icon of the Swinging Sixties August 14, 2024 Question: what do The Beatles, Madonna, George Russell, Jennifer Lopez, The Beach Boys, Cher, Hunter S Thompson, Brigitte Bardot and Kate Moss all have in common? The answer, obviously, is that they have all been pictured in a Moke. First launched in 1964, the Moke simultaneously stuck two fingers up to fashion while being embraced [...]
Lamborghini Revuelto: Hybrid tech brings hypercar performance August 9, 2024 Like an automotive sequel to Night at the Museum, I half-expect the slumbering supercars to burst uproariously into life. But there’s still an hour to go before the Museo Lamborghini opens its doors to the public, the lights are dimmed and all is eerily calm. I sit alone for a few moments in quiet contemplation, [...]
DeLorean DMC-12 restomod: Fast forward to the future July 23, 2024 Cocaine trafficking. Blackmail. An FBI sting operation. Terrorism. Political promises. Boardroom bust-ups. A handsome hero. A supermodel wife. Oh, and a supporting cast of cool cars. The DeLorean DMC-12 is recognisable to almost everyone because of that movie. But the true story of the DeLorean Motor Company, its charismatic founder and its catastrophic downfall, seems almost [...]
Morgan Plus Four 2024 review: A classic you can buy brand new July 19, 2024 A new handling pack has transformed how the Morgan Plus Four drives. But this traditional sports car still has plenty of quirks.
Everrati Mercedes-Benz SL ‘Pagoda’ review: Oh! You pretty thing July 18, 2024 Tim Pitt drives a classic Mercedes-Benz SL converted to electric power by Everrati. Is its beauty more than skin-deep?
Lotus Emeya review: Taking on the Taycan July 11, 2024 The new Lotus Emeya is a luxurious and searingly quick electric saloon aimed squarely at the Porsche Taycan. Tim Pitt drives it.
