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Vauxhall announces GSe, a new performance electric sub-brand

Published 13 September 2022
By David Mullen
Vauxhall has announced the launch of a new electric performance car sub-brand, dubbed 'GSe', ahead of going all-electric from 2028.
2023 Lotus Eletre

Lotus Eletre SUV unveiled

Lotus has revealed the Eletre (pronounced el-etra), an electric SUV that marks a number of firsts for the company.
Published 29 March 2022

Aston DBX707: the new most powerful luxury SUV

Aston Martin has revealed the DBX707, the most powerful version yet of its sole SUV, which is faster from 0-62mph than a Lamborghini Urus.
Published 01 February 2022
Aston Martin DBX Prototype Track Testing

Hot Aston Martin DBX teased

Aston Martin is to unveil a new range-topping performance version of its DBX SUV.
Published 20 January 2022
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio: updates, price, release date

Alfa Romeo announces updated Quadrifoglios

Alfa Romeo has announced what updates we can expect to see on the newest versions of the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio.
Published 07 May 2020
Oh, Christ: my new neighbour has a car with a megaphone exhaust

Oh, Christ: my new neighbour has a loud car

How many times have I written a review of a powerful car and described a gloriously sonorous exhaust note, I wonder.
Published 28 April 2020
Jeremy Clarkson: if you're thinking about buying a BMW M8 Competition Coupé, don't

Jeremy Clarkson hates the BMW M8 Competition Coupé

Jeremy Clarkson didn't like the diesel BMW 8 Series he drove last year — and he hates the car even more when it has a 616bhp V8 under the bonnet.
Published 26 January 2020
The Sunday Times Magazine review January 12 2020 issue 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S square

Porsche Taycan praised by Sunday Times Driving

The Sunday Times Driving's editor Nick Rufford has delivered his verdict on the pure-electric Porsche Taycan sports car.
Published 12 January 2020
2020 Lotus Evija pure-electric hypercar Hethel testing November 2019

Watch Lotus Evija hypercar take to the track

Lotus is on track with the development of its Evija electric hypercar in a very literal sense, judging by a new video.
Published 22 November 2019
2020 Aston Martin DBX reveal November 2019

2020 Aston Martin DBX: price, power & release date

The Aston Martin DBX marks a turning point for the British car maker: for the first time in its 106-year history, there's an SUV in its range.
Published 20 November 2019
2019 Toyota GR Supra Jeremy Clarkson review

Clarkson: I wanted to love the new Supra, but ...

The new Toyota Supra has everything Jeremy Clarkson looks for in a sports car. So why did he struggle to warm to it?
Published 27 October 2019
Jeremy Clarkson: the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door is perfect for pissing off millennials

Clarkson: Your kids won't like the Merc GT 63 S

Jeremy Clarkson reckons the Mercedes-AMG GT4 63 S is an incredible super saloon — though your kids will never speak to you again if you buy one.
Published 22 September 2019
2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show Reveal

2020 Porsche Taycan: power, range and release date

Porsche's long-awaited first pure-electric production car is here. Read on for all the details you need to know about the all-new Porsche Taycan.
Published 08 September 2019