Now here’s my prediction for 2024: the BYD Seal is going to make a splash in the sporting saloon sector. Up to now, Europe has been the leading provider and market for four-doors with something a little special in the family sector, but that is likely to change over the coming 12 months. China’s BYD (it stands for Build Your Dreams) launched its Atto 3 … [Read more...]
Porsche launch electric sports car
Porsche’s launched its first fully-electric sports car. The Stuttgart supercar maker has gone all high tech for the future with its Taycan series. It’s also broken away from its traditional coupe two-seater models and designed the Taycan as a four-door sports saloon to give wider appeal. That also leaves more room to fit the advanced 800 … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Alfa Romeo Giulia 200 Super
Alfa Romeo is on the offensive. In recent years the brand has been rebuilding its tarnished reputation of unreliable and rust-prone models and bringing to market a wider range of sound, stylish and better built models. Part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, today’s Alfa range stretches from the small MiTo to the mid-sized Giulietta hatchbacks and … [Read more...]
Alpina super-saloon and Stelvio coming
Alpina’s new super-saloon is now available in the UK with a final specification that pushes top speed to 205 mph, up from the 193 mph predicted at the Geneva launch. With an optimised 4.4 litre V8 delivering 608 hp, up from 600 for the show car, and 800 Nm, the new B7 Bi-Turbo joins the exclusive group of cars with effortless 200 mph performance. “Not … [Read more...]