James Bond's iconic Aston Martin DB5 is back with a £3M price tag to leave you shaken and stirred. Thanks to a unique collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions, the company that produces the James Bond films, a limited edition series of the gadget-packed car will be produced at a cost of £3 Million each. Following the successful DB4 G.T. … [Read more...]
Newcomers
Weekend roadtest: Volvo XC40 T5 FE
Even before the Volvo mid-sized XC40 SUV range was launched in the UK in April this year it had already been given the 2018 European Car of the Year award and numerous others have followed since then including a Towcar of the Year trophy, writes David Miles. The XC40 has fast become Volvo’s best selling model range which includes the award … [Read more...]
First drive: New MG3 is safe and sound
Having been through many periods of ownership, including BMC and British Leyland, today MG is in the hands of SAIC, China’s largest car manufacturer, writes David Miles. They sold 6.9-million new cars last year globally, 3.52-million in the first six months of this year, and MG is now the global brand for SAIC outside China and for the domestic market … [Read more...]
A new age of the car is beginning the transformation
Electric vehicles will transform the automotive industry over the next five years, says GlobalData. The electric vehicle is one of four themes, along with the connected car, autonomous driving technology and transport-as-a-service, that is disrupting the legacy automotive industry, said the data and analytics company. The company’s latest … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 August
BMW 520d models have been involved in fires through exhaust gas recirculation systems in Korea. Now the German company is looking at technical campaign in Europe to identify any related issues. The Isuzu D-Max Utah Luxe is the latest addition to the double-cab range. Just 75 will be sold with 18-inch diamond cut alloys, front bumper guard, bonnet … [Read more...]
Engineering shortage – in Germany
There is a shortage of engineers, in Germany. Volkswagen said a number of its engineers had left in the wake of the ‘dieselgate’ scandal over the last three years and now the new tougher WTP emissions tests meant the company is struggling to develop engines. Last month it announced it had acquired former BMW engine expert Markus Duesmann to head up its … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 August
MPs will probe the state of local roads in England. The Transport Committee will look at funding and maintenance but it does not include local roads in Wales, paid for by local councils, and the RAC said the main issue was potholes and frequency of incidents. BMW will invest 1 billion euros for a new plant in Hungary. It plans 150,000 cars, which … [Read more...]
Drivers cool on electric vehicles, for now
As the UK government unveils its Road to Zero plan to reduce emissions and improve the countries Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure, a new survey from Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that motorists are some way behind in their willingness to adapt. Only 15% of those surveyed said they will definitely be making the switch to an EV or hybrid … [Read more...]
New generation electric cars spark warning
Electric cars are posing a particular fire danger to users and technicians. Last year, TV presenter Richard Hammond escaped with slight injuries after a prototype electric sports car he was driving crashed and was totally destroyed in minutes and earlier this year another electric car crashed in America, was recovered and then burst into flames some time … [Read more...]
Renault Megane RS Trophy heralds new high power unit
New Mégane R.S. Trophy debuts a version of the 1.8-litre turbo engine, delivering increased power output of 300hp – the first time a Renault R.S model has produced this level of power – and torque of 420Nm. The significant rise in power is largely thanks to the use of pioneering technologies, especially for the turbocharger and exhaust system, … [Read more...]
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