The new Lexus IS has been revealed with an extensive range of modifications and updates, but you won’t be able to buy one in the UK. The Lexus IS has long been a very good left-field choice in the compact executive saloon market, offering a real alternative to cars like the Mercedes C-Class and Audi […]
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THIS is the Electric Volkswagen ID.4 SUV – a bit earlier than VW planned
The new Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV/Crossover leaks out early thanks to images filed with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Volkswagen’s first major foray in to electric cars is already with us – although not without problems – in the guise of the VW ID.3 Hatch, a VW Golf for the EV era if […]
New Mercedes-AMG E 63 gets a TWEAK or three to keep up with the new BMW M5
The Mercedes-AMG E63 gets an update for 2020 to go along with the updates for the rest of the E-Class range, including technology and cosmetic improvements. Mercedes has been busy updating the E-Class range for 2020 and, just as BMW has done with the new M5, they’ve left the updates for the range-topping model to […]
McLaren 720S Le Mans Edition CELEBRATES McLaren’s Le Mans victory in the F1 GTR in 1995
The McLaren 720S Le Mans Edition arrives as a limited run of 50 cars to celebrate McLaren’s success at Le Mans in 1995 with the F1 GTR. McLaren has seemed to lose its way of late with endless repackaging of the same basics to create ‘new’ models, and seemingly endless ‘special edition’ models to repackage […]
Ford Focus ST gets an AUTO ‘box option – and it’s slower and more expensive
The Ford Focus ST can now be ordered with an automatic gearbox for those without a left foot, but it’s slower than the manual and costs £1,450 more. Older readers will remember a time when ticking the option box for an automatic gearbox on a car meant it was time for a bit of lazy […]
Mercedes-AMG REVEALS eTurbo electric turbo to eliminate turbo lag
Mercedes-AMG has teamed up with Garrett to deliver a new electric turbo solution – eTurbo – using 48v architecture to deliver lag-free boost. With the odd exception, car makers have been busy in recent years downsizing engines to cut CO2 emissions, and fitting turbos to make up for the loss of cubic capacity. That’s all […]
New BMW M5 joins the rest of BMW’s updated 5 Series range
The new BMW M5 arrives as BMW give their performance 5 Series in line with recent updated to the range, including chassis tweaks. It’s just a few weeks since BMW gave the 5 Series a bit of a facelift for 2020, adding a larger tweaked grille (although not new 4 Series large), some new headlights, […]
First look at the new Citroen C4 – and ELECTRIC e-C4 – as it goes Crossover and EV
We get the first look at the new Citroen C4 ahead of a full reveal later this month, as it turns in to a Crossover and adds an electric version. As we noted just a few days ago, there’s a new Citroen C4 on the way, and ahead of its full debut at the end […]
New Nissan X-Trail REVEALED in its North American Rogue clothes
The first official look at the next generation Nissan X-Trail arrives as the North American Nissan Rogue is unveiled. Expect the new X-Trail later this year. We got our first look at the new Nissan X-Trail when photos of it leaked in North American Nissan Rogue guise back in April. But now we get to […]
Green Number Plates for ELECTRIC cars will launch in the autumn
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirms that green number plates for electric cars will launch in the autumn to increase the profile of EVs on the road. Back in October, the UK government decided to ask for opinions on whether or not they should launch green number plates for electric cars. It would seem consensus has […]