Category: Varieties

This post was originally published on Autocar If you’re in the market for a super-saloon, should you be going Italian? You jammy sod. Those three words flashed up on my phone from a friend barely five minutes after I posted an image to Instagram. Out of context, this would perhaps seem weird. But the picture… Continue reading 2500 miles in a 513bhp Giulia Quadrifoglio: fun, fuel and failures

This post was originally published on Autocar Yellow, black and white livery clearly takes inspiration from the rally car driven by Jean Ragnotti Renault CEO confirms hyper-hatchback’s debut is imminent and “much more” than 150 units will be built Renault will reveal its wild Turbo 3E hyper-hatchback in the coming months before starting production of… Continue reading Radical Renault 5 Turbo 3E to get public debut by summer

This post was originally published on Autocar Hard-working, hard-wearing pick-up turns to fresh style and equipment to keep fuelling its rising popularity You will have read about the decline of the UK pick-up truck market and lately about new benefit-in-kind tax rules set to hasten its demise further.Well, it isn’t declining in all quarters. The self-proclaimed… Continue reading Isuzu D-Max

This post was originally published on Autocar Extreme, Activesphere-inspired makeover means Audi’s latest electric SUV can now go anywhere Audi has revealed the Q6 E-tron Off-Road concept as a hardcore, go-anywhere version of its latest electric SUV. Described as “Quattro redefined”, the bulked-up Q6 E-tron Sportback has been extensively modified for venturing off the Tarmac,… Continue reading Allroad returns: Audi Q6 E-tron gets portal axles in off-road makeover

This post was originally published on Autocar The Roman road scythes across middle England and connects Exeter to Lincoln via Bath, Cirencester and Leicester A little over 20 years ago, before speed cameras and carbon emissions and mandatory electronic reminder buzzers all began doing their best to change motoring enthusiasm profoundly for the worse, Honda… Continue reading The Fosse Way isn’t like other roads – it's better

This post was originally published on Autocar Aero tweaks cut the Cd to 0.22, boosting range World’s best-selling electric car receives a revamp to boost its appeal against newer rivals The first UK examples of the facelifted Tesla Model Y will be priced from £60,990.  Touted to arrive in April, the revised crossover will be… Continue reading New Tesla Model Y lands in UK with £61k launch edition

This post was originally published on Autocar Donald Trump returned to the White House on 20 January Heavy tariffs on Mexico and the cancellation of EV grants are among the new US president’s big plans The American automotive landscape could be fundamentally reshaped under new US president Donald Trump, as he promises to suppress the growth of… Continue reading How Trump plans to transform the American car industry

This post was originally published on Autocar Renault 5 is priced from £22,995; winning Techno trim with 52kWh battery is £26,995 Autocar sibling and consumer champion crowns retro hatchback for desirability, comfort and value The Renault 5 has been named What Car? Car of the Year for 2025. The electric hatchback impressed the judges from Autocar’s… Continue reading Renault 5 named What Car? Car of the Year

This post was originally published on Autocar Kia PV5 is the centrepiece of a new line-up of electric commercial vehicles Production version of new PV5 will make its UK debut on 29 April at the CV Show Kia will launch its electric van business in the UK on 29 April when the production version of… Continue reading Kia PV5 electric van to make UK debut on 29 April

This post was originally published on Autocar These are some of the most exciting cars worth waiting for as the industry enters the electric age We’re now halfway through the 2020s, and it has been a hugely significant decade for the automotive industry – and there’s more yet to come.  In the past few years,… Continue reading Future cars worth waiting for: 2026-2030

This post was originally published on Autocar International Automotive Design was a big player up until 1993 when a recession hit the car industry hard Somewhere in the Sussex town of Worthing sits a grey business estate, the likes of which can be found anywhere in the country. Yet it was right here that many… Continue reading The short but vibrant life of Britain’s Pininfarina

This post was originally published on Autocar Aircraft folds up and automatically loads into the rear of the ‘mothership’ Six-wheeled ‘mothership’ with range-extender electric powertrain is used to transport folding six-rotor aircraft The radical Xpeng AeroHT Land Aircraft Carrier – a six-wheeled off-truck with a built-in modular ‘flying car’ – is on track to begin mass… Continue reading Xpeng Land Aircraft Carrier with 'flying car' on track for 2026

This post was originally published on Autocar French firm’s new, comfort-first family hatchback has echoes of a 1970s great The funky-looking Citroën C4 has been one of the French brand’s best-sellers in the UK since its third generation arrived in 2021. A big departure in terms of design and quality from the car it replaced,… Continue reading Citroën C4

This post was originally published on Autocar A coupé-SUV reworking of the Torres is the ex-Ssangyong brand’s first car developed under new ownership At first glance, it would be easy to dismiss the new KGM Actyon as a sleeker coupé version of the distinctive Torres SUV, which was launched last year. And there’s some truth… Continue reading KGM Actyon

This post was originally published on Autocar Is the new most expensive Renault at its best with a more sporting plug-in hybrid powertrain? As Renault continues to relentlessly fire new cars into the market, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to remember which of its models does what. This is especially true for the firm’s flagship, the… Continue reading Renault Rafale

This post was originally published on Autocar You can now join the world’s million-plus drivers of this ground-breaking electric saloon for just £12k The Tesla Model 3 overcame the stereotypes to prove that EVs could go toe to toe with the very best combustion cars – and range anxiety be damned.Six years on from its… Continue reading Used Tesla Model 3 2017-2023 review

This post was originally published on Autocar Can a brilliant EV also be a brilliant used buy? Here’s what we learned How you view the second-hand market for electric cars might depend on whether you’re a glass half-empty or glass half-full sort of person. Or, perhaps, whether you’re looking to sell an electric car you bought… Continue reading Used Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo long-term test

This post was originally published on Autocar Autocar render imagines what a new 2CV, heavily based on the original, could look like Work has started on a back-to-basics model embodying the look and ethos of the French icon Citroën is considering reviving the legendary 2CV more than three decades after the no-frills classic went out… Continue reading Exclusive: Citroen 2CV set for return as retro city car

This post was originally published on Autocar Lewis Hamilton’s first time driving a car, the Ineos Grenadier, Genesis G80, blindfold driving, and much more On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast join our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley as they talk about Lewis Hamilton’s first time behind the wheel of a car. Plus, the… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.124)

This post was originally published on Autocar It had previously been suggested the 7 SUV would replace the 2 liftback; that’s no longer the case Recently announced Polestar 7 SUV won’t replace popular model, new CEO of Swedish EV brand says The Polestar 2 will not be succeeded by the recently confirmed Polestar 7 SUV… Continue reading Polestar 2 to get direct successor later this decade

This post was originally published on Autocar New entry-level Pure model is £7000 cheaper than the Pure+ that it replaces; offers one mile less range Chinese brand revises hatchback’s line-up, gaining lower prices and a GT range-topper The GWM Ora 03 has been revised with new trim levels that bring significantly lower prices and sporty new GT… Continue reading GWM Ora 03 gains new entry level, bringing £7k lower price

This post was originally published on Autocar If you’re a petrolhead looking to stand out without paying through the nose for insurance, check out this list Are you after a four-wheeled friend that won’t be just some 1000cc shopping trolley with the verve and handling of one? If so, this best first cars list should be your… Continue reading The best first cars for new drivers – driven, rated and ranked

This post was originally published on Autocar Compact SUV offers lots of practicality, outstanding value for money, and an electrified ‘feel’ without the charging The growth of the MG brand in the UK has been so fast over the past five years that it has outstripped the rate at which the car maker has been… Continue reading MG ZS

This post was originally published on Autocar The A290 is £10,505 more expensive than the regular Renault 5 French performance brand’s first EV is a warmed up Renault 5 with up to 215bhp; range tops out at £38,500 The Alpine A290 has gone on sale in the UK, with prices ranging from £33,500 to a lofty £38,500.… Continue reading Alpine A290 hot hatch goes on sale in UK, priced from £33,500

This post was originally published on Autocar Going from diminutive sports cars to a posh hyper-SUV was a gamble by Lotus. Has it paid off? The American state of Kansas has a reasonable amount in common with the English county of Norfolk. Both are predominantly agricultural provinces renowned for their flat horizons, and just as… Continue reading Lotus Eletre

This post was originally published on Autocar Restrictions on cars in town centres and parking limitations meant navigating London was a challenge “In a few countries, money alone is not enough to qualify for car ownership; commissarial consent is needed as well. “We see something of the same approach in the anti-motorist policies of the… Continue reading London's war on driving has been raging since 1973

This post was originally published on Autocar Decision to add PHEV tech to #5 is a response to market trends in China New SUV to go hybrid in selected markets as Smart steps back from all-electric line-up The new Smart #5 SUV is set to be sold with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain alongside previously revealed… Continue reading Smart #5 to gain plug-in hybrid as brand slows all-electric plans

This post was originally published on Autocar Defender is already offered with PHEV but “it’s not easy to find the extra space” needed for more batteries JLR commercial boss reveals potentially insurmountable packaging difficulties with current car An electric version of the Land Rover Defender is unlikely to appear until the end of the decade,… Continue reading Land Rover Defender to get EV in next generation

This post was originally published on Autocar Innoviz lidar is used to enable level 3 autonomous driving in the BMW 7 Series Lidar unlocks autonomy, and to unlock lidar, you need to speak to the plain-speaking boss of Innoviz Lidar is the technology that’s going to unlock eyes-off, hands-free driving. In Europe, the company at the… Continue reading Europe’s most outspoken tech boss dishes the dirt on lidar

This post was originally published on Autocar Sonatus is using a Ford Bronco electromod as a demonstrator Sonatus boss Jeffrey Chou was among the first to see the industry’s ongoing shift to software-defined vehicles “I’ll be egotistical and say we invented the term ‘software-defined vehicle’,” says Sonatus boss Jeffrey Chou with a laugh. It’s not… Continue reading Meet the company that 'invented software-defined vehicles'

This post was originally published on Autocar Dacia names new VP for marketing, sales and operations Welcome to Movers and Shakers, a new Autocar Business feature covering the latest job moves from across the automotive industry. This page will be updated regularly with all the biggest transfers, promotions and departures in the sector, covering everything you… Continue reading Movers and shakers: the latest job changes in the car industry

This post was originally published on Autocar The biometric system uses 3D distance mapping to detect the driver’s exact position Continental displayed the latest version of its biometrics in-car tech at the Consumer Electronics Show. Called the Invisible Biometrics Sensing Display, it aims to improve passive safety for a car’s occupants.   Biometrics is the science of… Continue reading The invisible biometric tech making your next car safer

This post was originally published on Autocar New EVs are arriving thick and fast. Here’s your guide to what’s to come this year Like them or loathe them, electric cars are here to stay – and 2025 is looking to be their biggest year yet, with several major new models arriving on the market.  EV ownership… Continue reading The new electric cars coming in 2025

This post was originally published on Autocar Kia’s US COO, Steve Center, is something of a legend in the US car trade Around a fifth of the Korean brand’s volume in the US comes from a factory in Mexico “God help you,” says Kia America COO Steve Center when asked what he thinks of the… Continue reading Kia braces for tariffs in the US as Trump takes presidency

This post was originally published on Autocar Gaydon goes very large indeed on both performance and 4×4 capability for its very first ultimate Defender On a rutted, unsealed gravel road about 200 miles north of Cape Town, South Africa, a very special new Land Rover – the Defender Octa – is doing its thing. It’s been… Continue reading Land Rover Defender Octa

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Brand CEO says ZEV mandate is a threat, asking for clarity from the Labour government

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Arden provides an old-school tonic to Jaguar new electric focus

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk New data also reveals that Jeep’s sales figures almost tripled in 2024, however sister brand DS sold less than half as many cars as it did the previous year

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Renault Scenic E-Tech mixes style, a long range and a practical interior for little monthly outlay. It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 January

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Two all-electric prototype 0 Series cars will be on Honda’s display at CES 2025

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Czech firm’s all-electric family SUV is getting a mid-life refresh with new styling and technology

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The GV60 is also expected to receive a bigger battery to boost its range, just like the closely related Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The new VW Tayron replaces the old Tiguan Allspace with up to seven seats on offer

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Does the UK’s VED road taxing system need a revamp? Alastair Crooks shares his thoughts on the subject…

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Jordan Katsianis believes its time for carmakers to really spice things up

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk This stylish Italian SUV with efficient plug-in hybrid power and an attention-grabbing price is our Deal of the Day for 5 January

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Chris Rosamond explains why we should keep an open mind about future fuels

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Cupra Ateca offers hot SUV looks in a family-friendly package, making it our Deal of the Day for 4 January

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Ellis Hyde explains why he believes the ZEV mandate could actually be doing more harm than good

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Dean Gibson voices his concerns about the uncertain future of pick-up trucks in the UK

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Just one-in-ten private buyers opted for an EV in 2024, with total private new car sales falling to lower levels than those seen during the 2020 pandemic

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk New quadricycle is heading to UK, with a 93-mile range and expected £15,000 price

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Vauxhall Mokka Electric is a great little SUV, and could be ideal if you’re making the switch to EV power in 2025. It’s our Deal of the Day for 3 January

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Defender is looking to conquer the unforgiving landscape of the famed event in the Stock category

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Geely’s premium sub-brand is expanding its line-up with MPVs and a super shooting brake

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Dodge Charger will be available to import to the UK, but most likely only in left-hand drive

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Tom Jervis thinks we’d all benefit from a trip down F1 memory lane

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk More realistic emissions testing could see substantial tax increases for PHEV drivers

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Our Deal of the Day for January 2 is a top price on a top supermini

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The C10 REEV is designed to drive just like an electric car, but thanks to a 1.5-litre petrol engine, it offers more than double the range of the standard EV

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Head of digital content Steve Walker reckons canny buyers should be taking advantage of the tempting finance offers and price cuts available on new cars

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk New exterior design and uprated range on the cards for Tesla’s family SUV

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Is the petrol vs electric debate becoming a bit too heated? Shane Wilkinson believes that it’s time for everyone to take a deep breath…

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Chinese EV maker reported record sales despite rising tariffs

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Skoda’s smallest crossover to be offered in new Design Edition form, costing from £25,885

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Volkswagen ID.3 will get a completely new design language and our exclusive images preview how it could look

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk With the switch to EVs taking chunks out of fuel duty, editor Paul Barker thinks the Government will soon have to decide what comes next

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk In this week’s issue of Auto Express magazine we reveal the hottest new metal to look forward to in 2025 and drive the updated BMW 3 Series

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Car brands recycling famous car names from the past has been a controversial trend in recent years but our deputy editor, Richard Ingram is all for it…

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Nissan Qashqai is a very popular SUV – and it’s fantastic value for money as our Deal of the Day for 30 December goes to show

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk MG3 mixes an engaging drive with money-saving hybrid power. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 December

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Can Jaguar make its mark as a luxury, electric car brand in 2025? Editor, Paul Barker hopes so…

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Premium-spec Octavia available for an unbeatable price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 24 December

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk AC Cars will “broaden the appeal” of modernised sports car icon

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Industry execs consulted on ZEV Mandate changes, but 50 million drivers don’t get a look-in

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Cutting-edge charging tech and a slippery body allow the new Mercedes CLA to cover over 1,000km with two brief stops

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Type 00 concept was unveiled weeks ago – although Jaguar isn’t finished with it just yet

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Huge restructuring also sees VW slash domestic capacity by 750,000 cars

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The flagship ET9 gets a host of futuristic technology on board

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The Renault 5 is back and it isn’t as expensive as you might have expected. It’s our Deal of the Day for 23 December

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Plus “customers will be pleasantly surprised” by pricing for Dacia’s eagerly anticipated family SUV

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Chinese giant will bring its MINI and Fiat 500-rivalling small car to Europe in 2025

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The two companies could form a new Japanese automotive giant

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Mike Rutherford believes that it’s crucial to separate fact from fiction when it comes to motoring’s biggest debate

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk The successor to the Huracan loses displacement but gains twin-turbochargers

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.