When 15 years ago, McLaren Automotive arrived and dropped the MP4-12C supercar right into Ferrari territory, it was a bold statement of intent. And while the two manufacturers’ ranges don’t always go entirely toe to toe – largely because McLaren’s dedication to mid-engined, carbon-fibre cars means it hasn’t had as broad a range as Ferrari’s … Read more
During a visit to Koenigsegg’s factory in Sweden for the unveiling of its latest Lego project dedicated to the Sadair’s Spear, I asked Christian von Koenigsegg a question that’s more relevant today than ever before: “Where does the company stand on building electric cars?” With Ferrari recently unveiling the Luce, and some of its other … Read more
Even in these leaner times for enthusiast cars, any opportunity to run one for an extended period of time is always a privilege. You discover traits that don’t reveal themselves in a brief test, you make memories, and you might even form a bit of a bond if it’s something really special. Plus it means … Read more
Six weeks. That’s all that’s left to go until this year’s Annual Service powered by Michelin, and there’s still a lot to get through before welcoming you all to Bicester Motion on 8th August. We’ve got cars to curate, programmes to print and portaloos to procure – but what we have managed to nail down … Read more
It shouldn’t really come as a surprise to discover that a Lotus Elise S1, bar a few exceptions, is now at least a £20k prospect. It’s simply too pretty, too perfect, too significant a sports car to be worth anything less these days. Thirty years after its debut, with nothing like it ever going to … Read more
Callum Design, the consultancy founded and led by Ian Callum, has been doing many fine and interesting things since it set up shop in 2019. The R-Reforged Vanquish and Evoluto Automobili 355 we liked very much. But other projects, like the off-road-y Callum Skye, we could take or leave. Its latest wheeze, a design study based … Read more
The next-generation Miata will use a bigger engine. The naturally aspirated 2.5-liter unit is part of a new Skyactiv-Z engine family. A Mazda executive suggests it’ll be the final MX-5 with a combustion engine. We’ve written extensively about the next Miata, even though the overhauled roadster is not coming anytime soon. That’s even though the … Read more
BMW will reveal the all-new 2027 X5 on June 30th. The automaker is teasing some design elements, including the new X-shaped headlights. The 2027 X5 will feature five different powertrains and Neue Klasse styling. The new BMW X5 is on the way. The mid-size luxury SUV has been around since 1991 and is now set … Read more
The Aston Martin DB5 has to be the most famous car in the world, doesn’t it? Everyone knows what it is because of you know who, movie producers better than most: it keeps coming back because they know people love to see it. Silver Birch examples carry a significant premium, owners have saved for entire … Read more
Fully indulged marketing speak isn’t what you visit PistonHeads for, we’re well aware. You don’t hear us to waffling on about ‘ultimate driving machines’ while fearlessly assessing a BMW XM on your behalf. But to mark 25 years of its much (much) littler cousin’s existence, we simply had to break the rules and head out … Read more