Category: Varieties

This post was originally published on Autocar 25m-high jumps become reality at Monster Jam University Part drag car, part rally car, part low-flying aircraft. So we yump it “You’re going to catch some air,” says Tristan England, driver of the JCB Digatron Monster Jam truck, the subject of this year’s Christmas road test. This was… Continue reading Dig this: We drive (and fly) mad 1300bhp JCB monster truck

This post was originally published on Autocar Only the most dedicated car spotters can correctly answer all 50 of our quiz questions this year… What’s left to do on Christmas day after the turkey is eaten and you’ve watched Die Hard for the 50th time? It’s time for the 2024 Autocar Christmas quiz, of course!… Continue reading Are you the biggest car nerd? Ultimate motoring trivia quiz

This post was originally published on Autocar Dacia achieved the unthinkable in making its chunky SUV better in every way yet no more expensive The new Dacia Duster is the best kind of car made better – yet barely any pricier. Okay, some people will see this as a foolish choice. When offered the chance to choose… Continue reading Our favourite cars of 2024: Dacia Duster

This post was originally published on Autocar Interview with Gordon Murray, designer of the T50, McLaren F1, and World Championship winning Formula One cars On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast join our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley as they interview Gordon Murray, the world renowned designer of some of the greatest ever… Continue reading My Week In Cars Christmas Special (ep.120)

This post was originally published on Autocar Transport secretary will work with automotive and charging firms en route to phasing out ICE cars by 2030 The government has invited vehicle manufacturers and EV charging companies to give their views on how to successfully phase out pure-combustion cars by 2030. New transport secretary Heidi Alexander has… Continue reading Government invites car makers to help reshape ZEV mandate

This post was originally published on Autocar Forget the roast turkey, the carefully curated motors are the real main course Our Secret Santa lunch is a chance for Autocar’s road testers to show their caring, sharing side Secret Santa. A nice idea, often poorly executed. Usually it’s done as a money saving measure, and usually… Continue reading Dacia to Ferrari: Testers trade cars in Ultimate Secret Santa

This post was originally published on Autocar Nissan’s two-week Christmas shutdown provides vital breathing space to upgrade and improve its Sunderland plant Switch off your computer, turn out the lights, don’t leave any milk in the fridge: it’s the Christmas break, so goodbye work, see you next year. But what if you’re leaving behind something… Continue reading Inside the UK’s busiest car factory at Christmas

This post was originally published on Autocar We never thought the fabulous S1 Lotus Elise needed improvement, but this £100k restomod proved us wrong I was worried I wasn’t going to like the Analogue Automotive Supersport, which is why I left it alone for as long as possible at this year’s big ‘Handling Day’ contest… Continue reading Our favourite cars of 2024: Analogue Automotive Supersport

This post was originally published on Autocar The days of judging people based on the car they own are over Would you judge somebody by which brand of phone they use? Or by who made their TV, or fridge, washing machine or dishwasher? I think not. I’m not even entirely sure I know what make… Continue reading Hyundai vs Porsche? Old stereotypes are fading fast

This post was originally published on Autocar The two Japanese firms are in talks to join forces in new holding company that could also include Mitsubishi Japanese giants Honda and Nissan have confirmed that they will begin talks to merge their companies into a new automotive powerhouse – that could also include Mitsubishi. Honda and… Continue reading Official: Honda and Nissan confirm merger plans

This post was originally published on Autocar Where we’re going, we don’t need roads A century ago, a Scottish explorer brought the first Christmas tree a remote Scottish island. We reprise her adventure with the help of an Ariel Nomad 2 Laid flat on the broad breast of the Atlantic, farther west than Mull, farther west than… Continue reading Ariel Christmas miracle: Extreme winter trek in new Nomad 2

This post was originally published on Autocar Get into your car and away from the Christmas mess with our guide Museums, car meets, a great drive, even banger racing: we’ve got your Christmas week covered in this, our round-up of 12 things to do this Yuletide.  Depending where you live, it ’s well worth visiting… Continue reading Just in time: brilliant car events you can still attend in 2024

This post was originally published on Autocar The magnificent four-seat, four-wheel drive Ferrari is a hypercar carrier of four unrivaled in ethos or execution The FF of 2011 to 2016 represented a revolution for the Prancing Horse, being the first Ferrari to accommodate four full-sized adults and their luggage and the first to feature a… Continue reading Used Ferrari FF 2011-2016 review

This post was originally published on Autocar McLaren’s V6 supercar had a troubled launch in 2022 but emerged from 2024 as our star sports car I was the lucky devil who got a night at the spectacular Maybourne Riviera hotel in Monte Carlo back in June for the press launch of the McLaren Artura Spider. But because Woking… Continue reading Our favourite cars of 2024: McLaren Artura

This post was originally published on Autocar New aero kit from Manthey makes track-focussed GT3 RS even more extreme Manthey and Porsche produced an extreme aero kit for the 911 GT3 RS Over the years, a few high-performance cars have emerged with monster whale-tail wings boasting various degrees of downforce. Quite often the pressure they… Continue reading How Manthey gave the 911 GT3 RS 1000kg of downforce

This post was originally published on Autocar A recent lab test teaching rats to drive has us thinking For those who fear that general enthusiasm for driving is in decline, I have positive news: it’s actually so great that even rats enjoy it. Kelly Lambert, a professor of behavioural neuroscience at the University of Richmond… Continue reading Rats love a weekend cruise just as much as us petrolheads

This post was originally published on Autocar Dubbed the “small smart, high end electric car”, it is positioned as a rival to the BYD Dolphin and Renault 5 Chinese car maker Nio has unveiled the first car from its new Europe-bound Firefly brand that will focus on small budget electric cars. Dubbed the “small smart,… Continue reading Nio's budget EV brand Firefly launches £16,000 hatch that's bound for Europe

This post was originally published on Autocar These are the best EVs on sale in the UK today in our view and each has its own trump card Electric cars have come a long way over the past few years and improvements across the board mean they’re a more viable ownership option than ever before. Choosing… Continue reading The best electric cars – driven, rated and ranked

This post was originally published on Autocar The Foreign Car Test in the ’60s was the equivalent to our Britain’s Best Driver’s car contest Autocar road testers just can’t wait for is Britain’s Best Driver’s Car, or Handling Day for short – a road and track gathering of the most exciting driver’s cars for testing… Continue reading What sports car track tests looked like in the 1960s

This post was originally published on Autocar German car maker says decision is part of comprehensive restructuring plan to save up to €4 billion Volkswagen will cut 35,000 jobs over the next five years as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan to save up to €4 billion (£3.4 billion). The decision was announced this evening after the car… Continue reading Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs by 2030

This post was originally published on Autocar Hybrids combine the convenience of fossil fuel with the appeal of zero-emissions running. Which do we recommend? The best hybrid cars deftly combine green emission ratings with low running costs, as well as the ability to fill up in mere moments from a pump. Appealing to private buyers and company car owners… Continue reading The best hybrid cars: PHEVs and regular hybrids rated

This post was originally published on Autocar Original military-chic civilian off-roader enters a fourth Wrangler-badged generation The Jeep Wrangler story dates back to 79 years ago. At around the time Enzo Ferrari and Alfa Romeo conclusively parted ways, the United States Department of War sought to commission the design of a rugged reconnaissance vehicle for… Continue reading Jeep Wrangler

This post was originally published on Autocar Musical tradition signals the start of festivities for many up and down the country The tradition started when I was at university, now far too many years ago for my liking, as a way of energising the long, traffic-clogged drive from Keele in Staffordshire to the West Country in the pre-Christmas gloom.… Continue reading Driving home for Christmas is anything but a pain in the Rea

This post was originally published on Autocar Citroën C4 successor, here imagined by Autocar, will take inspiration from the Oli concept “No limits” to scaling up Smart Car architecture, boss says, as bigger cars “don’t need to be full of technology” Citroën is open to using its new low-cost Smart Car platform for larger models… Continue reading Value-focused Citroen C3 platform set to underpin C4 successor

This post was originally published on Autocar Many EVs have the punch to match petrol sports cars and hot hatches Is the instant power delivery of an EV too much for unwary and inexperienced drivers? With an Audi S6 for weekdays and a Toyota GR Supra for weekends, Philip Thomas could fairly be described as… Continue reading Questions over safety as ICE drivers swap into “brutally” fast EVs

This post was originally published on Autocar Some easily hit or even exceeded the UK government’s 22% EV sales target for 2024, but others fell well short Many car makers found ramping up EV sales to meet the UK government’s 22% target a struggle, especially those with a more volume bent. But they’re a resourceful… Continue reading Progress report: Which car makers are meeting the ZEV mandate?

This post was originally published on Autocar The SUV concept (right) will be showcased at CES alongside the Saloon prototype… The SUV is one of seven planned 0 Series models set to arrive before the end of the decade A prototype of the Honda 0 Series SUV will be unveiled next month ahead of production… Continue reading Honda to unveil 0 Series SUV concept next month

This post was originally published on Autocar New L60 is said to be most aero-efficient SUV on sale Lack of import tariffs means UK will be first European market to get Chinese firm’s new affordable EV brand Nio will reportedly bring its new affordable EV brand Onvo to Europe next year, starting with the launch… Continue reading Report: Nio to launch in UK in early 2025 with new Onvo L60

This post was originally published on Autocar The DVSA is also taking measures to free up existing driving test capacity Average waiting time for a driving test is now four and a half months, but there’s “no quick fix” in sight The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will hire an extra 450 driving test… Continue reading DVSA to hire 450 new examiners to cut driving test backlog

This post was originally published on Autocar Hydrotreated vegetable oil can be used as a straight substitute for conventional diesel Stellantis says its diesel engine line-up has now been fully validated to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) ‘green diesel’. It also says many of its earlier Euro 5 and Euro 6 diesels are already compatible,… Continue reading The 'green diesel' that is now powering Stellantis

This post was originally published on Autocar C-Class EV, pictured, is due around 2026 – but won’t replace the combustion-engined version New MB.EA platform will bring battery-electric options for Mercedes’ big-selling exec and its SUV twin As Mercedes-AMG launches AMG.EA as its breakthrough electric architecture, Mercedes-Benz will follow suit with MB.EA, a platform that has been… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz C-Class and GLC gearing up for EV reinvention

This post was originally published on Autocar An atmospheric classified ad resulted in a trip to Italy, a Fulvia on the drive and a serial Lancia owner’s latest love The listing might not have jumped out at me if the same car had been perfectly posed on a turntable in one of those sterile-white studios… Continue reading How we bought a classic Lancia and drove it back to the UK

This post was originally published on Autocar Wide-reaching merger would create a company selling more than seven million cars per year The reported merger talks between Honda and Nissan could divide the Japanese car-making industry into two powerful entities. Neither Honda nor Nissan has confirmed plans for a merger, first reported on 17 December by the… Continue reading Nissan-Honda merger would create new automotive powerhouse

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk All-electric Grandland GSe coming in 2025, with Astra and Corsa set to follow

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Hyundai-owned luxury brand will compete at the highest level of endurance racing in the ‘Hypercar’ category

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Plush and practical, the Audi Q3 has plenty going for it. It’s our Deal of the Day for 4 December

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk A little bit more weight and a lot more power for the original roadster icon thanks to Electrogenic

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Already Kia’s most powerful car, the EV6 GT now produces up to 641bhp and 770Nm of torque

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The amount of dressing applied to UK roads increased by nine per cent this year, after a 12-year-low in 2023

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Editor Paul Barker thinks car manufacturers would rather lose money on models that count towards the ZEV Mandate quota than pay the fines

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk In this week’s special issue of Auto Express magazine we take a closer look at the Ford Puma Gen-E and test the Ford Sierra against the MG Montego

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Fuel may be slightly more expensive than in November, but Christmas is set to be the cheapest in several years for drivers

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Incremental changes for BMW’s brilliant electric luxury SUV could add up to create an even more compelling package

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The new Jaguar Type 00 concept has got everybody talking with its bold design

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The ID.7 shows Volkswagen still knows how to make good cars. It’s our Deal of the Day for 3 December

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The striking Genesis GV70 Electrified is to be updated for 2025, but will it be enough to compete against new-age rivals?

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Despite being based on the petrol car, electric Ford Puma gets bespoke features and a massive boot

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Bigger battery Frontera will offer a 248-mile range

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Boreham Motorworks is bringing the original Ford Escort back to market and has big plans for other classic Ford reincarnations.

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Drivers could be in hot water if they don’t declare if a towbar is fitted when buying car insurance

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Rugged and no-nonsense SUVs don’t come much better than the Dacia Duster. It’s our Deal of the Day for 2 December

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Tesla 2024 Holiday Update is about to land with a host of upgrades to the systems of Tesla models in the UK.

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk A newspaper column and whispers suggest that government-backed cheap EV loans could be coming to stimulate market

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Citroen’s new mid-size SUV is set to use the Stellantis STLA-M platform

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The all-electric Jaguar concept adopts bold new styling direction and showcases polarising new logo

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk DS’ new electric family car will be called No.8, with the brand announcing that all future models will follow the same naming structure

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Frontman of the group controlling Fiat, Jeep and Alfa Romeo has stepped down more than a year earlier than expected

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Stylish and spacious, the Skoda Enyaq is one of our favourite electric SUVs. It’s our Deal of the Day for 1 December

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Mike Rutherford gives his view on Jaguar’s controversial rebrand

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Volkswagen ID. Buzz blends style and practicality, and it’s our Deal of the Day for 30 November

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Camal has changed almost every visible exterior component on the Caterham 485

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Renault Clio is a cracking supermini – and even cheaper than you might think. It’s our Deal of the Day for 29 November

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Mystery surrounds muscular SUV caught on the back of a transporter in Dubai

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Former London Deputy Mayor Heidi Alexander is the UK’s new Secretary of State for Transport

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Wild cop car is the latest addition to Germany’s ‘Tune it! Safe!’ campaign

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Sky News alleges Louise Haigh tried to scam her employer for phone upgrades

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Cosmetic upgrades in store for Toyota’s big-selling supermini

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk VAT and extra charges for operators mean public charging prices remain comparatively high compared to plugging in at home

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Toyota’s Aygo X will be refreshed next year with a new look and we’ve spotted it testing

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Content editor George Armitage believes that the used car market is filled with prestige bargains, just as long as you’re careful.

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The overall number of road casualties in the UK is slightly down compared with last year, but experts believe a rise in deaths of young women could be down to drug driving and mobile phone usage

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk This special, fully-electric GranTurismo is Maserati’s present to itself

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Posh and plush, the Audi A3 has long been a popular choice for Brits. It’s our Deal of the Day for 28 November

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The beefed-up limited edition marks the end of the road for Japan’s iconic performance car

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Abarth’s second EV is now on sale, and it pumps out 278bhp

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk With the launch of Find a Car, Auto Express, your number one source for car news and reviews, can help you buy a car as well

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk New plug-in hybrid powertrain on the way, with “EV-centric” driving experience and over 100 miles of zero-emissions range

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Brand-new European boss reveals the faster four-cylinder Lotus Emira Turbo SE sports car is coming to the UK next year

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Dan Balmer revealed as new European boss of Lotus Cars, promising to “read the room” with Hyper Hybrids and investment in assistance tech

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The next era of the full-sized Range Rover will kick off next year with the long-awaited electric variant

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Mazda’s MX-30 is a left-field choice in the electric SUV class, but a desirable one. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 November

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Sibling to the Kia EV3 set to lower the entry-point to Hyundai’s successful Ioniq range, with modest specs and an affordable price

This post was originally published on Autonews We’ve all learned a lot about generative artificial intelligence, its predecessors and machine learning in the last year and a half. It continues to pervade the automotive industry.

This post was originally published on Autonews BMW AG is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles in China due to coolant pump defects.

This post was originally published on Autonews IBM has been expanding Maximo’s capabilities to monitor the health of production machinery and tooling by using data to predict when critical maintenance is needed. The goal: Prevent unplanned downtime.

This post was originally published on Autonews The UAW is aware of the grave dangers of an ill-equipped and unrepresented workforce.

This post was originally published on Autonews The Sealion 7 will be the brand’s most technologically advanced model in Europe.

This post was originally published on Autonews Despite heavy financial losses and slumping vehicle sales, Maserati is sustainable but more needs to be done to position it as a pure luxury brand, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said.

This post was originally published on Autonews The addition of Tesla is another indication that the Paris show is enjoying something of a comeback after a lackluster 2022 edition.

This post was originally published on Autonews As Stellantis tries to build sales momentum in the U.S. and presses forward with its EV offensive, it’s facing unrest among several constituencies that are monumentally important to its success.

This post was originally published on Autonews A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest.

This post was originally published on Autonews Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to incorporate novel, recyclable materials that produce fewer greenhouse gases. Many are turning to next-generation materials.