Author: Autocar Magazine UK

Alpine to introduce bespoke, button-heavy interiors with next A110

“But you have also an emotional relation with the machine, and you control the machines – it’s not the screens controlling the machine. “When you buy a sports car, you want to be in control. You don’t want the car to start itself. You want to master the car. You want to start the car.… Continue reading Alpine to introduce bespoke, button-heavy interiors with next A110

Bugatti Mistral

All engines make some kind of noise. Mostly though they only make one or two which, if you’re lucky, are pleasant. In the Mistral’s case I think I counted at least six distinctly different sounds.  And if you time it just right, or get your throttle position just-so, you can actually pick and choose the… Continue reading Bugatti Mistral

Christoph Häußinger: Meet the man transforming Audi’s lighting design

This is a big question! I mean, without light there is no life. Humans have always been connected to light. Without fire, for example, we wouldn’t have evolved into what we are today. Light is a crucial part of our life. In terms of light design, it’s so important because it gives the car the… Continue reading Christoph Häußinger: Meet the man transforming Audi’s lighting design

Porsche’s Cayenne EV is nearly here – and we’ve been for a ride

It’s fairly tall. And quite large. Not quite Range Rover large, maybe, but on the way. The new Porsche Cayenne EV – in which I’m about to take to the Goodwood Festival of Speed‘s hillclimb at full speed – is the biggest Porsche they make.  We’re sitting high. You might imagine that cars with three-second 0-60mph… Continue reading Porsche’s Cayenne EV is nearly here – and we’ve been for a ride

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025: the hot new cars you need to see

Read our Denza Z9 GT review Eccentrica Diablo restomod Described by its maker as the ultimate Diablo, this restomod intends to unleash the potential of Lamborghini’s famously tetchy flagship. Its chassis has been reinforced with carbonfibre, the brakes overhauled, traction control added and the V12 tweaked with new camshafts and springs. It has also received a… Continue reading Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025: the hot new cars you need to see

Jaecoo 5 to arrive in UK this year Evoque rival

The Range Rover Evoque-rivalling Jaecoo 5 will go on sale this year – and it will arrive first with petrol power. Making its debut Goodwood Festival of Speed, the crossover is the second car in the Chery-owned Jaecoo’s UK line-up, joining the larger Jaecoo 7, a car that has quickly gained popularity here after amassing almost 6000 sales since… Continue reading Jaecoo 5 to arrive in UK this year Evoque rival

MG takes on Tesla with new IM 5 saloon and IM 6 SUV for UK

MG has launched a new brand in the UK that will rival Tesla with a high-tech saloon and crossover in the vein of the Model 3 and Model Y. The new IM 5 and IM 6 – revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed – are the first UK-bound models from the recently established EV… Continue reading MG takes on Tesla with new IM 5 saloon and IM 6 SUV for UK

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N revealed as electric BMW M3 rival with 641bhp

The Hyundai N division’s second electric performance car, the 641bhp Ioniq 6 N, will arrive this autumn as a sharper, keener and “more sophisticated and predictable” follow-up to the lauded Ioniq 5 N. Speaking to Autocar, Hyundai N founder and vice president Joon Park said the new 6 N will take advantage of its lower… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 6 N revealed as electric BMW M3 rival with 641bhp

Honda Civic Type R bows out with new Ultimate Edition

The Honda Civic Type R is bowing out from Europe with a new special edition that commemorates its 28-year production run. Making its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the new Ultimate Edition car is intended to celebrate the legacy of the Civic Type R, having first arrived as a grey import some 28 years ago.… Continue reading Honda Civic Type R bows out with new Ultimate Edition