Four more EVs have become eligible for the government’s £3750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), doubling the number of models in the top band. Those newly included are the Renault 4, Alpine A290, Mini Countryman and 52kWh variant of the Renault 5. Including the grant, the Renault 4 now costs from £23,455, the Renault 5 £23,945, the Countryman £25,350… Continue reading Renault 5 and 4 among four EVs eligible for £3750 discount
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Who will replace McGovern at JLR? Your guess is as good as mine
News of the abrupt departure of JLR chief creative officer Gerry McGovern elicits feelings of both shock and long expectation, depending which group of commentators you consult. Reasons for the shock are clear enough: McGovern was given a huge amount of control over the “reimagination” of Jaguar when former CEO Thierry Bollore arrived to give… Continue reading Who will replace McGovern at JLR? Your guess is as good as mine
JLR axes design boss Gerry McGovern
JLR has axed design boss Gerry McGovern, sources inside the firm have told Autocar and Autocar India. It is understood that the brand’s chief creative officer was asked to leave the firm on Monday and his position was terminated with immediate effect. Autocar India’s source suggested McGovern was “escorted out of the office”, although the exact details… Continue reading JLR axes design boss Gerry McGovern
Footballers prove young people do like cars
It’s a popular refrain to suggest that young people are falling out of love with cars. As evidence, it’s noted that throughout much of the developed world, the proportion of young people learning to drive is down over the past two decades. Well, the stats can say that, but I’m not buying what’s inferred from them. Granted,… Continue reading Footballers prove young people do like cars
Ford set to channel Bronco for new PHEV SUV
Ford is preparing to launch a chunky new ‘Bronco’ SUV in Europe, inspired by its iconic US-market 4×4 flagship. Plans for the model were first discovered by Autocar, and Automotive News Europe has now reported that the new American-flavoured crossover will be produced in Valencia alongside the closely related Kuga. Ford’s Spanish plant will build the… Continue reading Ford set to channel Bronco for new PHEV SUV
Kia will unveil EV2 in January as Renault 4 rival
Kia will unveil the EV2 crossover in January as its new entry-level electric model. The Renault 4 rival will make its debut at the Brussels motor show on 9 January, when the Korean brand will also unveil new range-topping GT variants of the EV3, EV4 and EV5. Previewed by new pictures released on Tuesday, the new… Continue reading Kia will unveil EV2 in January as Renault 4 rival
Car sharing firm Zipcar pauses bookings as it considers UK exit
American car sharing firm Zipcar has paused bookings in London while it considers closing its UK business. In a statement sent to users, Zipcar UK general manager James Taylor said it won’t be possible to book a car for use after 31 December 2025, pending the result of a consultation with employees. Customers with existing bookings… Continue reading Car sharing firm Zipcar pauses bookings as it considers UK exit
On patrol with the police unit hunting drink- and drug-drivers
It’s 5pm on a weekday in Guildford, Surrey. For an hour, members of Surrey Police’s Vanguard Road Safety team have been stopping motorists to warn them about the dangers of driving under the influence of drink and drugs, when they strike ‘lucky’ and nab a drug-driver. Clues? His car reeks of cannabis and there’s a… Continue reading On patrol with the police unit hunting drink- and drug-drivers
Big MPVs are the luxury saloons of the future
Spare a thought for the MPV, won’t you? The multi-purpose vehicle, as it was known, was a big, boxy thing sometimes described back in its heyday as a people carrier. As opposed to what I never knew: what is a car if not a vehicle for carrying people? Anyway, I use the word ‘was’ because… Continue reading Big MPVs are the luxury saloons of the future
WATCH: Mad Manthey Porsche GT3 RS – how much faster does this £100k kit really make you?
[embedded content] In 2024 we came to Silverstone with a regular 911 GT3 RS to explore how the car’s new cockpit-adjustable damping and differential controls affected the driving experience. That day wasn’t just about subjective driving impressions. We also recorded a lap time, and this has come in handy, because now we’re back at Silverstone… Continue reading WATCH: Mad Manthey Porsche GT3 RS – how much faster does this £100k kit really make you?