If you thought that DS was optimistic in believing it was a rival to premium brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, I wonder what you made of the news that it would in future like to become “the Louis Vuitton of the automotive industry”, rubbing shoulders with Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Let’s take it seriously for a moment. DS design… Continue reading DS should consider its past while shaping its future
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
A beginner’s guide to driving a supercar on track
Despite this, I feel a bit lost at times. Corner 11, the penultimate one, is long, sweeping and so wide. Four laps sail by and it’s time for some feedback. “There are probably more good points than I was expecting,” says Vann. Damning with faint praise there, but I’ll let him continue. “Your steering technique… Continue reading A beginner’s guide to driving a supercar on track
Autocar Great Women 2025: Last chance for nominations
Entries will soon close for the Autocar Great Women: Rising Stars awards 2025. These awards are an initiative run by Autocar in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, celebrating the up-and-coming stars of the British automotive industry. The industry’s top rising stars will be announced at a ceremony on 30 April, and all nominations must be… Continue reading Autocar Great Women 2025: Last chance for nominations
New pictures of Jaguar’s super-GT reveal fresh details
Two different mules also sport numberplates both on the grille and to the side of it, possibly indicating different positions for different markets. In the EU, plates must now be centrally mounted, due to new pedestrian safety regulations. Beneath the heavy camouflage of this early prototype, it is clear that the GT will be a… Continue reading New pictures of Jaguar’s super-GT reveal fresh details
7000 miles in a Vauxhall Corsa: why pure-petrol’s the one to pick
It feels as if the suspension is sprung much more firmly in the hybrid – too firmly. You would expect it to be more softly sprung to deal with that extra weight, but there’s seemingly no need for it to be at the level it is. This seems to be a recurring theme with Stellantis… Continue reading 7000 miles in a Vauxhall Corsa: why pure-petrol’s the one to pick
New ‘zero-risk’ salary sacrifice targets employer concerns
EV salary sacrifice broker LoveElectric has launched a ‘zero-risk guarantee’ for employers, hoping to encourage more uptake of these schemes as cheaper new and used EVs make them accessible to lower-income drivers. The UK’s ‘salsac’ market is booming. It enables drivers to lease a car through their employer, often with a discount, and pay for it with their… Continue reading New ‘zero-risk’ salary sacrifice targets employer concerns
What’s the damage if Trump hits British cars with tariffs?
Predicting which country US president Donald Trump will target with tariffs next is probably a fool’s errand, but the real fool is one who isn’t fully braced for impact. With that in mind, what is the likely outcome for the British car industry if the US decides to charge companies more for the price of entry?… Continue reading What’s the damage if Trump hits British cars with tariffs?
Government funding squeeze puts roads on back burner
Twelve years after it was given the go-ahead and five years since construction started, the new 0.9-mile Silvertown Tunnel beneath the Thames that links Silvertown in east London to the Greenwich Peninsula will open on 7 April. The announcement by Transport for London (TfL) is a rare piece of good news at a time when,… Continue reading Government funding squeeze puts roads on back burner
BYD Atto 2
Which brings us to the Atto 2’s interior. When you’re going to battle with cars like the Aceman, the Peugeot E-2008 and the forthcoming Renault 4, an eye-catching design will always help. But aside from being interesting to look at, it has to be tough enough to withstand multiple school runs, be free from infotainment… Continue reading BYD Atto 2
Autocar Drivers of Change: JLR’s Barbara Bergmeier crowned overall winner
JLR’s Barbara Bergmeier has been named the overall winner at the inaugural Autocar Drivers of Change awards. Held and judged in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and Ennis & Co, Autocar Drivers of Change is a new initiative championing diverse talent in the automotive industry. A sibling event to Autocar Great… Continue reading Autocar Drivers of Change: JLR’s Barbara Bergmeier crowned overall winner