Audi could end production of the Q8 E-tron electric SUV early, as it mulls the closure of its factory in Brussels, Belgium. The Audi Q8 E-tron, originally known as just ‘E-tron’, entered production in 2018 as Audi‘s first series-production electric car and was heavily updated in 2022 with a new name, tweaked styling and a… Continue reading Audi Q8 E-tron could be axed early as firm mulls factory closure
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Forward to the future: Driving an electric DeLorean DMC-12
Powering the car is a 215bhp, 229lb ft motor that’s fed power by a 42kWh battery. Electrogenic says you will get about 150 miles of range from it and you can pop it on a CCS charge to brim the battery in around an hour. It takes a suitably brisk five seconds to dispatch 0-60mph… Continue reading Forward to the future: Driving an electric DeLorean DMC-12
Autocar magazine 10 July: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we detail Ferrari’s first electric car, rate Alfa Romeo’s new ‘hot hatch’, and drive the Electrogenic DeLorean DMC-12. News Ferrari’s game-changing first EV promises to be ‘a lot of fun’ as it completes its first round of on-road testing, with company boss Benedetto Vigna promising that it will be made “in the… Continue reading Autocar magazine 10 July: on sale now
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 96)
Episode 96 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars comes at you from Ariel Motor Company, where our presenters Matt Prior and Steve Cropley interview Ariel’s Simon Saunders and Chief Engineer Jim Mckechnie, talking all things Nomad 2, Atom 4, electric bicycle and much more besides. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 96)
Ariel Nomad 2: sub-700kg brawler gets Focus ST power
Ariel has revealed its much-anticipated Nomad 2 performance off-roader ahead of its public debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. In typical Ariel fashion, the £65,000 newcomer (for which a queue of 80 potential customers had already formed before anyone outside the company had even seen it) is different from its predecessor in almost… Continue reading Ariel Nomad 2: sub-700kg brawler gets Focus ST power
Alfa Romeo Junior
The warmed-up Veloce was revealed a few months ago with an adequate-sounding 237bhp and is now officially rated at an appreciably meatier 278bhp – identical, coincidentally, to the Veloce versions of the Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale. The floor covers a familiar 54kWh battery (usable capacity) – with enough juice for a pretty poor 208 miles… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Junior
M25 closure set to impact Goodwood Festival of Speed
Drivers heading to the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend have been warned of delays caused by the planned closure of a section of the M25. The London orbital motorway will be closed between junctions 10 and 11 from 9pm on Friday 9 July to 6am on Monday 15 July, likely causing significant delays for festival goers. National Highways has… Continue reading M25 closure set to impact Goodwood Festival of Speed
The new Audi e-tron GT: 6 big changes (and why they matter)
#6: All-wheel steering for confident cornering Last, but certainly not least, there’s the new Audi e-tron GT’s optional all-wheel steering system. It can rotate the rear wheels by up to 2.8 degrees to offer enhanced stability on a twisty road or enhanced manoeuvrability around town. At speeds over 50mph, the rear wheels turn by up… Continue reading The new Audi e-tron GT: 6 big changes (and why they matter)
Lexus slashes up to £7100 off EV and hybrid line-up
Lexus has slashed thousands of pounds from the prices of most of its line-up. The Japanese brand, which serves as Toyota‘s luxury arm, has most notably cut the price of its entry-level electric model, the UX 300e, by up to £7100. The range now starts at £40,795. Its EV stablemate the RZ 450e has been cut to £57,895 for… Continue reading Lexus slashes up to £7100 off EV and hybrid line-up
The longest-range electric cars you can buy today
9. Tesla Model 3 8 Range: 390 miles The Tesla Model 3 is sensationally good value. Even in its cheapest, lowliest form, it blends competitive saloon car practicality, striking performance and reasonable handling dynamism in a manner that makes it a fine all-rounder. It’s not perfect. Many will find the lack of buttons inside baffling and… Continue reading The longest-range electric cars you can buy today