When I test drove a number of Genesis ‘luxury’ vehicles late last year and in the spring of 2022, the firm was new to the U.K. and at that stage all their cars were petrol or diesel powered as the Genesis name and brand were introduced to British motorists. I was very impressed by the way in which all these models drove and performed, the careful attention paid to clever details and the inherent … [Read more...]
Genesis X Convertible revealed
Genesis has unveiled its stunning Genesis X Convertible concept at a special event in California. The four-seater convertible joins the X Concept and X Speedium Coupe to complete a trio of bold design studies that showcase the brand’s commitment to sustainable luxury and cutting-edge electric vehicle technology. Sharing its advanced architecture and state-of-the-art electric powertrain with … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 October
It’s the end of the road for familiar Jaguar sports cars next year before it becomes an electric-only brand from 2025. To mark the final Model Year of F-TYPE and 75 years of Jaguar sports cars, customers can choose the new F-TYPE 75 or F-TYPE R 75 special editions with unique interior and exterior design elements, carefully curated specifications, and the supercharged 5.0-litre Jaguar V8 engine … [Read more...]
Chinese cars hit top safety marks
Euro NCAP published its fifth round of safety ratings this week and Chinese newcomers hit top scores. The highly anticipated Tesla Model Y did not disappoint and shoots to the top of recently published five-star cars, while the new electric Genesis GV60 continues the 5-star success of the GV70 and GV80 models tested last year. Euro NCAP also tested two newcomers from China’s Great Wall Motor … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 September
A Ford Escort RS Turbo driven by Diana, Princess of Wales, and seen in many photographs has sold for £650,000 at auction. The black Escort driven by the late royal from August 1985 to May 1988, went to a UK buyer at the Silverstone Auctions last week and including the auctioneers premium cost £730,000 in total. Five months ago on 1 April Honda broke with news of its Co-Pilot front … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 June
Welsh Government has grounded the £2.9M a year daily flights between Cardiff and Anglesey, which had stopped over the last two years due to Covid-19. It said air pollution and passenger numbers did not make a case for the service with more home working and now funds will be given to develop better broadband provision in North Wales and invest in rail and bus links between the centres. European … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 May
The Volkswagen Group will pay out £193 million to more than 90,000 UK motorists after reaching an out-of-court settlement in a seven-year litigation process relating to Dieselgate. With each claimant receiving about £2,000 it marks the end of a campaign which has cost the manufacturer about £26 Billion since it fitted suspect devices to diesel models which circumvented official emissions tests … [Read more...]
Genesis back Goodwood Festival for three years
Genesis Motor Europe will extend its role as official partner of the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard for the next three years. The renewed commitment comes as the award-winning Korean premium brand continues its ambitious and progressive launch in Europe. The announcement follows on from Genesis’s successful 2021 debut at the historic and world famous automotive event, where … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 April
Genesis will be unveiling its first dedicated electric platform-based vehicle at Royal Hospital Chelsea, when the GV60 makes its European debut at Salon Privé London, 21-23 April, as the headline start of the three-day luxury car event. Building on Genesis’ philosophy of setting a new standard in customer service, paired with luxury design, the GV60 delivers the technology of a high-performance … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Genesis G70 Shooting Brake Luxury Line
Britain is a very lucrative if sometimes specialist car market and that’s what newcomer Genesis is counting on with a small model range which includes the G70 Shooting Brake. This semi-estate designed for the European market and no-where else appeared in late 2021 alongside a saloon and two larger SUVs with simple choice of petrol or diesel engines. The G70SB can be specified in any of three … [Read more...]