Author: Rhys Gregory

Renault has sent shockwaves through the automotive world by announcing that the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, initially unveiled as a show-stopping concept car, is heading into production. This bold move marks the return of an icon, blending retro styling with cutting-edge electric performance. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting development. A Nod to the Past The Renault 5 Turbo 3E pays homage to the legendary Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2, models that defined rallying and hot hatch culture in the 1980s. The new iteration retains the spirit of its predecessors, with its striking wide body, massive…

Jeremy Clarkson’s award-winning lager will be available in 105 pubs across the UK, after Marston’s becomes the first national pub brand to proudly pour pints of Hawkstone Premium Lager. Pubs across England, Scotland and Wales will be serving the original Hawkstone Lager, which has been named ‘officially amazing’ after winning gold at the 2024 World Beer Awards, as well as scooping the title of country winner for England. Jeremy Clarkson first began producing Hawkstone Lager at Diddly Squat Farm on the second series of Clarkson’s Farm, using his own spring barley to brew the pints. With tones of citrus, malt,…

Subaru Europe, a subsidiary of SUBARU CORPORATION, announced today that the all-new Subaru Forester, that is set to arrive in the UK in early Spring 2025, has achieved the maximum five-star overall rating in the 2024 European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). The Forester registered scores exceeding the required threshold in all four key assessment areas, Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users and Safety Assistance. This achievement results in all Subaru models in the UK having attained Euro NCAP five-star status, following the Subaru Crosstrek attaining its five-star status in September 2024. For the Vulnerable Road Users assessment…

Welsh drivers are amongst the least confident in bad weather with only 6% stating they’d feel confident to drive in wintery conditions, according to a study on winter driving. The study found that the number of confident Welsh drivers sits below half the UK average. Wales is among the top three UK regions for least confident drivers. Over 54% of drivers even reported cancelling plans due to icy conditions. The Winter Driving Survey, conducted by webuyanycar, the UK’s go-to online car-buying service, reveals where in the UK motorists feel most confident driving in icy weather conditions. According to the study,…

As the first model in the strictly limited Mercedes-Benz Mythos series, the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed (combined energy consumption: 13.7 l/100 km | combined CO₂ emissions: 312 g/km | CO₂ class: G)1 is celebrating its world premiere at the Formula 1™ Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The uncompromising realisation of a fully open, two-seater performance car with no roof or windscreen is a tribute to racing and offers an unforgettable driving experience. “The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed is the most direct way to experience performance and fun at the wheel. Thanks to the car’s radically open design with no roof or windscreen, nothing separates the driver…

BMW and Kith are launching a new edition of their successful collaboration. The BMW XM and its links to the legendary BMW M1 are the focus of the third collaboration between the premium car manufacturer and Ronnie Fieg’s world-renowned lifestyle brand, Kith. The high-performance plug-in hybrid will be available next year as the 2025 BMW XM by Kith, with exclusive exterior and interior designs. The 2025 BMW XM Kith Concept offers a first look at the car, which will be manufactured as a one-of-one vehicle and presented at Art Basel Miami 2024, taking place from December 6-8 at the Miami…

MG Motor UK has secured the title of ‘EV Manufacturer of the Year’ at the 2024 GreenFleet Awards, impressing judges with their comprehensive line up of accessible, high-quality electric vehicles. This marks the brand’s second win of the award, having previously secured the title in 2022. The GreenFleet Awards, now in their 20th year, celebrate those leading the way in reducing transport emissions. MG beat six other finalists to win the award, highlighting its dedication to electrification and value-driven solutions for both fleet and private buyers. Over the past seven years, MG has experienced significant growth, expanding from 10,000 vehicle…

KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, is delighted to announce Dorian Pugh as one of the seven winners of its 70th-anniversary prize draw. The lottery gave customers, who purchased a new KGM vehicle between July and September 2024, the chance to win a £10,000 share of £70,000. Dorian, who bought his KGM Musso Rebel from BV Rees, KGM’s trusted dealer partner in Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, was selected as a winner during the independently adjudicated live draw, streamed on YouTube on October 15. Reflecting on his incredible win, Mr Pugh shared: “I received the call to say I’d won the £10,000 just as…

Ginetta will be making a welcome return to top-level continental prototype competition next season after partnering with leading team DKR Engineering to contest the European Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cup. The exciting new partnership will see DKR Engineering running the 2025-specification Ginetta G61-LT-P3 Evo LMP3 as an official customer team, with the ambition of bringing Ginetta to a winning position in two of the leading LMP3 championships in the world. DKR Engineering are renowned as one of the most successful prototype teams of recent years. They’ve won the MLMC LMP3 title on four occasions plus the ELMS…

As a proud owner of a Mini Clubman JCW, I’m not easily swayed when it comes to cars. The Clubman is everything I adore about Mini – petrol-powered thrills, impeccable build quality, and that unmistakable Mini charm that comes from being part of the BMW family. It’s a car that handles brilliantly, feels robust, and just oozes character. On the flip side, I also own a Tesla Model 3 Performance, a car I love for its cutting-edge technology, seamless software updates, and blistering speed. Despite the financial sting of Tesla’s massive price drops (read more about that saga here), it’s…