Alfa Romeo Tonale

This post was originally published on Autocar Alfa Romeo’s first all-new car under Stellantis ownership challenges in the fearsomely competitive ‘compact premium’ SUV class Much as the thought may bring traditionalist devotees of this famous old Italian racing brand out in spots, Alfa Romeo is – under the auspices of its current Stellantis Group management… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Tonale

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BMW X6 M Competition

This post was originally published on Autocar Munich’s fastest full-size SUV-coupé gets mid-life powertrain and chassis tweaks Super-SUVs such as the BMW X6 M have always been a puzzling concept: big, heavy and tall, yet supposedly also fast, sharp in the corners and fun to drive. For the traditional car enthusiast, they have never really… Continue reading BMW X6 M Competition

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How AI is improving EV range

This post was originally published on Autocar AI is showing Falken how to reduce drag Falken’s parent company is using AI to reduce aerodynamic drag on tyre surfaces for its 2027 tyre Artificial Intelligence is being used for some alarming things (creating fake videos, for instance), but some positive purposes for it are emerging as… Continue reading How AI is improving EV range

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Fisker price cuts mark latest turn in downward spiral

This post was originally published on Autonews The company’s price cuts come after a steady barrage of issues, including the dissolution of talks with a large automaker for a financial lifeline, halted production and a scathing report from Consumer Reports.

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Mazda MX-5

This post was originally published on Autocar Fourth-generation MX-5 heads back to Mazda’s roadster’s roots, surpassing its predecessor in every area While everyone was swooning over the new Toyota GR86 and subsequently getting worked up that you can’t actually buy one, some might have forgotten that if you want a lightweight, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car… Continue reading Mazda MX-5

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Xpeng lands in Germany ahead of UK launch later this year

This post was originally published on Autocar The UK will join Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden in getting the G6 Chinese EV maker gears up for wider European expansion, including into right-hand-drive markets Chinese electric car maker Xpeng has launched in Germany, beginning a European expansion strategy that will take it into France, Italy and… Continue reading Xpeng lands in Germany ahead of UK launch later this year

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Lamborghini reveals new logo for all future cars

This post was originally published on Autocar New logo is subtler but ‘braver’, Lamborghini said Subtle restyle for the raging bull and a bespoke Lamborghini font to reflect the firm’s ‘brave and authentic’ values Lamborghini has refreshed its logo for the first time in more than 20 years, giving its trademark raging bull badge a… Continue reading Lamborghini reveals new logo for all future cars

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From the archive: When audio tech was used to create suspension

This post was originally published on Autocar You can see from the light beam how much calmer the Lexus is with Bose’s suspension Bose’s proactive system used currents and algorithms to make cars much calmer over bumps We were recently amazed by Porsche’s new Active Ride system, which nullified roll and pitch in a 2.4-tonne… Continue reading From the archive: When audio tech was used to create suspension

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Top 10 best electric cars 2024

This post was originally published on Autocar Autocar’s verdict comprises months of reviewing and huge, cross-class comparison tests 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… Continue reading Top 10 best electric cars 2024

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Audi RS3

This post was originally published on Autocar Audi’s mega-hatch is outlandish and offers stonking performance for the price There’s an admirable belligerence about the Audi RS3. It hasn’t been made a crime just yet, after all, to put a big engine into something relatively small and create an amusingly alternative driver’s car in the process, much… Continue reading Audi RS3

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Ally Financial appoints new CEO

This post was originally published on Autonews Michael Rhodes will be taking over Ally Financial Inc. as CEO effective April 29, replacing former CEO Jeffrey Brown, who stepped down at the end of January 2024 to take a role as president of Hendrick Automotive Group.

2024 BTCC race season to be streamed live via TikTok

This post was originally published on Autocar The full broadcasting schedule is set to be revealed in the coming weeks Touring car series to be broadcasted on social media, taking its coverage global for the first time in its history The 2024 season of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) will be streamed live via… Continue reading 2024 BTCC race season to be streamed live via TikTok

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Top 10 best estate cars 2024

This post was originally published on Autocar Our list of the very best load-lugging wagons you can buy today, with something to suit all budgets Estate cars truly are the underrated catch-all machines of the 21st century. Think how hard it would be to imagine a world where SUVs didn’t exist and the estate car was… Continue reading Top 10 best estate cars 2024

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McLaren previews big changes with future design language

This post was originally published on Autocar McLaren exterior design signature New design signature draws inspiration from heritage and gives more freedom for future range expansion McLaren Automotive has previewed a new design language that will be used on all future vehicles – and it has been conceived to enable the brand to expand into… Continue reading McLaren previews big changes with future design language

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Volvo produces its last car with a diesel engine

This post was originally published on Autocar The last Volvo diesel, an XC90, is bound for the brand’s new heritage museum XC90 rolls off production line destined for new museum as Volvo transitions into an all-electric brand Volvo has produced its last ever diesel-engined car, accelerating its drive to become an electric-only brand by 2030. As… Continue reading Volvo produces its last car with a diesel engine

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New Renault Captur to be revealed next week

This post was originally published on Autocar Higher residual values are helping to keep monthly payments down, said Bruno Vanel Small crossover gains Scenic-inspired styling; affordability of monthly payments to be prioritised Renault has confirmed that it will reveal the new Captur on 4 April. The popular compact SUV is set to follow the smaller… Continue reading New Renault Captur to be revealed next week

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Honda e:Ny1 2024 long-term test

This post was originally published on Autocar Will we find hidden depths to a crossover that didn’t make much of a first impression? Why we’re running it: To find out if the brand’s first electric SUV can impress in a crowded class Month 1 – Specs Life with a Honda e:Ny1: Month 1 Welcoming the Honda to the… Continue reading Honda e:Ny1 2024 long-term test

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New Omoda and Jaecoo brands plot rapid UK expansion

This post was originally published on Autocar UK cars will have bespoke damper settings, spring rates and bush rates Sibling brands from Chinese giant Chery to have ‘affordable premium’ focus; offer eight ICE and EV models by 2025 Chery will launch its Omoda and Jaecoo brands in the UK in the coming months, with plans… Continue reading New Omoda and Jaecoo brands plot rapid UK expansion

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My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 81)

This post was originally published on Autocar This week the lads talk tributes to famed designer Marcelo Gandini… This week Steve and Matt talk Aston’s new CEO, Gandini’s Lamborghinis and bespoke Lotuses Episode 81 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about Adrian Hallmark’s big… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 81)

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New Toyota GR Yaris priced from £44,250 in the UK

This post was originally published on Autocar Prices for the Volkswagen Golf GTI rival start from £44,250 in the UK Highly esteemed hot hatch gets a performance boost, adjusted suspension and two special editions Pricing and specification details for the updated Toyota GR Yaris have been revealed, with the high-performance hot hatch increasing in cost by… Continue reading New Toyota GR Yaris priced from £44,250 in the UK

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Mercedes G-Class revamp brings hybrid power and touchscreen

This post was originally published on Autocar Design changes include a new front bumper, but you’ll need to look very hard to spot it. Stuttgart’s evergreen SUV gets a mild hybrid engine upgrade as well as Merc’s latest infotainment The Mercedes G-Class range has been fully electrified as part of a substantial update that also… Continue reading Mercedes G-Class revamp brings hybrid power and touchscreen

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Mercedes-AMG G63 gets hybrid boost and Active Ride Control

This post was originally published on Autocar Roaring 4.0-litre V8 receives mild hybrid upgrade to 577bhp while active suspension improves handling The hot Mercedes-AMG G63 has been revamped with extra power and an advanced new active suspension system that is designed to improve both its on- and off-road performance. Affalterbach’s take on the off-roader retains its… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG G63 gets hybrid boost and Active Ride Control

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Geely confirms global launch plans for Galaxy premium brand

This post was originally published on Autocar Galaxy E5 is expected to be priced between the equivalent of £16,000 and £21,000 New Galaxy E5, to be revealed in Beijing next month, will be sold in left- and right-hand drive Geely has previewed its new Galaxy E5 ahead of the electric SUV’s unveiling at the Beijing motor… Continue reading Geely confirms global launch plans for Galaxy premium brand

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Extreme Land Rover Defender Octa due this year with snarling V8

This post was originally published on Autocar JLR confirmed the Octa, here imagined by Autocar, will use a twin-turbo V8 New brand for flagship Defenders kicks off with a hardcore super-4×4 that’s tipped to nudge £200,000 A hardcore V8-powered version of the Land Rover Defender is inbound as the first in a line of top-flight flagships… Continue reading Extreme Land Rover Defender Octa due this year with snarling V8

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Genesis GV60 Magma Concept heralds new performance line-up

This post was originally published on Autocar Magma line-up initially comprises GV80 Coupé concept, GV60, G80 and X Gran Berlinetta concept Premium brand joins siblings Hyundai and Kia in launching hot sub-brand focused on the “driving experience” Genesis has launched a new performance-focused sub-brand with the radical GV60 Magma Concept. Magma’s priority, according to Genesis… Continue reading Genesis GV60 Magma Concept heralds new performance line-up

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Radical Genesis luxury SUV has cinema seats, underfloor heating

This post was originally published on Autocar Neolun’s shape is said to be inspired by Korean moon jars New Genesis Neolun concept previews GV90 range-topper, which will be a more luxurious take on the Kia EV9 Genesis has previewed a striking new luxury SUV that will crown its expanding line-up in the coming years, likely… Continue reading Radical Genesis luxury SUV has cinema seats, underfloor heating

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Failures of British EV start-ups prompt calls for support

This post was originally published on Autocar “The UK is notoriously bad in supporting start-ups through to maturity,” says business economics expert Calls for a change in how the UK backs its transport industry have followed a rough couple of months in which several EV-angled start-ups have gone under. Recent victims of the investment crunch have… Continue reading Failures of British EV start-ups prompt calls for support

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Kia EV9 GT first look: 600bhp seven-seater hits the Nurburgring

This post was originally published on Autocar The EV9 GT will bring more power, performance-focused chassis tweaks and angrier styling Big electric SUV gets even more power, performance-focused chassis tweaks and a mean styling overhaul The Kia EV9 GT is in the final stages of testing ahead of its launch as the Korean brand’s most… Continue reading Kia EV9 GT first look: 600bhp seven-seater hits the Nurburgring

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Consumer watchdog calls for car dealers to be licensed

This post was originally published on Autocar Levels of crime and fraud are rising while spending on Trading Standards departments is falling, says CTSI A major consumer watchdog has called for car dealers to be licensed after reports showed that used cars are among consumers’ most complained-about purchases. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), which… Continue reading Consumer watchdog calls for car dealers to be licensed

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McLaren's Ownership Officially Passed On to Bahrain

Already McLaren’s largest shareholder, the Bahraini fund Mumtalakat has taken full ownership of the McLaren Group, which oversees the sports-car arm of the company and owns a majority stake in the racing teams of the same name.

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New electric cars coming in 2024

This post was originally published on Autocar New EVs are arriving thick and fast – here’s your guide to what’s coming this year A big year looms for the UK’s electric car market, as all major car makers are bring forced to sell a significantly greater ratio of EVs under the new zero emission vehicle mandate. In… Continue reading New electric cars coming in 2024

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Silence S04 review

This post was originally published on Autocar Spanish firm uses its electric motorbike tech on a miniature electric ‘car’ aimed at city inhabitants On the evidence of this outing, the Silence S04, a new electric quadricycle from a Spanish company that also makes electric motorbikes, does everything that the Citroën Ami promises to do but… Continue reading Silence S04 review

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VW committed to 'marathon' of developing autonomous shuttles

This post was originally published on Autocar “Anyone addressing autonomous driving these days must be ready for a marathon,” said VWCV boss Carsten Intra Firm plans to put German customers in Moia self-driving taxis this year, with bold plans for 2026 launch Volkswagen is committed to the “marathon” of developing autonomous vehicles, the CEO of… Continue reading VW committed to 'marathon' of developing autonomous shuttles

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The ultimate bulletproof BMW: escaping an attack in the armoured i7

This post was originally published on Autocar Armour plating dents i7’s efficiency, but range anxiety is the last thing on our mind right now Hardcore security measures add nearly two tonnes to BMW’s electric limo. Can it get us through a riot? The Dragunov OTs-03 SVU isn’t just a firearm; it’s an instrument of lethal precision. With… Continue reading The ultimate bulletproof BMW: escaping an attack in the armoured i7

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Hidden Skodas: Unlocking the brand's secret museum room

This post was originally published on Autocar Skoda once had a poor image in the UK, but the firm has a rich history The depository of cars kept away at Skoda’s museum is a remarkable documentation of the brand’s 118-year history “How much more time have you got?” asks Michal Velebný, Skoda Depository’s head honcho,… Continue reading Hidden Skodas: Unlocking the brand's secret museum room

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12 hours in a Porsche Cayenne V8: is an SUV really the best GT?

This post was originally published on Autocar The Cayenne S has a full complement of cylinders again We say auf wiedersehen to the petrol Cayenne with a dash around the Scottish border in the new V8 S Day One: 0700. London. Disable phone alarm, flick through news app. Twitter. Shower, change, get in car. Sit… Continue reading 12 hours in a Porsche Cayenne V8: is an SUV really the best GT?

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Nissan Juke

This post was originally published on Autocar Can an interior-focused revamp continue the market-shaping crossover’s appeal before it goes electric? It’s thanks to the commercial success of the original Nissan Juke that the segment known to some as B-SUV (B is the prefix traditionally used to identify superminis) exists at all.In fact, it’s at least… Continue reading Nissan Juke

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Suzuki Swift review

This post was originally published on Autocar Fourth gen of supermini brings new look and new engine but keeps Suzuki’s trademark compactness and lightness At the launch of the new Suzuki Swift, the company said that so many small cars have been cut from manufacturers’ ranges recently that it estimates 250,000 people in the UK have bought a supermini… Continue reading Suzuki Swift review

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Why Hallmark appointment is a huge coup for Aston Martin

This post was originally published on Autocar Adrian Hallmark last year drove Bentley to its second-best financial performance to date Adrian Hallmark has, remarkably, left Bentley after six successful years to head Aston Martin Adrian Hallmark’s decision to join Aston Martin later this year after six high-achieving years as CEO of Bentley is just about… Continue reading Why Hallmark appointment is a huge coup for Aston Martin

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Bahrain state fund takes full ownership of McLaren Group

This post was originally published on Autocar Long-awaited share restructure is a step towards funding the company’s future product plan The McLaren Group’s largest shareholder, Bahraini sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, has taken full ownership of the British firm. The Bahraini organisation has converted all of its convertible preference shares – which are marked down on… Continue reading Bahrain state fund takes full ownership of McLaren Group

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“The new Renault 5 oozes cool and desirability”

This post was originally published on autoexpress.co.uk Editor-at-large John McIlroy thinks the Geneva launches of the Renault 5 and MG3 show that the death of the small car has been greatly exaggerated

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