The guy who did the extraordinary and stitched together 14 disparate car brands into a single company has announced his departure in 2026. Stellantis is facing its first major financial wobble since it was created in 2021 through the merger of PSA Peugeot–Citroën and FCA Fiat Chrysler but, even so, it’s hard to imagine the company… Continue reading A STLA career: what legacy will Carlos Tavares leave?
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Remembering Jim Clark: The racing hero I never met
The seventh day of April, 1968. One of the worst days of my life, and even after all this time the sadness remains. That day my hero, Jim Clark, died in a Formula 2 accident on the Hockenheim circuit in Germany, when a rear tyre deflated and sent him into the trees at far too… Continue reading Remembering Jim Clark: The racing hero I never met
Renault 17 revival off the cards as brand moves away from retro
“People ask me ‘why don’t you do a Modus?’,” said van den Acker. “If you want a Modus, they are still available. Buy yourself a used one.” Reviving a historic model is a difficult process, he explained, and to be successful, these retro creations must hold universal appeal, rather than just speaking to enthusiasts. “These… Continue reading Renault 17 revival off the cards as brand moves away from retro
New Honda Prelude could feature ‘manual’ gearbox
The new Honda Prelude has been spied testing for the first time – while the hybrid sports coupé’s project leader has refused to rule out that it could offer a manual-style transmission. Honda will revive the long-running model after a gap of more than 20 years, with the new version due to go on sale in… Continue reading New Honda Prelude could feature ‘manual’ gearbox
Autocar magazine 16 October: on sale now
In this week’s 100 page British special we share details on some of the cars seen at this year’s Paris Motor Show, including the Renault 4 revival and Alpine’s A390 Beta concept. Plus, we drive the VW Golf R and share our list of the best British cars of 2024. News Ever wondered what a second… Continue reading Autocar magazine 16 October: on sale now
RML P39 reinvents Porsche 911 as 900bhp track monster
The RML Group has unveiled the P39, a drastically overhauled Porsche 911 Turbo S that’s claimed to be capable of lapping the Nürburgring quicker than the 911 GT3 RS. Inspired by the GT1 race cars of the mid-1990s, as well as the current crop of Le Mans Hypercars, it has received a radical makeover with an all-new carbonfibre… Continue reading RML P39 reinvents Porsche 911 as 900bhp track monster
Skywell Q is UK-bound electric hatchback with 300-mile range
Chinese brand Skywell has revealed a new electric hatchback bringing a range of more than 300 miles and a high-tech interior. Named the Q and due in the UK late next year, it’s said to be the EV company’s first car developed specifically for the European market. At 4.30m long and 1.8m wide, it’s positioned as a… Continue reading Skywell Q is UK-bound electric hatchback with 300-mile range
New Audi A3 plug-in hybrid has an electric range of 88 miles
The new Audi A3 Sportback plug-in hybrid has been revealed with a huge electric-only range of 88 miles. With battery capacity boosted from 13kWh in the previous A3 PHEV to 19.7kWh (usable), the new A3 Sportback 40 TFSe has one of the longest ranges of any plug-in hybrids on the market. The battery can also now… Continue reading New Audi A3 plug-in hybrid has an electric range of 88 miles
Volkswagen Golf R
Under the bonnet, the turbocharged 2.0-litre engine now kicks out an added 8bhp at 328bhp. Torque remains the same as before at 310lb ft, but it is now developed on a 150rpm wider range of revs between 2100rpm and 5500rpm. In a bid to imbue it with added character while retaining the linear properties for… Continue reading Volkswagen Golf R
Eight SUVs is ‘more than enough’ for Renault
The new Renault 4 is the eighth entrant into the brand’s SUV line-up, and its design boss says it has “more than enough” now. Joining the Arkana, Austral, Captur, Espace, Rafale, Scenic and Symbioz in Renault’s European portfolio, the 4 is a higher-riding sibling of the 5, with which it shares a platform, and will compete… Continue reading Eight SUVs is ‘more than enough’ for Renault