Smart has confirmed it will preview its largest and most spacious model to date, an electric SUV called the #5, at next week’s 2024 Beijing motor show. The new model, described as moving “far beyond the urban boundaries” of original Smart models, will be unveiled in concept form prior to a start to production in… Continue reading Smart #5 SUV primed for reveal as brand’s biggest car yet
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Morgan Plus Six
The biggest interior change compared with earlier Plus Sixes comes from the fitting of those airbags. That has required a redesign of the dashboard, although it’s sympathetic enough that you probably wouldn’t notice if you’re not intimately familiar with the pre-update style. The steering wheel always looked like it had an airbag in it anyway.… Continue reading Morgan Plus Six
Volkswagen to show new EV design language with Beijing concept
Volkswagen has previewed a new concept car to be unveiled at next week’s 2024 Beijing motor show in an image uploaded to Chinese social media websites. Featuring a sleeker lineage than the German firm’s existing production models, the unidentified concept is claimed to show how the design of electric Volkswagens will progress in the future.… Continue reading Volkswagen to show new EV design language with Beijing concept
BMW M2 CS primed with hardcore chassis and power hike
The BMW M2 CS is set to be reborn next year with more power, a hardcore track-honed chassis set-up and an aggressive new look. The first M2 CS was applauded by Autocar’s road testers for its compelling dynamics, and the second-generation car is expected to follow suit with an array of weight-saving and handling-enhancing upgrades.… Continue reading BMW M2 CS primed with hardcore chassis and power hike
Aston Martin boss: “our share price is hugely undervalued”
An audience with Aston Martin executive chairman Lawrence Stroll is always a memorable occasion. Most will know the Canadian from Netflix’s Drive to Survive series, in which he’s straight-talking and has a fearsome presence, often wearing the look of a man who you’ve just told you’ve run over his cat. In person, he’s far warmer; he… Continue reading Aston Martin boss: “our share price is hugely undervalued”
Aion Hyper SSR is Chinese electric hypercar with 1208bhp
Chinese manufacturer GAC has presented the Aion Hyper SSR electric hypercar to Europeans for the first time in Milan. The tri-motor Hyper SSR – short for Super Sport Race – packs some eye-watering performance figures, thanks to a claimed 1208bhp and 8851lb ft of torque. Measuring 4538mm long, 1988 mm wide and 1238mm high, the Hyper SSR is a… Continue reading Aion Hyper SSR is Chinese electric hypercar with 1208bhp
New Mazda CX-80: plush seven-seater tops line-up
Mazda is returning to the seven-seater market after a six-year absence with the CX-80, a luxurious new flagship SUV. Closely related to the CX-60, the CX-80 is the first three-row Mazda in Europe since the 5 MPV and the second model to use Mazda’s Large Product Group platform. Compared with the CX-60, its wheelbase is 250mm longer and its… Continue reading New Mazda CX-80: plush seven-seater tops line-up
Arcfox to Zeekr: Every new car at the 2024 Beijing motor show
The Beijing motor show returns next week for the first time since 2019, bringing an array of unveilings from both domestic and global manufacturers. Taking place from Wednesday, 24 April to Saturday, 4 May, one of the world’s most important motor shows will host unveilings of brand-defining concepts, tech-heavy showcases, ultra-luxurious flagship vehicles and crucial new global models. … Continue reading Arcfox to Zeekr: Every new car at the 2024 Beijing motor show
Citroen C3 Aircross reinvented as blocky seven-seater with EV
Citroën has continued its radical range overhaul with the new C3 Aircross, which will arrive later this year with a fresh design and an electric variant for the first time. At 4390mm, the C3 Aircross is some 200mm longer than the first-generation family crossover, boosting practicality and adding the option of seven seats. It’s based on the same… Continue reading Citroen C3 Aircross reinvented as blocky seven-seater with EV
Electric Land Rover Defender has in-wheel motors and 320bhp
British engineering firm Bedeo has launched an electric conversion of the Land Rover Defender 110, which uniquely features four in-wheel motors and is said to weigh only slightly more than the original 4×4. Conceived to “maintain its rugged charm while embracing the advantages of electric power”, the Defender is the first in a series of Reborn Electric… Continue reading Electric Land Rover Defender has in-wheel motors and 320bhp