New TVR still under wraps! (Vol. 3)
Discussion
BritishTvr450 said:
... It's history now ...
My question is how many years needs to pass before people give up on all this hate ... (?)
My question is how many years needs to pass before people give up on all this hate ... (?)
It has not just become history now.
There have been 1,411 pages in 3 volumes, before this page.
It was clearly history long, long ago.
The last public comment by Mr Edgar, was an email making several promises and leaving readers with an impression of TVR Griffiths driving off a production line.
Mr Edgar has continually encouraged hope and expectation, so until he announces that 'new' TVR has ended, people will follow his lead and continue to take an interest in what is happening.
The business after all, is a group of limited companies, which are obviously required to submit information, which then becomes publicly available.
Obviously almost everyone knew years ago, that this project had finished. Mr Edgar made the start announcement, so surely it would be a simple courtesy for him to make a closing announcement. I doubt that he would like to be categorised with another gutless and weak 'leader'.
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You might be interested in the current AI statement;
Question - What is happening at TVR?
TVR is undergoing yet another revival attempt following a recent merger with Charge Holdings in late 2025. This follows years of delays for the new Griffith, which was originally unveiled in 2017.
Current Status and Ownership
New Parent Company:
TVR is now a subsidiary of Charge Holdings, an automotive group that also owns Charge Cars (known for electric Mustang restomods).
Restructuring: Charge Holdings is leading a "multi-phased restructuring" of TVR to integrate it into a low-volume luxury automotive group.
Upcoming Announcements: More specific details regarding production timelines and technical specs are expected in early 2026.
The TVR Griffith Project
Immediate Priority: The first goal remains the delivery of the V8-powered Griffith to long-waiting customers to maintain the brand s heritage.
Potential Changes: While the original concept featured a 5.0-litre Ford V8 and Gordon Murray s iStream chassis, it is unclear if the production version will retain these exact components due to the age of the prototype and changes in technology rights.
Future Electrification: Following the initial internal combustion models, TVR plans to expand into electrified platforms.
Manufacturing and Infrastructure
Wales Exit: TVR officially abandoned plans to build cars in Ebbw Vale, Wales, in 2024 after repaying government loans. The Welsh government has since put the intended factory site on the open market.
Thruxton Base: The company has shifted focus to a new European Development and Brand Centre located at the Thruxton Circuit
in Hampshire.
Are you interested in the technical specifications of the Griffith prototype, or would you like more information on the history of TVR's previous owners?
Edited by Jon39 on Thursday 26th March 09:41
Enjoyed this yesterday: https://youtube.com/watch?v=jrkYIpt_whw
The Worst Car I Drove on Top Gear – Is It That Bad? (Ben Collins Drives)
The Worst Car I Drove on Top Gear – Is It That Bad? (Ben Collins Drives)
soad said:
Enjoyed this yesterday: https://youtube.com/watch?v=jrkYIpt_whw
The Worst Car I Drove on Top Gear Is It That Bad? (Ben Collins Drives)
Keep up at the back of the class The Worst Car I Drove on Top Gear Is It That Bad? (Ben Collins Drives)
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PAUL.S. said:
I wonder if Les got to keep the car?
As a director and therefore an employee of the limited company, I 'expect' he is paying Benefit in Kind tax for the use of the company vehicle.
Do you think that tax would be based on the total build cost, said to be £millions. Ouch.
Surely HMRC don't read this stuff. -
Jon39 said:
As a director and therefore an employee of the limited company, I 'expect' he is paying Benefit in Kind tax for the use of the company vehicle.
Do you think that tax would be based on the total build cost, said to be £millions. Ouch.
Surely HMRC don't read this stuff. -
1) if an employee changes vehicle frequently then they use an average
2) company owned vehicles are treated differently (but about to change)
3) prototypes have their own rule book
vaud said:
No, there are different rules for employees of car manufacturers ...
I am sorry.
I did not realise 'new' TVR is a car manufacturer. -
I thought the only car named TVR built this century, was manufactured by completely seperate business.
Which cars are 'new' TVR now manufacturing?
Jon39 said:
vaud said:
No, there are different rules for employees of car manufacturers ...
I am sorry.
I did not realise 'new' TVR is a car manufacturer. -
I thought the only car named TVR built this century, was manufactured by completely seperate business.
Which cars are 'new' TVR now manufacturing?
TA14 said:
Jon39 said:
vaud said:
No, there are different rules for employees of car manufacturers ...
I am sorry.
I did not realise 'new' TVR is a car manufacturer. -
I thought the only car named TVR built this century, was manufactured by completely seperate business.
Which cars are 'new' TVR now manufacturing?
The same way that Jaguar are a car manufacturer (or however they spell it now)
Ah yes, you have provided an exact comparison (at present anyway, likely forever I fear). Good spot.
Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Bentley have all admitted, that there is minimal demand for £100,000+ battery cars.
Jaguar seem to think that offering the same again, will achieve a different result. [Albert Einstein quote]
Gazzab said:
QBee said:
How much does a new Porsche Taycan cost?
And is there any demand for them, even if the Turbo model is missing its turbo?
Company car tax incentive buyers mainly. And is there any demand for them, even if the Turbo model is missing its turbo?
The cost?
About half, when you drive your new Taycan away from the dealer.
Porsche sales staff will tell you, the Taycan is a great car, very popular and selling really well.
However, when you want to get rid of your used Taycan, perhaps because the insurance cost is horrific, the Porsche dealer doesn't want it. Odd that. -
Jon39 said:
Gazzab said:
QBee said:
How much does a new Porsche Taycan cost?
And is there any demand for them, even if the Turbo model is missing its turbo?
Company car tax incentive buyers mainly. And is there any demand for them, even if the Turbo model is missing its turbo?
The cost?
About half, when you drive your new Taycan away from the dealer.
Porsche sales staff will tell you, the Taycan is a great car, very popular and selling really well.
However, when you want to get rid of your used Taycan, perhaps because the insurance cost is horrific, the Porsche dealer doesn't want it. Odd that. -
Gazzab said:
Most will be leased.
Have you seen the losses now being reported by leasing companies?
Many original estimated residual values, have turned out to be far too high.
Batches of vehicles handed back at the end of lease, are then put into car auctions.
With used demand exceeding end of lease supply, the prices achieved are lower than the residuals and so the leasing firm has to take the hit.
I hear that some lessees are being offered one year extensions. It puts off the lessor's write down for further year.
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