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
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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)
Live with Jonathan Palmer, talking F1, Senna, Tom Cruise and making his own car
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 Live with Jonathan Palmer, talking F1, Senna, Tom Cruise and making his own car
Vauxhall Mokka update hikes starting price by £3150
The updated Vauxhall Mokka has gone on sale, with its starting price rising by £3150 to £24,705. The entry-level Griffin trim level has been axed as part of a light update intended to keep the small crossover competitive against a host of new rivals. Sold in combustion-engined and electric forms, it is the British brand’s second-best-seller behind… Continue reading Vauxhall Mokka update hikes starting price by £3150
New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability
Aston Martin is aiming for record annual sales of around 8000 a year as part of new boss Adrian Hallmark’s plan to return the persistently loss-making company to profit. Hallmark, formerly boss of Bentley, told investors he’d undergone “60 days of intense learning” since joining the company at the start of September. His first move… Continue reading New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability
Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV
Welcome to the long-term squad, Nissan Ariya. Well, Ariya the second. I’ve recently swapped from an Ariya Advance, which is near the bottom of the spec league table, with a 63kWh battery and front-wheel drive, to the almost top-spec Evolve, with an 87kWh battery and four-wheel drive. I won’t go into the tedium of specific… Continue reading Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV
Kia Sportage facelift brings chunky look and upgraded hybrid
The Kia Sportage has been updated in its native Korea, gaining a bold new look inside and out, plus a new range of powertrains. Its styling has been revised to more closely match that of the brand’s electric cars, the EV3, EV6 and EV9, with new column-like headlights and a blockier front grille. At the… Continue reading Kia Sportage facelift brings chunky look and upgraded hybrid
Dacia Spring Cargo unveiled as UK’s cheapest electric van
The Dacia Spring Cargo has been unveiled as a van version of the electric city car, targeting last-mile delivery fleets. At £14,995 (excluding VAT), it is the UK’s cheapest electric van and it also qualifies for the government’s £2500 Plug-in Van Grant. In addition, it is offered on business leasing for £149 per month (excluding VAT),… Continue reading Dacia Spring Cargo unveiled as UK’s cheapest electric van
How regular cars are modified to protect Prime Ministers and royalty
Civilian Armoured Vehicles (CAVs) look nearly identical to the regular cars on which they’re based yet can fend off military-grade attacks. What makes them really extraordinary, though, is how engineers manage to retain the performance and handling needed to outrun baddies, despite all the extra weight. CAVs are offered either by the car’s manufacturer or… Continue reading How regular cars are modified to protect Prime Ministers and royalty
Mercedes: electric car battery recycling won’t stop mining
Finally, it is treated with sulphuric acid, ammonia and an organic solvent, producing sulphates of copper, cobalt, manganese, nickel and lithium. The copper, manganese and lithium are stored as liquids in huge drums, whereas the cobalt and nickel are crystallised before being recovered and re-used. It will take around “three to four years” to hit… Continue reading Mercedes: electric car battery recycling won’t stop mining