Another week, another recall. This time, it is Toyota, with a fault rising on its famous hybrid-powered models. The issue? A very low risk of fire – but over a million Toyotas in Japan, North America, Europe and more are affected.
Japanese-made Toyotas built between June 2015 and May 2018 are involved the recall. Affecting the plug-in versions of the Prius and the C-HR crossover, the risk is said to originate from the engine wire harness.
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is an all-electric SUV rival to the Tesla Model X and Jaguar I-Pace. It has an 80kWh lithium-ion battery providing a 280-mile range, and two powerful motors for sporty acceleration and all-wheel drive traction.
Mercedes-Benz’s first EQ ‘Electric Intelligence’ model, the EQC is the firm’s first fully electric SUV – and the first fruits of its multi-billion-pound investment in the EQ line.
It is also the first production-spec German SUV to be revealed, beating the Audi e-tron plus the BMW iX3 and Vision iNext (to, we assume, the delight of Mercedes-Benz bosses).
The EQC is scheduled to go on sale in summer 2019.
As the name suggests, we should consider the EQC an EV SUV alternative to the existing GLC; part of the Mercedes-Benz mid-size ‘C’ range. In time, presumably, there will be smaller EQA and larger EQE variants.
For now, it’s all eyes on EQC. “It is a genuine Mercedes-Benz,” said Ola Kallenius, board member for R&D and product development. It has “classic attributes such as quality, safety and comfort”.
But the EQC also has “dynamic performance, thanks to two electric motors at the front and rear axles, with a combined output of 300 kW (that’s 408 hp) and an intelligent operating strategy for a superior electric range”.
0-62 mph takes 5.1 seconds and top speed is governed to 111 mph. And although the EQC weighs over 2.4 tonnes, 564 lb ft of pulling power should make light work of it, if you’re not fussed about overall range. The EQC is even rated to tow a 1.8-tonne trailer.
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What about charging? Mercedes-Benz fits a standard onboard water-cooled charger capable of taking 7.4 kW. A Mercedes-Benz Wallbox will be offered, charging three times as fast as a domestic wall socket.
It will also take CCS DC rapid charging, up to a maximum of 110 kW. And, via the MBUX infotainment system, over-the-air EQ-specific functions allow features such as pre-entry climate control and EQ-optimised navigation: this calculates the fastest route with the shortest charging time.
The Mercedes-Benz EQ range is being designed under the idiom of ‘Progressive Luxury’ said design chief Gorden Wagener. The EQC is our first look at “the ‘next big thing’ to come tomorrow”.
The EQC’s lines are seamless and clear, and he describes it as boasting “an avant-garde electric look with trailblazing design details and colour highlights typical of the brand both inside and out”.
Muscular, stretched proportions are more crossover than SUV; the roofline is extended, the waistline low and the rear end curves place it mid-way between SUV and SUV coupe.
It will be striking at night. That large black panel at the front has an optical fibre border at the top, which creates a horizonal light bad stretching almost the full width of the nose. The headlights also carry the blue stripes and black background that all EQ models will use.
The neat ribbed edges of the instrument panel immediately stand out inside. Mercedes-Benz says they’ve been modelled on the cooling vanes of a hi-fi amp. It’s intended to portray Wagener’s ‘electro-look’, which draws just as strongly from consumer electronics as it does from traditional cars.
An asymmetric design gives a driver-focused cockpit. Mercedes-Benz tells us to particularly focus on the “high-tech, high-gloss cassette housing flat air vents with key-shaped, rose-golf coloured louvres”. Which isn’t something you are generally encouraged to notice on a traditional Merc.
It’s going to be extremely quiet in there as well. EQC powerpacks are mounted on rubber isolators which, along with umpteen other sound isolation measures, means the first Mercedes-Benz electric SUV will be a whisper-quiet ride.
“With the EQC – the first fully electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz – we are flipping the switch,” said the firm’s charismatic chairman and CEO Dieter Zetsche. “Electric drive is a major component in the mobility of the future.
“We are therefore investing more than ten billion euros in the expansion of our EQ model portfolio, and more than one billion euros in global battery production.”
The EQC is the first electric Mercedes-Benz. The first answer from the German premium trio to Tesla and Jaguar. The big-brand battle is becoming fully charged at last.
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There’s been much buzz around the new black cab as it takes to the streets of London. But what of its predecessor? We’re not in the habit of forgetting a faithful long-serving warrior without at least a bit of fanfare.
To that end, meet the London Taxi TX4 ‘Last of Line Edition’. Bradford’s Project Kahn is the firm behind it. Yes, the very same that puts big wheels on Defenders and Wranglers, and sells the Aston Martin-based Vengeance.
Think of this one-of-five run-out special as the Vantage V600 of London taxis. Or, indeed, the Rolls-Royce of TX4 cabs. Yes, the new one is out and in service. That doesn’t mean the old one is stripped of its licence to go out with a bang.
The big change you can note from afar is the colour. No longer the black cab, these Kahn Last of Line Editions come in a choice of five colours from the Rolls-Royce colour palette. Colour coded wheels contrast the body on the outside and a slatted grille complete the exterior package.
On the inside, LED star lighting in the roof adds to the Roller feel, as does the quilted and perforated nappa leather. None of it is visible to passers-by, of course, thanks to the privacy glass.
Piano black trim, a leather-trimmed wheel, colour-coded seat belts and Last of Line door sills complete the Kahn cabin makeover. Each cab comes with its own badge and certificate of authenticity as well as a plaque bearing the names of those who built it.
Don’t think it’s all quite show and no go, either. The 2.5-litre diesel engine gets a (sadly unspecified) power upgrade, completing the Kahn package.
But if this is something you can’t live without, you might be out of luck. Three are spoken for and “the owners of the remaining models will be hand-picked by Mr. Kahn”.
“There was only one person for the job,”said a London Taxi Company spokesperson. “Afzal Kahn is famous for his original designs and willingness to push the boundaries, and we admire his ability to capture the essence of a vehicles’ character”.
“We believe he is the best designer to give this iconic vehicle the send-off it deserves.”
Grand Basel is billed as “the ultimate show for automotive masterpieces that showcases top-of-the-range automobiles from the past, present and future.” A total of 100 cars will be spread over a space of 32,000 sqm, in a show that celebrates the automobile, along with art that is inspired by cars, music that is inspired by cars, and even buildings that are inspired by cars. It’s also the venue for the launch of a ‘reimagined’ Lancia Delta.
Is this the restomod we’ve all been waiting for? Automobil Amos is to the Lancia Delta Integrale what Singer is to the Porsche 911 and Eagle is to the Jaguar E-Type – the recreation and reimagining of a cult classic. It’s the brainchild of millionaire racing driver Eugenio Amos, and it’s making its debut at Grand Basel.
The first thing you’ll notice is that this modern interpretation of the 90s classic features three doors, rather than the original’s five. The Lancia Delta Futurista is said to feature more than 1,000 new parts within a wider body constructed from hand-beaten aluminium panels. The front end, while familiar to fans of the Evo 1 and 2, is made from carbon fibre. The car is light – weighing just 1,250kg.
Naturally, the interior is all new, while the Milan-based team has tweaked the powertrain to deliver 330hp, before thrusting the chassis and suspension into the 21st century. Keen not to dilute the purity of the donor car, Automobile Amos claims to have retained “the character and flair of the original”.
Each Delta Futurista will take four months to build and no more than 15 will be built. In an interview with Classic Driver, Eugenio Amos said: “The donor cars are standard Delta Integrale 16Vs because they’re much cheaper than the mythical Evoluzione models. And those need to be preserved, anyway.” Good news for Evo fans, not so good if you had your eyes on a tidy 16-valve. As for the price – bank on spending €300,000 (£270,000) for a back-to-the-future Delta.
In 2006, Walter de Silva reimagined the iconic Lamborghini Miura, redesigning every aspect of the original while remaining true to its form. It made its official debut in Detroit to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the car’s introduction in 1966. You won’t find the 2006 concept or a 1966 model in Basel, so you’ll have to ‘make do’ with this 1968 Miura.
Marcello Gandini penned one of the most beautiful cars ever to grace this planet and propelled Lamborghini to supercar greatness. The Miura S arrived in 1968, complete with more power and an improved interior, before the Miura SV was launched in 1971. The ‘eyelashes’ were no more, but the SV was the definitive Miura.
If you’re looking for further evidence to support the feeling that Grand Basel isn’t a common or garden motor show, take a look at this Porsche 550-1500 RS Spyder. Introduced at the 1953 Paris Salon, the 550 Spyder featured a four-camshaft engine, a four-speed gearbox and a differential lock.
Inspired by the Porsche 356, but designed with racing in mind, the 550 Spyder featured a light-alloy monocoque body that flowed from the front end, over the wings and to the rear. This aerodynamic and lightweight body combined with the new 117hp engine to create a devastatingly effective racecar.
During the 3,000-km long Carrera Panamericana race across Mexico, a 550 Spyder with the passenger seat covered achieved speeds of more than 124mph. Its low weight was a great leveller, with the Porsche able to snatch victory away from large-displacement rivals.
Away from the track, the Porsche 550 Spyder is perhaps best known for its association with actor James Dean. The film star was driving his ‘Little Bastard’ on his way to a race meeting when he was involved in a fatal crash near Cholame, California.
As the first car to go on permanent display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Cisitalia 202 has secured a place in motoring history. For Pininfarina, this was a turning point in car design – an effortlessly elegant car, with no reliance on fins, chrome or excess. The Cisitalia would have looked contemporary in the 1960s, yet it was unveiled in 1947.
“Arguably the first ‘modern’ car,” tweeted motoring journalist Hilton Holloway, a reference to the fact that the Cisitalia was way ahead of its time. It’s no coincidence that Pininfarina continues to cite the Cisitalia as the definitive point in the company’s history, with a design that would influence Italian cars for years to come.
Founded by industrialist and amateur racing driver Piero Dusio, the Cisitalia brand derived its name from his conglomerate – Consorzio Industriale Sportivo Italia. Having proved his ideas on agile, lightweight automobiles with Italy’s first post-war race car, Dusio unveiled the model 202 road car at Villa d’Este in 1947 and the Paris Salon month later.
The car shown at Grand Basel was restored from ‘barn-find’ condition to concours level, and subsequently graced the cover of the 2014 edition of The Classic Cars Book. The interior is a work of art. Little wonder that one is displayed as a ‘moving sculpture’ at the Museum of Modern Art.
Pegaso was a well-established company in the field of trucks and coaches, but the Z-102 was a venture into the unknown. The chief technical manager was Wifredo Ricart, an experienced engineer and designer who could list an association with the Alfa Romeo 512 on his CV.
All of the components were produced in house at Pegaso’s factory in Barcelona, where a rolling chassis would be built, with coachwork carried out by Touring, Serra, Saoutchik or Enasa. Power was sourced from a four-cam, all-alloy V8 engine, mated to a five-speed gearbox.
Two prototypes were built in 1951 – a coupe and a cabriolet – before the Z-102 entered production with a 2.5-litre engine. Other variants were offered, including a supercharged 3.2-litre producing a massive 360hp. The fastest examples could hit a Ferrari-taming 160mph, with even the base models topping 120hp.
The Grand Basel show car is a 1954 Pegaso Z-102 Series II Cabriolet: a one-off example clothed by Saoutchik. It was presented by Pierre Saoutchik at the 1954 San Remo Concours d’Elegance and in the same year at the Paris Salon.
Grand Basel promises to offer a unique take on the motor show formula, with the ‘reimagined’ Lancia Delta likely to grab most of the headlines. “I chose the Delta because it’s the car that made me fall in love with cars in the first place,” said Eugenio Amos. “I was 7 years old. My father had a beautiful Giallo Ginestra. I don’t know why but it made me feel special. Those memories are made of smells, of that soft Alcantara touch, of confused noises.”
The Grand Basel show, which will take place from 6 to 9 September 2018 in Basel, Switzerland, leads the way for future shows in Miami Beach, from 22 to 24 February 2019, and Hong Kong in May 2019.
The Nissan Juke has been revised for 2018 to help it compete with a slew of more modern rivals, from the top-selling Renault Captur to the upcoming Volkswagen T-Cross.
As it’s getting late in the current Juke’s life, exterior changes are not extensive. They’re limited to a new dark chrome grille, plus dark-tint headlights and door mirror indicators.
Mid-range Acenta models and above get LED fog lights, and there’s a range of new alloy wheel designs. Probably the most striking exterior update is the launch of two bright new colours, Vivid Blue and Chestnut Bronze.
If that’s not enough, higher-grade models can be personalised with coloured body parts, for the front and rear bumpers, side sills and door mirrors.
Nissan’s also offering a bit more personalisation inside. Buyers of top-spec Bose Personal Edition and Tekna models can choose to have the centre console, air vents, door inserts and seat upholstery accented in either Energy Orange or Powder Blue.
The details have been sweated as well: the grade of leather used on the steering wheel is richer, and the trip computer display within the instrument binnacle is clearer white-on-black, rather than orange.
But the biggest tech upgrade is fancy new audio tech for the aptly-named Bose Personal Edition variant. This sits just below top-spec Tekna, and comprises a pair of Bose UltraNearfield speakers built into the driver’s seat head rest.
Nissan says this provides “an immersive 360-degree listening experience through Bose digital sound processing”, ably backed up by six more high-end speakers for those not sitting in the driver’s surround sound seat. The tech is, currently, unique to Nissan.
There’s a price to pay, mind: from around £19,000, which is how much the cheapest 1.2 DiG-T 115 Bose Personal Edition costs.
If you’re on more of a budget, the cheapest Juke is the 1.6 94 Visia, priced from £15,505. Like all Juke, even this comes with air con, all-round electric windows and LED running lights.
Saying that, you’re better off spending around £2,000 more, if you can. This gets the 1.2 DiG-T 115 Acenta, which not only adds a turbocharger to the asthmatic base engine, but also includes climate control, USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control and the Nissan Dynamic Control System.
And if you’re spending that, we’re sure the dealer will suggest, why not go one further with the Bose Personal Edition, which includes NissanConnect infotainment, rear parking camera, keyless go, part-leather seats and folding door mirrors?
Naturally, Nissan has a complementary deal, too. The 1.2 DiG-T 115 Bose Personal Edition is currently on offer from £179 a month, on 0 percent finance, with Nissan chipping in £750 for those simply test-driving it. Rivals may be younger and fresher, but few have deals that sound as good as this…
London’s Concours of Elegance boasted a carefully picked selection of the finest road and racing cars – all tastefully scattered across the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. Here’s our round-up of the best cars at the event.
When is a McLaren F1 rendered semi-invisible? When the ultimate ‘LM’ variant of the F1 is parked next to it. Five LMs were made to commemorate the five F1 Le Mans 1995 finishers (including the overall winner). This is the prototype car once promised to Lewis Hamilton.
Perhaps the greatest Porsche racing car of all time won the marque’s first Le Mans 24 Hours in 1970. The car at Concours, chassis no. 013/034, won the 1971 season-opener at Daytona. Since then it’s been a regular at Goodwood and other motoring events the world over.
The Longtail was McLaren’s fightback against the monstrous Porsche 911 GT1 and Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR GT1 heavyweights. This car, GTR 25R, has been the guinea pig for McLaren’s ‘F1 Certified’ program and the results are superb. The Le Mans racer was presented in ‘as new’ condition.
The very last previous-generation Vantage exits with a bang. A 600hp V12 driving through a manual gearbox, plus a muscular yet tailored body, make this one-of-fourteen £1 million+ supercar a classic upon arrival. What we wouldn’t give for a go…
The CLK GTR was Mercedes’ answer to the triumphant McLaren F1 in GT1 racing. The LM variant as displayed at Concours packed a Croup C V8 and was Mercedes’ crack at Le Mans following successful seasons in FIA GT. Engine failures plagued both cars come race day, though.
If you’re looking at spending as much money as possible on a car, a Zagato-bodied Aston Martin DB4 is the next best thing to a Ferrari 250 GTO. It’s one of the most revered classics on the planet and an absolute catch if you can find one of the 25 built. This one was road-tested by Autocar in 1962.
In this company, even a Ferrari GTC4Lusso is something of a shrinking violet – but bear with us. This particular Lusso is special for all its own reasons. The colour, named Aranci Rik, is a result of the ‘Tailor Made’ program. Why not make your already stunning V12 GT even more exclusive?
Highlights from McLaren included the aforementioned F1 ‘25R’ and ‘XP1’ F1 LM, along with the new Senna. This is the ultimate track toy, named after one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time. A big name to live up to…
The original supercar has to be a staple for any concours worth its salt, so of course a stunning P400 was on show at Concours of Elegance. In the imperious setting of Hampton Court Palace, the lurid green Miura contrasts beautifully with the luscious lawns.
The 500 TRC is a significant car for Ferrari, being one of very few prancing horses to utilise a four-cylinder engine. Still, that doesn’t stop it from being a real Testa Rossa (‘Red Head’). You can thank the red valve covers for that.
Low-key, and one of the prettiest Ferraris ever made, we reckon this tops the 250 GTO in the looks department. The ‘SWB’ was also a breakout success as a GT racer, winning the 1961 Constructors’ Championship for GTs.
Aston’s early-2000s gentleman’s express is a significant car in the marque’s history, if perhaps not a must-see exhibit at Concours of Elegance. Nevertheless, it’s drop-dead gorgeous – and we couldn’t miss the lake-side photo opportunity.
Among the glitterati and race veterans at Concours of Elegance, the big brutish ‘80s Merc would ordinarily seem out of place. In the Harry’s Garage ‘Four-Door Supercar’ display, however, the original AMG super saloon was royalty.
This one-off Rolls-Royce commission is a £10 million+ tribute to coachbuilders of the 1920s and 30s. As of its debut just over a year ago, it was the most expensive new car ever sold.
The Sauber-Mercedes C11 is one of many dominant Silver Arrow racing cars spanning the entirety of the marque’s motorsport history. It dominated the 1990 World Sports Prototype Championship in 1990. The Schumacher/Mass car is seen here at Concours of Elegance.
Another ex-Jochen Mass monster comes in the form of this Kyalami-winning 1987 Porsche 962, seen here perfectly restored to the exact spec Mass drove – and won – in at the South African round. The Rothmans livery has to be one of the all-time greats, looking extra special on this svelte 962.
Never mind the F40, the original Ferrari supercar was the 288 GTO. Using a version of the 2.9-litre twin-turbo V8 that found its way into the F40, the GTO was, as its Omologato name suggests, originally a homologation car for a racer. Although it never competed, it remains an all-time Ferrari great.
The Superamerica was perhaps the ultimate iteration of the long-serving 550/575 breed. Packing a whopping 540hp from its V12 engine, Ferrari claimed it was the fastest convertible in the world at the time. It can’t have been far off, with a top speed of 199mph – a rare beauty at Concours of Elegance.
The Rofgo collection was out in force at Concours of Elegance, with the resplendent Gulf-liveried Ford GT40 being perhaps the most spectacular of the lot. One of the greatest liveries of all time meets one of the most legendary sports racers to have turned a wheel in anger.
Another family hack in amongst the priceless gems? Well, yes – if your idea of a saloon comes with a 600hp supercharged V8, blistered bodywork, Cup 2 tyres and aero addenda worthy of the BTCC. This is the very definition of a four-door supercar.
Ever wanted to drive a Mini once owned by a member of The Beatles? Well, you’re too late: this Radford-modified example originally owned by Paul McCartney has just sold for more than £182,000.
The car was offered without reserve at the Auburn Auction held by Worldwide Auctioneers on Saturday 1 September. It was presented in spectacular condition, having undergone a comprehensive restoration in 2001.
The Mini, along with three other Radford conversions, was originally ordered by the Beatles’ band manager, Brian Epstein. The McCartney car was right-hand drive and finished in California Sage Green. Modifications included twin driving lamps, a Webasto sliding sunroof, Aston Martin taillights and custom wheels.
On the inside, power windows, a custom three-spoke wooden steering wheel, woodgrain interior pieces, bucket seats and Smiths instruments completed the package. Radford were the kings of tarting up Minis, with a rich history of luxury car coachbuilding. GGJ 382C was the ultimate rock star’s urban runaround.
After McCartney moved it on, the car went to California and saw regular use in Hollywood. It enjoyed regular servicing at Hollywood Sports Cars and an eventual engine rebuild.
The Beatles Mini eventually wound up in Florida, where it received its cosmetic renovation. It was then moved on again and put on display at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum, with occasional trips out to shows and other events.
This is up there with the Italian Job and Mr Bean cars as important Minis go. Beatles provenance is not to be sniffed at, but whether it’s really worth £182,000 is another matter. Imagine if it were packaged with the other custom Minis made for the other band members. We could imagine the fab four going for over a million if all sold together…
Prince Charles is well-known as a committed environmentalist, and his new car reflects this ethos. He’s bought an all-electric Jaguar I-Pace.
We say “bought”, because he actually has. It’s reported he’ll be leasing the £60,000 electric Jaguar SUV out of his own pocket.
It wouldn’t be a royal car without a few special touches, though, so HRH’s I-Pace will arrive in custom ‘Loire Blue’ paint – the only car finished as such. Ahead of his acquisition later this week, Charles has already had his Clarence House home prepared for EV ownership, with the installation of a fast charger.
The prince is no stranger to electric cars, either. He also test-drove a Tesla Model S, with a view to buying one, but preferred the handling of the Jaguar.
And Charles isn’t the only royal to have shown a keen interest in alternative-fuel vehicles. In front of millions of TV viewers, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at their wedding in an all-electric Jaguar E-type, the E-Zero.
The I-Pace will join an impressive garage of classic and luxury vehicles, including a biofuel-converted Aston Martin DB5.
Abarth is no longer simply about go-faster versions of the Fiat 500. Since 2016, the Turinese tuner – treated as a standalone manufacturer within the Fiat-Chrysler group – has also sold its own sports car: the Abarth 124 Spider.
For the uninitiated, the 124 Spider is a faster, more focused take on its Fiat cousin (itself based heavily on the Mazda MX-5). Power climbs to 170hp for 0-62mph in 6.8 seconds, while stiffer suspension and a strut brace sharpen the handling.
Now, there’s a new GT version of the 124, and we were among the first to drive it. The key difference is a removable hard-top roof: a homage of sorts to the 1972 Abarth 124 Rally. Made of carbon fibre, it weighs just 16kg.
That modest weight gain is good news, as the standard fabric soft-top remains hidden beneath the rear deck. It’s there for when it rains and you’ve left the roof at home, making the GT the best of both worlds – apart from its £2,000 price premium.
Even with the hard-top in place, the 124 sounds brilliant, its snarling, quad-tailpipe exhaust echoing off the concrete walls of Rockingham circuit. Lively steering, a snappy gearshift and a revvy engine complete this fast and fun package.
Check out our video to see the Abarth 124 GT in action, plus other highlights from the Abarth range: a 595 Competizione, 695 Rivale and 695 Biposto Record – the latter with a dog ring gearbox from the Assetto Corse racer.
This summer’s heatwave might have had drivers reaching for their sunglasses, but prescription eyewear might be more appropriate for some.
The DVLA is seeking to remind drivers that they need to meet the minimum eyesight standards at all times. To do this, a campaign throughout the summer will aim to raise awareness, and remind drivers of the basic level their vision must meet.
Worryingly, some 50% of UK drivers are not even aware of the standards they are expected to meet for eyesight whilst out on the roads. Many may not have bothered to check since passing their driving test – potentially decades ago for some of the 48 million drivers on the road.
For those in need of a reminder, the basic test for drivers is if they can read a standard car number plate from 20 metres (65 feet) away. For those who don’t carry a tape measure around with them at all times, this is equivalent to around five car lengths.
DVLA figures show that 50,000 drivers having had their driving licence revoked or refused between 2012 and 2016 due to their eyesight. Some 3,000 accidents a year have also been linked to vision impairment.
Drivers can potentially be prosecuted for failing to meet those minimum standards. As such, the DVLA is encouraging drivers to see an optician should they be worried about their vision.
Furthering the message is the Driving Blind campaign, backed by road safety organisations including the FIA and GEM Motoring Assist.
This includes a petition to press for legislation to require drivers to undergo eye tests every ten years, along with a field of vision assessment.