Insurance firm AXA tells UK to hurry up on rules for self-driving cars May 22, 2023 Insurers have called on the UK government to get a move on with legislation for self-driving cars or risk creating a “messy” middle ground for insurance firms where liability isn’t clear. AXA’s CEO Claudio Gienal has written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt calling for clear legislation to be implemented as soon as possible to make sure [...]
Brexit is ‘threat’ to UK car factories says parent firm of Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat May 17, 2023 One of the world’s largest carmakers has said it will be unable to keep their commitment to make electric vehicles in the UK without changes to the Brexit deal. Stellantis – the parent company of Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat – which employs more than 5,000 people in the UK – told a Commons inquiry [...]
Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate review: a British supercar bows out May 16, 2023 The Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate is an 'emphatic last word' for this British supercar, with a 770hp V12 engine and sharper chassis.
Firefly Sport EV: the electric sports car helping kids be safer drivers May 16, 2023 The Firefly Sport is an electric roadster designed to help children learn the basics of driving – and have fun in the process.
Lamborghini celebrates 60 years with record gathering at Silverstone May 10, 2023 An incredible 382 cars assembled to mark Lamborghini's 60th anniversary. The event also hosted the British debut of the new Revuelto.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II 2023 review: Best of British May 9, 2023 Tim Pitt drives the Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, a valedictory salute to the V12 engine before the British brand goes electric.
New McLaren 750S is lighter, faster and ‘even more exciting’ to drive May 1, 2023 The 750S is the lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren ever. We get the full lowdown on this new British supercar.
Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 review: Plug-in and play May 1, 2023 The new Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV is a plug-in hybrid SUV that also appeals to car enthusiasts. John Redfern drives it.
UK car production accelerates as semiconductor shortage is ‘all but over’ April 28, 2023 UK car production rose six per cent in the first three months of 2023 thanks to the easing of semiconductor shortages, though concerns remain as production continues to lag pre-pandemic levels. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), production rose to 219,887 units, with factories producing 12,540 units more than [...]
New Mercedes-Maybach EQS is the ultimate electric SUV… for now April 24, 2023 The new Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV will take on forthcoming electric versions of the Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.