Author: Autocar Magazine UK

Bentley Flying Spur Speed

In mechanical terms the Bentley’s most direct rival is Mercedes-AMG’s formidable 791bhp, V8-hybrid S63 E Performance. Though less powerful, if only by a whisker, and heavier, the Brit is still the quicker car off the mark, needing just 3.2sec to surge to 60mph versus 3.5sec for the Merc. Indeed, the four-door Bentley only trails its… Continue reading Bentley Flying Spur Speed

Tesla Model Y gains long-wheelbase variant with six seats

Tesla will launch a long-wheelbase version of the Model Y in China, a new filing with the nation’s Ministry of Industry and Information has revealed. Compared with the regular Model Y, it has been stretched by 186mm – 150mm of which is between the front and rear axles. It is also slightly taller, at 1668mm… Continue reading Tesla Model Y gains long-wheelbase variant with six seats

Winners and losers of UK’s new EV incentives

An overwhelming majority of car makers have craved the return of incentives to boost demand for electric cars in the UK, with ever-greater desperation since the start of 2024. The ZEV mandate introduced by the government 18 months ago meant manufacturers faced significant fines for not selling enough EVs, and barely an interview with a top UK… Continue reading Winners and losers of UK’s new EV incentives

Corvette commits to V8 long term as EV still “science fiction”

“But when you drive an E-Ray, you just fire it up and drive it. It’s just a hybrid. It charges the battery for you. It does everything. If you want to override and make it charge the battery faster, there’s a button for that. But other than that, that’s pretty much it, and keep it… Continue reading Corvette commits to V8 long term as EV still “science fiction”

China’s GWM primes new pick-up for UK market

Chinese brand GWM has hinted that it will enter the pick-up market, priming its Cannon model for a UK launch. The firm has released a preview image of the pick-up and said it will launch a new “rough, tough and go-anywhere” model next month. The image shows a front end that matches up with the… Continue reading China’s GWM primes new pick-up for UK market

Chinese firm GAC confirms UK launch with Volkswagen ID 3 rival

Arriving alongside the Aion UT is the Aion V, a Tesla Model Y and Skoda Enyaq-rivalling electric SUV revealed at last year’s Paris motor show.  It gets a 224bhp motor and a 90kWh LFP battery, giving a range of 324 miles. In addition to EVs, GAC intends to launch a range of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and “in some cases” pure-ICE… Continue reading Chinese firm GAC confirms UK launch with Volkswagen ID 3 rival

Volkswagen ID 3 loses eight miles of range after 107,000 miles

A 107,000-mile Volkswagen ID 3 tested by the ADAC, Germany’s equivalent to the AA, has lost only eight miles of usable battery range while covering that distance. It found that the 77kWh battery had lost 9% of its capacity during four years of hard use, having been regularly charged up to 100% and then left at that… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 3 loses eight miles of range after 107,000 miles

Renault 4

While the original 4 was almost unbelievably basic inside, the new 4’s cockpit is nearly identical to that of the lauded 5, which is anything but. Here you’ll find a variety of playful materials and interesting ideas that, within the class, only the Mini Aceman attempts to match. Think ribbed stitching on the passenger side,… Continue reading Renault 4

Can the world’s hottest growth market supercharge UK automotive?

Facing a flat market in Europe, falling sales in China and a fragile situation in the US, UK car makers are looking hungrily at a huge market that is predicted by some to be on the cusp of explosive growth. India has always been a tough prospect, particularly for premium makers, because of extremely high… Continue reading Can the world’s hottest growth market supercharge UK automotive?