The boards of PSA and FCA have agreed to pursue the merger of the two companies, aiming to create the world’s fourth largest car manufacturing group. Following the confirmation yesterday that PSA and FCA are in merger talks, things have moved on apace with both companies now approving the plan to merge, in the process […]
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1959 Porsche 356A: original patina or concourse restoration? You choose
A classic car restoration company is offering for sale a 1959 Porsche 356A with very original patina. Should the patina be retained, or should it be a concours restoration? Classic car specialists Thornley Kelham in Gloucestershire have got their hands on a very interesting 1959 Porsche 356A, and can’t decide what to do with it. […]
Want to give Jay Kay his money back for his 2012 BMW 1M?
A 2012 BMW 1M owned by Jay Kay is up for sale at Silverstone Auction with a guide price of £42-47k, as much as the new price seven years ago. There is no doubt that the 2011 BMW 1M is something of a modern classic, and, especially in right-hand drive form, something of a rarity. […]
PSA and Fiat Chrysler MERGER talks confirmed
PSA and FCA are in merger talks to potentially create one of the biggest car groups in the world, with both companies confirming the talks are ongoing. FCA – that’s Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati and Ram – have been looking for a partner to get in to bed with and share the […]
Audi A1 Citycarver – the A1 ‘Allroad’ goes on sale in the UK
The new Audi A1 Citycarver, a high-riding take on the A1 Sportback, goes on sale in the UK with prices starting at £22,040 for the Citycarver 30 TFSI. With all things that ride a bit higher seemingly the default choice for car buyers, and taking in to consideration Audi’s love of a niche in a […]
2020 Skoda Octavia: All of the details – none of the photos
Skoda has release most of the details of the new Octavia ahead of its debut on 11 November, including new engines and two hybrid options. We had a tease for the 2020 Skoda Octavia last week, and it looked slick and appealing. But then it was a design sketch with more than a splash of […]
Renault City K-ZE electric baby SUV heading for the UK as a sub-£10k Dacia EV?
The Renault City K-ZE, a baby electric SUV in China – is heading for the UK and Europe as a very affordable City SUV. And it could be a Dacia. When the Renault City K-ZE was revealed, it was as a very compact electric SUV for China, with prices as low as £6,900 and aimed […]
Lewis Hamilton WINS the Mexican Grand Prix, but not the driver title – yet
Despite starting in third, Lewis Hamilton wins the 2019 Mexican Grand Prix and almost clinches the driver’s title. Sebastian Vettel second. The Mexican Grand Prix is not Mercedes’ favourite outing, and Lewis Hamilton started in third behind the, quicker in a straight line, Ferraris. But he still won. The start was frantic, with Verstappen on […]
Max Verstappen on POLE at Mexican Grand Prix – only now he’s not
Max Verstappen takes pole position at the 2019 Mexican Grand Prix, only to lose it by penalty for failing to slow under a yellow flag. The headline should have been that Maz Verstappen takes pole position for the 2019 Mexican Grand Prix. But it isn’t, because a Bottas shunt in Q3, and a yellow flag, […]
New Volvo XC40 Recharge heralds new naming conventions with ‘T’, ‘B’ and ‘P’ designations
The arrival of the Volvo Recharge brand for Electric cars also heralds new naming for Volvo’s models with ‘T’. P’ and ‘B’ models. The arrival of the electric Volvo XC40 last week – to be specific, the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge – heralds the arrival of the ‘Recharge’ badge for Volvo’s cars with electrification, but […]