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Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate: most powerful production Aston ever is appropriate send off for DBS

Published 18 January 2023
By David Mullen
Aston Martin has unveiled a final run-out version of its DBS grand tourer that, with 759bhp on tap, is the company’s most powerful ever.
2023 Ferrari Purosangue

Ferrari Purosangue details: 'not an SUV'

Ferrari claims its new Purosangue is still a sports car, but one that offers greater flexibility and all-weather performance.
Published 13 September 2022
2023 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

Aston reveals V12 Vantage Roadster

Aston Martin has unveiled a near-700bhp open-topped version of the company’s ultra-rare V12 Vantage.
Published 20 August 2022

Clarkson: Countach is 'tinkle-grabbingly exciting'

Jeremy Clarkson has described Lamborghini’s revival of the Countach as an awful lot easier to drive than its predecessor.
Published 31 July 2022
Jeremy Clarkson: The Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae is as socially unacceptable as an attack dog

Clarkson: Lambo Aventador Ultimae is an attack dog

Jeremy Clarkson likens the latest Lamborghini to terrifying attack dogs.
Published 21 June 2022
Duke of Richmond and Gordon Murray with the GMA T.33 supercar at Goodwood Members Meeting 2022

The 'very British' GMA T.33 at Goodwood

David Green was at Goodwood Members Meeting to witness the unveiling of Gordon Murray's newest V12 supercar: the GMA T.33.
Published 25 April 2022
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S

Aston Martin to continue making V12s

Aston Martin will continue producing its V12 combustion engine until 2026 or 2027, while also pursuing electrification, according to the CEO.
Published 22 February 2022

Hear GMA T.50 V12 engine revving to 12,100rpm

A new video released by Gordon Murray Automotive shows the T.50 supercar's Cosworth V12 engine revving up to its 12,100rpm redline.
Published 04 June 2021
Gordon Murray to develop 1000kg electric SUV — and another V12 supercar

Gordon Murray to make electric SUV — and a V12

Gordon Murray will create a new electric SUV under the new Gordon Murray Electronics (GME) brand, using £300m of fresh investment.
Published 11 May 2021
Rolls-Royce Ghost hits new high in silent progress

Rolls-Royce Ghost hits new high in silent progress

For decades, some car manufacturers have been working away at making sports cars sound as exciting as possible. Rolls Royce is not one of them.
Published 18 August 2020
Gordon Murray Automotive unveils T.50 supercar

Gordon Murray Automotive unveils T.50 supercar

Superlatives are second nature to car makers. But when man behind the McLaren F1 says he's made the "purest supercar ever", you pay attention.
Published 04 August 2020
One-off Jaguar E-Type restomod packs whopping 6.1-litre V12 punch

One-off E-Type packs whopping 6.1-litre V12 punch

Tinkering with E-Types is big business these days, so you know a restoration job is special when it stands out from all the other Jags out there.
Published 03 August 2018
Reader Letters: Noisy cars, sensible Clarkson, spare wheels, automatic Fiestas and Golf soundtracks

Reader Letters: Sound of fury and puncture woes

"In his review of the 812 Superfast, Alistair Weaver describes how wonderful a Ferrari V12 sounds. No it doesn’t..."
Published 07 August 2017