UK new car sales slowed slightly in August as buyers held out for September’s numberplate change. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed registrations dipped by 1082 (1.3%) compared with August 2023. Despite the dip, the market remains on course to beat its 2023 total of 1.9 million sales. So far this year, sales are… Continue reading New car sales slow in August ahead of September’s new plate month
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
MG Cyberster
One of the things that MG Motor’s Longbridge engineering team fought hard for on this car, they say, was a low driving position. Would they have fought that little bit harder. The car’s driving position is otherwise good, and its standard for material quality is surprisingly high for something competing with Alpines and lower-end Porsche… Continue reading MG Cyberster
Safer in 10 minutes: Our Land Rover Defender gets a security boost
A nice man arrives one morning after a few phone calls and an “I’m half an hour away” text to carry out what has variously been described as an ‘update’ and a ‘recall’ to the Land Rover Defender 130. Most of its updates happen over the air, but not this one, which requires plugging in… Continue reading Safer in 10 minutes: Our Land Rover Defender gets a security boost
Crucial Volvo EX60 to be launched in 2026 on bold new platform
As previously revealed by Autocar, the EX60 will be the first Volvo designed to benefit from megacasting, a technology set to be introduced with the SPA3 that allows for entire sections of a vehicle to be created as a single part rather than multiple elements. That, along with other changes and the more modular nature of the… Continue reading Crucial Volvo EX60 to be launched in 2026 on bold new platform
Renault 17 reborn with 270bhp, RWD and carbonfibre chassis
Renault has revived the 17 coupé of the 1970s as a sleek, sporting EV with a carbonfibre chassis and as much power as a modern Volkswagen Golf GTI. Created in partnership with French designer Ora Ito, the restomod is the latest in a series of reimagined Renault classics that pair retro design cues with modern underpinnings and technology. The… Continue reading Renault 17 reborn with 270bhp, RWD and carbonfibre chassis
First look: Volvo confirms ES90 saloon
Volvo has given the first official glimpse of the new ES90, which will arrive in 2025 as the brand’s maiden electric saloon – and will be offered in the UK. The new model will be an electric equivalent to the long-running S90 and will take on the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE in the large electric… Continue reading First look: Volvo confirms ES90 saloon
New petrol Volvo XC90 revealed as firm hints at ICE sales after 2030
Volvo has heavily reworked the hugely successful XC90 SUV with a number of “fundamental changes”, including design and technology updates inspired by its new electric EX90 sibling. The second iteration of the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 rival arrived in 2014, since when Volvo has sold close to a million examples of the large luxury SUV. This new… Continue reading New petrol Volvo XC90 revealed as firm hints at ICE sales after 2030
Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX is 335bhp electric MPV for £67,435
The retro-styled Volkswagen ID Buzz has become the latest model to gain a warmed-up GTX variant. The new £67,435 range-topper arrives with a dual-motor powertrain and sportier-looking exterior. With deliveries set to begin this month, the ID Buzz GTX joins the recently launched Volkswagen ID 3 GTX and ID 7 GTX Tourer in the firm’s… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX is 335bhp electric MPV for £67,435
Prodrive reveals radical £25,000 electric van for 2028
Prodrive has partnered with UK-based design agency Astheimer to create the Evolv, a tiny electric van concept that will form the basis of a £25,000 production version in 2028. Designed for ‘last-mile’ delivery services in cities, the Evolv is a 3240mm-long, 1450mm-wide cargo-mover that’s claimed to have significantly more load space than similarly sized L7e-category… Continue reading Prodrive reveals radical £25,000 electric van for 2028
VW-backed Scout brand to unveil Ford Bronco rival on 24 October
Scout, the Volkswagen-backed revival of 4×4 brand International Harvester, will reveal its first cars on 24 October. The brand will unveil an electric rival for the Land Rover Defender and Ford Bronco, alongside a closely related pick-up to take on the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning. The high-riding 4×4 and pick-up will have retro-futuristic… Continue reading VW-backed Scout brand to unveil Ford Bronco rival on 24 October