As its name suggests, the DBS 770 Ultimate is an emphatic last word. The most powerful production Aston Martin ever, extensive design and engineering enhancements ensure the 211mph DBS 770 Ultimate is an unforgettable and highly-collectible celebration of Aston Martin’s flagship Super GT and already sold-out in 300 Coupe and 199 Volante styles. The pure-electric Tesla Model Y is the safest … [Read more...]
New Year roadtest: McLaren GT
The Covid test is familiar to everyone, but it’s also been a test for supercar makers such as McLaren. While individuals coped with invasive personal tests, the high performance car brand has, like the auto-industry as a whole, been counting on suppliers and customers to keep it out of trouble and solvent for the post-pandemic period. It’s not been a smooth journey over the last two years and … [Read more...]
Bank holiday weekend roadtest: Bentley Continental GTV8
The Bentley Continental GTV8 must be the ultimate getaway car for a bank holiday or any other break for that matter, writes Robin Roberts. GT is a very overused abbreviation but fully justified as a suffix to the Bentley Continental. This 191-inch long two-door coupe oozes ability to cover immense distances without complaint and cocooned in complete luxury; the original Grand Tourer for the … [Read more...]
Genesis brand launches in UK
Hyundai’s premium Genesis brand goes on UK sale this summer. There will not be a dealer network but the manufacturer will have a Genesis Studio in Westfield shopping centre, London and also provide sales on-line. Prices are likely to begin about £35,000 for the saloon and £50,000 for the suv, and will be fixed and non-negotiable. It was established in 2015 and has been selling … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 December
A new seven-model Jaguar F-Type coupe and convertible two-seater series has been revealed. Priced from £54,060, the range comprises rear or four-wheel-drive with 300ps 2.0 4-cyl or 450ps and 575ps 5.0V8 engines and eight-speed automatic transmission, retuned suspension, redesigned fascia and facelifted bodystyling. A class action suit on behalf of 70,000 VW owners in Britain has started against … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford Mustang 450ps 5.0V8 GT
At first you may not see a similarity between San Francisco and Barry, South Wales but I’ve found a connection, they are both good places to test the Ford Mustang GT. With its burbling 5.0V8 underfoot the roadtest takes on a new aural significance and the Welsh town’s steeply sloping streets horizontally split by connecting roads are reminiscent of the dramatic backdrop for the film Bullitt and … [Read more...]
Audi A5 series completely revamped
There’s a new look outside, inside and under the bonnets of the latest Audi A5 series. Redrawn lines, renewed technology and a revised engine line-up underpinned by the latest efficiency upgrades - the Audi A5 Sportback, A5 Coupé and A5 Cabriolet are moving into step with their close relatives in the A4 range with a new look, new mild hybrid drivetrains and the latest MMI touch operating … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda NSX 2019
The insanely-hot Honda NSX has had a make-over for the New Year, and it’s handling is now better than ever. Hybrids are hot news at the moment, but none come hotter than the Honda NSX. Those enterprising engineers at Honda saw a role for hybrid power to boost the power and economy of their range topping two-seater coupe when they prepared for its relaunch three years … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Audi A7 Sportback 50 TDI
Bristling with the latest technologies, high performance, striking Coupe five door styling, impeccable quality high class interior and muscular performance, the second generation Audi A7 Sportback is on sale with, of course, premium brand pricing, says David Miles. The newcomer is likely to appeal to customers who want all the latest high-tech features but don’t fancy driving, or … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford Mustang New Fastback 2.3
One of the most elusive features for any manufacturer is building emotion into a car. Tech is to be expected, reliability taken for granted, build quality must be very good, comfort cannot be ignored, so put this together and price it carefully and what you get is …. another car to take on remarkably similar rivals. Then there is the Ford Mustang. Few cars I have driven can stir emotions … [Read more...]