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Skoda has made a van version of its Enyaq electric SUV

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Skoda Enyaq Cargo

The electric Skoda Enyaq family SUV can now be officially converted into a van. Developed in collaboration with Strongs Plastic Products, the Enyaq Cargo represents the first electric vehicle van conversion by Skoda UK.

The Enyaq Cargo was initially built to satisfy demand from National Grid Energy Distribution, which has ordered 70 examples of the new vehicle.

Now the Enyaq Cargo is now being offered to a wider array of fleet customers, as an electric van fully compliant with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) rules on light commercial vehicles.

From family SUV to electric van

Skoda Enyaq Cargo

Skoda has used the Enyaq Edition 85 and Sportline 85x passenger SUVs as the basis for its Cargo model. This gives customers a choice between rear- or all-wheel-drive layouts.

The Enyaq Cargo conversion sees the rear seats removed, with the electric windows also deactivated. Heavily tinted glass is used for the rear windows, with a new bulkhead installed behind the front seats. 

Multiple load lashing points are installed in the rear of the Enyaq Cargo. There is also a bespoke storage box for the electric charging cable.

The remainder of the Enyaq Cargo is left untouched meaning that, from the outside, it looks like just another example of the award-winning electric SUV.

Ready to get to work

Skoda Enyaq Cargo

Mechanically, the Enyaq Cargo retains the same 82kWh battery pack as the regular SUV. That means an official WLTP range of 359 miles for the Edition 80 version, and 332 miles for the AWD Sportline 85x.

DC rapid charging is supported by both variants, allowing a 10 to 80 percent charge in just 28 minutes.

Available exclusively to commercial fleet users, enquiries for the Skoda Enyaq Cargo are being taken now. Prices for the Edition 80 start from £44,310 on the road, with the Cargo conversion package adding £1,815 plus VAT.

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Bid to own a Porsche 911 GT3 designed by Dua Lipa

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Dua Lipa

The Porsche 911 GT3 is already a highly desirable sports car, but now you could own a unique example designed by Dua Lipa.

A Porsche ambassador, the award-winning singer and songwriter has created her dream version of the track-focused GT3

Unveiled at this year’s Monaco Grand Prix, Dua Lipa and her one-off Porsche also made an appearance at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Now, the ‘Dua Lipa Rennstall Collection 911 GT3’ is being auctioned online by RM Sotheby’s. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to charity.

‘Future Nostalgia’ guaranteed

RM Sothebys Dua Lipa Porsche

When specifying her 2024 Porsche 911 GT3, Dua Lipa opted for subtle Arctic Grey paintwork. This has been covered with a bold wrap, in bright colours inspired by the Mediterranean. 

Clearly knowing her performance Porsches, Dua ticked the box to add the Weissach Package to the 911 GT3. Using extra carbon fibre components, this saves 22kg of weight versus a regular GT3 with the Clubsport package.

Time to ‘Be the One’

RM Sothebys Dua Lipa Porsche

Mechanically unchanged, the rear-mounted 4.0-litre flat-six engine generates 525hp, and is combined with a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. Accelerating from 0-62mph takes just 3.2 seconds, with a potential top speed of 184mph – despite the downforce generated by the aero kit.

Dua Lipa left the 911 GT3’s interior relatively simple, opting for a combination of black leather and Race-Tex upholstery, complete with Guards Red stitching. 

More Guards Red is used for the tachometer and dashboard-mounted Sport Chrono stopwatch. The car also benefits from a front axle lift system.

Bringing some sunshine

RM Sothebys Dua Lipa Porsche

The centre-lock magnesium wheels have been finished in Pyro Red, with calipers for the carbon ceramic brakes painted yellow.

All the proceeds generated by the sale of the Dua Lipa Rennstall GT3 RS will be donated to the Sunny Hill Foundation. Created by the pop superstar in 2018, the charity funds arts and culture in the Kosovan community. 

The online auction for the 911 GT3 is now live on the RM Sotheby’s website and will remain open until 31 July 2025. A guide price of €400,000 (£346,000) before taxes has been set.

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Electric Car Grant will save up to £3,750 on new EVs

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Mini Cooper Electric

The government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG) will save motorists up to £3,750 off the price of a new EV – provided they are priced at or under £37,000.

The new ECG will also focus on sustainably-built electric cars. Only cars that meet the ‘highest manufacturing sustainability standards’ will be eligible for the full £3,750 grant.

This is expected to benefit vehicles such as the latest Nissan Leaf and the future British-built electric Mini Cooper.

Some other EVs, such as those built in China, may see a lesser ECG grant applied – or might not be eligible for the Electric Car Grant at all.

Car manufacturers will be able to apply for funding from today: 16 July 2025. To provide certainty to motorists, they government has confirmed the Electric Car Grant will be available until the 2028/29 financial year.

It will be car brands, rather than car buyers, who apply for the grant, meaning the savings will be applied automatically when buying a new electric car.

Making electric cars cheaper

Renault 5 E-Tech

The £650 million incentive scheme aims to help cash-strapped retail buyers get into a new electric car. A common complaint is that EVs are too expensive.

Auto Trader figures show the average new petrol car costs £33,980 so far in 2025. However, the average electric car is £49,154.

That’s an electric car price premium of more than £15,000. The new ECG will go some way to narrowing this.

Cleverly, the ECG is pitched at or under £37,000 rather than, for example, the existing £40,000 Expensive Car Supplement.

As of this year, EVs became eligible for road tax. Buyers of electric cars costing more than £40,000 also have to pay the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS), which adds an additional £425 a year between years two and six.  

Some brands, such as Vauxhall, cut prices of their EVs to dip below the £40,000 Expensive Car Supplement. There is a possibility that prices of some EVs may now be cut further to benefit from the Electric Car Grant.

An EV opportunity

Electric vehicle charging at station in front of Brewpoint building, parked cars nearby, under a cloudy sky with visible power lines.

Announcing the new Electric Car Grant, transport secretary Heidi Alexander said it will “not only allow people to keep more of their hard-earned money, it’ll help our automotive sector seize one of the biggest opportunities of the 21st century”.

Ian Plummer, commercial director at Autotrader, said that “affordability has consistently been the biggest barrier to electric adoption, and it’ll be great to see these grants make it easier for more people to make the switch.”

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, added: “Today’s announcement of the return of government support for the purchase of electric vehicles is a clear signal to consumers that now is the time to switch.

“This announcement is a welcome response to consistent calls from the industry for more support, which will be in addition to the substantive subsidies already provided by manufacturers.

New ECG applauded by car firms

Ford Puma Gen-e

“Today’s confirmation of consumer grants,” said Ford UK chair and MD Lisa Brankin, “is great news for UK consumers and will make purchasing an electric vehicle much more affordable.

“Ford applauds the UK government for taking this step. We have been on the frontline of the conversation, highlighting the urgent need for consumer-based incentives for electric vehicles, and now they have arrived.”

Adam Wood, MD of Renault UK, which made the best-selling EV for private buyers in April and May, said: “These incentives are extremely welcome, and a much-needed signal that Government is ready to put tangible action behind the ambitious plans for the transition to electric vehicles that it has outlined.”

RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “Three years after the arguably premature end of the plug-in car grant, this new scheme could be just the shot-in-the arm needed to help more drivers go electric.

“Within weeks, discounted cars should start appearing at dealerships across the country. And, as the biggest savings will be given to cars with the strongest ‘green’ manufacturing credentials, drivers will be picking models that are not only better for their wallets, but better for the planet too.”

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We spend a day with London’s exclusive supercar club

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Ferrari Roma Spider

We crawl through Cricklewood, battle through Brent Cross, then cruise sedately up the A1 (M). Finally, we take the exit, the traffic ebbs away and the road opens up ahead: a ribbon of empty tarmac between open fields. My overwhelming urge is to click the left paddle down a couple of gears, flatten my right foot and see just how fast this Ferrari is, but I’m sure my companion would disapprove. So, I check my mirrors, adjust my road position and accelerate gently up to the speed limit. “Nicely done,” says Graham from the passenger seat. “Nicely done.”

Graham Wettone worked for the Metropolitan Police for 30 years, including as a pursuit driver in south London, and in the Public Order Branch at Scotland Yard. He has also written a book: How To Be A Police Officer. Today, a semi-retired Graham is one of the driving assessors for Auto Vivendi, the UK’s largest supercar club, and he’s joined me for an introductory day in the Ferrari Roma Spider. “This is not about speed, it’s about making progress safely,” he explains. Duly noted.

Now in its 20th year, Auto Vivendi is an exclusive club for supercar enthusiasts. It currently has 31 cars in its collection, with a combined value of more than £8 million, and a couple of new vehicles are added every month. Highlights right now include an Aston Martin Vanquish, Ferrari SF90 Spider, Lamborghini Revuelto, McLaren 750S Spider and Rolls-Royce Spectre. The new Ferrari 12Cilindri, Lamborghini Temerario and Porsche 911 (992.2) Dakar are all on order.

Ready for the Roma

Auto Vivendi Clubhouse

Auto Vivendi members can drive its cars for anything from 20 to 365 days a year, with an annual allowance of between 1,000 and 12,000 miles. Prices start from £17,950 plus VAT for a Silver membership, which offers 20 days and 1,000 miles of driving – decent value if you add up the servicing, insurance and potential depreciation costs of owning a new supercar. A network of ‘Club Hubs’ across the UK allow members to collect cars, or they can have them delivered to home. 

Tucked down a side street in leafy St John’s Wood is Auto Vivendi’s London Clubhouse, where I meet MD Craig Williams. “We hold a lot of social events and parties here,” he explains, “and we also organise track days and driving adventures. Next year, for example, we’ll go ice driving in Norway, explore the Dolomites and visit the Monaco Grand Prix.” Craig then walks me through more of the car collection: “We have a lot of members with families, so SUVs like the Mercedes-AMG G63 and Lamborghini Urus SE are popular. And we have a few classic ‘wild cards’, such as the Ferrari 355 Spider and Dodge Viper.”

A Viper might be a tad too ‘wild’ for me, particularly with a former policeman riding shotgun, but the Roma Spider seems ideal for the job. It’s the entry-level Ferrari – soon to be replaced by the new Amalfi – and is more of a blue-blooded GT than a red-blooded supercar. A 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 sends 620hp and 561lb ft of torque to the rear tyres via an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox: good for 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds and 199mph. But only on a private road or racetrack. Ahem.

Escape from the city 

Ferrari Roma Spider

For my money – and you’d need £210,313 – the Roma is also the prettiest Ferrari of recent times. Elegant and understated, it’s less aggressive than Maranello’s mid-engined supercars, and looks particularly lovely in drop-top Spider guise. The five-layer fabric roof follows a similar profile to the coupe, then can disappear beneath the rear deck in 13.5 seconds. Ferrari says redesigned sills and a new rear bulkhead have retained the closed car’s rigidity, too.

A driving assessment day is mandatory for all new Auto Vivendi members to ensure their safety behind the wheel. And while I have reported on many fast cars as a journalist, I’m also conscious that it’s nearly 30 years since I passed my driving test. “We all acquire bad habits,” says Graham, who then proceeds to show me a reel of supercar crash videos, usually caused by a driver attempting to show off. It’s a sobering but necessary reminder of how quickly things can go wrong.

I get comfortable in the Ferrari then prod the haptic start button on the steering wheel. The V8 barks abruptly to life and we edge out of the Clubhouse into mid-morning London. The Roma doesn’t have a front axle lift system, so one of Graham’s first tips is to mount the speed humps, rather than trying to straddle them, in order to create more ground clearance. As we join the stop-start crawl on Finchley Road, he advises leaving enough space to see the tyres of the car in front, so we won’t get stuck if they break down or decide to stop. And he stresses the importance of anticipating hazards even at slow speeds – a point made when we hear sirens and hold back from crossing a junction, allowing an oncoming fire engine to swerve onto our side of the carriageway. 

Looking for limit points

Ferrari Roma Spider

As we join the A1 (M) and progress gets quicker, Graham says I should be looking much further ahead: scanning the horizon, rather than merely focusing one or two cars in front. He also suggests checking all three mirrors every 30 seconds or so, and moving to the middle or outside lane when approaching junctions to avoid clashes with oncoming traffic. At all times, his emphasis – gleaned from years of studying and teaching the police Roadcraft manual – is on planning ahead, regulating speed and positioning the car to ensure optimum visibility and minimum risk. 

We peel off onto flowing rural roads that feel more like the Ferrari’s natural habitat. I click the manettino into Sport mode and enjoy the metallic rasp from the quad tailpipes. Its steering is alert and full of detail, while the adaptive Magneride dampers (standard on UK cars) make the car feel taut and tied-down. It might be a GT, but the Roma is no laid-back boulevardier. This is still a Ferrari, after all.

Graham explains how the police used to teach the shuffling ‘push-pull’ method of steering, but now a mixture of this and the ‘fixed’ technique (with hands placed at 10-to-two or quarter-to-three on the wheel) is encouraged. On winding roads, drivers should always look ahead to the ‘limit point’ – where the left and right sides of the road appear to meet – to gauge their speed into corners. Doing so, I could often simply back off the throttle, rather than needing to brake, which made for smoother progress. 

A different supercar experience

Auto Vivendi track day

My other major learning from the day concerned road positioning. Many of Britain’s B-roads are crumbling at the edges, so keeping the car out of the gutter – especially a supercar on low-profile rubber – could prevent you falling into a rut, or pinching a tyre on a pothole. “The dotted white line is there to separate traffic,” notes Graham, “but you can use all of the tarmac. If I have good visibility ahead, I will position the car right in the centre of the road.” An unintended consequence, perhaps, but using more space also means you can carry more speed.

Speaking of speed, during five hours with the Ferrari, I didn’t exceed the limit once (or certainly not by more than a few miles per hour). Yet being with Graham forced me to reassess every facet of my driving and be totally immersed in the process. 

This was a very different experience to a typical supercar launch (a mountain road for the main course, a racetrack for dessert), yet it was perhaps more intense and equally enjoyable. 

Re-learning to drive

Back at the Auto Vivendi Clubhouse, we grab a cold drink and Graham tells me about his police pursuit days. “We used Vauxhall Cavaliers, Ford Sierras and Rover 800s. Contrary to popular opinion, they weren’t modified to go any faster. They were just driven well.” It’s a reminder that, whether you’re in a 1980s repmobile or a brand new Ferrari, ‘driving well’ is something we can all aspire to.

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New Corvette E-Ray is a bargain supercar – now on sale in the UK

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray UK

The electrified Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is heading to the UK later this year, and it will be sold in right-hand drive. 

Officially unveiled at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the E-Ray’s hybrid powertrain makes it the quickest production Corvette to arrive on British shores.

Combining all-American V8 muscle with cutting-edge electric tech, the Corvette E-Ray promises huge performance with the assurance of all-wheel-drive traction.

Available in both coupe and convertible body styles, orders for the Corvette E-Ray can be placed now. The first deliveries are expected in September 2025.

Lightning-fast performance

2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray UK

A 161hp electric motor is mounted on the front axle, creating this Corvette’s electric all-wheel-drive (eAWD) capability. 

Adding together both powertrains results in a supercar-rivalling 643hp, and means the E-Ray can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 2.9 seconds. Top speed is 180mph.

Power for the electric front axle comes from a 1.9kWh battery pack, which is mounted behind the driver and passenger. Charging via regenerative braking removes the need to plug in the Corvette to an electricity supply.

An eight-speed dual-clutch automatic with paddles is the only gearbox available.

Cruise suburbia in silence

2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray UK

The electric motor allows the Corvette E-Ray to start and drive away in ‘Stealth Mode’. So you can leave early without waking your neighbours with the rumble of V8 thunder

Fully electric driving is possible for up to four miles, with a maximum speed of 44mph. Above this, or once the battery is depleted, the E-Ray’s engine will automatically burst into life.

Each of the Corvette’s six driving modes tailors the amount of assistance supplied by the front motor. The eAWD works with the traction control to optimise performance and stability, too.

An E-Ray Performance App on the Corvette’s recently updated infotainment system allows drivers to manage the battery charge level and monitor the car’s performance.

Not just for drag racing

2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray UK

Proving that the E-Ray is about more than just straight-line performance, the standard spec includes Chevrolet’s Magnetic Ride Control suspension. It also uses powerful Brembo brakes with carbon-ceramic discs.

Using the same widened body as the high-performance Corvette Z06, the E-Ray comes fitted with 20-inch alloy wheels at the front and 21-inch rims at the rear.

Four wheel designs will be available, including the option of carbon fibre wheels that save a total of 18.5kg in unsprung weight.

Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tyres are standard, but customers can choose stickier Pilot Sport 4S rubber as part of an optional performance package.

Ready to roll from September

2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray UK

Buyers can select from 10 different exterior colours for their Corvette, including bold hues such as Hysteria Purple and Competition Yellow. Multiple interior trim combinations are offered as well.

Following the E-Ray’s debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, customers can place orders through one of the four dedicated Corvette dealerships in the UK.

Prices for the E-Ray Coupe will start from £153,440, with the convertible version priced at £159,230. It makes the Corvette look something of a bargain, given the supercar-baiting performance on offer.

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New Range Rover SV Black has stealthy styling and a 615hp V8

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2026 Range Rover SV Black

The Range Rover SV Black is the latest model in the Land Rover family to receive the monochrome ‘noir’ treatment. 

Following Black editions of the Land Rover Defender Octa and Range Rover Sport SV, the flagship Range Rover now offers a similarly stylish spec.

Clearly, the familiar ‘black edition’ concept remains popular, even as Jaguar Land Rover invests £65 million to accommodate bespoke SVO paint options.

The Range Rover SV Black will be available to order later this year, following its public debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Waiting for the blackout

2026 Range Rover SV Black

Similar to Land Rover’s previous SV Black models, the Range Rover receives a liberal coating of Narvik Gloss Black paint for its exterior.

At the front, the grille is also finished in gloss black, with even the Land Rover badge and Range Rover bonnet lettering getting the treatment. A ceramic black SV badge is found on the tailgate, too.

The 23-inch alloy wheels are, of course, finished in gloss black, as are the centre caps. For the first time on a Range Rover SV, the gloss black brake calipers also have darkened lettering.

Customers can specify the Range Rover SV Black in short- or long-wheelbase body styles. Both are powered by a BMW-supplied 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Hybrid assistance results in a total output of 615hp.

All about that BASS

2026 Range Rover SV Black

The black theme continues inside, with the use of new ‘near‑aniline’ Ebony leather on the seats and a bespoke stitching pattern. 

The ‘Sensory Floor’ features transducers beneath the carpet mats to give haptic feedback directly through the occupants’ feet. This complements the BASS (Body And Soul Seat) technology, resulting in a ‘a true full‑body audio experience’.

Black birch veneer is used for the interior trim, with extended Moonlight Chrome detailing. The gear shifter is topped with satin black ceramic.

Prices for the Range Rover SV Black will start at £188,025. The long-wheelbase version requires £204,925.

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Jeremy Clarkson’s Ferrari fails to sell: time to grab a bargain?

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Jeremy Clarkson's Ferrari F355

A 1996 Ferrari F355 GTS, first owned by motoring journalist and TV star Jeremy Clarkson, remains available to buy after failing to sell at auction.

Part of the recent RM Sotheby’s sale at Cliveden House in Buckinghamshire, the targa-topped F355 had a guide price of between £180,000 and £220,000.

However, ‘Jezza’s’ Ferrari failed to find a winning bid, and is now available for £190,000 or the nearest offer. It might be your chance to own one of the best known modern classic Ferraris in Britain.

The greatest modern classic Ferrari?

Jeremy Clarkson's Ferrari F355

With its mid-mounted 380hp 3.5-litre V8 engine and six-speed manual gearbox, the F355 is acknowledged as one of Ferrari’s greatest hits.

Having driven an F355 for his 1996 Unleashed on Cars video, Jeremy Clarkson announced that he had to buy one for himself.

He ordered this F355 GTS from the official Maranello Sales dealership in Egham, Surrey, taking ownership in August 1996. At the time, the journalist and TV personality detailed in Top Gear magazine how he agonised over deciding the final spec. 

In the end, Clarkson opted for classic Rosso Corsa paintwork, which is combined with Rosso carpets and Crema leather upholstery. Sports seats with Rosso inserts, a rare option, were also added.

A second chance to own an icon

Jeremy Clarkson's Ferrari F355

The F355 appeared in Clarkson’s writing throughout the 1990s, covering around 6,000 miles in his first four years of ownership. In 2000, it was given away in a prize draw for the Sunday Times.

Owned by its lucky winner for three years, the F355 passed to a third keeper until 2013. Its most recent owner treated the car to fastidious maintenance, with an invoice for £9,345 paid in May this year.

With 14,899 miles on its odometer at the time of auction, the F355 comes with a history file detailing Clarkson’s ownership, along with relevant newspaper and magazine cuttings. 

For those interested to own a Ferrari with a fascinating ownership story, enquiries about the F355 can be made to RM Sotheby’s.

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Porsche Taycan and Cayenne Black Editions debut at Goodwood

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Porsche Black Editions

Porsche has revealed new Black Edition versions of the Cayenne SUV and Taycan EV at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

With bespoke exterior and interior styling, the new Black Edition spec will be available for the Cayenne in both regular SUV and Coupe body styles. Taycan buyers can choose the four-door saloon or Sport Turismo estate. 

The Black Edition models make their first public outing at this week’s Festival of Speed. Deliveries to customers will start later this year.

Other colours are available

Porsche Black Editions

The Taycan Black Edition is fitted with the Sport Design package, with its side window trims, rear model badge and exterior mirrors finished in gloss black. The illuminated Porsche logo in the rear light strip also has a black look. 

A Sport Design front bumper is included for the Cayenne Black Edition. It too has gloss black detailing for the window surrounds, exterior mirrors and Porsche badges. 

Standard Black Edition equipment includes 21-inch alloy wheels, HD Matrix LED headlights, LED door projectors that display the Porsche logo, and a surround-view camera with Active Parking Assist. 

Black interior accents feature on both the Taycan and Cayenne, along with black leather Comfort seats featuring 14-way electric adjustment. A Bose surround-sound audio system with Dolby Atmos is fitted as standard.

Going back to black

Porsche Black Editions

For those wanting to go further, an extended Black Edition package adds ‘Black Edition’ lettering to the front doors, along with illuminated sill covers and a special key case.

Opting for a Black Edition does not necessarily mean having your Porsche painted in black, however. Customers can select from multiple standard colours, including Volcano Grey Metallic, Dolomite Silver Metallic and Ice Grey Metallic for the Taycan. 

On the Cayenne, Quartzite Grey Metallic, Vanadium Grey Metallic, Dolomite Silver Metallic and Carrara White Metallic are all available. Porsche’s bespoke Paint to Sample service can mix your own unique colour at extra cost.

Prices for the Taycan Black Edition start from £95,700, with the Cayenne Black Edition costing from £88,900 in SUV guise. You can find them both on Porsche’s online configurator now.

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Record-setting BMW M2 CS on show at Festival of Speed

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BMW M2 CS Ring Lap Record

The limited edition BMW M2 CS has set a new Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record, demonstrating the effects of its bold performance upgrades. 

Although the M2 CS was only officially unveiled last month, BMW had secretly tested the compact coupe on the infamous German race circuit earlier this year.

Lapping the 12.944-mile loop in 7min 25.5sec, the new M2 CS was an incredible 13 seconds faster than the best time set by a regular BMW M2. 

This week sees the M2 CS form part of BMW’s display at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it will run up the legendary hill climb course.

Tuned for the track

BMW M2 CS Ring Lap Record

Enhancements for the BMW M2 CS include boosting its 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six engine to 530hp: the same as the larger M4 Competition

Using carbon fibre components has helped save 30kg of weight versus a standard M2. The car’s bronze-coloured forged alloy wheels are wrapped in sticky, track-biased tyres

These upgrades helped BMW M development engineer, Jorg Weidinger, set a new record lap for compact cars around the Nurburgring.

There is still room for improvement, however. The 550hp M4 CSL, launched in 2022, remains the quickest road-going BMW to lap the Nordschleife, with a time of 7min 18.14sec.

‘A new benchmark’

BMW M2 CS Ring Lap Record

“The BMW M2 CS has achieved a significant milestone with its lap time of 7:25.5 minutes on the Nordschleife, showcasing the potential for combining performance, technology and exceptional driving dynamics into a single vehicle,” said Franciscus van Meel, managing director of BMW M GmbH. 

“We are proud that the M2 CS has once again set a new benchmark in the compact car class with this lap time.”

Along with the M2 CS, BMW will be tackling the Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb with the M3 CS Touring, too. The recently updated BMW XM Label, M5 Touring and M135 xDrive will be on static display.

UK enthusiasts have their first chance to see the dramatic BMW Concept Speedtop, plus a number of famous racing cars to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the BMW 3 Series.

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New 911 Club Coupe marks 70 years of Porsche Club of America

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2026 Porsche 911 Carrera T Club Coupe

A new limited-edition Porsche 911 Club Coupe celebrates the world’s largest club for enthusiasts of the German marque. 

With the Porsche Club of America reaching its 70th anniversary in 2025, PCA members will be first in the queue to purchase a new 911 Club Coupe.

Based on the 911 Carrera T, which comes as standard with a manual transmission, just 70 examples of the Club Coupe will be made. Each car has bespoke features developed by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.

This is the third time Porsche has created a 911 Club Coupe for the PCA. The tradition dates back to the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2005.

A true blue sports car

2026 Porsche 911 Carrera T Club Coupe

The PCA was founded in 1955 by Bill Sholar. In tribute, his name is used for the unique blue color found on the 911 Club Coupe.

Porsche Paint-to-Sample Sholar Blue metallic is described as an alternative take on the Club Blue of the 2015 car. The chosen shade evolved from discussions between Style Porsche, Exclusive Manufaktur and the PCA.

Subtle red detailing is used for the front SportDesign aero kit fascia, with the same color on the slats covering the engine bay. A set of RS Spyder alloy wheels combine Satin Black paint with Brilliant Silver accents.

The Club Coupe logo on the doors is detailed in Brilliant Silver, as is the rear “911” decal. A special “PCA 70 Year” grille badge is added to the engine cover as a finishing touch.

Commemorating 70 years of passion

2026 Porsche 911 Carrera T Club Coupe

Opening the door of the 911 Club Coupe reveals custom PCA illuminated door sills, along with a “PCA 70 Year” logo projected onto the floor. The same logo appears on the center console, with “Club Coupe” script on the dashboard.

Although the interior is upholstered in black leather, Speed Blue and Guards Red stitching are used throughout. For those who want the full retro experience, an optional equipment package adds bold blue and red PCA tartan seat inserts.

Club Coupe customers can purchase a commemorative Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 911 Club Coupe watch, too. Part of its mechanical movement is designed to mimic the 911’s alloy wheels.

The first example of the 911 Club Coupe will be raffled, then the remaining 69 cars will be made available to PCA members in the United States and Canada. Porsche expects to deliver the first completed cars in spring 2026.

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