The McLaren Artura Spider churns out 690bhp and 720Nm of torque to the road, and it looks great doing so too. McLaren has unveiled the Artura Spider, marking the brand's debut in the realm of hybrid convertibles. This new convertible features a retractable hard top crafted from carbon fibre, capable of smoothly deploying and retracting in just 11 seconds while cruising at speeds up to 50 km/h. Not just a marvel of engineering, ...
Read MoreThe Renault Scenic has claimed the coveted title of Car of the Year 2024. This prestigious accolade was bestowed upon the innovative Scénic E-Tech electric variant. The announcement came during the Geneva International Motor Show, where the Scenic was celebrated as the victor with 329 points, besting six other formidable finalists. The victory marks Renault's seventh win of the Car of the Year award, with previous triumphs including iconic models such as ...
Read MorePorsche is expanding its Panamera model range with the 4 and 4S E-Hybrid variants. Let's start with the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. Porsche has combined a new plug-in hybrid system with a significantly revamped 2.9-litre V6 biturbo petrol engine that by itself puts down 304hp. Combined with the plug-in hybrid system, total output rises to 470hp and 650Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0-to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and a top ...
Read MoreJulian Jenkins, former President of Aston Martin Lagonda in the Americas, will assume the new role at Rolls-Royce from 1st March 2024. Rolls-Royce has recently announced that Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer will be stepping down from his role as Director of Sales and Brand. He is being succeeded by Julian Jenkins from 1st March 2024. Wilhelmsmeyer started his director role at Rolls-Royce's Goodwood global headquarters in 2018, having previously been the marque's Regional Director ...
Read MoreFifth-generation MINI Cooper will be available with two levels of internal combustion performance. The standard Cooper is designated with a 'C', and the performance variant with an 'S.' This is how MINI designates the performance levels of itspetrol engines within the new model family. “At MINI, 'Power of Choice ́ means that in addition to all-electric MINI models, we also offer models such as the new MINI Cooper with a petrol engine. ...
Read MoreNearly six million visitors have been welcomed to the Porsche Museum since its opening on 31 January 2009. Fifteen years ago, the Porsche Museum opened its doors to visitors from all over the world for the first time. Since 31 January 2009, it has taken 5,824,325 people on a fascinating journey through the history and development of the Porsche brand. Opening of the Porsche Museum on 31 January 2009 This figure includes celebrity ...
Read MoreDetails of 5 Series Touring announced ahead of 2024 launch. Readers familiar with this writer would know that I prefer wagons or estates to sedans. And so, writing with great glee, I'm thrilled to share with you that there will be a wagon version of the BMW 5 Series for this generation. This is the sixth BMW 5 Series Touring, born out of the eighth-generation 5 Series. Code-named G61, as opposed to ...
Read MoreSymbioz will be a C-segment compact family SUV. Renault is French, and sells its cars worldwide, particularly in Europe. Therefore, the name of its upcoming C-segment SUV is an appropriate one. Symbioz sounds like the French ‘symbiose’, derived from the ancient Greek ‘symbiosis’, meaning ‘living together’, a value deeply rooted in the DNA of Renault, with the slogan “cars for living”. It is a word that is similar in many languages: ‘symbiosis’ in ...
Read MoreThis special Dragon Edition Range Rover from Overfinch is limited to just eight units worldwide. The world of Range Rovers has a new gem sparkling on the horizon, especially for those with a taste for something a tad more personalized and dripping with exclusivity. Enter the Overfinch Dragon Edition Range Rover, inspired by none other than the Chinese Dragon. Only eight of these beauties will ever be produced, making it a collector's ...
Read MoreThe all-new Polestar 4 has just gone on sale in Europe and Australia, and is expected to launch in other territories soon. The Polestar 4 has officially gone on sale in European and Australian markets. This sleek SUV coupe, which began rolling off the Chinese production lines back in November last year, is prepping for a mid-2024 production start, with the keys expected to be in the hands of eager drivers by ...
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