Lamborghini CEO Takes Top Honour at 2026 Autocar Awards
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann was awarded the prestigious Issigonis Trophy at the 2026 Autocar Awards, the ceremony’s highest honour. Under his two tenures, Lamborghini’s annual sales surged from roughly 1,600 units to more than 10,000, driven by the launch of the Urus SUV and a push toward electrified supercars. He also modernised the historic Sant’Agata factory, turning it into a state‑of‑the‑art production hub while preserving the brand’s iconic DNA. The award highlights the role of visionary leadership in shaping the luxury‑performance segment.
BYD Launches 1500kW Flash Charging in UK - and It Could Cost Just 50p per kW
BYD will roll out 300 ultra‑rapid 1500 kW Flash chargers across the UK by the end of next year, part of a broader plan for 3,000 European sites by 2027. The Flash network delivers up to three times the power of...
Boreham Reveals New Ford Escort RS for £300k – with 10,000rpm Redline
British specialist Boreham Motorworks has unveiled a brand‑new Ford Escort Mk1 RS, dubbed the "continumod," priced at £295,000 (≈$378,000) and limited to 150 hand‑built examples. The car features a bespoke 2.2‑litre naturally aspirated engine that revs to 10,000 rpm and produces...
Toyota Hilux
Toyota unveiled the ninth‑generation Hilux, retaining its 2.8‑litre 48 V mild‑hybrid diesel while refreshing the exterior and strengthening the chassis. Power stays at 201 bhp and 369 lb‑ft of torque, with a six‑speed automatic and full‑time 4WD options. Fuel economy hovers around 29 mpg,...
Supervan Successor Could Go ICE: Ford Drops All-EV Focus for Wild Demonstrator Machines
Ford Racing announced it will broaden its high‑performance Demonstrator program beyond pure electric, re‑introducing hybrid and internal‑combustion powertrains. The move aligns with Ford’s wider strategy to balance EV, hybrid, and ICE development while still leveraging the test‑bed value of vehicles...
New Vauxhall Astra Confirmed by 2030 with Less "Traditional" Shape
Vauxhall-Opel confirmed that the next-generation Astra will be built on Stellantis’s new STLA One modular architecture and is slated for launch by 2030. The model is expected to break from the traditional hatchback silhouette, potentially becoming a crossover while still...
Revealed: New Peugeot E-208 GTi Is Now Ready for Showrooms
Peugeot has unveiled the production‑ready e‑208 GTi, the first GTi‑badged model since the 308’s retirement. The electric hot hatch packs a 278‑bhp front‑mounted motor, delivering 0‑62 mph in 5.7 seconds – a 124‑bhp jump over the standard e‑208. It sits 30 mm lower,...
Setting Sun: Japan's Car Makers Deprioritise Europe as China Races In
Nissan announced that Chinese firm Chery may take over one of the two production lines at its under‑utilised Sunderland plant, underscoring a broader retreat of Japanese automakers from Europe in favour of Japan, North America and China. Honda and Mitsubishi...
The Rise of the Virtual Gearbox: Why EV Sports Cars Are Faking It
Hyundai pioneered the virtual N e‑Shift gearbox in the Ioniq 5 N, deliberately reproducing the feel of a dual‑clutch transmission with engineered drag torque and intentional imperfections. The system caps motor speed at 8,000 rpm to mirror familiar combustion‑engine rev limits, delivering a...
How the RAF Helped Make Britain a Sports Car Mega-Power
Britain’s dominance in sports car engineering traces back to WWII RAF airfields repurposed as race circuits, most famously Silverstone. The post‑war surplus of aluminium from military aircraft gave innovators cheap, lightweight material for bodies and chassis, fueling projects like the...
Audi Nuvolari Is Far More Special than a Big TT or Muffled Lambo
Audi unveiled the Nuvolari, a limited‑edition V8‑powered supercar positioned to outshine the R8 and challenge Lamborghini’s flagship models. Built on the same architecture as the Lamborghini Temerario, it adds a full carbon‑fiber body and extensive electronic tuning for a distinct...
Exclusive Wells Vertige Road Test: £75k A110 Rival Is a Lightweight, Purist Gem
Robin Wells' Vertige, a hand‑built British sports car priced at £75,000 (≈ $95,000), aims to fill the gap left by the Lotus Elise. Weighing just 963 kg kerb, it packs a 2.0‑litre Ford Duratec delivering up to 247 bhp, achieving 0‑60 mph in 5.5 seconds....
How High-Tech Simulators Save 12,000 Tyres a Year
Bridgestone has deployed VI‑grade’s DiM500 driver‑in‑the‑loop simulator to evaluate virtual tyre prototypes, eliminating the need for up to 12,000 physical tyres each year. The system blends high‑fidelity physics, real‑driver feedback and AI‑driven data analysis, enabling earlier, more accurate design choices....
"Product Is King": Stellantis Pivots Back to Volume in Bold Growth Plan
Stellantis unveiled its Fastlane 2030 plan, pivoting from the ambitious EV‑centric strategy of former CEO Carlos Tavares to a volume‑driven approach anchored in product breadth. The company will roll out more than 60 new vehicles and 50 significant refreshes worldwide,...
Tsars and Their Cars: When World Leaders First Took the Wheel
The first official automobile used by a U.S. president was a steam‑powered Pullman bought in 1907 under William Taft. Across the globe, early 20th‑century rulers—from the Ottoman sultan’s British electric dogcart to Afghanistan’s emir ordering £30,000 (≈$3.1 million) of British cars—embraced...