Thursday, August 19, 2021

Updated 2021 Citroen C4 SpaceTourer on sale now from £28,630

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Citroen has removed some complexity from the C4 SpaceTourer’s range, dropping its least popular trim-levels and engines from sale

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'It’s a golden age for used cars that are just like new'

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While used cars have been hard to come by recently, Steve Fowler thinks there are still some amazing deals to be had

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

New 2021 Genesis GV60 pure-electric coupe-SUV unveiled - pictures

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Pictures of new 2021 Genesis GV60 pure-electric coupe-SUV unveiled

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Range Rover Velar updated for 2021 with more technology

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Range Rover has revised its most style-conscious SUV, adding a new cabin filtration system, software revisions and fresh paint options

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Range Rover Velar updated for 2021 with more technology - pictures

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

New Skoda Fabia 2021 review

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The new Skoda Fabia has all the credentials to challenge the very best in the supermini class

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New Skoda Fabia 2021 review - pictures

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Pictures of the new Skoda Fabia

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New Lamborghini Countach arrives with 803bhp hybrid V12 - pictures

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Pictures of the new Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4

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Hyundai Group to launch new pure-electric city car in 2023

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City-car sized EV could launch under Hyundai, Kia or Ioniq brand and will likely be a mini SUV

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New Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSI SE L review - pictures

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Pictures of Skoda Fabia supermini

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Nio announces new mass-market electric car brand to rival Toyota and VW

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Nio will target the more affordable end of the electric car market with a new marque, though plans to come to Europe have not been revealed

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New Morgan Plus Four 2021 review

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The Morgan Plus Four has been updated for 2021, but is it now better than ever?

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New Morgan Plus Four 2021 review - pictures

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Pictures of the new Morgan Plus Four

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Mazda MX-30 GT Sport Tech: long-term test review

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First report: the delightfully different Mazda MX-30 EV opens up to reveal its charms – and a few weaknesses

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Mazda MX-30 GT Sport Tech: long-term test review - pictures

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Pictures of our Mazda MX-30 GT Sport Tech long termer

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Monday, August 16, 2021

New Mercedes EQS 2021 review - pictures

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Pictures of new Mercedes EQS 2021 review

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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Jaguar XF Sportbrake

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With SUV popularity increasing, estates like the BMW 5 Series Touring and Jaguar XF Sportbrake have it harder than ever - but which is best?

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New Kia EV6 2021 review

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is our reigning car of the year, so can the closely related Kia EV6 live up to expectation?

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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Jaguar XF Sportbrake - pictures

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New Skoda Fabia 2021 review - pictures

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Pictures of Skoda Fabia supermini drive 2021

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New Kia EV6 2021 review - pictures

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Pictures of the new Kia EV6 road test.

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New Kia EV6 2021 review

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is our reigning car of the year, so can the closely related Kia EV6 live up to expectation?

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Lamborghini Countach reborn with 803bhp hybrid V12

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Lamborghini reinvents the Countach for 2022 in the shape of this limited-run LPI 800-4 hybrid V12 special

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Sunday, August 15, 2021

'Britain will be the centre of the car world between 19 and 22 August'

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Mike Rutherford says the UK is days away from being the first major car-producing nation to stage a motor show this year

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Saturday, August 14, 2021

Small SUV set to join Honda e in brand’s pure electric car range 

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Honda’s UK boss tells Auto Express that the firm will fully electrify its line-up in 2022 before its second electric car, a small SUV, arrives a year later

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Small SUV set to join Honda e in brand’s pure electric car range - pictures

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Exclusive images of how Honda's new small electric SUV could look, plus pics of the Honda e:Concept

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Lamborghini Countach reborn with 803bhp hybrid V12

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Lamborghini reinvents the Countach for 2022 in the shape of this limited-run LPI 800-4 hybrid V12 special

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Lamborghini Countach reborn with 803bhp hybrid V12 - pictures

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Pictures of the new Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4

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Honda NSX bows out in style with 592bhp Acura NSX Type S special edition - pictures

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Honda NSX bows out in style with 592bhp Acura NSX Type S special edition

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The Honda NSX’s days are numbered – just 350 examples of the Type S will be built before the car is axed

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Limited-run Ford GT ‘64 Prototype Heritage Edition unveiled - pictures

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Pictures of the Ford GT ‘64 Prototype Heritage Edition and the original Ford GT40 prototype GT/105

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Limited-run Ford GT ‘64 Prototype Heritage Edition unveiled

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Ford reveals a special edition GT supercar inspired by original GT40 prototype, as production nears close 

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New Morgan Plus Six 2021 review

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With a turbocharged BMW engine under the bonnet, is the Morgan Plus Six a real alternative to the sports car norm?

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New Morgan Plus 6 2021 review - pictures

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Pictures of the new Morgan Plus 6

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Images of new 2021 Lamborghini Countach leak online

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A first glimpse of Lamborghini’s reboot of the iconic Countach comes via images leaked on social media

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'Autonomous car tech can help you enjoy driving even more'

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Motorists are naturally suspicious but Steve Fowler thinks autonomous car tech can help take the stress out of driving

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Best company cars £35,000 to £50,000

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Here are the best company cars between £35,000 to £50,000

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New Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider swoops into Monterey Car Week - pictures

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Pictures of the Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider

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New Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider swoops into Monterey Car Week

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Aston Martin has launched a new convertible version of its 1,160bhp hybrid V12-engine Valkyrie hypercar at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

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New one-off MINI Strip unveiled in collaboration with Paul Smith - pictures

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Pictures of the one-off MINI Strip concept designed by Paul Smith

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New one-off MINI Strip unveiled in collaboration with Paul Smith

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The custom-built MINI Electric features lots recycled materials in an effort to shine the spotlight on sustainable car design 

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Images of new 2021 Lamborghini Countach leak online

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A first glimpse of Lamborghini’s reboot of the iconic Countach comes via images leaked on social media

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Pictures of new 2021 Lamborghini Countach leak online

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Vauxhall offers 30,000 miles of free charging with EV models

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Vauxhall extends 3-year/30,000 mile charging deal as part of wider EV push

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Best company cars 2021 - pictures

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We round up the finest company cars across five price bands

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Used Maserati Levante review

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Everything you need to know about buying a Maserati Levante. Covering the Mk1 Levante (2017-date)

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Used Maserati Levante review - pictures

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Pictures of Maserati Levante used review

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New Renault Zoe Riviera Limited Edition launched

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Special edition pure-electric Renault Zoe Riviera hatchback limited to just 300 units on sale in the UK

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New Renault Zoe Riviera Limited Edition launched - pictures

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Pictures of new Renault Zoe Riviera Limited Edition launched

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New Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic Black on sale from £46,765

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Fresh Jaguar F-Pace trim level features black styling tweaks and some extra standard equipment

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New Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic Black on sale from £46,765 - pictures

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Pictures of new Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic Black on sale from £46,765

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

New BMW iX3 2021 facelift brings fresh styling and M Sport trim - pictures

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Pictures of the BMW iX3 electric SUV in 2021 facelift guise

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New Audi skysphere concept showcases future design direction - pictures

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Pictures of the Audi skysphere concept car

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Mountune releases 360bhp power upgrade kit for Ford Focus ST

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Performance specialist Mountune reveals m365 package for Focus ST, offering 30 per cent power increase

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New 2022 Mercedes A-Class facelift caught on camera

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Mercedes prepares facelifted A-Class premium hatchback for reveal next year

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New 2022 Mercedes A-Class facelift caught on camera - pictures

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Pictures of new 2022 Mercedes A-Class facelift caught on camera

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Monday, August 9, 2021

Used car sales up 109% in second-best quarter on record

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Total of 2,167,504 used cars were sold in second quarter of 2021, following the emergence from lockdown and spike in demand

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A new Lamborghini Countach is coming: reborn supercar teased

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Sensational reboot of Lamborghini’s supercar icon is confirmed, with hybrid power possible

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New Mercedes G 400 d 2021 review

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Can the diesel Mercedes G 400 d offer something different in the ever-competitive premium SUV market?

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Mercedes G 400 d 2021 review - pictures

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Pictures of Mercedes G 400 d 2021 review. Photographer: Pete Gibson

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Ferrari unveils three-quarter-scale 250 Testa Rossa EV replica

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The Ferrari Testa Rossa J children’s ride-on was built in tandem with The Little Car Company, and will cost around £79,000 before taxes

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Ferrari unveils three-quarter-scale 250 Testa Rossa EV replica - pictures

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'The people have decided that Mercedes, BMW and Audi are no longer top-10 car brands'

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Mike Rutherford thinks the 2021 Driver Power survey shows changing attitudes towards premium cars

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New Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor 2021 review

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The new Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor is the most affordable model yet from the performance electric car brand

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Surf's up for new one-off Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition

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The bespoke Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition has been designed with surfers in mind, featuring wooden decking in the rear and a swing-out arm to dry damp wetsuits

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New Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor 2021 review - pictures

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Pictures of the new Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor

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Surf's up for new one-off Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition - pictures

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Pictures of the new Kia Soul EV Boardmasters Edition

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Sunday, August 8, 2021

'The people have decided that Merc, BMW and Audi are no longer top-10 car brands'

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Mike Rutherford thinks the 2021 Driver Power survey shows changing attitudes towards premium cars

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Saturday, August 7, 2021

New Radford Type 62-2 unveiled as homage to Lotus Type 62 racer - pictures

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Pictures of the Radford Type 62-2

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Honda Jazz Crosstar vs Dacia Sandero Stepway - pictures

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Pictures of Honda Jazz Crosstar vs Dacia Sandero Stepway

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Honda Jazz Crosstar vs Dacia Sandero Stepway

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SUV ruggedness comes to the supermini genre courtesy of the Honda Jazz Crosstar and Dacia Sandero Stepway - but which is best?

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Friday, August 6, 2021

New Kia Ceed 2021 review

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The popular Kia Ceed has been updated for 2021, but is it now better than ever? We find out...

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New Kia Ceed 2021 review - pictures

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Pictures of the new Kia Ceed

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New Volkswagen ID.2 to kick-start brand’s push into small electric cars

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The new Volkswagen ID.2 baby electric SUV will be part of an extended ID. line-up, and our exclusive images preview how it could look

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New Volkswagen ID.2 to kick-start brand’s push into small electric cars - pictures

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Exclusive images of the new Volkswagen ID.2

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

New track-only Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 special edition launched

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The hardcore Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 celebrates Manthey-Racing’s 25th anniversary

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New track-only Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 special edition launched - pictures

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Pictures of the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25

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Citroen e-C4 Sense Plus: long term test review

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First report: our electric Citroen e-C4 family car ticks lots of boxes right from the start

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Citroen e-C4 Sense Plus: long term test review - pictures

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Pictures of our long-term Citroen 3-C4 Sense Plus. Photographer: Pete Gibson

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New Mazda CX-30 e-Skyactiv X 2021 review

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Is the mild-hybrid Mazda CX-30 e-Skyactiv SUV the pick of the range? We find out…

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New Mazda CX-30 e-Skyactiv X 2021 review - pictures

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Pictures of the Mazda CX-30 e-Skyactiv X

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DS to launch only electric cars from 2024 onwards

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DS will stop building new internal combustion engined cars and only launch EVs

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Dacia Sandero Stepway review

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The Dacia Sandero Stepway adds SUV style to the much improved Sandero hatchback range

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Dacia Sandero Stepway review - pictures

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Pictures of the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway in the UK

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New Morgan Plus Four CX-T goes off road as Ariel Nomad rival

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Just eight off-road ready Morgan Plus Four CX-Ts will be made, with serious chassis revisions for the money

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New Morgan Plus Four CX-T goes off road as Ariel Nomad rival - pictures

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Pictures of the Morgan Plus Four CX-T

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Citroen Berlingo MPV updated for 2021 with more technology

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The most expensive Citroen Berlingos now come with a 10-inch digital gauge cluster as standard

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Citroen Berlingo MPV updated for 2021 with more technology - pictures

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

New Renault Arkana 2021 review - pictures

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Pictures of the new Renault Arkana

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'We need to get our infrastructure ready for an electric-car revolution'

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John McIlroy says upgrading the UK's electric car charging network will be key to keeping the country moving come 2030

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New Renault Clio Lutecia Limited Edition revealed

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Just 300 examples of the Renault Clio Lutecia will be sold in the UK, each costing £20,200

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New Renault Clio Lutecia Limited Edition revealed - pictures

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New all-in-one Hyundai Mocean subscription service launched for UK customers

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Electrified Hyundai models can now be driven under subscription, with terms from three to 24 months

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Best car manufacturers 2021 - pictures

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Pictures of the best car manufacturers 2021

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BMW Points reward programme offers free charging for UK plug-in hybrid drivers

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BMW launches Points programme in the UK, rewarding plug-in hybrid drivers for pure-electric running

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Exclusive: almost 18,000 major offences committed on UK motorways since 2016

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Auto Express investigation shows extent of drivers and pedestrians breaking the law on motorways, with illegal stops accounting for more than a third of all offences

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New Volkswagen ID.5 GTX prototype review - pictures

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Pictures of a prototype version of the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX

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New Volkswagen ID.5 GTX prototype review

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The hot new all-electric Volkswagen ID.5 GTX is looking in very good shape

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SEAT Ateca and Tarraco SUVs given small updates for 2021

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The SEAT Ateca and SEAT Tarraco get extra tech as standard and a range of cosmetic upgrades

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Tilke Racetracks: how to design a circuit

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We catch up with Dr Carsten Tilke and discuss the challenges in creating a new racetrack

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Tilke Racetracks: how to design a circuit - pictures

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Pictures of Tilke Racetracks

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New Renault Kangoo 2021 review

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We get an early drive of the new Renault Kangoo van

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New Renault Kangoo Van 2021 review - pictures

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Pictures of new Renault Kangoo van

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Monday, August 2, 2021

2022 Mercedes C-Class All-Terrain Estate spied ahead of Munich show debut

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Spy shots reveal an increased ride height and extra body protection for rugged off-road Mercedes C-Class All-Terrain Estate

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2022 Mercedes C-Class All-Terrain Estate spied ahead of Munich show debut - pictures

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Pictures of 2022 Mercedes C-Class All-Terrain Estate spied

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Report: EV start-up Rivian plotting £1bn UK factory near Bristol

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Sky News reports that American company is in talks with UK government over plan to build its electric SUVs in Britain

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Mazda 2 supermini gets range up updates for 2021

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Mazda updates its 2 supermini with new 113bhp version and a new range-topping trim level

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Aston Martin Valkyrie set for reveal in road car form at Pebble Beach

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Aston Martin looks set to unveil the road-going Valkyrie at Pebble Beach, where it’ll feature alongside a roster of special edition cars

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Win a Hyundai i20 N: Auto Express's 2021 Hot Hatch of the Year

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Auto Express readers are in with a chance of winning a brand new Hyundai worth £25,545

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Limited-run Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition unveiled

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Just 220 examples will be built to honour past Camel Trophy Land Rovers, all of which have been reserved for the North American market

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Sunday, August 1, 2021

'Formula E could be on course for victory in its battle with F1'

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Mike Rutherford thinks there can only be one winner out of Formula One and Formula E

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Saturday, July 31, 2021

Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson - pictures

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Pictures of Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson. Photographer: Pete Gibson.

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Nissan Qashqai vs Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson

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The original Nissan Qashqai was ahead of the game when it was launched but has the latest version already been left behind by the Peugeot 3008 and Hyundai Tucson?

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Cyclists and pedestrians prioritised in upcoming Highway Code revisions

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Latest Highway Code changes look to strengthen the priority of walkers and cyclists over motorists

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The new Nissan Qashqai moves forward in a few key areas, but ultimately can’t compete with the best in the crossover class

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Land Rover unveils limited-run Defender Trophy Edition

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Just 220 examples will be built to honour past Camel Trophy Land Rovers, all of which have been reserved for the North American market

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Used Mazda CX-5 review

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A full used review on the Mazda CX-5 covering the CX-5 Mk1 (2012-2017) and CX-5 Mk2 (2017-date)

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New Volkswagen T-Roc Active 2021 review

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The new Volkswagen T-Roc Active trim adds extra kit to the small SUV for not much more money

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV concept to be revealed at Munich Motor Show

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Mercedes will unveil a new Maybach concept at Munich this year, which is expected to morph into flagship version of the upcoming EQS SUV

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Audi Sky Sphere concept teased ahead of launch on 11 August

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Audi says the concept will function both as a driver-focussed sports car and an “autonomous lounge”

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New Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition launched with raft of sustainable materials - pictures

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New Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition launched with raft of sustainable materials

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The new Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition offers sustainable materials, 536bhp and 25 miles of electric range

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'Driver Power is a hugely important guide for new car buyers'

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Hugo Griffiths thanks everyone involved in making the Driver Power 2021 survey a valuable tool for new car buyers

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Audi RS Q e-tron to hit the 2022 Dakar Rally - pictures

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The Dakar Rally Audi RS Q e-tron uses electric motors and an RS 5 DTM petrol engine

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New 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 7 to complete EV trio - pictures

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

New 2021 Volkswagen Taigo coupe-SUV breaks cover - pictures

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The Volkswagen ID.4 will appeal to EV buyers with a focus on family practicality and a decent range

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The switch to a fabric roof hasn’t dented the BMW M440i Convertible’s versatility

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EDF and Nissan launch new vehicle-to-grid EV chargers in the UK

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The new wallboxes can save fleet drivers up £350 per car each year, by sending excess electricity from their EVs back to the national grid

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New Hyundai i30 N Performance DCT 2021 review

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Can the addition of an automatic gearbox turn the Hyundai i30 N DCT into a hot hatch champion?

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British brand EAV reveals modular electric van

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It’s built on an aluminium skateboard chassis, powered by a removable battery pack and has a maximum range of 100 miles

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Drivers could face three penalty points for not wearing seatbelt

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Drivers who choose not to wear a seatbelt could be hit with three points on their licence. MPs want to increase the deterrent from the current £100 fine as data shows that almost a third of those killed in vehicles were not wearing a seatbelt. 

It is 40 years since a change in the law was made to mandate the use of seatbelts in cars, a rule that was put into force two years later for front-seat occupants, and in 1991 for those in the rear. 

But with 25 per cent of road deaths involving a vehicle occupant not wearing a belt in 2016, rising to 30 per cent in 2018, members of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) are said to be recommending more stringent punishments for those not belting up than the current £100 fine, which can also be just a £53 awareness course instead. The proposed points could also be given to the driver if one of the occupants is unbelted.

David Davies, executive director of PACTS, told the Times: “Seatbelts are a great success story but the job is not yet done. The £100 fine does not emphasise to drivers the seriousness of the risk.”

The reasons for drivers not wearing seatbelts will vary from person to person, with some decrying infringement of civil liberties, and others said to be overconfident about being unbelted thanks to the sense of security SUVs bring. 

But whatever the reasons, as well as risking their own death and the trauma of anyone else involved in a crash that could potentially be fatal due to a lack of seatbelt use, there is also an economic cost MPs may consider, with each fatal road casualty costing the economy £2m.

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Electrogenic reveals electric Citroen DS conversion with up to 200-mile range

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Oxford-based electric car conversion specialist Electrogenic has revealed another electrified classic in the form of this: a battery powered version of the Citroen DS. 

Based on a 1971 example of the iconic Bertoni designed Citroen saloon, the company has created what it claims to be the world’s first professionally converted DS running on electric power only.

The car’s original 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine has been replaced by a 120bhp electric motor developing 235kW torque. Like other classics converted by the company, it still sends its power to the wheels (the front wheels in the case of the DS) through the car’s original manual gearbox. 

A battery 48.5kWh in capacity has been packaged in, which the brand says offers a real-world range of around 140 miles on a single charge. The company says the car is also available with an optional range-extender battery providing up to 200 miles, but has not revealed the capacity of this battery. Standard charging tech is rated at 29kW, which can recharge the 48.5kWh standard battery in around two hours.

Electrogenic Citroen DS - front light
Electrogenic Citroen DS - front light
Electrogenic Citroen DS - engine
Electrogenic Citroen DS - engine
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Electrogenic Citroen DS - interior
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Electrogenic Citroen DS - dash
Electrogenic Citroen DS
Electrogenic Citroen DS
Electrogenic Citroen DS - front static
Electrogenic Citroen DS - front static
Electrogenic Citroen DS - chagring
Electrogenic Citroen DS - chagring
Electrogenic Citroen DS - front
Electrogenic Citroen DS - front
Electrogenic Citroen DS - front
Electrogenic Citroen DS - front
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Electrogenic Citroen DS - side
Electrogenic Citroen DS - full front
Electrogenic Citroen DS - full front
Electrogenic Citroen DS - battery
Electrogenic Citroen DS - battery

The car retains the hydro-pneumatic suspension of the original, though with some modern tweaks to make the system more compatible with the electric drivetrain. As such, the mechanical pump for controlling the suspension’s hydraulic system has been replaced with a modern electric one, to reduce noise. 

“As with all first-time conversions, the DS presented us with unique challenges. In this case adapting the hydro-pneumatic suspension to run without the combustion engine. The old pump was so noisy that it detracted from the silent drive of the car, but our new electric pump solved the issue completely,” explains Ian Newstead, Electrogenic director and co-founder. 

The design of the DS is largely unchanged. Opening the bonnet now reveals the tightly packaged battery and motor system, while outside the exhaust system is now absent, and a new ‘DS EV electronique’ badge has been added. 

This first example of an Electrogenic DS has been converted to customer specification, so there is no set price for the conversion. The brand has produced bespoke conversions for a trio of British sports cars: the Triumph Stag, Morgan 4/4 and the Jaguar E-Type

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Rally-prepped Bowler Defender Challenge car unveiled - pictures

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Verdict

Bowler has applied the knowledge its engineering team has gained through years of experience to create something quite brilliant and surprisingly approachable given how serious the Defender Challenge car looks, even if the character from a V8 would crown the package. However, the beauty of Bowler’s experience and its new relationship with Land Rover shouldn’t be underestimated. We can’t wait to see what comes from this partnership in the future as both brands go from strength to strength.

Not all that long ago, Bowler – long-time builder of rally special Land Rovers – was bought by Jaguar Land Rover, and this is the first fruits of the collaboration between the two brands under the new relationship. It’s called the Bowler Defender Challenge and it’s excellent.

It’s designed to give both novice and experienced competition drivers a thrill, as for the £99,500 this all-new Defender off-road competition vehicle costs, you also get entry into Bowler’s one-make Defender Challenge series, with a calendar consisting of seven UK-based rounds. Driver tuition and vehicle support is also available.

The car is the star though. It’s based on a new Land Rover Defender 90 fitted with the brand’s 296bhp P300 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It doesn’t sound like all that much power, especially given that the Defender with modifications weighs around two tonnes, but it’s still enough to exploit what Bowler has done to the package.

Much of the car uses standard components, including the engine and eight-speed transmission, which are completely unchanged, while the suspension arms are also standard. This helps keep cost down.

Bowler Defender Challenge - rear
Bowler Defender Challenge - rear
Bowler Defender Challenge - Sean Carson
Bowler Defender Challenge - Sean Carson
Bowler Defender Challenge - dust
Bowler Defender Challenge - dust
Bowler Defender Challenge - front
Bowler Defender Challenge - front
Bowler Defender Challenge - cornering
Bowler Defender Challenge - cornering
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Bowler Defender Challenge - side
Bowler Defender Challenge - interior
Bowler Defender Challenge - interior
Bowler Defender Challenge - side action
Bowler Defender Challenge - side action
Bowler Defender Challenge - jump
Bowler Defender Challenge - jump

However, the brand has spent money where it counts, with a new cooling set-up, some new cosmetic components at the front and rear (which could be sold as aftermarket accessories to road-going Defender owners in the fullness of time), reinforced subframes and bespoke Fox suspension dampers valved to Bowler’s specifications, which give superb damping capability off-road.

It rides rough terrain so well, soaking up huge inputs with minimal fuss, keeping the tyres in contact with the surface so the engine and transmission can relay maximum drive more of the time.

It’s the suspension that really makes the package, hung from a super stiff monocoque platform compared with the previous Defender Challenge car based on the old iconic model, which utilised a separate chassis and body. It’s also reinforced by an FIA-approved roll cage to help strengthen the body. Over lumps, bumps and jumps the Bowler stays resolutely composed, with a silky, cushioned landing as the big machine falls back to earth following its take off.

The steering is relatively quick and feels surprisingly direct, even on off-road tyres and a loose surface. The chassis inspires massive confidence regardless of grip levels and driver experience, pushing you to make the most of the P300 engine.

In a standard Defender 90 P300 0-60mph takes 6.7 seconds. It’ll likely be longer off-road, but thanks to 400Nm of torque available from low down in the rev range it offers plenty of flexibility in tight turns and good grunt to pull the raised-up machine’s bulk out of ruts.

Bowler Defender Challenge - rear
Bowler Defender Challenge - rear
Bowler Defender Challenge - Sean Carson
Bowler Defender Challenge - Sean Carson
Bowler Defender Challenge - dust
Bowler Defender Challenge - dust
Bowler Defender Challenge - front
Bowler Defender Challenge - front
Bowler Defender Challenge - cornering
Bowler Defender Challenge - cornering
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Bowler Defender Challenge - side
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Bowler Defender Challenge - interior
Bowler Defender Challenge - side action
Bowler Defender Challenge - side action
Bowler Defender Challenge - jump
Bowler Defender Challenge - jump

Thanks to Bowler’s own sports exhaust system it even sounds fruitier, with a deeper rumble that morphs into a rasp higher up in the rev range. Yes, a straight-six or V8 petrol would be nice, but they’d no doubt be heavier, harder to master and more expensive to buy and run – the latter is a serious consideration for a competition car and has been a big consideration with this project.

A 25mm higher ride height to accommodate light 18-inch alloys and big off-road tyres, and 6mm thick aluminium underbody protection means it offers plenty of rugged durability. It feels rugged from inside too. The interior is stripped out, with two big bucket seats featuring six-point harnesses put back in. Bowler has ditched the Defender’s cross car beam and repositioned the climate control panel and gear selector to help ergonomics and improve the ease of use in manual mode when competing.

There’s also a 3D-printed paddle shifter on the right-hand side of the steering column to more easily flick up and down the box, allowing drivers to always keep at least one hand on the wheel.

The standard brakes are easily up to the task as well, offering good power and decent feel. In fact, after a handful of laps of Land Rover’s Fen End off-road test track it’s clear that Bowler has developed areas of the Defender that were necessary to upgrade it to the level of performance required for rallying but retained standard parts where there was no need to improve them – even the air-conditioning has been retained to keep drivers and navigator cool in the heat of battle.

Model: Bowler Defender Challenge
Price:  £99,500 (incl. championship entry)
Engine:  2.0-litre 4cyl turbo petrol
Power/torque:  296bhp/400Nm
Transmission:  Eight-speed automatic, four-wheel drive
0-60mph:  6.7 seconds (on-road)
Top speed:  119mph
Economy/CO2:  N/A
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New Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 2021 review

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Verdict

The second-generation Bentley Bentayga Hybrid is one of motoring’s more curious anomalies. It’s still a Marmite car visually, despite a reasonably successful mid-life redesign. But ultimately, it’s also still a 2.7-tonne luxury SUV that is not going to help save the planet, plug-in hybrid system or not. It also lacks character compared with the V8 and W12 models. Nice interior, though.

When the Bentayga first appeared at the end of 2015, the world was a very different place, and 2.7-tonne, petrol-powered SUVs seemed far less out of kilter with it than they do right now.

So in the middle of 2019, before you-know-what began to unfold, Bentley reacted and gave us the Bentayga Hybrid. And now it has reacted again and given us a second-generation model that uses the same powertrain as the original, but which has been redesigned inside and out, just like the rest of the Bentayga range.

It costs £155,000, which is £22,000 more than the first-gen model. But for that you get a new-look interior and exterior, along with a hybrid system that is capable of 81mpg and which emits just 79g/km in EV mode.

The styling “upgrades” bring the Bentayga more closely in line with the rest of the range, Bentley claims, with a larger and more upright new grille, more subtle tweaks along the flanks that include “Hybrid” badging, and an entirely fresh rear end, complete with new oval tailpipes. Vast 22-inch wheels also become available and a range of new paint options have been added to the already-expansive options list.

It still looks instantly like a Bentayga, and if anything, it appears even bigger and even more imposing in the flesh. That’s at least partly down to the new grille, but there’s also a pair of huge new LED Matrix headlights that have been designed to look like cut-crystal glassware, says Bentley, adding to the overall effect.

Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - dash
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - dash
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - side
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - side
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - full rear
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - full rear
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - front
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - front
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - rear static
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - rear static
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - engine
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - engine
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - full front
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - full front
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - front cornering
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - front cornering
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - charging
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - charging
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - rear
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - rear
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - interior detail
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - interior detail
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - rear seats
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - rear seats
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - infotainment
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - infotainment
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - front static
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - front static
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - dials
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - dials
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - Hybrid badge
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - Hybrid badge

Inside, the new TFT instrument display replaces the more traditional dials from before, and in the Hybrid model’s case there are numerous new displays to inform you which mode you’ve selected – EV, Hybrid or Hold. As with the original Hybrid, you can also choose between four different driving modes for the suspension, steering, throttle map and so on.

Bentley says that rear seat and boot space have also been improved in all directions, although the Hybrid remains either a four- or five-seater; the seven-seat option can’t be made available because there’s a 210kg lithium-ion battery packaged beneath the rear seats and boot.

Either way, the cabin is even more luxuriant than before and is even better equipped, with a 10.9-inch touchscreen display for the infotainment system, a new steering wheel and yet higher-quality materials on the seats, console and dash.

The main point of focus for the Hybrid model – its hybrid system – remains unchanged, however. And that is somewhat disappointing, given that a) it wasn’t exactly world-beating in the first place, and b) the rate of technological progress is so fierce among the competition, for obvious reasons, that standing still in this game inevitably means you take one step back.

To recap, the Bentayga Hybrid’s main source of propulsion is a single-turbo 3.0-litre V6 that can also be found in a variety of other, rather less expensive cars within the VW empire. This is mated to 17.3kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor that boosts the V6’s outputs from around 340bhp/450Nm to 443bhp and 700Nm combined. This is enough to give a 0-62mph time of 5.5sec and a 158mph top speed, despite the Hybrid model weighing 200kg more than the rest of the range.

Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - dash
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - dash
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - side
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - side
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - full rear
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - full rear
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - front
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - front
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - rear static
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - rear static
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - engine
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - engine
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - full front
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - full front
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - front cornering
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - front cornering
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - charging
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - charging
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - rear
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - rear
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - interior detail
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - interior detail
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - rear seats
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - rear seats
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - infotainment
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - infotainment
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - front static
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - front static
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - dials
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - dials
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - Hybrid badge
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid - Hybrid badge

The claimed range on a single 75-litre tank of fuel and with the battery fully charged is 431 miles; the car is capable of 25 miles in full EV mode, during which it can also do 84mph before the petrol engine automatically fires up.

There are three modes; EV, Hybrid and Hold. In EV you use only the battery; in Hybrid the car works out which is the most efficient combination of propulsion, taking into account your driving style and how hard you press the two pedals; and in Hold it works out how to keep as much charge as possible in the battery so that, in town, you can switch to EV mode and still have plenty of charge left.

And you’ll need to hang on to all the EV power you can, given that a full recharge takes 2.5 hours from a wallbox or around seven hours from a regular three-pin socket. There is no fast charge capability, in other words, and you can’t drive your Bentayga Hybrid in a way that regenerates power into the battery on the move, either, because it’s too heavy to achieve this and would burn too much fossil fuel in the process to make sense. As plug-in hybrids go, it’s not one of the more cutting-edge examples.

But perhaps the biggest disappointment of all with the Bentayga Hybrid is its lack of personality on the move, its absence of Bentley-ness, and that’s purely down to the fact that it’s powered mainly by a strangely characterless Audi-sourced V6 engine. In many ways it feels far more majestic when wafting along in near silence in full EV mode, not in Hybrid mode. Only then can you fully appreciate the serenity of its ride (so long as the dampers are in Comfort), the accuracy of its steering, the feel and power of its brakes, the pure quality of its new cabin and the space it unquestionably contains – all the elements that distinguish the Bentayga as a world-class luxury SUV, in other words, and which define it as a true Bentley.

As soon as that V6 petrol sparks up, though, too much of that feeling is diluted. And at that point you do wonder if it is really worth £155,000.

Model: Bentley Bentayga Hybrid
Price: £155,500
Engine: 3.0-litre V6, turbo petrol hybrid
Power/torque: 443bhp/700Nm
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto, four-wheel drive
0-62mph  5.5 seconds
Top speed: 158mph
Economy/CO2: 81mpg/79g/km
On sale: Now


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