Sometimes, motorsports rules force automakers to sell certain vehicles to the public to homologate their racing machines for competition. The results are generally cars that set enthusiasts’ hearts aflutter, like the Porsche 911 GT1, Lancia Stratos, and Dodge Charger Daytona….
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We look into claims that electric cars face higher insurance premiums than ICE equivalents It sounds like bad news for electric car drivers: headlines in newspapers claim owners are being quoted up to £9,000 to insure family SUVs, and are…
Read More£3.5 million Bugatti Bolide is the discerning billionaire’s ultimate track toy
Bugatti’s first-ever track-only hypercar is powered by a 1,578bhp quad-turbo W16 and weighs a mere 1,450kg Meet the Bugatti Chiron’s evil twin: the Bolide. It might look like a rejected batmobile concept, or the product of a freaky one night…
Read More600hp Aston Martin V12 Vantage S manual for sale
All the 5.9-litre Vantages were desirable in their own way – some a little more than others, however… By Matt Bird / Wednesday, 22 November 2023 / Loading comments At the risk of an angry mob descending on the next…
Read MoreStellantis Turns To CATL's LFP Batteries For Its European Models
Stellantis and CATL announced the signing of a non-binding, strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the local supply of LFP battery cells and modules. The LFP batteries would be used to power Stellantis’ electric vehicle production in Europe, specifically passenger…
Read MoreJLR reaffirms ‘commitment to vehicle security’
£10m investment benefitting 65,000 cars has seen Range Rover thefts drop by 40 per cent By Matt Bird / Wednesday, 22 November 2023 / Loading comments Car theft is never far from the headlines at the moment, and it seems…
Read MoreThe Fiat Topolino Looks Adorable With Mickey Mouse Liveries
Fiat is celebrating Disney’s centenary with Mickey Mouse-themed Topolino EVs, and GAC Motor wants to launch an EV with solid-state batteries in 2026. This is AM Drive, Motor1’s daily look at the news you need before you get in your…
Read MoreToyota fined $60 million for illegally adding unwanted product bundles
The financing unit is said to be the largest indirect auto lender in the US. According to media reports, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has charged Toyota’s financial unit – Toyota Motor Credit, with $60 million in fines and…
Read MoreCar tax fines rise by £4million after cost increases with 700,000 affected
Car tax fines are up by a staggering £4.5million since price rises were introduced earlier this year, according to new data identified by Wagonex. The extra money was generated from punishing those who didn’t pay their annual Vehicle Excise Duty…
Read MoreNew 2024 Hyundai Tucson facelift: award-winner gets new look and a redesigned interior
The popular Hyundai Tucson SUV has received a mid-life update, which will arrive in the UK early next year We’re big fans of the current generation Hyundai Tucson, having awarded it our Mid-size SUV of the Year in 2021, 2022…
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