Combustion engine development is still important and the drive for efficiency will continue for as long as engines remain in use and the new Nissan e-Power system is a case in point. The first vehicle to use the latest, third-generation e-Power system, initially introduced in 2016, is the Qashqai, which began production in the UK… Continue reading Nissan’s 42% efficiency breakthrough: The new tech saving petrol
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Dacia won’t limit petrol car sales to meet ZEV mandate targets
Dacia won’t limit sales of petrol and hybrid cars to meet the UK’s zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets, its vice-president for sales and marketing has told Autocar. The mandate this year requires that 33% of every major car maker’s sales are battery-electric, else it will incur a £12,000 fine per ICE car sold over the threshold.… Continue reading Dacia won’t limit petrol car sales to meet ZEV mandate targets
Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis begin testing in UK
Fully self-driving Jaguar I-Pace SUVs used by US firm Waymo have begun testing in the UK. They have arrived as part of a new government-backed pilot scheme that aims to accelerate the launch of driverless tech in the country. The ride-hailing service has begun testing in London – and some of the first vehicles in the fleet of specially adapted… Continue reading Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis begin testing in UK
Skoda Fabia 130
Having now driven the Fabia 130 on UK roads, the good news is that the chassis is nicely judged. Again, don’t expect Renault Clio RS Cup levels of sharpness here, that was never the point. But even on the all-season tyres that the press office fitted for white reasons evident in the pictures, there’s a… Continue reading Skoda Fabia 130
My pledge for 2026? To road test the GMA T50
My New Year’s resolution? Same as last year. And the year before that. For the past three years, my stated personal aim has not been to finally locate a bolt of pristine Missoni fabric for an eight-valve Integrale, or even to wean myself off cru Barbaresco, but to tee up a full evaluation of the… Continue reading My pledge for 2026? To road test the GMA T50
We try Audi’s new tech innovations – with sideways consequences
The undeniable high pitched scream of rear tyres that are going full shopping trolley is filling the air of Audi’s test facility in Neuberg. Which is really saying something, because Eurofighter Typhoons are testing at the local military base. And the shrill of fresh Hankooks delaminating is not coming from an R8, E-tron GT or RS3 but from an S5… Continue reading We try Audi’s new tech innovations – with sideways consequences
New 2027 Ford Bronco: CEO hints at name for crucial Kodiaq rival
Ford boss Jim Farley has given the strongest hint yet that a forthcoming new SUV for Europe will take the Bronco name, outlining global ambitions for the fabled off-roader. As reported by Autocar, Ford is preparing to launch a chunky new SUV inspired by its iconic US-market 4×4 to serve as an indirect replacement for the Focus, which was… Continue reading New 2027 Ford Bronco: CEO hints at name for crucial Kodiaq rival
Is that a Supra…? Yes, it’s mine – and it’s got 160,000 miles on it
Gary Jarman is in the rare position of having owned two Supras: the Mk4 in the picture and a Mk5 that he bought in 2019 and ran for two years. How do they compare? “The Mk5 was fast and it handled really well but it just felt like a German car, where the Mk4 is… Continue reading Is that a Supra…? Yes, it’s mine – and it’s got 160,000 miles on it
Getting an old Peugeot 205 (and its driver) through UK’s toughest rally
Standing here in Carmarthen’s Guildhall Square, I can barely see the ramp that has been erected for the inbound procession, because of the horde of people surrounding me. It’s snowing, but a wintry shower isn’t going to subdue this vibrant crowd. Parked a metre away from me is a long line of historic rally cars… Continue reading Getting an old Peugeot 205 (and its driver) through UK’s toughest rally
Can new EU rules really save the sub-€15k small car?
I’m containing my enthusiasm about the idea of a new small car class that’s meant to save Europe’s automotive industry. European car makers have been lobbying the EU to let them sell cheaper cars again, citing the fact that the average age of cars in Europe is getting older and older, and arguing that the… Continue reading Can new EU rules really save the sub-€15k small car?