Renault Twingo E-Tech
We love the original Renault Twingo at Classic Driver. Well designed, fun to drive, and a general joy, it’s no surprise that Renault decided to give one of their greatest hits an electric makeover.
Bugatti Tourbillon
The Chiron and the monstrous W16 have been retired, but rather than producing an EV, Bugatti’s new CEO Mate Rimac gave us a hybrid V16 work of art in the form of the Tourbillon, marking possibly our favourite release from the year.
Morgan Midsummer
A collaboration between Morgan and Pininfarina was not on our 2024 bingo sheet, but we’re certainly glad they joined forces to produce the Midsummer: a perfect tribute to the heyday European barchetta designs, and the ultimate summer cruiser.
Lotus Theory 1
Lotus have been on a roll with their design-led creations as of late, and it seems the iconic brand is now ready to take it to another dimension with the Theory 1, its first concept car that embodies the future of intelligent performance vehicles.
Alpine A290
Based on the recently released Renault 5 EV, the new Alpine A290 is the first fully-fledged electric hot hatch to hit the market, kick-starting a new era of electric pocket rockets!
Ferrari 12Cilindri
Paying homage to Maranello’s iconic V12 berlinettas of old, in particular the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, the 812 Superfast’s replacement combines V12 ecstasy with a design that continues to steal the limelight from the just-released F80 in our eyes.
Cadillac Sollei Concept
Arriving seemingly out of nowhere, Cadillac unveiled a concept that harked back to the brand’s most elegant era, where big-bodied convertibles were king. The Cadillac Sollei is exactly what the brand needed, and that’s why we had to include it in our list...
Aston Martin Valiant
First we got the Victor, then the Valour, and now this. Say hello to Aston Martin’s latest ultra-exclusive, ultra-track-focused, and yet road-legal racer, the Valiant. This special edition was once again developed through their bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin, and it looks meaner than all the rest!
Porsche 992.2 GT3 and GT3 Touring
October saw Porsche treat their 992 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring models to a mid-life makeover, celebrating 25 years of the GT3 name. The differences with the 992.2 modes scan be hard to spot, but they prove that sometimes evolution can be better than revolution, especially when it comes with rear seats!
BMW Skytop
BMW seized the opportunity to use this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este as a stage to unveil one jaw-dropping roofless grand tourer, dubbed the Skytop concept. We’ve got strong hopes that this one will make it to production!
