The BMW M8 Competition
When I heard that BMW were launching a new M8 I almost squealed with pleasure. Sitting at the wheel of one felt like being in heaven. Both the Coupé and Convertible models boast a high revving 4.4-litre V8 engine with twin turbo and eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. This is the most powerful ever BMW M […]
Audi E-Tron 55 Quattro
The first six months of this year saw a 27.6% growth in demand for used hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric cars as 65,765 changed hands. According to the Britain Under the Bonnet report, two in five drivers are considering an electric vehicle as their next purchase, an increase of 7.5m drivers in the past two […]
BMW 750i xDrive M Sport Saloon
By Victoria Macmillan Bell The cabin interior on the 750i is a beautifully crafted, classy place and I go back to the aviation link – the detailing, finish and ambiance is strikingly similar to an executive aircraft – no coincidence that Designworks, a BMW Group company and Pilatus have been working together for over 10 […]
BMW M850i xDrive Convertible
The power of eleganceby Victoria Macmillan Bell Pilots have a penchant for BMWs, especially with an M badge. So what’s the attraction? Driving dynamics? Precision engineering? Power obviously. Step inside the M850i and the dashboard gives the avionics suite in a Pilatus PC-12 a good run for its money – buttons for days. ‘If you’re […]
Aston Martin DBS
Superleggera Tag Heuer Edition In celebration of its partnership with Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer, Aston Martin has launched the striking Aston Martin DBS Superleggera TAG Heuer Edition. Just 50 of these stunning sports cars will be made worldwide, finished in Monaco Black paint with red details, and built to a luxurious fixed specification. Each […]
The Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag
70 years of feline power Jaguar’s sports car lineage spans 70 years, beginning with the XK120, which was, at its time, the world’s fastest production car. The XK 120 was successful on both the road and the race track, and was followed by the C-type, probably one of the most beautiful race cars ever and […]
Maserati Levante S Granlusso
Passione Italiana Unmistakably Italian, the Levante launched a couple of years ago, offering Maserati lovers the chance to join into the increasingly popular world of SUVs. Handsome and elegant, like everything Maserati does, the Levante is instantly recognizable for its imposing grille, which was inspired by the Alfieri concept, and pays homage to historic Maserati […]
Gerry McGovern
Chief Design Officer, Land Rover The business of design, the game changer Very few names in the world of automotive design are better known than Gerry McGovern’s. This is not just because he was introduced to the world of car design when he was still in secondary school, or because he is the creative […]