For as long as anyone can recall, Morgan cars have been clearly and proudly old-fashioned, in terms of style, ethos and production, even if the engines have been modern. And while many have always been baffled by the prospect of buying a new car that looks like a very old one, many others adore Morgan. But… Continue reading When did Morgans start to look old-fashioned – and why?
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
A software update has made our EX30 better to drive
Having lived with a Volvo EX30 for a few months now, I’ve come to realise that the sensors are a bit on the sentive side and have been hoping that a software update would help. I’ve had a few emails from readers slightly sceptical of a car in which the “driving experience is basically a… Continue reading A software update has made our EX30 better to drive
Ferrari reveals F76 design concept with provision for two drivers
Ferrari has revealed the F76, a radical digital-only concept car that can be controlled by two drivers. Named to honour Ferrari’s maiden Le Mans 24 Hours win in 1976, it was created by chief designer Flavio Manzoni as a “design manifesto which aims to prefigure the shapes of Ferraris of the future”. It has been shown just weeks… Continue reading Ferrari reveals F76 design concept with provision for two drivers
New Pininfarina-designed Honda NSX restomod due next year
Italian race car manufacturer JAS Motorsport is turning its attention to road-going machinery, starting with a new Honda NSX restomod styled by Pininfarina. Teaser images released by JAS show that the new look remains faithful to the 1990 original, retaining its pop-up headlights and small rear spoiler while gaining a more aggressive stance. The front light reflectors… Continue reading New Pininfarina-designed Honda NSX restomod due next year
BMW M2 CS
The M2 CS’s firmer suspension springs and engine mounts make it feel sharper, rawer, tinglier and more forthcoming than a normal M2 in just about everything it does; and very seldom ordinary in any way, on any route you might take with it. The car’s straight six vibrates its perfect-balance character into the cabin that… Continue reading BMW M2 CS
Is the Jaecoo 7 really a cut-price Range Rover?
AC Bigger, yes, but not more comfortable: the seats in your Evoque are so much better shaped and the material quality feels far superior. I’m not sure it feels any better built, though. The Evoque’s centre console in particular is a bit on the flimsy side. Their boots are fairly similar in size, although the… Continue reading Is the Jaecoo 7 really a cut-price Range Rover?
The Lotus Evija’s mad torque tech is the holy grail of EV engineering
You will have recently read about the incredible Lotus Evija hypercar: road test number 5763. That should be my new PIN number, because I will certainly never forget it. Never before, not in 15 years in this job, have I felt high-speed acceleration like it. Never have I needed to have a word with myself in order… Continue reading The Lotus Evija’s mad torque tech is the holy grail of EV engineering
The longest road tunnels in the world
Tunnels are used to carry traffic through some of the most extreme terrain on the planet and they help ease journeys with reduced travel time. While most tunnels offer a short underground burst of driving, some are much longer. Here are the world’s 10 longest road tunnels that use cutting edge technology to make their… Continue reading The longest road tunnels in the world
WATCH: We drive the wild new Ferrari 296 Speciale
[embedded content] This is the new Ferrari 296 Speciale, the lighter, more powerful, more focused version of Ferrari’s mid-engined supercar. How powerful and light? How does 868bhp and 1410kg (dry) sound? That’s 49bhp more and 60kg less than the regular 296 GTB. It’s the most-powerful rear-drive model the company currently makes. This £360,000 supercar’s 3.0-litre… Continue reading WATCH: We drive the wild new Ferrari 296 Speciale
Ferrari 296 Speciale
Disarmingly the electric portion of the powertain is the first taste of the Speciale you get. Started up in Hybrid mode, it pulls off the mark under electric power alone. This car’s namesake – the legendarily brash 458 Speciale – was somewhat otherwise inclined, but in truth it’s nice to have a fire-breathing Ferrari that… Continue reading Ferrari 296 Speciale