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The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 220d is an appealing prospect

As is so often the case when writing about a new car from a premium German car manufacturer these days, this is a new, niche-filling model designed to expand the appeal of one of the firm’s existing offerings. In the case of the BMW 2 Series Gran...

February 28, 2020| PA Media

New Cupra Leon revealed with plug-in hybrid powertrain

Cupra has revealed the new high-performance Leon, which will feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain option for the first time. Available with a variety of power output options, the petrol-electric variant will wear eHybrid badging and offer 242bhp from a...

February 27, 2020| PA Media

Maserati confirms MC20 name for upcoming supercar

Maserati has revealed an upcoming supercar from the firm will sport the nameplate MC20. It stands for ‘Maserati Corse 2020’, with ‘Corse’ Italian for racing. This signals the FCA-owned firm’s intentions to take this new car into the world of...

February 27, 2020| PA Media

Volvo S60 T5 is a delightfully comfortable executive car

Think of a compact executive model, and the models that more than likely come to mind are the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class. Others have constantly tried to battle that supreme trio, though often unsuccessfully, and one of those such firms...

February 27, 2020| PA Media

Bentley reveals ultra-luxurious Continental GT Mulliner Convertible

British firm’s bespoke creations division takes luxury car to the next level.

February 27, 2020| PA Media

Refreshed Honda Civic Type R range

Honda has overhauled its Civic Type R, introducing a track-focused version along with a more subdued option. Range-wide alterations follow on from that of the base Civic, including infotainment upgrades that see the introduction of physical buttons.

February 26, 2020| PA Media

BMW adds plug-in hybrids and high-powered diesel to 3 Series

Each of the new powertrains will be available on saloon and Touring versions.

February 26, 2020| PA Media

Nissan reveals refreshed look for top-spec Navara

Nissan has given the range topping Navara pickup truck a refresh to make it more refined and with better technology. Among the styling changes is a new blue paint job that adds a splash of colour to the existing black, white and grey options while...

February 26, 2020| PA Media

Porsche develops technology to put fingerprint on bonnet

Printing method will eventually allow more designs to be printed on Porsche.

February 26, 2020| PA Media

Aston Martin reconsiders entrance to new hypercar race series

The hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) has taken a hit as Aston Martin has announced that it has postponed its entry into the newly created top-tier racing class. Designed to replace the struggling LMP1 class at the very top of...

February 25, 2020| PA Media

Jeremy Clarkson throws open doors to his farm shop

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson swapped Porsches for potatoes last weekend as he threw open the doors to his farm shop for the first time. At the Squat Shop – named after his farm Diddly Squat – located near Chipping Norton, Cotswolds, the Grand Tour host...

February 25, 2020| PA Media

First images of Kia Sorento SUV show premium approach

Kia has revealed the new Sorento, with a bold look more reminiscent of its American Telluride SUV than anything it has previously sold in Europe. The fourth generation of the SUV has been designed to shake off the ‘tough-looking’ appearance of its...

February 25, 2020| PA Media

The Evija is alive

Watch: Production of the new Lotus hypercar

February 24, 2020| Times of Malta

Subaru Outback is a no-nonsense off-road estate car

These days it feels like plastic-clad, high-riding versions of hatchbacks and estates are everywhere. From the Ford Focus Active to the Volvo V90 Cross Country, there’s more to choose from than ever before. One of the first on the scene, though, was...

February 24, 2020| PA Media

All-new Hyundai i20 breaks cover

Hyundai has pulled back the covers on the new i20, with the supermini the first car to sport the firm’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ approach to design. Now in its third generation, the i20 has taken on a more aggressive look than before. Up front, sharp...

February 24, 2020| PA Media

Dance on a volcano

New Audi A3 with better driving dynamics than ever

February 24, 2020| Times of Malta

Hyundai to reveal all-electric concept at Geneva motor show

Hyundai has teased a new electric vehicle concept that it says will demonstrate the firm’s future design language. Called ‘Prophecy’, the teaser hints at a fanciful concept rather than a production-based model, with a bubble-esque roof, plenty of soft...

February 23, 2020| PA Media

Cupra places Marc ter Stegen in goal

Cupra has added a new member to its tribe, German footballer Marc ter Stegen. Widely acclaimed as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, ter Stegen becomes a Cupra global ambassador to boost awareness of the brand around the world. Last year, Cupra...

February 23, 2020| Times of Malta

The thrill of The Hunt

Ninth edition of The Hunt attracts over 100 participants to a fun-packed event

February 23, 2020| Times of Malta

Toyota teases all-wheel-drive Yaris-based crossover

Small SUV will be revealed at the Geneva motor show next month

February 22, 2020| PA Media

Lupin and Abarth: together again

Forty years after the immortal manga masterpiece Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro, the world’s most famous thief returns to the cinema with a spectacular new film, together with his inseparable Fiat 500. Paying homage to the iconic Italian...

February 22, 2020| Times of Malta

Scandal-tainted Nissan in the red as vehicle sales fall worldwide

Nissan, reeling from a scandal over its former executive Carlos Ghosn, sank into the red in the latest quarter as its vehicle sales fell around the world, and the Japanese carmaker slashed its profit forecast for the year. Nissan Motor reported this...

February 22, 2020| PA Media

3D-printed locking wheel nut aims to puncture alloy theft

Ford has developed a 3D-printed locking wheel nut in a bid to deter thieves from stealing alloy wheels. A locking wheel nut is commonly found on each wheel of most modern cars and requires a special tool to remove in a bid to keep the alloys safe from...

February 21, 2020| PA Media

Holden no more

General Motors pulls plug on Australian brand

February 21, 2020| PA Media

New Land Rover Defender takes beating in new James Bond-themed spot

Land Rover’s new Defender has been put through a punishing regime of stunt work for the upcoming James Bond film No Time to Die, as a new advert demonstrates. The bold TV spot from the British firm goes against the traditionally glossy imagery...

February 21, 2020| PA Media

F1 drivers take Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar for hot laps

Red Bull Racing Formula 1 drivers Max Verstappen and Alex Albon have taken the first Aston Martin Valkyrie prototype for high speed laps of the Silverstone circuit. The Dutch and Thai racers were given their first chance behind the wheel of the British...

February 20, 2020| PA Media

Facelifted Skoda Superb Estate remains car for all occasions

It’s one of those phrases thrown around far more than it should be in motoring circles, but the Skoda Superb Estate really is ‘all the car you’d ever need’. Whether it’s been a spacious family car or a corporate company car, this car has its brief...

February 20, 2020| PA Media

The end of the grand

Mulsanne - a history of 'The Grand Bentley'

February 20, 2020| Times of Malta

Nissan creates lullaby technology for all-electric Leaf

Features allow electric vehicles to help parents put their kids to sleep.

February 20, 2020| PA Media

Seat Tarraco range bolstered with FR and FR Sport trims

Seat has introduced sporty-looking FR and FR Sport trim levels to its Tarraco SUV. A core element of these grades are its visual changes, with both bringing a new bodykit to the car in a bid to add a more aggressive look. More specifically, this brings...

February 19, 2020| PA Media