Driving on a racetrack feels like it’s quite a different skill to driving on the road. But, in a subjective way, does track time help you to become more accomplished when you’re tackling your favourite B-road, or just ploughing up the M1? To find out, I spent the day at the Goodwood Circuit, in rural West Sussex, where Alfa Romeo had arranged for me to take my ARDS test. Advertisement – article continues below The association of Racing drivers schools…
British technology startup Viritech has revealed plans to launch a new limited edition, hydrogen-powered hypercar, called the Apricale. The Apricale will be a hydrogen fuel cell alternative for the pure-electric Lotus Evija and the upcoming Tesla Roadster, although it’ll be considerably a lot more exclusive than its rivals. production will be limited to just 25 cars. Stellantis readies hydrogen fuel Peugeot e-Expert and Citroen e-Dispatch vans Viritech has made its home ideal here in the UK. It will run development…
Volkswagen has revealed that on top of the new VW Polo, Polo GTI, T-ROC as well as facelifted Golf SV, its industrial car arm will likewise be showcasing two new designs at this year’s Frankfurt motor show – the Amarok Aventura special idea as well as restricted edition Dark Label. The VW Amarok Aventura special idea is developed to provide an insight into the future variety topping 3.0-litre TDI engine that VW will offer in its pick-up, while the Dark…
direct Line Van insurance has revealed that it is now offering up to 20 per cent off van insurance quotes. The offer lasts until 9 December 2013, while quotes remain valid for 30 days. The discount could make a substantial difference among small businesses. Melissa Hunt, service manager at direct Line for Business, outlines the deal: “For small businesses looking to reduce their overheads, getting 20 per cent off a van insurance policy could make a big difference.” Advertisement –…
searching for the best new phone, laptop, house, holiday, or other essential consumer product in 2021? then take it from me, the much more expensive it is, the better and much more satisfying it’s likely to be. There can be no guarantees of course, but the general guideline is that the much more you pay, the higher the quality of the product you end up with. Advertisement – short article continues below But this is no longer the case…
This is the new Audi skysphere idea – the very first in a trio of ‘spheres’ idea vehicles that preview the brand’s next-generation style direction. The skysphere is an all-electric high-end two-seat roadster that’s been created around the idea of providing its occupants two different experiences, assisted by its variable wheelbase set-up. New Audi Grandsphere idea makes Munich motor show debut The skysphere has two different driving modes. The very first is called ‘Grand Touring’, as well as in this…
The Aston Martin Vanquish S ultimate has been revealed, giving the luxurious GT one final swansong before it’s replaced next year. Just 175 units will be built, across the coupe and Volante convertible bodystyles. The fixed-roof ultimate is set to cost £211,995, while its drop-top counterpart will set you back £223,995. Advertisement – article continues below It will retain Aston Martin’s legendary 6.0-litre naturally aspirated V12, producing 595bhp. It will likely be the last high-performance Aston Martin to house the…
Our new car awards are a little later in the year than usual, but 2020’s list of winners proves that there’s no let-up when it comes to the car industry’s ingenuity and drive to provide ever-better models. This will be a year we will never forget, but it’s also a year when personal transportation became far more important than ever. We’ve shown an increasing desire to buy cars that not only protect us, but also protect the world around us….
Lexus will reveal its new range Rover Evoque rival at the Geneva motor show next March, car express has learned. and you’ll be able to buy one by next summer. • Lexus news and reviews Previewed by the striking LF-NX concept, first shown at the Frankfurt show in September, the compact SUV will retain the concept’s stand-out styling, according to Lexus’ European director Paul Van der Burgh. “What we’re finding is that these days customers want to be more expressive,…
Porsche could add a lot more variants of its Taycan EV to the line-up, with a two-door coupe, a lower, sportier version of the newly launched cross Turismo and even a convertible possible. Speaking following the launch of the brand’s second Taycan model, Dr Stefan Weckback, Vice president model Line Taycan, detailed that the German sports automobile maker could contemplate adding other body styles to the Taycan range, with the car’s J1 underpinnings making this technically feasible. Best electric automobiles…