Bentley’s first electric vehicle will arrive in 2026 as “the world’s first true luxury urban SUV”, according to the British firm – and it will be one of 10 EV and plug-in hybrid models to be launched in the space of a decade. The debut EV from the Crewe-based firm had been due next year but,… Continue reading Bentley to launch ‘urban SUV’ in 2026 as its first EV
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
First pictures of next-generation Renault Clio
The next-generation Renault Clio is set to ditch pure-petrol engines and go hybrid-only when it arrives next year. It will also introduce several new design cues, pictures of the car spotted testing on public roads for the first time show. These include a more prominent nose with a diamond-shaped grille pattern. It also features twin-decked lip… Continue reading First pictures of next-generation Renault Clio
What is Android Auto?
Samsung or Google phones can use Android 10 or later, while Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Note 8 models work with Android 9 or later. Remember that all phones require an active data plan and 5GHz wi-fi support. Most phones have the latter, but if you’re experiencing connection issues, it may be down to this. What apps… Continue reading What is Android Auto?
Mercedes-AMG confirms it will build electric super-SUV
Mercedes-AMG has confirmed it is working on an electric super-SUV based on its bespoke EV architecture, AMG.EA. As reported by Autocar in April, the new model has been conceived as a rival for the Lotus Eletre, the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric and the petrol-powered BMW XM. Just as the XM was developed from the ground up by BMW’s M division,… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG confirms it will build electric super-SUV
Why hope lies ahead for the British car industry
It didn’t matter that demand for Britain’s illustrious luxury marques – Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, McLaren, Range Rover – were far less affected than the mainstreamers. Or that the waiting lists of smaller specialists such as Morgan, Ariel and Caterham weren’t dented at all. Naysayers heard the main message about low car demand and then… Continue reading Why hope lies ahead for the British car industry
‘Our time has come’: Honda’s CEO on its bold EV future
So its plan involves developing a mobile power pack (a swappable battery) for use by electric motorbikes and ‘mini-EVs’ – likely to mean quadricycles or vehicles that fall under Japan’s kei car rules. “We are aiming to be carbon-neutral as a company by 2050, so we will introduce carbon-neutral technology not only to cars but… Continue reading ‘Our time has come’: Honda’s CEO on its bold EV future
Kia Ceed
Inside the Kia Ceed’s mix of materials, graphics, infotainment system and the haptic feel of its switchgear are all very easy to understand and adapt to, but there’s nothing to get excited about. Crowing the dashboard is the infotainment touchscreen. Pre-facelift this was 7.0in on entry-level Ceeds and 8.0in on pricier versions, growing to 10.25in… Continue reading Kia Ceed
Mercedes-Benz CLA prototype breaks EV 24-hour distance record
Overall, the prototype was stationary for close to 28%, approximately six hours and 40 minutes, of the 24-hour record attempt. These short but regular stops enabled Mercedes-Benz to take advantage of a boost function that allows a high initial charging rate on a DC system compared with the average achieved over longer but fewer stops.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CLA prototype breaks EV 24-hour distance record
Autocar magazine 06 November: on sale now
In this week’s issue of Autocar, we look at Tesla ten years on from the launch of the Model S, share highlights in the automotive industry from the autumn budget, drive the new, lairy Abarth 600e and give our final thoughts on the Polestar 2. Subscribe to Autocar here News In an exclusive interview with… Continue reading Autocar magazine 06 November: on sale now
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.113)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley are joined live at the Royal Automobile Club in London by Jonathan Palmer, CEO of MotoSport Vision. JP has had a stellar career, qualifying as a doctor while making his way into F1, racing sports cars, helping develop the McLaren… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.113)