Lexus LFA swaps howling atmo V10 for whip-crack EV powertrain in second generation Lexus is developing an EV version of Toyota's GR GT supercar, and it's got big, V10-powered shoes to fill Lexus has reprised the name of the legendary LFA for an electric supercar based on Toyota's new V8-engined GR
New Toyota GR GT revealed as 641bhp V8 supercar for 2027
Storming 200mph supercar finally heading to showrooms in the next two years to take on AMG GT Toyota has finally revealed its new flagship V8 supercar – due on sale in around two years as a storming, 641bhp rival to the Mercedes-AMG GT and Aston Martin Vantage. The GR GT – named for
Want to put the fun back into driving? Get a van
There's just something about driving a van that can't be beaten - Matt Saunders explains They're not fast, quiet, smooth, desirable or - in many obvious ways, at least - remotely 'nice'. They don't have enticing engines or inviting interiors. They're not always easy to fit into a parking space and are
Pay-per-mile tax on EVs slammed as 'unreasonable' burden on fleets
Association of Fleet Professionals urges decision makers to voice concerns as Treasury opens public consultation The UK government’s low-tech approach to introducing a pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles (EVs) has come under fire from fleet experts, who warn that it could pose an “unreasonable” administrative burden for operators. Announced as part of
How GM's ownership of Lotus went 'appallingly wrong'
In January 1986, General Motors paid £22.75 million for 58% of the Lotus's shares After the death of founder Colin Chapman in 1982, Lotus was in dire straits financially. Thankfully for all us petrolheads, it was saved by British Car Auctions chief David Wickens. He quickly recruited more investors and, with Hethel veteran
The greatest hits (and misses) of designer Gerry McGovern
We look back at the designer's best and worst moments following his shock departure from JLR After 21 years, influential British designer Gerry McGovern has left JLR. Following Autocar's shock report that his position as chief creative officer was terminated on Monday, he leaves behind an expansive legacy, This includes having reinvented the Land Rover brand
So you want to be a Ferrari test driver? This is how
Ferrari is fully booked up for F1 next year - so perhaps a role with the road cars would suit? So you want to be a Ferrari test driver, eh? The good news, says the man who would be making this irresistible job offer, is that you have longer than you