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ford mustang mach-e gt

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

Ford today revealed for the first time in Europe the high-performance Mustang Mach-E GT that will deliver 3.7‑second 0-62 mph acceleration1 when introduced to the region in late 2021. No other vehicle in its class can accelerate faster than the Mustang Mach-E GT, featuring a 465 PS, all-wheel drive, battery-electric powertrain for drivers ready to take full advantage of the performance benefits of all-electric driving. Mustang Mach-E GT will be supported by an industry-leading ecosyste

volvo polestar precept

2021 Volvo Polestar Precept

Polestar has confirmed it will put the Precept into production. Revealed earlier this year, the Polestar Precept started life as a manifesto to illustrate the brand’s future vision and was described as a commitment car, not a concept car. Showcasing the Swedish electric performance brand’s future design direction, Precept also highlights Polestar’s path for digital technology and the use of innovative sustainable materials, inside and out. “‘Stunning. Spectacular. Cutting-edge. We’d li

audi q5 familiarity

2021 Audi Q5 familiarity

The reassuringly robust foundations of an SUV and the charismatic curves of a coupé - Audi has already successfully combined these elements to create striking new Sportback versions of its Q3 and e-tron models, and the mid-size Q5 is now following suit. The new Q5 Sportback will appeal to customers who appreciate the innately family-friendly utility and sophisticated technology of the standard Q5 but also admire the expressive and distinctive design of more purebred sports cars. It will line

mazda 100th anniversary

2021 Mazda 100th Anniversary

Built to celebrate Mazda’s centenary, the 100th Anniversary Special Edition series is a range of special versions of all the key passenger cars in the firm’s global line-up and they’ve now arrived in the UK. Designed to celebrate the company’s centenary, the 100th Anniversary models adopt a white-and-burgundy two-tone exterior/interior combination, inspired by high-grade versions of Mazda’s first passenger car: the Mazda R360 Coupe. With Snowflake White Pearlescent exterior paint contrast

mercedes-benz s-class new generation

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class new Generation

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is now on sale, with prices starting from £78,705 on-the-road for the standard wheelbase S 350 d AMG Line. The S 350 d features an inline six-cylinder diesel engine, which produces 286 hp and 600 Nm of torque. It emits 173 g/km of CO2 and delivers between 40.4 and 42.8 combined mpg (39.2 and 39.8 mpg for LWB). It can reach 62 mph from a standstill in 6.4 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. Priced from £94,135 OTR, the S 400 d 4M

hyundai i30 n

Hyundai i30 N

Hyundai Motor has unveiled the new i30 N, which comes with an enhanced design, a new wet-type eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (N DCT), and new advanced driver assistance and safety features, providing drivers with a better experience whether they’re on the road or on the track. With a variety of new features to improve both every day and high-performance driving situations, the new i30 is truly a racetrack-capable everyday sports car. The i30 N became Hyundai’s first high-performance

rolls-royce ghost extended

2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announce new Ghost Extended, offering the indulgence of enhanced rear seating space with no compromise to Ghost’s driving dynamics. Ghost Extended is the product of an exhaustive process of consultation with a new generation of Rolls-Royce clients. This global, highly dynamic group of entrepreneurs expressed a desire for a chauffeur-driven business tool for the week that can transform into a serenely comfortable and dynamic self-driven saloon at the weekend. Ghost Exte

Škoda joins forces with parkopedia to help drivers find parking spaces quicker and easier in real time

ŠKODA joins forces with Parkopedia to help drivers find parking spaces quicker and easier in real time

ŠKODA drivers now receive enhanced support in their search for vacant parking spaces. To achieve this, the Czech car manufacturer has concluded a cooperation agreement with Parkopedia, the world’s leading parking service provider. As a result, ŠKODA drivers have access to real-time information on millions of parking spaces throughout Europe, which is displayed via the vehicle’s navigation system or the ŠKODA Connect App. The parking space loc

nissan navara off roader at32

2018 Nissan Navara OFF ROADER AT32

Nissan has announced pricing for the updated version of its toughest ever Navara – the OFF-ROADER AT32 – and order books are now open at dealerships. Available from just £42,850 OTR, the refreshed model has been manufactured to be more efficient and better to drive, without compromising its class-leading off-road ability. Created through an ongoing partnership between Nissan and world-famous off-road experts Arctic Trucks, the updated Navara OFF-ROADER AT32 features full underbody shie

land rover range rover velar

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar is now even more desirable, sustainable and intelligent with the introduction of an electric plug-in hybrid option, advanced new infotainment technology, an elegant new design features. The mid-size luxury SUV, which sits between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport in the family line-up, offers customers the perfect balance of design and technology – now with electric power. The new 2.0-liter four-cylinder P400e plug-in hybrid offers a smooth and refined dri

lotus evija development car

2021 Lotus Evija development car

Lotus today reveals further details on the Evija all-electric hypercar in a stunning new film featuring an engineering development vehicle testing on the 2.2-mile track at Hethel. At the wheel is Gavan Kershaw, Director of Vehicle Attributes for Lotus, who provides extensive new commentary on key elements of the Evija project. At almost five minutes long and using on-board cameras to reveal new views of the car, it’s the most detailed insight yet into the dynamic excellence of Britain’s f

mini paddy hopkirk edition

2020 MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition

MINI launches the Paddy Hopkirk Edition, a limited edition of 100 cars available to order now in the UK and based on the MINI Cooper S 3-door Hatch. In honor of the Northern Irish rally driver and inspired by the historic rally winning model, the special edition is Chili Red with a white contrast roof and features the famous starting number 37 livery. Patrick ‘Paddy’ Hopkirk clinched the first victory behind the wheel of the classic Mini Cooper S number 37 at the legendary Monte Carlo Ral