MG will begin to equip electric cars with solid-state batteries within the next 12 months, an official from its parent company, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), has confirmed. Speaking at the Chengdu motor show in China, Yu Jingmin, executive vice president of SAIC’s passenger vehicle operations, revealed that new solid-state battery technology developed by the company and set… Continue reading MG to launch first electric car with solid-state battery in 2025
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Aston Martin plans hybrid sports cars – but not Vanquish
Aston Martin is considering fitting both the DB12 and Vantage with plug-in hybrid powertrains – but it won’t do the same with the new Vanquish. Aston has confirmed plans to use PHEVs as a transitional technology on its way to pure electrification, having pushed back its first EV in light of wavering demand for battery-powered sports… Continue reading Aston Martin plans hybrid sports cars – but not Vanquish
Autocar magazine 4 September: on sale now
In this week’s issue, we reveal Aston Martin’s new flagship GT, give our verdict on the Volvo EX90 electric SUV and the Ferrari Roma Spider meets one of its ancestors from 1964. News Aston Martin has revived the Vanquish name for a new flagship sports GT that boasts 824bhp from a twin-turbocharged V12, making it… Continue reading Autocar magazine 4 September: on sale now
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.104)
Is this the last pod presented by real people? Episode 104 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds your hosts Steve Cropley and Matt Prior threatened by AI, the duo talk about the cancelled Stonehenge tunnel, dream cars and dream roads, the luxury car tax, and much more besides including your correspondence. Make… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.104)
New Cupra Terramar SUV brings 268bhp and handling focus
Cupra has taken the covers off the Terramar SUV, which is set to be its final combustion-engined model. Based on the Evo development of the Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform, the sub-£40k Terramar moves Cupra into the hotly contested C-SUV segment, battling the likes of the BMW X1, Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Tiguan. The Terramar will… Continue reading New Cupra Terramar SUV brings 268bhp and handling focus
Vanquishing Europe: 1000-mile tour in Aston’s V12 great
The new Aston Martin Vanquish has been revealed, bringing the British brand’s V12-engined flagship back to the fore after a six-year hiatus. With a whopping 824bhp and 738lb ft of torque, plus a stiffer chassis than its DBS predecessor, it’s poised to fight for the super grand tourer crown. But it’s not all about measurable qualities.… Continue reading Vanquishing Europe: 1000-mile tour in Aston’s V12 great
New Dacia Duster gains hybrid, starts at £18,745
The new Dacia Duster will arrive in November from £18,745, meaning it keeps its status as one of the UK’s cheapest SUVs and “best bargain on the market”. That price secures the 99bhp four-cylinder Bi-Fuel (petrol/LPG) engine – its only non-electrified powertrain – in base level Expression trim. With both brimmed, the Duster can do… Continue reading New Dacia Duster gains hybrid, starts at £18,745
Aston Martin Vanquish returns as 824bhp V12 flagship
Aston Martin’s engine has been future-proofed, said Long, so it will conform with emission regulations up to 2030, “and then we hope to continue beyond that”, he said, with a roadmap in place to take it into the next decade. Increasingly stringent emissions regulations mean Aston Martin’s largest engine can “only really live now in… Continue reading Aston Martin Vanquish returns as 824bhp V12 flagship
Renault to reinvent 1970s coupe as retro-futuristic concept
Renault is preparing to unveil a new concept car inspired by a forgotten model from the 1970s. A series of posts published to X previewed the “show car”, which will be unveiled on 4 September. The teaser image shows a blocky front end featuring four main lights and a wide grille, leading French media to suggest… Continue reading Renault to reinvent 1970s coupe as retro-futuristic concept
New Bentley Flying Spur to be revealed next week as 771bhp PHEV
The new Bentley Flying Spur will be revealed next week, powered by the same Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain that made its debut in the new Continental GT Speed. Pairing a 4.0-litre V8 engine with a gearbox-mounted electric motor, it will send 771bhp and 738lb ft of torque to all four wheels. That’s 145bhp more than the… Continue reading New Bentley Flying Spur to be revealed next week as 771bhp PHEV