Until BMW finally pulls the covers off the all-new M3 later this year, the M340i version will remain the flagship 3-Series for this latest G20-generation. This particular M340i is the xDrive version, which means that its 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder unit is aided by all-wheel drive, making it noticeably quicker than its rear-wheel driven […]
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The 2020 Mazda CX-5 will be available to order in the UK beginning April 1st, with prices ranging from £27,030 ($33,000) for the entry-level SE-L spec, all the way to £39,085 ($47,800) for the flagship GT Sport. New for the range is cylinder deactivation tech for 165 PS Skyactiv-G gasoline models with manual gearboxes, as […]
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As expected with every major motoring event this year, the Goodwood Festival of Speed has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. In its official announcement, the Festival of Speed says it will most likely take place either late summer or early autumn this year, and already purchased tickets or hospitality packages will remain valid […]
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Despite being forced to close down shop in the UK for a period of one month because of the coronavirus pandemic, Morgan still managed to build a few of its last ladder-chassis based Plus 4 70th Anniversary Edition models at the Pickersleigh Road plant. The new limited edition cars will be built alongside the all-new, […]
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What we have here is an interesting but overall rather unfair comparison test between a BMW X7 M50i, a Mercedes GLS 400d and a dual-motor Tesla Model X. Well that just doesn’t make any sense, does it? It’s unfair because the BMW is equipped with a 530 PS (523 HP) 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 unit, […]
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A new study commissioned by IAM RoadSmart found that reaction times at highway speeds are greatly impaired by in-vehicle infotainment systems, increasing stopping distances between four and five car lengths. The study, which you can find here, also found that drivers took their eyes off the road for as long as 16 seconds while using […]
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Hoping to get your hands on Honda’s new lightweight Civic Type R Limited Edition variant? Well, here’s hoping you don’t live in the UK, where all 20 units allocated to Britain sold out before any customer even got the chance to find out what it cost or see the car in person. Alas, pricing is […]
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An interesting piece of Aston Martin history will be given a new lease on life by Classic Motor Cars in Bridgnorth, UK. We’re talking about the Aston Martin Bulldog, a one-off concept car styled by William Towns and built in 1979 as a testament to the company’s engineering prowess. Classic Motor Cars (CMC) recently announced […]
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Smartphone users in the UK are reporting network signal issues across all four major carriers. Website Downdetector shows that users began registering complaints at around 10AM GMT (6AM ET) on EE, Vodafone, O2, and Three, as well as MVNO networks that piggyback off of the UK’s big four carriers. The hotspots appear to be London […]
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The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced the hand of local authorities to come up with the best life-saving solutions. In the United Kingdom, this includes stockpiling on ventilators, although since global demand for the critical life-care machines used in ICUs is too high, the government reached out to automakers. The British media reports that Prime […]
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