Meet the new Audi RS5 Avant and RS5 Saloon, Audi's first ever plug-in hybrid RS models. Which means you can now blast to 62mph in 3.6 seconds and then silently crawl through a village pretending you care about emissions. Power comes from a 2.9 litre twin-turbo V6 paired with an electric motor kicking out [...]
Auction results are one of the few places you see what cars actually sell for not what they are advertised at. This Iconic Auctioneers Race Retro Sale gives a clear snapshot of where parts of the modern classic and classic market really sit right now. If you are considering buying something similar, this is [...]
There is a shift happening in the automotive industry and at the front of that shift is the growing influx of Chinese brands into the UK car market. Back in January I attended the UK media launch of the new BYD SEALION 5 Plug-in Hybrid DM-i a medium sized plug-in hybrid SUV that could [...]
In this video, I get to drive the new MG IM6 Performance, MG's executive SUV. Quick spec: Price £50,995.00 100 kWh battery 751 PS power 591 Nm of torque 149 mph top speed 3.5 seconds 0 to 62 mph 313 mile range on a full charge MG IM6 supplied by Baylis. https://www.baylis.uk.com/mg/ For my [...]
Take a quick look at this 1977 Vauxhall Chevette HS that will be at the Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 auction. This Chevette HS is believed to be the first one built at the Luton factory. It was used as a Vauxhall PR and Press Car. A full bare metal restoration has [...]
BYD has entered the UK fully electric supermini market with its entry level model DOLPHIN SURF. To think of this car as just a little urban shopping runabout would really be doing it a disservice. This well-priced fully electric car feels and genuinely looks quite sophisticated. I couldn’t get over the fact that, when [...]
In this short drive review, I get behind the wheel of the 2025 Honda Civic Type R. If you didn't know already, Honda has announced that they will stop selling the Type R in the UK next year. (See quick blog post) ULTIMATE EDITION HONDA CIVIC TYPE R. Short new car news. – We [...]
Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that February new car market continued to decline for a fifth consecutive month. The UK new car market declined by -1.0% to 84,054 new cars registered last month. February is normally a quieter month because of the March number plate change however, there [...]
In celebration of winning their ninth Formula One Constructors Championship, McLaren will produce, just nine Celebration Edition Arturas and nine 750S Celebration Editions. Both models feature a bespoke livery curated by incorporating the Papaya Orange and Anthracite of the racing team, along with the Champions Laurel Nine-Star logo and a MCL38 plaque on each [...]
The UK new car market grew for a second consecutive year in 2024. A total of 1,952,778 new cars were registered last year, marking a 2.6% increase, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Electric Vehicles registrations continue to grow, recording a 19.6% share of the new car market. December's best [...]
