Ford has been a hesitant entrant into the modern BEV market, but is quickly making up ground with models such as the Explorer SUV. While it used its own technology for the Mustang electric sports car, to cut costs and development time it turned to Volkswagen to create the Explorer SUV derived from the ID.4 platform and powertrain. That’s not a bad thing … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Subaru Forester Touring
Revised, repriced and released this Spring, the Subaru Forester is ready to take on rivals in the serious SUV sector in 2025. Launched in 1997 on the back of a very impressive rallying impact by Subaru, the Forester was aimed squarely at the expanding SUV sector but in particular the country dweller who’d appreciate simple yet effective full-time … [Read more...]
St Athan builds new flagship supercar
Aston Martin has a new DBX flagship, DBX S, assembled in St Athan. With the dynamic appeal of DBX707 and an engine enhanced by technology transferred directly from the forthcoming Valhalla supercar, DBX S offers one of the most engaging and responsive driving experiences delivering even more power, reduced weight and more assertive design. With a suite of … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 April
JLR has released new pictures of the first electric version of the Range Rover cold-weather testing in the Arctic Circle, ahead of its market launch expected later in 2025. A second successive season of winter testing has seen the prototype vehicles covering up to 45,000 miles of accumulated testing across frozen lakes and land tracks in sub-zero … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Mazda CX-80 Takumi
The new flagship Mazda CX-80 is poised to make a big impression in the luxury multi-seat SUV sector. New car sales went and are going through a tough time but it must be said that in 2024 Mazda did better than most. Mazda UK sales director Laura Brailey told us global registrations for the brand rose 11% last year to a record 1.4 M and in Britain it … [Read more...]
Easter roadtest: Ford Capri Premium AWD
The Ford Capri name is back and turning heads some 55 years after the original model. The first Ford Capri designed by the same man who styled the Ford Mustang was produced from 1969 to 1986 and covered three generations with two million models registered. Originally made in Ford Halewood, Liverpool plant, the new all-electric Capri uses the Volkswagen … [Read more...]
More taxing times from today for new car owners
Less than half (48%) of drivers are aware of April’s increase in first-year rates for Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) - despite facing potentially substantial increases. As a result, drivers buying new cars this year might not fully understand the costs involved, meaning they could be choosing vehicles they can’t afford without realising it. VED is the yearly … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 March
The all-new Hyundai SANTA FE has been named the ‘Supreme Winner’ at the 2025 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year Awards. The globally recognized WWCOTY ‘Supreme Winner’ title is awarded by the only all-female jury in the international automotive industry, and consists of 82 automotive journalists from 55 countries across five continents who also rated the … [Read more...]
Steel yourself for this offer
Isuzu has reintroduced the limited-edition Isuzu D-Max STEEL Edition, an exclusive model based on the top-tier New Isuzu D-Max V-Cross. Limited to just 250 units, this edition brings a unique blend of rugged durability, premium styling, and off-road capability. Following the immense popularity of the 2024 Isuzu D-Max STEEL Edition, this latest version … [Read more...]
Newcomers 18 February
XPENG, a Chinese-born global-orientated high-tech automotive company, announces its official entry to the UK and kicks off the pre-sale of its first right-hand drive model. The ultra-smart all-electric mid-size coupe SUV, XPENG G6, marks a new milestone in one of the world's biggest automotive and EV markets and about 20 dealers with current International … [Read more...]
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