Much can change in a decade – and that includes the world of motoring. The last 10 years has seen a seismic shift for the industry, including the advent of mainstream electric cars, an infamous emissions cheating scandal, a boom in SUV sales and emergence of new brands from the US and China. Throw into … Read more
By Ray Massey Motoring Editor Updated: 21:56 GMT, 12 January 2024 Gambling on future trends, technologies and fashions has long been central to motor manufacturers’ planning. In the past, future products and tech would feature in regular motor shows. Now more are exhibiting at the CES — the Consumer Electronics Show — taking place this … Read more
German car giant Volkswagen says some of its latest cars will feature ChatGPT artificial intelligence within a matter of months. Its electric ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID.7 will soon include the AI chatbot, as will the all-new Tiguan SUV, Passat estate and forthcoming Golf Mk8 facelift, with existing models to have the enhancement as of … Read more
All hail Britain’s new King of cars! Having amassed 49,591 sales, Ford’s Puma has officially dethroned the Nissan Qashqai as the most popular new motor in the UK in 2023. But before it officially received its crown as the UK’s top choice motor, we’ve spent a week driving one to tell you if it is … Read more
As 2024 draws closer, This is Money has picked its 24 favourite new cars set to arrive in UK showrooms over the course of the next 12 months. We’ve already featured the first 12 models in part one of our A-to-Z preview of brands, which covered new motors from Audi to Mini. Now it’s time … Read more
Investing in classic cars isn’t just for millionaires and deep-pocketed enthusiasts – it can also be a savvy financial decision for those on tighter purse strings. The big problem is identifying which ‘affordable’ collectible cars could become appreciating assets. Fortunately, Hagerty’s Price Guide can help direct people towards the motors that are accelerating in price. … Read more
Ferrari may have been pipped to second place in this year’s F1 team championship by arch rivals Mercedes, but when it comes to classics, the Maranello machine is still just about in top spot as it dominates this list of the 10 most expensive motors sold at auction this year. That’s not to say that … Read more
On sale: Now First deliveries: Spring 2024 Number to be built: 500 Diavel for Bentley, 50 Diavel for Bentley Mulliner Price: – Diavel for Bentley: circa £60,000 (500 examples) – Diavel for Bentley Mulliner: circa £70,000 to £75,000 (50 examples) Based around: Ducati Diavel V4 (priced from £23,595) Length: 2,305mm/907.5 inches Width (inc mirrors): 939mm/369.7 in Height (inc … Read more
