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Alpine A290 Goes on Sale in the UK From £33,500
Ken Pearson
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21 Jan 2025
With two power levels, five equipment lines, and starting from £345 per month, the A290 is attractively specified, and keenly priced. Ken Pearson arms you with everything you need to know.
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Alpina Announces 205mph B8 GT
Ken Pearson
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17 Jan 2025
The discreet rocketship returns in GT guise, offering increased performance and exclusivity. Ken Pearson dissects the details.
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Drop Dead Gorgeous - 2025 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Offers 656bhp Fresh Air Thrills
Ken Pearson
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15 Jan 2025
With a greater focus on driving dynamics, the new Aston Martin Vantage Roadster has arrived to do battle with the Ferrari Roma Spider and Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet. Ken Pearson has all the details.
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Subaru WRX STi S210 - a Potential Return to Form, or an Unwelcome Shift?
Ken Pearson
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14 Jan 2025
The Subaru WRX STi S210 is a limited-edition saloon powered by a 296bhp 2.4-litre turbocharged engine, with chassis upgrades and track-focused styling. Developed with Nürburgring 24 Hours expertise, the S210 features a CVT transmission that could divide opinion. Ken Pearson reports.
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Mazda MX-5 Spirit Racing 12R
Craig Toone
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11 Jan 2025
Mazda has revealed the MX-5 Spirit Racing 12R at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon – a limited-edition variant developed with Mazda Spirit Racing. Featuring increased power, refined suspension, and subtle aerodynamic enhancements, it marks the most focused version of the ND-generation roadster to date
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Handled With Care: Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R EV Electromod
Ken Pearson
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10 Jan 2025
Sacrilege or innovation? Nissan blends past and future with its electrified R32 GT-R, unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Developed by a passionate in-house team, the project aims to preserve the dynamics of the original Godzilla while embracing modern EV technology
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DK Edition Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Craig Toone
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10 Jan 2025
More than a shiny endorsement, the Drift King himself has collaborated with Hyundai’s engineers to create the most driver focused Ioniq 5 N yet. Craig Toone looks at the changes involved
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Toyota Debuts Midships GR Yaris at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon
Craig Toone
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10 Jan 2025
Toyota has taken centre stage at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon with three bold GR Yaris concepts, including a mid-engine prototype, a Nürburgring-ready contender and an aerodynamic upgrade package. Craig Toone reports
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Skoda Kodiaq vRS Offers Seven Seats and 261bhp for £52,595
Ken Pearson
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10 Jan 2025
The large family hauler gains an extra dose of style, performance, and equipment as it heads to the UK. Ken Pearson reports
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Porsche Launches 992.2 Carrera S
Ken Pearson
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8 Jan 2025
Porsche has taken the wraps off the latest addition to the 992.2 line-up - the 911 Carrera S coupe and cabriolet, which promise more performance and a wider dynamic envelope than ever before
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2025 Will Be the Year Private Buyers Finally Embrace the Electric Car – Thanks to One Model
Craig Toone
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28 Dec 2024
The Renault 5 is poised to do what no electric car has managed before: win over the hearts – and wallets – of private buyers. In this news-opinion hybrid, Craig Toone explores why this retro-inspired EV might be the tipping point for a wider EV revolution, reshaping the automotive landscape in 2025.
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Subtly Enhanced: Tolman 1968 Mini Cooper S Mk II Restomod
Ken Pearson
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19 Dec 2024
Enhancing performance and usability, Tolman's latest creation remains faithful to the original high-performance Mini, as Ken Pearson reports.
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501bhp Kia EV9 GT Coming to the UK in 2025
Ken Pearson
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18 Dec 2024
More performance and driver involvement is promised, thanks to electronic differentials, active suspension, and the Virtual Gear Shift system. Ken Pearson explores the fast family hauler.
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Porsche Carrera GT Shatters its Old Nürburgring Record Thanks to New Tyres
Craig Toone
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14 Dec 2024
Ever wondered how much faster older icons would lap the Nürburgring on modern tyres? Sport Auto magazine has re-performed its famed Supertest using a Porsche Carrera GT equipped with brand new, N-rated Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
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The Electric Evolution - BMW’s Next-Gen M3 Breaks New Ground
Craig Toone
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13 Dec 2024
The BMW M3 has always been a symbol of high-performance innovation, but its next-generation model represents the most radical shift in its history - by going electric. Craig Toone reports on what we know so far…
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Renault 5 Turbo 3E Confirmed for Production as a 500bhp RWD Superhatch
Ken Pearson
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13 Dec 2024
The carbon-bodied EV hyper hatch packs two electric motors within its outrageously flared arches, continuing Renault’s rich heritage of bonkers rear-drive specials evoking the spirit of Group B. Ken Pearson reports.
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Boreham Motorworks Revives Ford Escort Mk1 RS
Craig Toone
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12 Dec 2024
Boreham Motorworks is reviving a motorsport idol with its officially licensed Ford Escort Mk1 RS continuation series, set to feature a motorsport-derived 2.1-litre engine developing 296bhp and revving to 10,000rpm. Craig Toone takes a closer look.
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Lotus Unveils F1-Inspired Emira Limited Editions
Ken Pearson
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12 Dec 2024
Retro liveries and details make their way to the Emira for five special edition models, as Ken Pearson reports.
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