Autocar render shows what a new e-208 GTI might look like Brand's new management revives performance line in effort to "nurture driving sensations" in its cars Peugeot will launch a GTi variant of the e-208, new boss Alain Favey has confirmed, with the hot hatch set to spearhead an effort to “nurture the reputation
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Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as 214mph V12 roadster
Roof folds out of sight in 14sec and can be shut in 16sec while on the move New drop-top version of thunderous GT brings similar performance; 95kg heavier than coupé Aston Martin has revealed the drop-top version of its 824bhp V12-powered Vanquish flagship. Taking the Volante name, it is technically identical
Lower Thames Crossing approved to ease Dartford pressure
Lower Thames Crossing will use a 2.6-mile tunnel running under the River Thames New road connecting Kent and Essex, including 2.6-mile tunnel beneath river, gets green light from the government The government has approved the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, a new road between Kent and Essex that's intended
Mild-hybrid diesel Toyota Hilux goes on sale at £49,640
Electrical assistance reduces engine idle speed from 720rpm to 600rpm Electrical assistance is said to improve engine's refinement and responsiveness without hurting truck's capabilities A new mild-hybrid diesel Toyota Hilux has gone on sale in the UK, priced from £49,640, with the brand claiming it offers the same capabilities as its
Renault to revive 'Fast and Furious cars' as it taps into retro
Van den Acker said now is the time for 70s/80s cars and in 10 years we could see the 90s and 00s return Chief designer believes in “window of opportunity” to create more "cool" retro revivals after 5 Turbo 3E Renault will continue to tap into its back catalogue with
Why the car industry is turning to steer-by-wire
With steer-by-wire, the only link between the steering wheel and the front wheels is an electromechanical actuator The Nio ET9 now comes with a ZF full steer-by-wire system that has no mechanical connection between the road wheels and the steering wheel. It’s among the first production cars to be fitted with steer-by-wire,
Why electric propulsion is the perfect fit for Rolls-Royce
The pitfalls that might apply to ownership of a typical EV don't matter if you own 13 more cars Too big and heavy, too expensive, too slow to charge. These are all accusations levelled at today’s electric car batteries, to an extent and on occasions, fairly. Consider also what’s said about Rolls-Royce: that