Terrific Tesla: Eyrewell Forest Motor Company

Have you ever had the experience of launch control in a Tesla Model S? Ben Selby reports. Thanks to Andrew Farrow of Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, I was able to experience the equivalent of interstellar warp drive on tarmac. The Tesla Model S was the first mainstream offering from Elon Musk. The twin electric motor […]

An active hybrid

When compared with others in the BMW family, the new BMW 225e Active Tourer flies well under the radar. Ben Selby reports. With no carbon scoops, gargantuan alloys or big wings, the only thing which says it’s a BMW is, of course, the badge and the now familiar large kidney front grill. The subtlety continues […]

Top luxury cars

BMW is 2023’s top global luxury vehicle manufacturer, after a record year. Worldwide, its sales increased by more than seven percent to 2,253,835 new vehicles in 2023, according to international vehicle sales statistics. The increase in sales was driven in part by the success of BMW’s rapidly expanding lineup of EVs. The company sold 330,956 […]

Well-rounded driving

With much fanfare, Honda says its new CR-V is all about “dreaming bigger”. Ben Selby reports. From a design point of view, the dream comes true for the sixth generation. It’s 80mm longer, 10mm wider, and sports a 40mm longer wheelbase thanks to all-new underpinnings. It’s a good-looking SUV, with a new honeycomb grill, rear […]

A lot of Lotus

It’s the end of an era for Lotus. The coveted Hethel-based sports car brand founded by the late great Colin Chapman has made the decision to transition towards an all electric future. Ben Selby reports. That said, Lotus’ internal combustion is not going out quietly. Say hello to the Emira, the last petrol powered Lotus, […]

Mixing flair with comfort: Armstrongs

Citroën have always made it their business to stand out and offer cars that blend quirky styling cues with forward thinking engineering. Ben Selby reports. You only need look at icons like the DS, 2CV, and CX to get the drift. Citroën’s latest foray into the future of motoring takes the form of the e-C4. […]