Production prototypes rolling off the line at INEOS Automotive’s Hambach plant signal the final stage in the company’s transition from ‘project’ to automotive manufacturer with the new Grenadier. Since acquiring Hambach in January 2021, INEOS has invested over €50m in addition to the €470m invested in 2019 by Mercedes-Benz in an all-new production line. The line now dedicated to the Grenadier … [Read more...]
First drive: All new Kia Sportage arrives
Having given our readers a static view sneaky peek of the all-new Kia Sportage last November at a Kia UK media test driving event for other models in the range, this week we got behind the wheel of this important mid-sized SUV family favourite, writes David Miles. Here is a quick specification résumé of the all-new Sportage UK line-up: It is the fifth generation Sportage with the original … [Read more...]
New Aston Martin DBX707 will boost Welsh plant
A new high performance 193mph Aston Martin DBX will go into production in the company’s St Athan, South Wales plant. The introduction of the new generation luxury SUV will boost work at the plant two years after it opened in December 2019 to make their first SUV. The newcomer builds on the qualities of the original DBX with the 4.0V8 engine boosted to 707ps and 900Nm with upgraded, faster … [Read more...]
Genesis trumpet a trio of newcomers
If you are a motorist with only a passing interest in the introduction of new models you will not have missed the news that a new premium brand called Genesis arrived in the UK and Europe and you'll see a lot more of them this year. Genesis is the luxury arm of Hyundai the South Korean brand which sells globally in huge numbers alongside its other brand, Kia. South Korea, China, Russia, Canada, … [Read more...]
Kia’s generation game changer
For a generation of motorists it’s difficult to think that Kia Motors UK never existed and for others it’s hard to believe how far they have come in 30 years. Entering UK showrooms in 1991 with the rebadged Mazda 121 selling as the Kia Pride, the Korean brand registered 1,800 sales, but that was just a ripple of what was to come. The following year registrations doubled and they have … [Read more...]
Kia wheels out fifth generation Sportage
Kia UK hosted the Western Group of Motoring Writers this week in The Cotswolds to test drive their latest range of new and updated models ranging from the small Picanto up to the new EV6 all electric flagship saloon. But the line-up didn’t include their traditionally best selling model range, the Sportage mid-sized SUV. Why? Because the current Sportage is on sales run-out before the new fifth … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 November
Honda has added a new ‘Style’ grade to its Jazz e:HEV line-up, bringing new levels of design sophistication and individuality to the award-winning compact city car. Available on top-grade EX models, Style specification stands out with a range of black-themed styling enhancements, two-tone roof and a bespoke new alloy wheel design at £24,895. Kia revealed the first official images of the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Genesis GV80 Lux 5 seater
Premium SUVs have had it their own way for a long time in Britain, but things could be about to change. The arrival of the Genesis GV80 this autumn will give those who want to be different, to make an automotive statement, a new way to express themselves. Genesis chief creative officer is Peruvian-born Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, who before joining the Korean company in 2015 headed up … [Read more...]
Range Rover will go all electric in 2024
A pure electric Range Rover will appear in 2024 as Land Rover embraces new Reimagine strategy with an all-electric powertrain for its original luxury SUV. The latest version of the premium SUV has been unveiled with 530PS Twin Turbo V8 petrol engine, with Dynamic Launch enabling 0-60mph in as little as 4.4s and 510PS and 440PS plug-in hybrids deliver a hushed EV range of up to 62 miles and … [Read more...]
£100,000 Land Rover Defenders red carpet Bond editions
Land Rover SV Bespoke has created a new Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition to celebrate the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die, ahead of its world premiere. Available to order as a Defender 90 or 110 and inspired by the specification of the Defenders that appear in No Time To Die, the stealthy Defender V8 Bond Edition features an Extended Black Pack with 22-inch Gloss Black alloy wheels, … [Read more...]