The next generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS will be unified under one name as part of a move by the German brand to bring parity between its EV and combustion-engine line-ups. This means the car maker’s flagship will continue with ICE power in its eighth generation – due in 2030 – despite Mercedes previously pledging… Continue reading Electric Mercedes S-Class to replace EQS for next generation
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Editor’s letter: Software is the latest challenge for car makers
Building cars is hard. Thousands of components must all come together to work safely and reliably, to create a product that meets all kinds of stringent legislation. Customers have to then want to buy it, and once you’ve sold it to them, you have to look after them, then anyone else to whom they might sell… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Software is the latest challenge for car makers
Omoda 5 and E5 launch as brand’s first UK cars from £25,235
The Omoda 5 SUV has gone on sale in the UK, priced from £25,235 and positioned as a cheaper alternative to the British-made Nissan Qashqai. Joined by the electric E5, these are the first offering from Chery-owned Chinese car maker as it plots a rapid expansion in the UK, with plans to bring three more… Continue reading Omoda 5 and E5 launch as brand’s first UK cars from £25,235
Everything you need to know about driving offences
The government also says that if your vehicle is insured, but incorrectly, you could also be punished. Careless or inconsiderate driving Under the Road Traffic Act of 1988, drivers can be prosecuted for driving without due care and attention, otherwise known as careless or inconsiderate driving. The CPS describes the offence as “when the defendant’s… Continue reading Everything you need to know about driving offences
When Autocar met the inventor of the death ray
Nothing about the 18 April 1924 issue of this magazine seems unusual. On the cover, a colourful painting advertising Wolseley’s new Fourteen touring car. In the leader, a plea for drivers to take extra care in the Easter holiday traffic. In the road test, a new four-cylinder saloon from Vauxhall. The main feature, a preview of… Continue reading When Autocar met the inventor of the death ray
Citroën C5 Aircross reinvented as flagship with 435-mile range
Citroën is gearing up to launch a new version of the C5 Aircross next year that will effectively become its flagship model and gain electric power for the first time. The French firm has committed to focusing on main-segment models in the future. As a result, it will not replace the slow-selling C5 X, but… Continue reading Citroën C5 Aircross reinvented as flagship with 435-mile range
Hyundai hedges EV bets on range-extender powertrains
Hyundai Motor has become the first global car firm to commit to a broad roll-out of extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) as it looks to bridge the gap to sluggish EV demand. Also known as range-extender cars (REx), EREVs package a large battery and sizeable electric motor alongside a small petrol engine that acts as a generator. Hyundai… Continue reading Hyundai hedges EV bets on range-extender powertrains
New MG ZS revealed as sub-£22k hybrid crossover
MG’s big-selling ZS crossover returns for a second generation, with a bold new look inside and out, a wide-reaching technological revamp and a sub-£22,000 hybrid option. Redesigned in line with the recently launched HS flagship and 3 supermini, and featuring more upmarket cabin materials and kit, the revived ZS will arrive in the UK in… Continue reading New MG ZS revealed as sub-£22k hybrid crossover
Land Rover revives classic Defender V8 for £190,000
Land Rover has revealed an official restomod for the classic Defender, turning the legendary 4×4 into a bona fide rival for the Mercedes G-Class. Produced by Land Rover Classic, it promises to modernise the classic Defender as far as it is possible to, with a reworked chassis, interior and exterior. It is powered by JLR’s… Continue reading Land Rover revives classic Defender V8 for £190,000
Smart #5: brand’s largest car yet rivals Enyaq with 348-mile range
Smart has revealed the #5 as its biggest model yet – an EV that will attempt to win over buyers of large SUVs with its off-road character. Revealed in Australia (a market in which Smart is keen to grow), it comes with a 100kWh battery that is good for 348 miles of range and, thanks… Continue reading Smart #5: brand’s largest car yet rivals Enyaq with 348-mile range