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This post was originally published on Autocar Alpine A110 E-ternité concept hinted at sports car’s electric future Luca de Meo says investing “a lot of money” in A110 EV is “not rational” but crucial to brand’s sporting credentials The next-generation Alpine A110, due in 2026, will be lighter than combustion-engined rivals despite adopting an electric drivetrain.… Continue reading Electric 2026 Alpine A110 to be lighter than petrol rivals

This post was originally published on Autocar BMW keeps its big-selling business saloon relevant with a dose of extra electric range for the PHEV, and the enforced demise of the diesels Even BMW probably didn’t anticipate just how radically the BMW 3 Series would change its fortunes.It’ll be five decades next year since the original ‘E21’ replaced… Continue reading BMW 3 Series

This post was originally published on Autocar Gen-E gets a closed-off grille similar to that on the larger Mustang Mach-E New EV will challenge the likes of the Jeep Avenger and Mini Aceman; will be sold alongside petrol car The UK’s best-selling car, the Ford Puma, has been fully electrified to offer 234 miles of… Continue reading Ford Puma goes electric with 234-mile range for £30k

This post was originally published on Autocar New look comprises reworked air intakes and different colour options Flagship SUV of Hyundai sibling gains a fresh face for 2025 as part of a wider revamp Genesis has unveiled a new look for the Electrified GV70, its flagship electric SUV. Chief among the changes is a reworked… Continue reading Genesis Electrified GV70 gets new look and tech update

This post was originally published on Autocar Alex Smith left the Volkswagen Group at the end of November Alex Smith, leader of the Volkswagen Group’s UK operations between 2019 and 2024, says market needs a boost Outgoing Volkswagen Group UK boss Alex Smith has said there must be “complete coherence” in all government policies to… Continue reading Outgoing VW UK boss calls for 'complete coherence' in EV policy

This post was originally published on Autocar Low frontal area, long bonnet and bold grille treatment are key tenets New concept sets out the radical look destined for its £120k-plus, new-era EVs Forget the furore. Remove from your mind, if you can, the past two weeks’ noise about Living Vivid and Breaking Moulds. Concentrate instead… Continue reading Official: Jaguar enters new age with radical Type 00 Concept

This post was originally published on Autocar Long bonnet and bold grille treatment will be key elements of upcoming Jaguars Design Vision Concept will be unveiled at Miami Art Week and lay foundation for brand’s future Jaguar’s long-awaited concept car has been leaked online ahead of its official unveiling overnight. Images posted to online forum Coche… Continue reading Jaguar concept leaked in full ahead of reveal tonight

This post was originally published on Autocar Audi’s larger executive car turns electric, with a cutting-edge platform giving it more than 400 miles of range Rear-wheel drive, you say? An Audi estate with 375bhp and rear-wheel drive? Well, get your flying goggles on and pick your pig, because the unthinkable has happened. This is the… Continue reading Audi A6 E-tron and S6 E-tron

This post was originally published on Autocar Here is the definitive top 10 list of the best sports cars currently on sale – only one can be the very best… The most obvious part of the new car market eyed up by petrolheads is the sports car segment.  It’s home to some of the most… Continue reading The best sports cars – driven, rated and ranked

This post was originally published on Autocar Here are the ways in which MINI’s new all-electric crossover changes the game for style, space, tech and amped-up go-kart driving character Goldilocks would absolutely love the new all-electric MINI Aceman. Blending compact city-friendly dimensions with elevated crossover style, it delivers the perfect blend of driving confidence, family-friendly… Continue reading MINI Aceman: eight key features (and why they matter)

This post was originally published on Autocar Cross through the Boreham Escort’s lights is inspired by tape applied to classic race cars Brit firm Boreham Motorworks is reviving the classic saloon as a driver-focused performance car Ford-backed outfit Boreham Motorworks will revive the Mk1 Escort as an “all-new” car, due to be revealed on 12 December.… Continue reading 'All-new' Mk1 Ford Escort to be revealed on 12 December

This post was originally published on Autocar Peugeot’s award-winning crossover can be had for just £7k – should you take the plunge? Style and substance are a rare combination in the crossover class, but Peugeot managed to balance the two quite neatly for the second-generation 3008, which recently bowed out after seven years of production.Inside… Continue reading Used Peugeot 3008 2016-2024 review

This post was originally published on Autocar “A one-million-unit sales increase will be a tough objective,” said Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida Operating profit dropped 90% in the first half of firm’s financial year, edging it toward a financial precipice After a brutal six months, Nissan is edging towards a financial precipice of the type that… Continue reading Nissan looks to avoid repeat of 1999 crisis after profit collapse

This post was originally published on Autocar High-riding DS No8 flagship will replace slow-selling DS 9 saloon Long-range flagship introduces a new naming strategy and a completely overhauled cabin DS will launch a new model naming strategy and completely rethink its approach to interior design with its new flagship EV, which is due to be… Continue reading DS No8: New name strategy, radical interior rethink for 466-mile EV

This post was originally published on Autocar Time’s up for atmo-V8-engined, rear-driven, manual-shift muscle cars, right? Wrong, says seventh-generation ‘Stang With large-capacity performance cars dropping like flies in Europe, it comes as a pleasant surprise to tell you that the Ford Mustang is back for another round.And it arrives on these shores not as an… Continue reading Ford Mustang Dark Horse

This post was originally published on Autocar Porsche electric sports cars will focus on braking feel and employ a new battery layout to enhance their handling The new-generation electric Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman will feature motorsport-honed braking and handling to ensure they offer a “real sports car feeling”, according to the firm’s technical chief.… Continue reading Porsche Boxster, Cayman EVs use race tech for “real sports car” handling

This post was originally published on Autocar Tavares (left) took over as CEO of PSA (Peugeot-Citroën) in 2014 Stellantis chief steps down after a storied career steering the car world’s biggest firms The guy who did the extraordinary and stitched together 14 disparate car brands into a single company has announced his resignation. Stellantis is… Continue reading A STLA career: what legacy will Carlos Tavares leave?

This post was originally published on Autocar My love of cars wasn’t sparked by a Lamborghini, but a humble Renault I’m sure that most of us who love cars happen to have developed that fondness because of one particular car in the family and one core memory hinged around it. I reckon that it usually… Continue reading Why I love the Renault Scenic more than any Ferrari or Lamborghini

This post was originally published on Autocar Lego’s Ultimate Car Concept models transcend the notion of playthings for kids, and the latest P1 is no exception Christmas Day, 2014: 15-year-old me was lucky enough to unwrap a Lego Technic 4×4 off-roader, courtesy of Father Christmas. The days between Christmas and New Year seemed to melt… Continue reading How Lego made a McLaren with 3800 parts – and working drive modes

This post was originally published on Autocar Jag limos aren’t cheap, but try getting out of a Corsa in a wool gown and heavy chain Would you feel the status of your borough were diminished if your mayor arrived at an event in a Vauxhall Corsa? That’s the argument reportedly put forward by Dudley Borough… Continue reading Why can't a mayor drive a Vauxhall Corsa?

This post was originally published on Autocar Each concurrently delivers a knockout product, so alike in character, in the dying days of the pure-ICE sports car Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Alpine aren’t the most consistent makers of brilliant performance cars, but when they’re on form the results are stellar As compound adjectives go, ‘seagull-shit-splattered’ is… Continue reading Best real-world sports cars face off: MC20, Giulia QV, A110

This post was originally published on Autocar Chery-owned brand heads for the UK with a competitively priced Kona rival The dearth of low-priced petrol cars on sale today can’t have escaped many of us, so it is with interest that we run the road test rule over the Omoda 5 – a decently powerful Chinese… Continue reading Omoda 5 review

This post was originally published on Autocar Hurry – this offer is only available until 2nd December! It’s Black Friday deals week, and you’re in the driving seat. Pay just £3 for three issues of Autocar in whichever format you choose.  Get 3 issues of Autocar for £3 here Be the first to read the… Continue reading Get three issues of Autocar for £3

This post was originally published on Autocar Transport secretary Louise Haigh recently met car makers to discuss EV uptake in the UK Haigh’s departure comes amid mounting concern about the UK’s electric car transition Transport secretary Louise Haigh has resigned from her post after it emerged she pleaded guilty to a criminal offence for making a… Continue reading Transport secretary quits, fuelling ZEV mandate uncertainty

This post was originally published on Autocar When your Matra has a mishap, there’s no dealer to turn to, but you’ll find the internet’s most helpful people on a car forum Some automotive faults and quirks are so well known that they plague the legacy of the cars themselves. Broach the subject of apex seals… Continue reading Niche car ownership forums are the best pages on the internet

This post was originally published on Autocar Inline six? Nope, it’s been replaced by a V8 Jack Harrison finds out if everything is bigger and better in America I am standing in a quiet, shady car park on the northern edge of Los Angeles and a Citroën BX on UK numberplates is floating through a… Continue reading Visiting one of the world's best car shows – in an LA car park

This post was originally published on Autocar As Lotus adds range-extender options and pushes back EV sports car, Emira could live on with electrification Lotus could electrify the Emira and extend its lifecycle as the brand moves to hybridise its line-up and pushes back the sports car’s long-awaited electric replacement. It’s responding to flagging uptake of electric luxury… Continue reading Lotus says 'never say never' to Emira hybrid as it slows all-EV plan

This post was originally published on Autocar Plug-in hybrid cars offer a blend of range and economy – here are the best on sale today If you’re not ready to move to a fully electric battery-powered car, plug-in hybrid cars are one of the best ways to dip your toe into the world of electrification. … Continue reading Best plug-in hybrid cars: driven and ranked

This post was originally published on Autocar The French brand is pushing to build electric cars that you truly desire to own “The fastest turnaround in the recent history of automotive” read one of the captions on a recent Renault Group video reflecting on the first 1000 days of its ‘Renaulution’ turnaround plan. It’s not… Continue reading Renault's turnaround is underpinned by cars you actually want

This post was originally published on Autocar CUPRA’s Love Me or Leave Me offer gives you 100 days with the electric CUPRA Born to see how it fits into your life They say love can happen at first sight, but when it comes to choosing your next car, we find that taking things a little… Continue reading Offer: Drive the CUPRA Born for 100 days

This post was originally published on Autocar It promises unrivalled off-road performance with on-road niceties. But does it deliver? The talismanic strategic status of the reimagined Land Rover Defender has been obvious since we first saw one back in 2019. The funny thing is, this car’s commercial significance has rapidly become even greater. JLR sold more… Continue reading Land Rover Defender

This post was originally published on Autocar Changes to system are unlikely due to the wider can of worms it could open for the government, says firm MG doesn’t expect major changes to be made to the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, because this could increase pressure on the UK government to reverse other financial policies, such as farmers’… Continue reading MG expects only small changes to ZEV mandate rules

This post was originally published on Autocar New range, power, performance and suspension tech reinforce the position of one of the world’s greatest sporting EVs How time flies. It feels only last month that Porsche demonstrated to the world just how fine a dynamic proposition an EV could be, yet here we already are with… Continue reading Porsche Taycan

This post was originally published on Autocar Final version of Toyota’s sports coupé gets Porsche 911 levels of power and a heavy chassis makeover The Toyota GR Supra is retiring after six years with a track-honed, 429bhp special edition with a heavily revamped chassis, aggressive new styling cues and a race-inspired cockpit. The A90-generation Supra was… Continue reading Toyota GR Supra retires with 429bhp, track-honed special edition

This post was originally published on Autocar Land Rover brand’s first EV tests in extreme conditions as it approaches a launch next year The new electric Range Rover is undergoing final-stage testing ahead of its launch next year. New images show JLR’s second production EV testing in the United Arab Emirates – following Arctic Circle… Continue reading New pictures released of upcoming Range Rover Electric

This post was originally published on Autocar Charles Friswell’s unique take on selling cars caused much confusion, and eventually led to him to get a knighthood “Why does the Baby Peugeot? That’s silly, isn’t it? But it does.” “SUCCESS, SUCCEEDS, SUCCESS: try and say that quickly six times and then say BABY PEUGEOT.” “You don’t… Continue reading The early-1900s Peugeot dealer who pioneered bonkers advertising

This post was originally published on Autocar Chery duo Jaecoo and Omoda will work with UK industry body to improve security, ease of repair Chinese newcomers Omoda and Jaecoo have teamed up with a leading insurer-backed organisation in a bid to avoid the aftersales issues that have plagued insurers and customers since their compatriots started… Continue reading Omoda and Jaecoo strive to solve aftersales issues

This post was originally published on Autocar Hyundai goes big with a seven-seat electric flagship that majors on practicality and long-distance refinement Hyundai’s American proving ground in the Mojave Desert, where we’ve had an early taste of the new Hyundai Ioniq 9, is all about big: big skies, big temperatures and, erm, big tacos at the canteen.You… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 9 prototype review

This post was originally published on Autocar Changes could “significantly reduce” collisions that result in injury or death Speed limits for cars in Scotland could be reduced on selected roads if proposed new laws are given the go-ahead. Transport Scotland has proposed lowering the 60mph limit on single-carriageway roads to 50mph. This could “significantly reduce” collisions that… Continue reading Speed limits for cars in Scotland could be lowered

This post was originally published on Autocar With up to 360 miles of range and a stylish, practical, tech-packed interior, here are all the reasons why Skoda’s new all-electric model is the perfect pick The perfect balance: that’s the best way to sum up the new all-electric Skoda Elroq.  As Skoda’s first compact all-electric SUV,… Continue reading Why the new Skoda Elroq is a great company car

This post was originally published on Autocar Can Hyundai’s compact crossover keep up with rivals from Ford and VW after a light nip-and-tuck? It might seem a little unusual to be talking about the updated Hyundai Bayon rather than one of the Korean brand’s newfangled electric models that’s brimming with new age technology.But Hyundai’s decision to… Continue reading Hyundai Bayon

This post was originally published on Autocar Unique resource of automotive history – 129 years of weekly reporting – now available for just £2.46 a week The Autocar Archive is now 100% complete, as a result of a gap-filling partnership with The British Library, giving subscribers access to all 6647 issues of Autocar published since… Continue reading Autocar digital archive now 100% complete

This post was originally published on Autocar Plug-in hybrids offer the best of both worlds, but the figures can be misleading Being entirely in favour of, or entirely opposed to, any particular kind of car is a deeply questionable arguing position, I’ve always thought. You hear people say things like ‘God, I hate electric cars’… Continue reading Plug-in hybrid cars can do 100mpg, but they need to be honest

This post was originally published on Autocar Lexus challenges the notion that there is insufficient demand for plush small cars The Lexus LBX sets out to make one wonder ‘why couldn’t you have a small luxury car?’.After all, even if you’re not burdened with a lot of people or stuff to carry, you might still want something… Continue reading Lexus LBX

This post was originally published on Autocar From vast seven-seaters, to off-roading going workhorses. These are our favourite large SUVs The very best large SUVs go beyond your common-or-garden sports utility vehicles to offer far more than just the basics.  Indeed, they major on spaciousness, practicality and versatility, but they deliver a luxury air to… Continue reading The best large SUVs – driven, rated and ranked

This post was originally published on Autocar All-new second generation of Vauxhall’s big family SUV gains an electric variant with a 325-mile range There’s plenty to like about the Vauxhall Grandland Electric, there really is. In a crowded class, it’s competitive on range, design, space and price, and has little that should deter buyers or… Continue reading Vauxhall Grandland Electric

This post was originally published on Autocar Jaguar redesign, seven seater Hyundai and eight generations of the VW Golf In this week’s issue we look into Jaguar’s radical redesign, and share details on Hyundai’s seven seater Ioniq 9. Plus, we look back on 8 generations of the VW Golf, drive the Volvo XC90 facelift, and… Continue reading Autocar magazine 27 November: on sale now

This post was originally published on Autocar Prior and Cropley head to Gordon Murray Automotive to talk sports cars with Dario Franchitti, four-time Indycar champion and GMA development driver, and Phil Lee, the CEO. On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley visit Gordon Murray Automotive, makers of… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.116)

This post was originally published on Autocar First UK-bound car from Chery-owned ‘premium off-road’ brand targets both mainstream and premium marques The new Jaecoo 7, the first UK vehicle from the new ‘premium off-road’ brand, will arrive in in January, priced from £29,435 to take on rivals as broad as the Range Rover Evoque and Kia… Continue reading New Jaecoo 7: upmarket off-roader lands with sub-£30k price

This post was originally published on Autocar Ministers will consult with car makers to find “options for a better way forward” Changes are set to be made to the UK’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, the government has confirmed, following a backlash from car makers over the rules. The decision was announced this evening by business secretary… Continue reading Confirmed: Government set to rework EV mandate