Bugatti has marked the centenary of the Type 35, the legendary race car that it campaigned for six years between 1924 and 1930. The Type 35 made its debut at the Lyon Grand Prix on 3 August 1924, having been driven from Bugatti’s Molsheim factory to the city some 300 miles away. At launch, it packed… Continue reading Bugatti marks 100 years of the Type 35 racer
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
RML previews radical 911 upgrade and carbon-bodied V8 Vantage
RML Group, the British engineering outfit behind a number of successful global motorsport programmes and highly exclusive road cars, will mark its 40th anniversary with four unveilings. RML was founded in 1984 as racing team Ray Mallock Ltd and has since run works motorsport efforts for the likes of Seat, Vauxhall, Aston Martin, Saleen and Chevrolet across multiple… Continue reading RML previews radical 911 upgrade and carbon-bodied V8 Vantage
First look at electric Range Rover Sport coming next year
Under the revised plans, the four Land Rover EVs being launched by 2026 will be the electric Range Rover and Range Rover Sport – both based on the versatile MLA platform that underpins the current combustion models – and two smaller SUVs based on the new EMA platform, thought to be replacements for the Range… Continue reading First look at electric Range Rover Sport coming next year
New Smart #5 electric SUV to be revealed later this month
Smart will reveal the #5 SUV, its largest and most powerful model yet, on 28 August ahead of planned sales in the UK next year. When the wraps come off it at an event in Australia – a market Smart is keen to grow – it will be the first time the brand’s third model has… Continue reading New Smart #5 electric SUV to be revealed later this month
A rookie’s guide to car spotting
Where in the world are you more likely to see a Ferrari than a Ford Fiesta? Outside of Maranello, Dubai or Monaco, I’d suggest that a walk around central London gives you the best odds. It’s why car spotting, the art of going into town and seeing what rare metal passes you by, thrives in… Continue reading A rookie’s guide to car spotting
It’s time for legislators of in-car technology to start listening
I have a lot of time for Michael van der Sande, who as Alpine managing director brought the A110 to market and was later in charge of JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations. Plus, anyone who owns an Alfa Romeo SZ is all right in my book. But I have even more time for him since he… Continue reading It’s time for legislators of in-car technology to start listening
Audi A2 meets Honda Insight: The future we never got
The A2 isn’t such a featherweight, but an all-in figure of 895kg (although the diesel engine in our version adds 95kg to this figure) is frankly incredible for a car that will comfortably accommodate four adults and contains a useful 390-litre boot. Once again, aluminium is the vital ingredient in creating this low-mass marvel. The… Continue reading Audi A2 meets Honda Insight: The future we never got
Ineos rethinks range expansion to focus on Grenadier
Ineos is planning a significant shift upmarket, with a focus on boutique off-roaders to rival the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, instead of trying to grow both its line-up and sales. By pivoting to focus on its new Arcane Works programme – Ineos’s take on Land Rover SV and Bentley Mulliner – the brand will be able to… Continue reading Ineos rethinks range expansion to focus on Grenadier
The must-have modern classics to buy now before prices surge
1. Porsche Cayman 10 Price range: £7000 – £30,000 The Porsche Cayman sits on many an enthusiast’s shopping lists. And for good reason. Here is a modern flat six Porsche coupe that has the engine in a sensible place, meaning you can take liberties that you just can’t in a Porsche 911 of the same vintage. … Continue reading The must-have modern classics to buy now before prices surge
Nissan and Honda to co-develop EV platforms, batteries and motors
Nissan and Honda have published fresh details of their new partnership on electric cars, revealing plans to co-develop a new platform, motors and batteries. The Japanese firms have entered into a joint research agreement for a next-generation architecture for a software-defined vehicle, aiming to integrate technologies including autonomous driving and artificial intelligence. These “will determine… Continue reading Nissan and Honda to co-develop EV platforms, batteries and motors