Autoesque

Vauxhall and Opel have launched the 2021 Vivaro-e, which is due to arrive at dealers later this year in both panel van and six-seat double cab guises.

TOCA is tentatively hoping that the delayed 2020 British Touring Car Championship will begin at Donington Park in August. The compressed timetable includes nine events of three races each, with the final rounds due to take place in the middle of November (when sunset occurs at around 4 p.m.).

Toyota doesn’t currently offer a small SUV in Europe, but that situation is going to be fixed next year by the arrival of the all-new Yaris Cross. Like the recently-announced fourth-generation Yaris hatchback, it’s based on the company’s GA-B modular platform.

Using the Veloster N’s new dual-clutch transmission in manual mode is going to be an involved experience, because it has eight gear ratios. That said, there are some worthwhile benefits versus the regular six-speed manual gearbox, even if drivers just stick to the automatic setting.

Morgan’s latest bespoke products mark the sixtieth anniversary of the company’s relationship with Louwman Exclusive, a Dutch dealer located in Utrecht. The appropriately-named LE60 line-up comprises three unique designs.

Apart from some redesigned 20” forged alloy wheels and a refreshed range of paint and upholstery colours, the 2021 Lexus LC looks identical to its predecessor. However, beneath the skin, there are several significant changes.

Caterham had intended to introduce the Super Seven 1600 at its Easter Open Day. However, no public events are happening at the moment, so the decision was made to go ahead with an online launch instead.

All of Kia’s UK showrooms are currently closed for obvious reasons, but when they reopen customers will be able to order an XCeed Edition. This new addition to the range – which is based on the existing entry-level ‘2’ trim grade – benefits from some extra features.

Bentley Mulliner intends to build just twelve examples of its Bacalar two-seater. Each will be unique, with customers able to choose from a huge selection of paint colours, upholstery materials, trim finishes and equipment options.

Motoring journalists are certainly very keen on the Kia Telluride. Thanks to their votes, this mid-size SUV has just been named 2020 World Car of the Year. It previously secured the 2020 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year title following a similar process.

Following last year’s two concept bikes , the production version of the BMW R 18 is now here. It’s the brand’s first cruiser since the R 1200 C which was built between 1997 and 2004.

As would be expected given the current situation, the first quarter’s new car registration figures are grim reading. An effective shut down of the motor industry’s manufacturing and retailing operations meant that just 254,684 units were sold during the peak month of March, a 44.4% drop compared to 2019.

Last year, McLaren Automotive acquired the rights to the Elva name for use on a new open-cockpit, two-seat Ultimate Series car. Doing so revived an historical association between the brands that produced various McLaren-Elva models during the 1960s.

Two Škoda Kodiaq vRS all-wheel drive SUVs have been acquired by The Air Ambulance Service. The registered charity – which covers Derbyshire / Leicestershire / Rutland with one helicopter and Warwickshire / Northamptonshire with another – will use them for rapid emergency response when flying isn’t possible.

At last year’s New York International Auto Show, Volkswagen displayed the Atlas Basecamp Concept . Now, some of the components seen on that unique adventure vehicle have evolved into a new accessory range.

Honda’s new CB-F Concept should have appeared in public at this year’s Osaka and Tokyo motorcycle shows. For obvious reasons those events were cancelled, so the bike has been revealed online instead.

Fans of the Fast & Furious franchise will instantly recognise the latest Lego Technic set, because it’s a miniaturised version of the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T driven in the films by street racer Dominic Toretto.

Genesis has revealed its all-new 2021 G80. Measuring 4,995 mm (196.7”) long, this luxury four-door saloon features a prominent ‘crest’ front grille and a tapering profile that visually merges the rear screen and boot lid.