AC Cars has revived the Ace, the precursor to the V8-powered Cobra roadster. The new model is visually inspired by the original Ace of 1953 but underpinned by all-new mechanicals. It’s based on a new steel tubular frame chassis shod with carbonfibre bodywork, which the company will manufacture itself in the UK. That helps to contribute… Continue reading AC Ace returns as £175k roadster with Ford Focus ST power
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Mercedes to keep investing in separate ICE and EV platforms
Mercedes-Benz is prepared to invest in and develop different architectures for combustion and electric models for as long as there is demand for both, CEO Ola Källenius has confirmed. Speaking to Autocar, Källenius said that Mercedes must offer models “without compromise” on equipment levels, space, technology or performance – and the only way to do this is to… Continue reading Mercedes to keep investing in separate ICE and EV platforms
New Volkswagen Tayron is seven-seat Tiguan with diesel options
Volkswagen has unveiled the new Tayron as the replacement for the Tiguan Allspace, with extra practicality and more on-board technologies. It’s effectively a new-generation Tiguan that has been stretched by 231mm, bringing the option of a third row of seats and an extra 198 litres of boot space. The Tayron will be offered with four engines: a… Continue reading New Volkswagen Tayron is seven-seat Tiguan with diesel options
JLR encourages further talks in plea to avoid EU-China tariff war
JLR has called for “continued dialogue between the European Union and China” after the UK carmaker was dragged into the tariff war with the threat of increased duties on its EU-built Land Rover Defender sold in China. Chinese officials said this week the government was investigating raising tariffs on large combustion-engined cars imported from the… Continue reading JLR encourages further talks in plea to avoid EU-China tariff war
Dacia Bigster is brand’s largest, most expensive model to date
The Bigster is Dacia’s largest model yet and kick-starts the Romanian brand’s ambitious plans to expand into the ultra-competitive C-segment market. Claimed by Dacia to make the “C-SUV more affordable”, the long-awaited Bigster will sit above the technically-related Duster crossover and is set to arrive next year at a sub-£30,000 price that will undercut key… Continue reading Dacia Bigster is brand’s largest, most expensive model to date
What investors will be watching out for at Tesla’s Robotaxi day
“One for the history books” is how Tesla CEO Elon Musk has described the rescheduled Robotaxi reveal day on Thursday 10 October. Dubbed ‘We, Robot’, in apparent reference to the 2004 sci-fi film starring Will Smith and the Isaac Asimov book that inspired it, the event is going to be staged at the Warner Bros studio… Continue reading What investors will be watching out for at Tesla’s Robotaxi day
Autocar magazine 09 October: on sale now
In this week’s issue, we reveal the long-awaited successor to the McLaren P1, drive the new Renault 5 EV, and the Aston Matin Vantage takes on rivals from Ferrari and Porsche. News McLaren has unveiled its new 1258bhp W1 hypercar, a rear drive hybrid of unparalleled ability. Mark Tisshaw details the P1 successor alongside exclusive… Continue reading Autocar magazine 09 October: on sale now
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.109)
This week your My Week In Cars hosts, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior, talk about Aston Martin’s production warning, how a new boss has settled in at Bentley, and how McLaren named its new W1 hypercar. There’s extreme hands-free cornering from ex-Top Gear host Chris Goffey in a Moskvitch and your correspondence, including our hosts… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.109)
Vauxhall Grandland Electric
The interior is a strong point with the Grandland, as it’s noticeably more ergonomic than the e-3008’s, albeit maybe not quite as flashy to look at. The dashboard is a fairly simple structure of horizontal lines, but it’s finished in some pleasingly tactile textiles that look very smart and are present throughout the cabin. The centre console… Continue reading Vauxhall Grandland Electric
Vauxhall Grandland
Where the Grandland shines is inside, as it manages to combine function and style. Vauxhall prides itself on its ergonomic seats, and indeed these ones are very comfortable. Even the manually adjustable items in our test car have a pull-out thigh bolster, as well as variable lumbar support and a variable cushion angle. The Grandland… Continue reading Vauxhall Grandland