Nissan has called for the UK government to make urgent changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, warning that failing to do so risks “undermining the business case” for future investment. Representatives from the Japanese firm were among a number of manufacturers who met with transport secretary Louise Haigh and business secretary Jonathan Reynolds today… Continue reading Nissan wants ‘urgent’ action on ZEV mandate after government talks
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Ineos to restart production after four-month pause
Ineos will restart production of the Grenadier after it solved supply issues that resulted in all builds being put on hold in September. Autocar understands the pause was down to seat supplier Recaro Automotive filing for insolvency. Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Clader said at the time that the firm had run out of a trim piece… Continue reading Ineos to restart production after four-month pause
Lotus embraces EREV hybrids as it axes all-electric plan
Lotus will produce hybrid versions of future models in response to the continued reluctance of luxury car buyers to move to EVs. The switch, confirmed by the brand’s CEO to reporters at recent Guangzhou motor show in China, means the brand is tearing up its current plan to go all-electric by 2028. Lotus will develop… Continue reading Lotus embraces EREV hybrids as it axes all-electric plan
Cancelled Jaguar J-Pace revealed in new images
This is the first glimpse of the Jaguar J-Pace premium SUV, which was cancelled three years ago, when development was well advanced. The J-Pace would have been a sibling model to the current Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, being built on the same MLA ‘flex-fuel’ platform. The studio model pictured here was built primarily… Continue reading Cancelled Jaguar J-Pace revealed in new images
Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as part of major European restructure
Ford will cut 800 jobs in the UK due to concerns about the “health” of its passenger car business. Those in admin, commercial and development roles are most at risk, rather than workers at its Dagenham engine factory or Halewood transmission plant, Ford confirmed. The car maker employs 5300 workers in the UK. The move is part of a… Continue reading Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as part of major European restructure
Tesla self-driving Robotaxi shown in UK ahead of 2027 launch
The Tesla ‘Robotaxi’, its self-driving coupé that shows the firm’s vision for a global fleet of autonomous vehicles, is being showcased in the UK for the first time. Officially named the Cybercab, it is on display at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Westfield just over a month after it was launched at Warner Bros. Studios in the… Continue reading Tesla self-driving Robotaxi shown in UK ahead of 2027 launch
New-look Jaguar’s biggest challenge could be its name
The new Jaguar has begun in earnest with the launch of a new logo and branding, accompanied by a launch video that looks like something created during a task on The Apprentice where the product is so far removed from what it’s trying to show that you wonder what’s being advertised in the first place. Cars,… Continue reading New-look Jaguar’s biggest challenge could be its name
How breaking a World Record taught me to love hypermiling
There are some things that I just can’t resist, like driving flat out on a race track, overlanding across continents, off-roading and generally pushing cars to their limits. But there’s another that I’ve got hooked on that, in contrast, is about conserving energy and driving as far as possible, rather than fast. Yes, I love… Continue reading How breaking a World Record taught me to love hypermiling
The new hydrogen tech delivering 435-mile range vans
Hydrogen fuel cell projects continue to grow, along with interest in using them to power commercial vehicles and particularly heavy trucks. One such is the new Renault Master H2-Tech Prototype shown at the recent IAA Transportation show in Hanover. The Master has been developed by the Hyvia joint venture between Renault and US fuel cell… Continue reading The new hydrogen tech delivering 435-mile range vans
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.115)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley review the new Alpine A290 hot hatchback, chat about upcoming changes to hybrid vehicle taxes, the big Genesis saloon that looks like a Bentley, their lunch menu and more besides. You can make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.115)