This is the concept for an all-new Renault Twingo EV – a retro-style electrified return for the popular city car. It’ll sit beneath the upcoming 5 EV in terms of size, performance and price with the latter being emphasised heavily by the brand. It was unveiled at Renault Group’s Ampere Capital Markets Day by CEO […]
The new G87 AC Schnitzer M2 is here and it is a looker
German tuning company AC Schnitzer has taken its hand to the new G87 BMW M2 giving it “even more lightness, sportiness and dynamics”. That can only be a good thing, can’t it? Starting off with the appearance, it looks absolutely fantastic thanks to a host of cosmetic upgrades that do more than just please the […]
Lewis Hamilton’s 2013 Mercedes-AMG W04 to be sold at auction
On the weekend that sees Formula 1 return to Sin City, RM Sotheby’s are offering Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes-AMG W04 at their Las Vegas auction. Be warned, though… It won’t come cheap! This particular car, chassis number F1W04-04, was driven by Hamilton in 14 out of the 19 races in his first season at Mercedes after […]
This is the new VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Introducing the Mk8 Golf GTI Clubsport, the latest in a long line of hot-hatches to wear Volkswagen’s iconic ‘GTI’ branding. It becomes the new flagship model of the eighth Golf GTI and sits in between the previous generation’s Clubsport and hardcore, stripped out Clubsport S in terms of its performance. Realistically, it’s more of a […]
BMW 128ti revealed to rival Golf GTI and Civic Type-R
Over a decade since it was last used, the ‘ti’ badge is back in action. This is the BMW 128ti. The 128ti isn’t the hottest 1 Series available, with the more powerful, all-wheel drive M135i targeting the likes of the S3 and A35. It certainly offers something new, however, thanks to the previous model’s rear-wheel […]
New Renault Megane RS 300 and RS Trophy go on sale
Order books have now opened for both the Renault Megane RS 300 and RS Trophy with prices starting at £32,995 for the 300 and £36,995 for the Trophy. So what exactly does that money get you? Let’s start with the RS 300… Under the bonnet, you’ll find a 1.8-litre turbocharged engine producing 300bhp which, paired […]
Hyundai i20 N-Line previews upcoming hot-hatch
This is the Hyundai i20 N-Line. With its “performance-inspired” design enhancements, it gives us a better idea of what to expect from the eagerly anticipated i20N. The i20 N-Line benefits from a number of cosmetic upgrades inside and out. It gets a sportier body kit than the standard model. The beefier front bumper gets an […]
The manual handbrake is slowly but surely going extinct
Back in 2001, the BMW 7 Series introduced the electric parking brake to the world. Since then, the number of cars using them has gone through the roof leading to the slow, but inevitable, demise of the manual handbrake. This demise has been confirmed in an independent study carried out by CarGurus which found less […]
Polestar Precept electric GT to go into production
The Polestar Precept is set to go into full production the Swedish manufacturer has confirmed. Revealed earlier this year as a “commitment car” rather than a concept, the Precept outlines the brand’s future vision not only in terms of its design language, but also “digital technology and the use of innovative sustainable materials, inside and […]
The Volkswagen Arteon R is finally here
A couple of weeks after teaser sketches were released, Volkswagen has officially revealed the facelifted Arteon which now comes in either ‘Fastback’ saloon or Shooting Brake forms. More importantly, they’ve finally added a properly quick Arteon R to the range which, and I think we can all agree on this, looks absolutely sensational. I’ll get […]