BYD is going after the Land Rover Defender in the UK with the new B5 – a premium plug-in hybrid 4×4 with competitive off-road stats and supercar levels of power. Launched in China last year as the Bao 5, the Defender 110 rival has made its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ahead of a… Continue reading BYD Denza B5: 677bhp hybrid Defender rival lands in UK
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Renault 5 Turbo 3E: £135k hyper-hatch sold out until 2028
The extreme Renault 5 Turbo 3E is sold out until 2028, with just half the build run still to be allocated. The 533bhp, £135k hyper-hatchback is an electric tribute to the original Renault 5 Turbo, with wild styling, a totally bespoke platform and supercar-baiting performance. It is highly exclusive, with just 1980 units planned to… Continue reading Renault 5 Turbo 3E: £135k hyper-hatch sold out until 2028
Lanzante 95-59 is 850bhp three-seat homage to McLaren F1
Performance specialist Lanzante has created an homage to the iconic McLaren F1 with its own three-seat supercar, which produces an uncompromising 700bhp per tonne. Called the 95-59, the limited-run model is a tribute to the Lanzante-run #59 McLaren F1 GTR that won the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hours. The Petersfield-based firm’s new three-seat supercar packs 850bhp and 649lb… Continue reading Lanzante 95-59 is 850bhp three-seat homage to McLaren F1
Maserati Grecale and Granturismo EVs to gain range boost this year
Maserati will launch extended-range versions of its electric Grecale crossover and Granturismo sports car later this year as part of a push to keep developing and improving its EV line-up. The Italian firm launched its first two electric cars in 2024, offering EV power in those model lines as an alternative to mild-hybrid and pure-petrol ICE… Continue reading Maserati Grecale and Granturismo EVs to gain range boost this year
Audi A6 e-tron: Audi’s aero chief on the future of car design
I think it would be a project that wasn’t so much in the public limelight, but had a very big impact on the way the industry works in our technical discipline. A number of years ago we worked on developing a groundbreaking new software technology for aerodynamics simulations, which gave us a significant advantage in… Continue reading Audi A6 e-tron: Audi’s aero chief on the future of car design
Bold new logo for Range Rover as brand gears up for first EV
JLR has revealed a bold new logo for the Range Rover brand, as it prepares to launch the luxury SUV marque’s first electric model later this year. Appearing in a recent presentation to investors, the new emblem – featuring a pair of Rs in the brand’s trademark minimalist, wide-set font – is the first designed for… Continue reading Bold new logo for Range Rover as brand gears up for first EV
Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull F1 team boss
Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team boss after 20 years. In a statement, Red Bull said Horner, who until now has been at the helm of the squad for its entire existence, has been “released from his operational duties with effect from today”. Laurent Mekies, currently team principal of Red Bull’s… Continue reading Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull F1 team boss
Ford Tourneo Connect
It takes only a few yards in the Connect PHEV to appreciate what relevant qualities it will bring to the line-up. The car moves off under electric power almost all of the time and there’s a more than adequate sufficiency of it for part-throttle town motoring. We tested the car against the clock running as… Continue reading Ford Tourneo Connect
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.148)
This week finds Steve Cropley talking about Dacia Dusters old and new, Matt Prior finds himself confused by the appearance of some new cars, while the pair discuss a Fiat Panda Twinair, the new Ferrari Amalfi, the refinement of a Genesis G80 and much more, including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.148)
Aston Martin Vantage S returns as 202mph V8 brawler
Aston Martin has revealed the Vantage S, the third-generation sports car’s most track-focused incarnation to date. It is the first time the S suffix has adorned a Vantage since 2018, and the new model follows the recently revealed DBX S as Aston brings back the badge for its highest-performing models. While the 671bhp Vantage S… Continue reading Aston Martin Vantage S returns as 202mph V8 brawler