Why we’re running it: To see if VW can succeed where rivals have failed and give us a fast crossover that’s as good to drive as a hot hatch
Month 1 - Specs
Life with a VW T-Roc R: Month 1
Welcoming the T-Roc R to the fleet - 5 August 2020
Temporarily, at least, the T-Roc R represents the pinnacle of... ( подробнее )
What is it?
It was inevitable, really.
When BMW first set about electrifying its line-up with an extended range of plug-in hybrid models a few years back, its initial focus was very much on fuel economy and lowering CO2 emissions. What's it like?
The taped-over BMW badges give the game away. We’re driving... ( подробнее )
Why we’re running it: To find out if the class-leading crossover is as good to live with as it is to drive
Month 1 - Specs
Life with a Ford Puma: Month 1
Welcoming the Puma to the fleet - 29 July 2020
I’ve had a soft spot for the Ford Puma since I first set eyes on one back in 1997. Blame Steve McQueen.... ( подробнее )
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EVs are coming thick and fast now, and Peugeot is making its mark, first launching the e-208 and now its larger sibling, the e-2008.
This is the latest in a handful of similar-size models to capitalise on two trends: SUVs and electrification, appealing to those who like SUV styling but are also most suited to an... ( подробнее )
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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 )
The upcoming Maserati MC20 sports car has been spotted testing on public roads ahead of its official debut on 9 September.
The disguised prototypes have provided the closest look yet at the upcoming model, with a sculpted body and low-slung stance that make it appear more purposeful than anything in Maserati's current line-up. It... ( подробнее )
The range-topping V8 version of the new Land Rover Defender has been caught on video undergoing high-speed testing at the N?rburgring.
Although not the natural habitat for the rugged 4x4 off-roader, this latest spy footage provides a clue as to what powertrain Land Rover will be using for the hot version, which is likely to make... ( подробнее )
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A few years back, McLaren entered the lucrative GT4 race arena and its 570S-based race car has done fine business ever since, winning on four continents and selling in triple-digit quantities.
I raced one at Spa and loved all bar two aspects: first, GT4 regs pegged its engine back to a tepid 430bhp just to give the... ( подробнее )
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When, as a young man, Joop Donkervoort began importing the Lotus Seven to mainland Europe, he hit a problem. It wasn’t road legal, so he had to make some minor alterations. It would appear that in the intervening 42 years, he hasn’t stopped.
This is the Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70, built to celebrate Joop’s 70th birthday... ( подробнее )
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The London Concours event held in the City of London every year is one of the highlights of the British motoring calendar.
And this open-air event is one of the first car shows to be held in nearly six months amidst the pandemic, but with social distancing... ( подробнее )