UK new car output down 20.8% in July as recovery continues

UK new car production dropped 20.8% year on year last month, as the sector continues to recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.  

Although the 85,696 units produced in July fell short of the 108,239 built in the same period last year, the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) suggest that... ( подробнее )

James Ruppert: 'vans with windows' combine practicality and price

There is a colossal amount of snobbery when it comes to certain models, as you probably know. Apparently, you are an idiot if you choose an SUV or if you want one of those van-derived things from France. SUVs might be objectively daft, but subjectively they are slightly practical, if average to drive. But even more useful than an SUV is one of those... ( подробнее )

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 21 August

Given the choice, many buyers of executive cars would find it hard to resist a fully fledged luxury car for similar money. So here’s one such quandary: buy a new Audi A6 – you can get the entry-level 40 TDI Sport for ?36k with a discount – or an Audi A8 that’s barely two years old for less?

You’d be forgiven for thinking that I’m talking... ( подробнее )

BMW X3 xDrive30e 2020 review

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No-one can accuse BMW of failing to offering sufficient choice. Not with the X3, at least.

With the addition of the X3 xDrive30e to its line-up, the German brand now provides buyers with four different types of powertrain for its third-generation SUV: petrol, diesel, electric and, as seen here, a combination of petrol... ( подробнее )

Tuner Posaidon boosts Mercedes-AMG G63 to 927bhp

German tuner Posaidon has significantly upped the Mercedes-AMG G63’s performance   raising its output to 927bhp, 350bhp more than the standard model.

The standard G63 already generates an ample 577bhp from a 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8, but the Posaidon upgrade takes the 4x4 to a new level, achieved by a pair of custom turbochargers,... ( подробнее )

Ford tuner Mountune seeks buyer after founder leaves company

Essex-based tuner Mountune is looking for a buyer or investment partner for its UK operation after its founder resigned from his role as director.

Mountune’s founder and technical director, David Mountain, left his position last month, Companies House filings reveal. Mountune claims he continues to work there on a part-time basis, while... ( подробнее )

The evolution of Porsche: new 911 vs legendary 959

I remember well the reception afforded to the Porsche 959 when it finally went into production in 1986, three years after being shown in concept form. This wasn’t just a new level for 911-based machinery nor even for Porsche itself. It was a new level, period.  

Those who drove it spoke of cruising, yes cruising, at 160mph, and the strong... ( подробнее )

Polestar confirms first UK showroom will be in West London

Polestar   will open its first UK showroom   at the Westfield shopping centre in West   London   this October.

Created in partnership with dealer group Endeavour Automotive, the 'space' will serve as a front for the Swedish performance car brand's   online-based sales model.

The   Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid coup?   and   Polestar... ( подробнее )

Cool classics and supercars: The first major car show since lockdown

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The London Concours event might have been cancelled along with so much else this year.

But the organisers pulled out all the stops to stage their annual event once more, held at the Honourable Artillery Company in the City of London. It was apparently... ( подробнее )

Вoдитeля в Гeрмaнии оштрафовали для того 1500 евро за грешный жест в камеру контроля скорости

Oбычный штрaф зa прeвышeниe скoрoсти в Гeрмaнии сoстaвляeт всeгo 20 eврo.

Нeприличный пoступoк в кaмeру кoнтрoля скoрoсти, устaнoвлeннoй вoзьми дoрoгe 289 мeжду Мaйнлeусoм и Кульмбaxoм, обошелся 26-летнему владельцу автомобиля BMW в 1480 евро чище, нежели обычно. Фотография с «места преступления» появилась во (избежание официальной... ( подробнее )