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The new electric GLC, what to know before you orderRange, charging, space on board, versions and delivery time. The essentials on the new electric Mercedes GLC, backed by official figures, to help you pick the right version before you order.GuidesThe new electric GLC, what to know before you orderRange, charging, space on board, versions and delivery time. The essentials on the new electric Mercedes GLC, backed by official figures, to help you pick the right version before you order.Read the article
NewsMercedes-AMG GT SUV electric: 1,169 PS, 710 kW charging and the Cayenne in its sightsThe first large SUV developed entirely by AMG, the electric GT SUV promises up to 860 kW (1,169 PS), a 128 kWh battery and 710 kW charging. Specs, versions, timeline and rivals.Read the article
NewsNew Tesla Roadster: SpaceX thrusters, under one second from 0 to 96 km/h, and still no priceNine years after the 2017 prototype, Tesla has finally unveiled its new Roadster at a SpaceX site in Texas. The claimed performance is staggering, but the price, the battery details and a firm production date are all still missing.Read the article
NewsPorsche Mission S: what we really know about the future supercar above the 911A concept unveiled in New York, a combustion engine, the spiritual heir to the Carrera GT and the 918 Spyder: here is where the Porsche Mission S stands, separating confirmed facts from rumours.Read the article
NewsPorsche sales: down 16% over nine months, and a brand preparing to endurePorsche delivered 16% fewer vehicles between January and September 2026. China fell by a third, the 911 grew by 12%, and the brand is reshaping its business model to sell fewer cars at higher prices.Read the article
NewsAlpine A310 Vision (2026): the retro-futuristic concept that previews Alpine's electric futureUnveiled at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, the Alpine A310 Vision pays tribute to the 1970s coupé on the electric APP platform. What we know, what we don't, and what it previews.Read the article
NewsBMW iX4 electric: the Neue Klasse coupé SUV targets more than 800 km of rangeThe BMW iX4 takes the iX3 Neue Klasse platform and gives it a coupé silhouette: more than 800 km claimed on the WLTP cycle and 400 kW fast charging. Expected specs, rivals and our verdict.Read the article
NewsJaguar Type 01 (2027): what we really know about the electric grand tourer set to relaunch the brandThe Jaguar Type 01 is meant to relaunch the brand as a large electric GT due in 2027. Here is what has been confirmed, what has not been confirmed yet, and how it compares with the Porsche Taycan and the electric Mercedes-AMG GT.Read the article
NewsAston Martin DBX GT 2026: Gaydon's V8 SUV moves upmarketThe 2026 DBX GT keeps the V8 of Aston Martin's SUV and lavishes more care on its cabin. What we know, what remains to be confirmed, and how it stacks up against the Urus SE and the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid.Read the article
NewsRange Rover Sport Electric: 550 hp, 609 km and plenty of open questionsThe Range Rover Sport Electric has been revealed with 550 hp and a claimed 609 km of range. Here's what we know, what's still unconfirmed, and how it compares with the Porsche Cayenne Electric and the BMW iX.Read the article
NewsBMW 3 Series G50 2026: why the combustion saloon isn't going awayBMW is preparing two 3 Series for the same era: an electric one built on the Neue Klasse and a combustion one, the G50. What we know, what remains to be confirmed and how to prepare.Read the article
NewsBentley Torcal: 888 hp and 600 km of range for the first electric BentleyBentley unveiled the Torcal in London on 23 September 2026. The brand's first fully electric model, this 5-metre SUV delivers 821 or 888 hp, promises up to 600 km WLTP and charges at up to 400 kW. Specs, chassis, cabin, rivals and timing.Read the article
NewsElectric Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupé: 544 hp, more than 800 km of range and 600 kW chargingMercedes-AMG completes its electric GT 4-Door Coupé range from below with the GT 53: 544 hp, a claimed range of more than 800 km, a 106 kWh battery at 800 V and 600 kW charging capability. An analysis of the figures, the caveats and its positioning against the GT 55 and GT 63.Read the article
ReviewsMercedes-Benz EQS 2026: the saloon that beats its own official ratingThe 2026 EQS beat its own official range rating on the motorway in an independent test. But two very different cars share this model year, and the figures doing the rounds do not always refer to the same vehicle. Our analysis, backed by verified facts.Read the article
GuidesCompany car or private car: what really changesIt is not the car that changes, it is the signatory. The company, user and tax triangle, and the five questions to ask before signing.Read the article
NewsSeven bankruptcies and an eighth looming: how Aston Martin became a "penny stock"Aston Martin has already filed for bankruptcy seven times in 113 years. Between 1.21 billion pounds of debt, an emergency 550 million refinancing and the sale of its intellectual property, the Gaydon marque is fighting for financial survival while its sales rise 43%.Read the article
GuidesLeasing or buying: the real calculation, item by itemThe seven items to count on the purchase side, a costed example over 36 months, and the line that tips the result one way or the other.Read the article
NewsFerrari 296 Speciale (2026): the paradox of a hybrid Speciale880 hp, 2.7 s from 0 to 100 km/h and a Fiorano lap in 1'19\": the Ferrari 296 Speciale (2026) embraces the paradox of a plug-in hybrid Speciale. Official figures, engineering, aerodynamics, price and availability.Read the article
GuidesLeasing an electric or plug-in hybrid car: how to chooseElectric or plug-in hybrid: what each family implies, the three figures to look at, and what the fleet offers across the three countries.Read the article
NewsMercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung (2026): the 646 hp V8 coupe limited to 30 unitsUnveiled on 10 September 2026, the Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung lines up a 646 hp twin-turbo V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft, pure rear-wheel drive and 170 kg less weight. Thirty units, all sold. Analysis, and what it means for the future CLE 63.Read the article
GuidesAll-inclusive rental: what the monthly payment really coversInsurance, servicing, tyres, taxes: what the monthly payment covers item by item. And the three expenses that remain payable by you, named.Read the article
News2027 Porsche Macan Electric: 22 kW charger standard on GTS and Turbo, new Advanced PackagePorsche updates its electric Macan for the 2027 model year: standard 22 kW onboard charger on GTS and Turbo, richer equipment and a new Advanced Package. Our complete breakdown, pricing and positioning against premium rivals.Read the article
NewsRange Rover Electric: the flagship goes fully electricThe Range Rover Electric keeps the codes of the great British all-terrain vehicle while moving to an 800 volt architecture. Here is what we already know, and what still needs checking before you commit.Read the article
GuidesRenting a car with no deposit: how it worksWith no deposit, what really changes on the monthly instalment, the application and the term. The role of the optional down payment, and the items that stay variable.Read the article