Mercedes-AMG GT XX sets record number of electric records
The Mercedes-AMG hypersaloon GT XX concept car completed 40,000km in less than eight days, rewriting the electric car record books. The orange super-saloon, a pair of them actually, lapped the high-speed banking of the Nardo circuit in southern Italy 3177 times. That brought up the official circumference of the equator....
Read moreDetailsLiam Lawson reflects on his 2023 F1 debut at the Dutch GP
Ahead of the 2025 Dutch GP, Liam Lawson recalls his F1 debut weekend in 2023. He described it as “choatic”,...
Is your Porsche 911 Turbo S too tame?
If so, perhaps you should contact the RML Group in the UK who can sort your problem. It has just...
Skoda puts fun back into the ute sector
Literally, for this ute concept is known as Felicia Fun. It pays homage to the original built between 1998 and...
Nissan drops out of top 10 for global auto sales
For the first time in 16 years, Nissan is no longer in the top 10 for global auto sales. It...
Lotus slashes more jobs amid ongoing uncertainty
Sportscar maker Lotus is culling 40 per cent of its UK workforce but says it is committed to keeping its...
Next Golf R to borrow the RS 3’s five-pot mill
Volkswagen is readying its most powerful Golf yet. It will fit a 25th anniversary version of the R with the...
Tesla’s FSD Supervised edges closer to New Zealand – and we tried it!
Tesla’s most advanced driver-assist system yet is about to arrive in New Zealand. Called Full Self-Driving Supervised (FSD-S), it takes Autopilot from being an assistant – admittedly the best in the industry – to the tool that has been promised by the brand for so many years. We were among the first media anywhere to drive it in right-hand-drive form, sent out alone into wet Brisbane traffic for three hours. The event was, to an extent, a bit secret...
Read moreDetailsNew Volvo XC70 is an extended range PHEV
Volvo’s new XC70 is about to launch in China and will go into export markets thereafter. In its new life...
Long-time motoring scribe Robert Barry departs AutoTalk
Today marks the last day at AutoTalk for journalist Robert Barry, a familiar and respected figure in the automotive industry....
The 2025 Starship Supercar Show will be the biggest yet
As promised here, the Giltrap Group has revealed some of the automotive stars of the upcoming Starship Supercar Show. It...
Nissan GT-R production finally finishes after 18 years
The ‘R35’ GT-R has been around since 2007 and finally the door closes on the longest-running sports car yet. Destined...
Peugeot 308 facelift adds range and light-up badges
The Peugeot 308 now has a new face, an illuminated nose and a series of tech changes that include greater...
New Volkswagen T-Roc brings fresh look and hybrid power
The second-generation of the Golf-based crossover has disrobed and new T-Roc will possibly be final combustion Volkswagen. The idea is...
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