Aston Martin is set to reveal a DB12 inspired by the classic James Bond film Goldfinger on Monday 14 October. A post made to the British company’s social media accounts appears to show the silhouette of the GT interspersed with a clip from the 1964 film, which prominently featured the Aston Martin DB5. Aston Martin also posted… Continue reading Aston Martin set to show Goldfinger-inspired DB12
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Toyota links up with Haas F1 team – but rules out full return
Toyota’s motorsport division has agreed a wide-ranging technical partnership with the Haas Formula 1 team – but it insists the deal isn’t a precursor to a full-scale return to grand prix racing. The Japanese manufacturer has secured a deal with the American F1 squad that is intended to help develop young Japanese drivers and Toyota Gazoo Racing… Continue reading Toyota links up with Haas F1 team – but rules out full return
Nio EL8
Nio is one of a number of brands to adopt a minimalist look and let a large central touchscreen do all the heavy lifting, which if done badly can lead to quite a sparse and cold feel inside. Yet as we’ve found on some of its other models, including the Europe-friendly Nio ET5 saloon, Nio… Continue reading Nio EL8
Alpine A390 Beta previews rakish 2025 EV with A110 handling
The Alpine A390 Beta electric crossover concept has been conceived as “a bigger A110 for five” that pairs a futuristic fastback design with best-in-class driving dynamics. The concept will spawn a production car in 2025 that will use the Renault Group’s Ampr Medium EV platform (making it a relation of the Renault Megane E-Tech) and… Continue reading Alpine A390 Beta previews rakish 2025 EV with A110 handling
Tesla Robotaxi finally revealed: self-driving coupe due by 2027
Tesla has finally revealed its long-promised ‘Robotaxi’ – a compact, self-driving coupé that shows the firm’s vision for a global fleet of autonomous vehicles. Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off the autonomous Cybercab concept at an event in the US overnight, alongside a larger self-driving van with 20 seats that’s dubbed the Robovan. The two… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi finally revealed: self-driving coupe due by 2027
Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Because this is the estate, boot space will likely be your priority, so let’s start there. It has a very useful 563 litres with the rear seats in their normal position, although you lose the car’s underfloor storage if you go for a mild-hybrid diesel (because its 48V battery is stored there), whereas you will… Continue reading Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Dacia is the Lidl of the car world
Dacias are so much more affordable than their rivals because they are designed, engineered and produced differently. Parts prices are set from the start, rather than at the end, allowing them to be designed and sourced accordingly and costs to be controlled. Cars are then not overloaded with kit, offering only what Dacia CEO Denis… Continue reading Dacia is the Lidl of the car world
Next Nissan Leaf to be launched with vehicle-to-grid charging in UK
The electric successor to the Nissan Leaf will feature bi-directional vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging available for use by UK customers when it is launched in 2026. Nissan says it is the first car firm to both develop a “breakthrough” on-board two-way charging system and secure the certification needed to offer the vehicle-to-grid charging service – in which… Continue reading Next Nissan Leaf to be launched with vehicle-to-grid charging in UK
Autocar Drivers of Change 2025: Nominate your colleagues now
Autocar has opened nominations for the 2025 Drivers of Change awards, a new initiative held in association with Ennis & Co and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to champion diverse talent in the automotive industry. A returning name with a completely new format and approach, Drivers of Change is a sibling event to Autocar’s Great… Continue reading Autocar Drivers of Change 2025: Nominate your colleagues now
Audi Q6 e-tron road-trip: exploring electric
[2] Standard on Audi Q6 Edition 1 e-tron models, Audi matrix LED technology provides precise,high-resolution illumination of the road. Dazzling for oncoming vehicles or vehicles in front can be considerably reduced as a result. [3] Digital OLED tail lights including communication light is standard on Audi SQ6 Edition 1 e-tron models. [4] Standard on Audi… Continue reading Audi Q6 e-tron road-trip: exploring electric