Category: Automotive

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 the biggest year yet, with several major new models arriving on the market. … 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 Autocar From full English to Continental, breakfast club car meets cater to all tastes I’m not sure if it was the Duke of Richmond’s people who coined the term ‘breakfast club’ for the famous enthusiast gatherings at the Goodwood Motor Circuit, but if it wasn’t, they were certainly the… Continue reading Breakfast club car meets are keeping the car community alive

This post was originally published on Autocar The inbound Honda Prelude will have a ‘fake’ gearbox much like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N News that the upcoming Honda Prelude will have fake gearshifts has caused some consternation among enthusiasts in the various bits of the internet where we’re currently scattered. Quite a lot of sceptics, not… Continue reading Will fake gearshifts in hybrids and EVs win over enthusiasts?

This post was originally published on Autocar You can’t miss the Honda Jet… Honda has a history of pursuing dreams until they come true – as the prize exhibits in its Heritage Hall show. Walk in to the large, light-filled lobby of the Honda Heritage Hall and the six exhibits set out in front of… Continue reading 79 years of innovation: Highlights from the Honda heritage hall

This post was originally published on Autocar Buchloe has been turning out belters since 1965 – but that run might now be ending We recently road tested Alpina’s new B3 Touring ‘GT’. You won’t be surprised to learn it’s quite a good motor car, but it also sounds a death knell for the outfit that… Continue reading Alpina has revealed its final standalone car – now what?

This post was originally published on Autocar New look includes LED light bars front and rear Images posted to online forums reveal a more aggressive look in line with the new Tiguan The first photos of the next-generation Volkswagen T-Roc have been leaked online ahead of its official reveal, which is expected to take place… Continue reading First pictures of new 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc leaked

This post was originally published on Autocar New look, new platform, new powertrain tech, new four-wheel drive system and even new name for compact executive car You can now order a new Audi A5 Avant, and that’s neither a typo nor the promise of some sort of coupé-based shooting brake.As you might have noticed, Audi is… Continue reading Audi A5

This post was originally published on Autocar The BIK tax ‘loophole’ that has driven pick-up truck sales will come to an end in spring The automotive industry’s repeated cries for ‘more carrot’ from the UK government to drive the stalling adoption of electric vehicles have so far fallen on deaf ears. All it has had –… Continue reading Come April, will all pick-up drivers move into vans?

This post was originally published on Autocar The current crop of electric cars typically averages efficiency of 3-4mpkWh Manufacturers are honing every detail to close in on a transformative efficiency goal Scrutinise the spec of an electric car and there’s a figure in miles per kilowatt hour (mpkWh) for vehicle energy efficiency, typically an average… Continue reading Inside the race to 5.0mpkWh: the secrets to long-range EVs

This post was originally published on Autocar “We overestimate people’s knowledge”, says Pigounakis MG dealers are now busier than Vauxhall’s, Peugeot’s, Skoda’s or Renault’s The whole MG Motor UK operation consists of just 68 people. Its head office in London includes a styling studio and a showroom but still has not just empty desks but… Continue reading MG aims to beat UK's biggest brands with 1/6 the workforce

This post was originally published on Autocar Local roads comprise 98% of England’s total network, and many are in a terrible state Department for Transport is failing to take the problem ‘sufficiently seriously’, according to new report by MPs The Department for Transport (DfT) is failing in its responsibility to care for local roads such… Continue reading MPs find state of England's local roads is 'national embarrassment'

This post was originally published on Autocar Swedish firm targets significant sales growth with expanded line-up led by crucial new electric SUV The new Polestar 7 will be a Range Rover Evoque-sized premium SUV and the firm’s first model produced in Europe. The Swedish firm has confirmed early details of the new EV as part of… Continue reading Polestar 7 confirmed as Europe-built, Evoque-rivalling SUV

This post was originally published on Autocar Just 99 examples will be built, each priced from €225,000 Overhauled BMW 8 Series with 625bhp V8 is final Alpina model before BMW takes full ownership of the brand Alpina has revealed the B8 GT, understood to be its final model as an independent entity. The company formally… Continue reading Alpina B8 GT revealed as firm's final and most powerful car

This post was originally published on Autocar Peugeot now offers an electric version of each of its cars CEO Linda Jackson says “there are only so many things we can do as a manufacturer” to boost EV uptake Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson says the government should find ways to “stimulate” the market for new and… Continue reading Peugeot boss calls on government to “stimulate” electric car sales

This post was originally published on Autocar Elaphe’s motors feature in the radical Italdesign Quintessenza Slovenian firm Elaphe’s new in-wheel motors are said to be the first compatible with large performance brakes Slovenian firm Elaphe Propulsion Technologies has revealed what it claims is the first in-wheel electric motor that is compatible with high-performance brakes –… Continue reading 2000bhp EV super-truck uses radical in-wheel performance motors

This post was originally published on Autocar “Herky-jerky” behaviour of current autonomous cars will take time and advanced hardware to resolve “If one firm makes one mistake, the whole industry gets pushed back a few years,” says tech giant expert Fully autonomous cars are “not close” and unlikely to go into full use on public… Continue reading Nvidia: fully autonomous cars 'not close' to production reality

This post was originally published on Autocar New ICE Macan would likely use new Audi Q5’s platform, with styling to match the new EV (pictured) “Conceptual decisions are being made” after brand’s sales fall year-on-year Porsche may reverse its decision to make the second-generation Macan SUV exclusively electric, amid one of the most difficult periods… Continue reading Porsche mulls new ICE Macan amid drop in brand's sales

This post was originally published on Autocar S4 gets a new name – and potentially a greater focus on driver rewards When we road tested the Audi Q6 E-tron, Ingolstadt’s all-new electric SUV, it appeared to be a product of a new, different kind of Audi. One that stepped up its game in terms of… Continue reading Audi S5

This post was originally published on Autocar Government invests £50m in new factory that will create 183 jobs A new factory that will build powertrains for Nissan’s next-generation electric vehicles, including successors to the Leaf, Qashqai and Juke, will be built at its Sunderland site. Operated by Japan Automatic Transmission Company (Jatco) – a firm majority-owned… Continue reading New Sunderland plant will build motors for next-gen Nissan EVs

This post was originally published on Autocar Mazda has launched a rear-wheel-drive, six-cylinder diesel SUV. Mad or brilliant? Diesels: they’re falling like flies now. The Vauxhall Astra and Ford Focus no longer sup from the black pump and even BMW has killed off much of its ‘d’ range. But Mazda likes to do things its own way, and it’s continuing to do so… Continue reading Mazda CX-60

This post was originally published on Autocar Lower speeds mean less drag and friction for the motor to overcome Brand’s electric alternative to the Passat can go remarkably far on a charge, but there’s a catch Volkswagen has eked a whopping 584 miles of range out of a standard Volkswagen ID 7 – albeit at… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 7 clocks 584 miles of range – at 18mph

This post was originally published on Autocar Vauxhall currently offers an electric version of all of its models Stellantis-owned company previously announced that it would launch its final combustion car in 2024 Opel-Vauxhall is rethinking its plan to go all-electric from 2028, recognising that the European EV market is vastly different from how it had… Continue reading Vauxhall rethinks ICE phase-out as EV uptake falls below expectation

This post was originally published on Autocar The updated hatch will also adopt design cues from the recently revealed DS No8 The DS 4 will gain an electric option and a new name when it is facelifted this year. Since its 2021 launch, the premium hatch has been the brand’s best-seller in the UK, albeit… Continue reading DS 4 to gain electric option and new name in mid-life facelift

This post was originally published on Autocar Just one BT signal cabinet was ever converted into an EV charger, in East Lothian Telecoms firm originally said it could convert up to 90,000 signal cabinets across the UK but only ever did one BT has ended its pilot scheme to convert streetside signal boxes into electric… Continue reading BT kills pilot scheme converting signal boxes into EV chargers

This post was originally published on Autocar From hybrid hypercars to high-rise hatchbacks, here’s every new model that’s set to arrive this year This year is shaping up to be crucial for the car industry, as major manufacturers battle through what is perhaps the most challenging period they have ever faced. They will have to grapple with the need to slash… Continue reading Your handy guide to the 159 new cars launching in 2025

This post was originally published on Autocar Audi suffered a sales slump in China VW Group delivered 9.01 million vehicles in 2024, down 2.3% on the previous year Audi suffered the biggest sales fall within the Volkswagen Group during 2024 in what was a painful year for the marque. Bentley also had a tough 12 months during which… Continue reading Audi, China drag on VW Group sales for 2024 while Lambo shines

This post was originally published on Autocar Urban Cruiser borrows its name from Toyota’s small hatchback sold in the UK from 2009-2012 Urban Cruiser is the first of several names due to return from the firm’s extensive back catalogue Toyota is set to raid more of its back catalogue for names of future electric models,… Continue reading Toyota to raid back catalogue for future electric car names

This post was originally published on Autocar DS No8 is “premium” but brand wants to be “more than premium” Stellantis-owned French brand currently rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz but has loftier ambitions for the future DS aspires to rival Rolls-Royce and Bentley as it targets a move beyond the premium segment and into the luxury sphere.… Continue reading DS sets bold plan to rival Bentley and Rolls-Royce

This post was originally published on Autocar The first car events of the new year, the Dacia Spring, spare wheels, how to pronounce Hyundai and more On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast join our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley as they talk about Brooklands Museum and Bicester Motion’s first events of 2025.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.123)

This post was originally published on Autocar New Vantage Roadster will dispatch 0-62mph in 3.5sec New model is one of the most powerful drop-top sports cars on sale, thanks to Mercedes-AMG-derived engine The new Aston Martin Vantage Roadster is one of the most powerful drop-top sports cars on sale following an extensive, performance-focused upgrade. With… Continue reading Aston Martin Vantage Roadster brings 656bhp V8

This post was originally published on Autocar Entire range comes in sub-£30k as firm aims to steal a chunk of Europe’s biggest segment The new Dacia Bigster SUV is available to pre-order now for less money than a Volkswagen Golf.  The Romanian firm’s largest model yet starts at just £24,995 – nearly £3000 less than the… Continue reading New 2025 Dacia Bigster undercuts SUV rivals at £24,995

This post was originally published on Autocar EVs that can break the 300-mile barrier are growing in number – as are number of those that can crack 400 miles Back when electric cars entered the mainstream car market, there were a few major talking points: their credentials as zero-emissions transport, their prices and, perhaps most… Continue reading The longest-range electric cars

This post was originally published on Autocar St Helena is home to just over 5000 people Mid-Atlantic island of St Helena aims to become first all-electric territory A British Overseas Territory is aiming to be the first territory in the world to switch entirely to EVs. St Helena, an extremely remote volcanic island in the… Continue reading St Helena opens world's remotest EV charger in push to go all-electric

This post was originally published on Autocar Leapmotor International CEO Tianshu Xin forecasts a ‘tipping point’ for EVs in 2028 Boss of UK-bound Chinese brand says limited electric car sales are due not to lack of demand but lack of variety Stellantis’s new Chinese EV brand Leapmotor believes the addition of a range-extender (REx) powertrain to its C10… Continue reading Leapmotor: range-extenders key to hitting EV 'tipping point' in 2028

This post was originally published on Autocar The Golf has sold in so many forms that choosing one can be confusing – we pick the gems The Volkswagen Golf is, undeniably, a legend. In its 50 years with us it’s racked up 37 millions of sales, across hundreds of models – and that means there’s… Continue reading Good for a few more rounds: the best used Volkswagen Golfs

This post was originally published on Autocar Mercedes is raising the maximum speed of its Drive Pilot L3 system to 59mph Useable self-driving features remain a top development concern among car makers What price to hand over the driving to your car? With useful vehicular autonomy remaining tantalisingly out of reach, mainly due to cost… Continue reading Motorway autonomy stuck in cost jam but inching forward

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.