Citroën has no plans to restrict sales of ICE cars in order to increase its electric car mix and will instead aim to create “natural” demand for its EVs. Speaking to Autocar at the Paris motor show, Citroën CEO Thierry Koskas said it would be a “shame” to stop or delay sales of petrol cars in order… Continue reading Citroen will not limit petrol cars to hit electric sales mix targets
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
New Alpine A110 R Ultime is a £276k swansong with 345bhp
Alpine has revealed an extreme new special edition of the A110 with 345bhp and a top-end price tag of nearly £300,000. Called the A110 R Ultime, the final edition of the French brand’s halo sports car is one of the most expensive four-cylinder cars of all time, far exceeding the £90,000 A110 R on which… Continue reading New Alpine A110 R Ultime is a £276k swansong with 345bhp
MG releases first pictures of ZS EV replacement
MG has released the first pictures of the ES5, the replacement for the outgoing ZS EV. An electric crossover, it is based on the same underpinnings as the MG 4 hatchback and is slightly longer (4.48m) and wider (1.85m) than the outgoing ZS EV. Chinese government filings previously confirmed that it will be powered by the same… Continue reading MG releases first pictures of ZS EV replacement
Renault 4 reborn as bold electric crossover for under £30,000
The new Renault 4 electric crossover is set to arrive in the UK next year with a starting price of less than £30k, continuing the revival of famous names from the French brand’s past with retro-futuristic designs. The 4 is the second model in Renault’s ‘Iconic Family’ after the smaller and closely related Renault 5… Continue reading Renault 4 reborn as bold electric crossover for under £30,000
2026 Citroen C5 Aircross EV previewed by rakish concept
The Citroën C5 Aircross will be dramatically reinvented for its second generation, as previewed by a new concept car at the Paris motor show. Showcasing a muscular yet slippery design inspired by the unconventional Oli concept of 2022, the C5 Aircross Concept has been conceived with interior space and range efficiency as the main priorities. … Continue reading 2026 Citroen C5 Aircross EV previewed by rakish concept
New Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger marks 60 years of Bond cars
Aston hasn’t confirmed a precise price ahead of deliveries beginning in spring 2025, but Autocar understands the Goldfinger edition is likely to cost each of its 60 owners in the region of £300,000. Included in that price is “an array of gifts that are as exclusive as the car itself”, including a bespoke car cover,… Continue reading New Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger marks 60 years of Bond cars
Citroen C4 drops manual gearbox in design refresh
The Citroën C4 hatchback and its C4 X saloon sibling have been refreshed with a new look and a revised range of powertrains. The entry-level 99bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine has been dropped from the line-up, meaning the C4 can no longer be had with a manual gearbox. A new 99bhp 1.2-litre mild-hybrid petrol, mated to a six-speed dual-clutch… Continue reading Citroen C4 drops manual gearbox in design refresh
Citroen Ami microcar gets new look inspired by 2CV ancestor
Citroën has given the quirky Ami microcar a new look for its fourth birthday. Revealed at the Paris motor show, the 28mph two-seater has a new “sympathetic and more mature” front end which nods to the face of its spiritual successor, the 2CV. The new Citroën Ami features vent-style grooves on its more pronounced wings, black ‘eyelids’… Continue reading Citroen Ami microcar gets new look inspired by 2CV ancestor
Mini reveals 255bhp hot versions of Cooper and Aceman hatches
Mini is taking its performance brand into the electric era with hot new John Cooper Works versions of the Cooper and Aceman EVs. Revealed at the Paris motor show, the powered-up JCW duo pack a Volkswagen Golf GTI-baiting 254bhp and 251lb ft from a single motor on the front axle – 39bhp more than the… Continue reading Mini reveals 255bhp hot versions of Cooper and Aceman hatches
Audi Q6 gains Sportback version with 408 miles of range
The Audi Q6 E-tron has gained a Sportback variant with a more rakish rear end that increases the car’s maximum driving range. The sloping roofline of the new Q6 E-tron Sportback is said to be inspired by that of the Mk1 Audi TT, with an aggressive-looking rake flowing into a small spoiler. This improves the… Continue reading Audi Q6 gains Sportback version with 408 miles of range