Super-SUVs appear to have it all: interiors that rival the very best luxury cars; performance that competes with the best super-saloons; that all important high-riding driving position.
This most extravagant breed of SUV, which barely existed a decade ago, also carries a price of entry that ensures they are among the most exclusive cars... ( подробнее )
Racing team and tuner Lanzante will produce seven McLaren conversions to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its 1995 Le Mans win with the firm’s F1 GTR.
Lanzante will create one ‘LM 25’ car for each model in McLaren’s current line-up, upgrading the supercars with an F1 GTR-inspired grey livery, five-spoke carbon wheels with gold brake calipers... ( подробнее )
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 )