Automotive

‘Uncertainty’ blamed for four per cent drop in UK car production

UK car production was down four per cent in October with the industry blaming uncertainty and weak demand in the home market. Last month, 134,752 vehicles were produced, compared with 140,374 in October 2018. British car production has now been...

November 29, 2019| PA Media

Behind the wheel of a '00s Japanese icon - the Honda S2000

The Honda S200 is one of the most iconic roadsters of all time and was produced from 1999 to 2009 – proving itself immensely popular during the entirety of its production time. But what makes it so special? The engine’s a crucial part of this, with the...

November 28, 2019| PA Media

Tesla Cybertruck orders break 200,000 amid mixed reception

Tesla Cybertruck orders have crossed 200,000 following a mixed reception for the firm’s slab-sided pick-up truck. Elon Musk, the firm’s CEO, took to Twitter to update sales figures, which have been achieved “with no advertising and no paid...

November 28, 2019| PA Media

New Renault Espace, even more sophistication and technology

With more than 1.3 million vehicles sold since 1984, the Renault Espace is an iconic car, always a step ahead of its time and constantly reinventing itself. The fifth generation has now been reinterpreted and has established itself as a high-end...

November 28, 2019| Times of Malta

Till stealth do us part

The Polestar 1 is a cool and dramatic GT car — but not without compromise

November 27, 2019| PA Media

Lexus reveals the UX300e — its first electric vehicle

Lexus has pulled the covers back on the UX300e — the firm’s first electric car. Designed with the Chinese market in mind and based on the existing UX crossover, the 300e features a 150kW electric motor that’s linked to a 54.3kWh battery pack. As a...

November 27, 2019| PA Media

Volkswagen delivers 100,000th e-Golf

Volkswagen has just delivered the 100,000th e-Golf in the Gläserne Manufaktur Dresden. The model was launched in 2014 as the Volkswagen brand’s second battery electric vehicle (BEV) after the e-up! (2013). The e-Golf is one of the most successful...

November 27, 2019| Times of Malta

Honda Civic upgraded for 2020 model year

Honda has rolled out a host of upgrades to its Civic hatchback ahead of 2020. Built in the UK, this generation of the Honda Civic was first introduced in 2015 — with this update marking the model’s first major upgrade. A sportier look is said to be...

November 27, 2019| PA Media

Aston Martin reveals limited-edition, track-only bike

Aston Martin has revealed its first-ever motorcycle, created in partnership with Brough Superior.  Called the AMB 001, the bike is a track-only special limited to just 100 units – with each costing €108,000.  At its heart sits a turbocharged engine...

November 26, 2019| PA Media

The Audi SQ8 is packed with performance

Take a look at a car manufacturer’s line-up, and it’s clear that, nowadays, there’s never a niche too far. Whereas in previous years it may have been a hatchback, an estate and an off-roader, there are now compact crossovers and coupe-styled SUVs like...

November 26, 2019| PA Media

No tricks - just bricks

LEGO Speed Champions Nissan GT-R NISMO pays tribute to legendary car

November 26, 2019| Times of Malta

New Maserati sports car teased with camouflaged test mule

Maserati has showcased a new development sports car being tested out on the public roads in heavy disguise. The Italian firm has showcased the new car in a series of images which show the undercover car leaving its Modena test factory under the cover...

November 26, 2019| PA Media

Tesla unveils futuristic CyberTruck

Elon Musk introduces new electric pickup truck at Los Angeles event.

November 25, 2019| PA Media

When in Rome...

The four-seater Ferrari Roma boasts 612bhp

November 25, 2019| PA Media

Double honours for Ford

Wins International Van of the Year and International Pick-Up

November 25, 2019| Times of Malta

Mercedes-AMG unveils new GLE 63 and GLS 63

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a pair of brand-new performance SUV models at the Los Angeles motor show.  Both the GLE 63 and the GLS 63 utilise a twin-turbocharged V8 engine which has been fitted to a variety of other AMG models. The GLE 63, meanwhile,...

November 25, 2019| PA Media

Convenience for Christmas

Pendergardens Public Car Park Christmas offer

November 25, 2019

The Hyundai i30 Tourer is a spacious, affordable family car

The Hyundai i30 Tourer is a model that has remained true to what Hyundai continues to do best – offer affordable and appealing family cars. Now in its third generation, the i30 Tourer is a model for those valuing practicality over style – something...

November 25, 2019| PA Media

May luxury be with you

The new Mercedes-Maybach GLS

November 24, 2019| Times of Malta

Here are the cars unveiled at the LA motor show

Video: LA motor show in 30 seconds

November 24, 2019| PA Media
Photos: Tony Vassallo

Driving down the decades

Anthony Camilleri on a mission to own an old motor from every decade

November 24, 2019| Joseph Busuttil, Old Motors Club

Surprisingly SsangYong

Following the 2011 acquisition by Mahindra Group, Korean motor company SsangYong has been growing its influence worldwide. While releasing new models of its historic brands over the past years, the Korean manufacturer has also maintained in its stride...

November 23, 2019| Times of Malta

SEAT on two wheels

SEAT has presented a major breakthrough in its urban mobility strategy with a triple announcement – the creation of a new strategic business unit, SEAT Urban Mobility, the presentation of its new e-Kickscooter concept and the first electric e-Scooter...

November 23, 2019| Times of Malta

Refresh makes Alfa Romeo Giulia a more rounded package

The Alfa Romeo Giulia arrived to take the fight to more established rivals and it more than succeeded in this challenge. Sharp, nimble and elegantly designed, it was a breath of fresh air when compared to cars like the Audi A4 and the BMW 3...

November 22, 2019| PA Media

Watch: Aston Martin Red Bull Racing perform a Zero-G pit stop

Aston Martin Red Bull Racing needed a new challenge after three record-breaking pit stops this season - including one at the Brazilian Grand Prix - and they found it in Russia at an altitude of nearly 33,000 feet on board an Ilyushin Il-76 MDK...

November 22, 2019| Times of Malta

The sweetest thing

Caterham’s 420R is rudimentary yet sublime

November 22, 2019| PA Media

First Lotus Evija prototypes complete high-speed testing

Lotus premieres new video

November 22, 2019| Times of Malta

Aston Martin unveils first SUV

Boasts top speed of 307km/h

November 21, 2019| PA Media

Megane R.S. Trophy-R voted Sports Car of the Year

The new Megane R.S. Trophy-R voted Sports Car of the Year by Echappement magazine Since 1982, the year that the magazine’s editorial team first organised this competition, a Renault sports model has received the highest accolade seven times, and on...

November 21, 2019| Times of Malta

Updates to Alfa Romeo Stelvio help to keep stylish SUV fresh

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has been providing buyers with an alternative choice in the SUV segment since it arrived back in 2017. Since then we’ve praised it for the dynamic way it drives, its elegant good looks and its value for money too. But back then...

November 21, 2019| PA Media