Billionaires, Instagram rich kids and anyone else with a spare £6million in the bank can now have a matching Lamborghini for the road and water. While many businesses have been hammered by the coronavirus lockdown, the adored Italian supercar maker has been busy, launching not only a superyacht but a new hypercar that inspired the … Read more
Councils face ‘economic shock’ after losing MILLIONS of pounds in parking fees and charges during coronavirus, figures show Councils across England are in for an ‘economic shock’ from lost parking income Motorists have been allowed to park for free in town centres during lockdown Authorities are now considering reintroducing charges, though fear it could damage … Read more
Now here’s something to get your teeth into. Serving up the most important fresh dish on their automotive menu, the Swedish style-council behind the modernist Polestar 2 electric car tell me their watchword has been ‘vegan as standard’. That means the man-made and plant-based textiles and seat-coverings of the spare but comfortable designer interior are … Read more
Ineos Automotive could be set to ditch plans to build its first off-roader – revealed last week – in Britain, it has emerged today. A state-of-the-art factory was due to be built in Bridgend, South Wales, for production of the new utilitarian Grenadier offroader, creating up to 500 jobs in the region. However, bosses are … Read more
Italian supercar maker Ferrari has had its trademark for the shape of the 1960s 250 GTO partly revoked in a landmark decision that has opened the doors for potential copycat models. The 250 GTO, built between 1962 and 1964, is the firm’s most iconic model, raced in period by the biggest names in motorsport. Only … Read more
Motorists received a ‘shock to the system’ in June after three months of falling fuel prices came to a halt – just as traffic volumes started to rise again following lockdown. The average cost of petrol increased by almost 4p per litre from the start to the end of last month, climbing from 107.1p to … Read more
UK new car registrations fell by more than a third in June, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today has confirmed. Last month’s figures have been eagerly anticipated with showrooms reopening on 1 June as part of eased lockdown measures. The results have provided an initial insight into the auto market’s potential for … Read more
We’ve been expecting it, Mr Bond…and finally it’s here. The gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5, which made its big-screen debut driven by 007 star Sir Sean Connery in the 1964 James Bond movie Goldfinger, has been reborn in the 21st century after a gap of more than half a century. Arguably the most famous Aston Martin … Read more
Book your MOT now as the six-month lockdown amnesty ends at the end of July More than nine million cars have faults, according to website GoCompare Due to the extension, faults have gone unnoticed so some cars are dangerous By Toby Walne for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:31 BST, 4 July 2020 | Updated: … Read more
The Financial Conduct Authority has called for an extension for car finance holidays as many Britons continue to struggle with payments during the coronavirus pandemic. The financial regulator took the decision in April to freeze car finance payments for three months for those who were struggling to cover their installments. Its latest proposal is for … Read more