Author: Autocar Magazine UK

Inside Renault’s radical laboratory on wheels

Renault is treating its Emblème concept as a “laboratory on wheels for low-carbon mobility”. Revealed at the Paris show in October last year, it is claimed to emit the CO2 equivalent of 90% less greenhouse gas than a 2019 petrol Captur, based on a whole life-cycle analysis. The 4.8m-long estate is planned as a dual-energy EV… Continue reading Inside Renault’s radical laboratory on wheels

Mercedes-AMG to axe four-cylinder PHEV for straight six and V8

Mercedes-AMG is preparing to phase out the controversial four-cylinder plug-in hybrid drivetrain from the C63 and GLC 63, marking a strategic shift in the brand’s engine line-up. Speaking to Autocar at the unveiling of the Concept GT XX in Germany, a senior insider confirmed that future petrol-powered Mercedes-AMG models are set to adopt either an updated version… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG to axe four-cylinder PHEV for straight six and V8

Mercedes-AMG SL Purespeed

Despite the long nose and wide footprint, the Purespeed never feels unwieldy. There’s smoothness and precision to the steering, while the inclusion of rear-wheel steering, as on the standard SL, helps to rotate it quickly and cleanly into tighter bends. There’s real fluidity to its actions over the more challenging Mille Miglia backroads; the chassis… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG SL Purespeed

Peugeot E-Traveller

The E-Traveller has been given a light refresh over its blunt-nosed predecessor to bring it into line with the rest of the French marque’s passenger car range.  As such, the E-Traveller boasts plenty of Peugeot design hallmarks which have come to signify the brand, such as the new logo and LED three-claw light signature that… Continue reading Peugeot E-Traveller

I love race tracks – but dune-bashing is my top driving activity

Can you really love something that you’ve done only a handful of times? I certainly enjoyed getting married and, as my better half will (hopefully) be reassured to read, don’t plan to do it again. I’m confident that I’d have a blast parachuting, even bungee jumping, without necessarily feeling the need to sign up for… Continue reading I love race tracks – but dune-bashing is my top driving activity

Top Autocar award winner Ho Sung Song on making Kia a world-beater

Kia wasn’t broken when Ho Sung Song took over as president and CEO in 2020, but he has still managed to fix it. He has transformed Kia’s product range, introducing many segment-best electric cars that have added incremental volume; overhauled and modernised the company’s brand image and logo; entered new segments with the likes of… Continue reading Top Autocar award winner Ho Sung Song on making Kia a world-beater

Mega-power Taycan rival shows radical future of Mercedes-AMG

“Some might see it as a sports car, others as a grand tourer,” said Schäfer. “It merges both worlds. But the most important thing is it must evoke desire.” Its most striking design element can be found up front, where AMG’s Panamericana grille has been reshaped into a more concave, oval form with 10 vertical… Continue reading Mega-power Taycan rival shows radical future of Mercedes-AMG

WATCH: McLaren Artura, Porsche 911 S/T, Lamborghini Revuelto Track Test

[embedded content] What do the Lamborghini Revuelto, McLaren Artura and Porsche 911 S/T all have in common? They’re all winners at the Autocar Awards 2025. And all for different reasons. Recently we named the McLaren Artura as our winner in the Britain’s Best Driver’s Car shootout. The Porsche 911 S/T scored a rare and coveted… Continue reading WATCH: McLaren Artura, Porsche 911 S/T, Lamborghini Revuelto Track Test

Incoming Octavia concept will showcase “next step” of Skoda design

A new Skoda concept car that previews the next-generation Octavia estate will “create a lot of buzz and controversial discussion” for the brand as it moves into a new era of design. Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer told Autocar that it will be a “further step” for the brand in its design but will still “clearly… Continue reading Incoming Octavia concept will showcase “next step” of Skoda design