Domagoj Dukec is moving from BMW to Rolls-Royce to take over as director of design from Anders Warming, as part of a dramatic overhaul of the BMW Group’s design operations. Warming has steered Rolls-Royce’s design department for three years, having previously worked under Chris Bangle at BMW and then been appointed chief of design at Mini. Cars… Continue reading BMW design boss Domagoj Dukec takes over at Rolls-Royce
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Peugeot 3008 gains 53-mile plug-in hybrid for £40,650
Peugeot has added a plug-in hybrid to the range of powertrains available in the new 3008 SUV. It pairs an updated version of the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine offered in the previous 3008 with a 123bhp electric motor, which is integrated into a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Combined, they put out 192bhp and 258lb ft of torque.… Continue reading Peugeot 3008 gains 53-mile plug-in hybrid for £40,650
Fiat 500e production paused due to sales slump
Production of the Fiat 500e will be paused for a month from 13 September, due to low demand. Fiat parent firm Stellantis said in a statement that the slump in sales is “linked to the deep difficulties experienced in the European [EV] market by all producers”. According to figures from Jato Dynamics, Fiat sold 74,885… Continue reading Fiat 500e production paused due to sales slump
Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing
Hyundai has announced that premium spin-off Genesis will enter top-flight endurance racing. It said in a statement that it will develop a car according to the LMDh ruleset, which requires competitors to use a greater number of off-the-shelf components than the alternative Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) specification. The chassis, for example, must be sourced from… Continue reading Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing
Lotus to unveil new Theory 1 sports car next week
Lotus will unveil a new sports car called the Theory 1 on 17 September. The brand’s marketing chief Qiao Xinyu made the announcement on Chinese social media, posting a close-up teaser image of the car’s rear end. The picture leaves much to the imagination but clearly shows an aggressive rear spoiler, hinting that the new car… Continue reading Lotus to unveil new Theory 1 sports car next week
New-look Autocar magazine: on sale now
Welcome to the new-look Autocar, which has been a labour of love over the past few months for our excellent art editor Sarah Özgül and all the team. Autocar has always been updated sporadically during its 129 years to ensure it remains modern and relevant and, importantly, reflects the fast-paced forward-looking industry and cars we… Continue reading New-look Autocar magazine: on sale now
Euro NCAP gives Jeep Avenger ‘mediocre’ three stars for safety
The Jeep Avenger has been given a “mediocre” three-star rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety test The small crossover was let down by poor scores for side-impact protection of 10-year-old rear occupants and the responsiveness of its autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system. Euro NCAP also criticised its lack of a child presence detection… Continue reading Euro NCAP gives Jeep Avenger ‘mediocre’ three stars for safety
Lucid to launch £38k Model Y rival in 2026
Lucid has announced that it will launch its Tesla Model Y rival in two years, priced below $50,000 (£38,000). The SUV will be based on what Lucid calls its new ‘mid-size’ platform and use the company’s next-generation Atlas motors, which major on energy efficiency. The firm claims this will allow it to offer competitive range figures despite… Continue reading Lucid to launch £38k Model Y rival in 2026
DS revives legendary Citroen SM as sleek showcase of future design
DS has reimagined the legendary Citroën SM as a futuristic, tech-laden concept that previews the premium brand’s design direction. Created to mark 10 years since DS was spun off from Citroën, the new SM Tribute concept has been designed as if its Maserati V6-engined, hydropneumatically suspended namesake had “continued to develop over the past five… Continue reading DS revives legendary Citroen SM as sleek showcase of future design
Kia EV3
Three trim levels are offered: Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S. The smaller 58kWh battery option is only available on Air trim, and the leap from the larger 81kWh battery version of the Air (£35,995) to that battery in GT-Line trim is £3500, as tested here. GT-Line S trim is another £3500 on top again, and… Continue reading Kia EV3