The first proper batch of the new electric Ioniq 5 arrives in the UK, with 3,900 cars arriving on a boat from South Korea at Tilbury Docks, UK. Hyundai revealed their first ‘proper’ electric car, the Ioniq 5, back in February as the first EV from Hyundai built on a bespoke EV platform, not a […]
New Volkswagen Taigo Coupe SUV – because we don’t have enough VW SUVs
The new Volkswagen Taigo arrives as a new SUV for the VW range – and with a ‘coupe’ roof – to sit alongside the T-Cross as a ‘Lifestyle buy. It’s hard to see why VW needs yet another SUV in its range to tempt buyers, but they clearly believe there’s a gap for a ‘Lifestyle […]
Aston Martin DB11, DBS, Vantage and DBX UPDATED on fancy new Aston configurator
The Aston Martin DBS, Vantage and DBX are updated for 2021 and showcased on Aston Martin’s new video game-based configurator. Aston Martin is on a new path, with new investment, a new boss and plans to turn its sports car range electric by 2025, all part of CEO Tobias Moers’ Project Horizon vision for the […]
2021 electric Nissan LEAF – now with ‘Canto’ Sound
The 2021 Nissan LEAF goes on sale in the UK, and it now comes with Nissan’s new ‘Canto’ Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS). The electric Nissan LEAF may have been around for longer than just about every other EV – and about to be usurped by the new electric Ariya SUV – but Nissan has […]
Hyundai celebrates buying Boston Dynamics with a video of BTS dancing with robots
Hyundai celebrates buying robot-makers Boston Dynamics with a video of Boston Dynamic’s robots dancing with boy-band BTS. Hyundai is on a roll at the moment with its rollout of EVs, but with a future that’s being defined not just by cars but by mobility too, they’re busy stretching their tentacles into other areas too. They’ve […]
New Range Rover spied testing on road as debut nears – and sporting a BMW V8
An all-new Range Rover is on the way this year and has been spotted testing on road in Germany complete with a BMW V8 engine. It was way back in 2012 that the current Range Rover arrived so, despite umpteen updates in the intervening years, it’s more than due to be replaced. We had been […]
New Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe ‘Plus’ grabs Nurburgring record
A new, as yet unnamed, performance version of the Porsche Cayenne Coupe breaks the Nurburgring SUV lap record before it launches. A few weeks ago ee reported that Porsche is soon to deliver a new Cayenne Turbo Coupe which, from what Porsche had to say, sounds like a Cayenne Turbo S Coupe with GTS levels […]
Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Trio – Coupe, Convertible and Shooting Brake – up for sale
A trio of Aston Martin DB5s – a Coupe, Convertible and Shooting Brake – is up for sale with a price tag of £4 million. The Aston Martin DB5 is forever imprinted in our brains as the ultimate Aston Martin, driven by James Bond and the coolest car on the planet. Aston Martin only ever […]
How well does a Lexus LC Convertible cope with 12 hours in a FREEZER at -18C?
Lexus has taken the LC Convertible and stuck it in a deep freeze for 12 hours at -18C to see if it still works properly afterwards. If you want a car that lasts, doesn’t go wrong and never leaves you stranded, then you need a Toyota. Or, if you’re pockets are a bit deeper, you […]
Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition – More SHOW but no more GO
The Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition arrives as another Ford Ranger Special Edition with cosmetic tweaks and limited numbers. The Ford Ranger is actually Europe’s best-selling pick-up (even though you thought it would be a Toyota Hilux), and the Ranger Raptor sits at the top of the Ranger Range with added ability and cred. And […]