Jeep will take the Grand Cherokee off sale in Europe this year – and the Wrangler is also potentially in the firing line. The moves come as Jeep continues its push of new EVs, with the all-electric Wagoneer S – a similar size to the Grand Cherokee – next to arrive, at the end of this year.… Continue reading Jeep Grand Cherokee to be replaced by Wagoneer S EV in Europe
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Microlino gains open-sided, roofless Spider model
Micro has shown a new open-roofed version of its Microlino electric quadricycle, intended to serve as a more characterful alternative to golf carts. Named the Spider, it’s effectively the reborn Isetta with its roof and side panels removed for easy access. A canvas roof panel is offered for shade (rather than outright weather protection), echoing similarly… Continue reading Microlino gains open-sided, roofless Spider model
BYD Atto 2 launched in Europe with 194-mile range
BYD has confirmed the European specification of its new Atto 2 crossover, positioning it as a rival for the likes of the Vauxhall Frontera and Renault 4. At launch, it will be available with a single motor that sends 174bhp to the front wheels, with power drawn from a 45.1kWh battery pack that yields a… Continue reading BYD Atto 2 launched in Europe with 194-mile range
Mazda 6 returns as sleek Tesla Model 3 rival
The Mazda 6 will return to UK showrooms in early 2026 as a sleek, rear-wheel-drive electric fastback to rival the Tesla Model 3. Named the 6e, it will offer two motors and two battery packs. The entry-level car packs 241bhp and a 68.8kWh battery, which yields 300 miles of range and a 0-62mph sprint time… Continue reading Mazda 6 returns as sleek Tesla Model 3 rival
New 2025 Tesla Model Y revealed with fresh look
The new 2025 Tesla Model Y has been officially revealed as sales of the updated crossover begin in China. Codenamed Project Juniper and spotted testing in Europe earlier this month, this facelift for the Model Y comes as Tesla faces intense competition in all global markets. Broadly, the upgrades match those made to the Tesla… Continue reading New 2025 Tesla Model Y revealed with fresh look
New Renault Twingo interior blends top-rung tech with 1990s nods
The new Renault Twingo has edged closer to production with the unveiling of a “90%-ready” prototype at the Brussels motor show, complete with running gear and a full, showroom-spec interior. Due in the first half of 2026 with a starting price south of €20,000 (£16,600), the 3750mm-long hatchback will be the entry point into Renault’s… Continue reading New Renault Twingo interior blends top-rung tech with 1990s nods
Dacia Duster 4×4 to gain hybrid with electric back axle in 2025
Dacia will introduce an all-wheel-drive version of the Duster with an electrified back axle by the end of this year. Speaking at Dacia‘s press conference at the 2025 Car of the Year final, where the Duster is shortlisted for the award, company CEO Denis Le Vot confirmed a new technological solution for the firm’s all-wheel-drive model. Le… Continue reading Dacia Duster 4×4 to gain hybrid with electric back axle in 2025
Petrol Porsche Cayenne set for update as new EV nears launch
Porsche is readying another update for the Cayenne – just one year after it launched the most recent overhaul of its big-selling SUV. The company last year confirmed that the combustion-engined version of the Cayenne will remain on sale alongside the upcoming electric model into the 2030s. A prototype has now been spotted testing in… Continue reading Petrol Porsche Cayenne set for update as new EV nears launch
New Tesla Model Y caught undisguised ahead of imminent launch
The overhauled Tesla Model Y has dropped its camouflage in a series of new images circulated on social media ahead of its imminent launch. They confirm previous reports that the electric SUV will sport a radically different design from that of the outgoing model, with LED light bars at its front and rear end. It… Continue reading New Tesla Model Y caught undisguised ahead of imminent launch
Want to take an EV on track? Go via McDonalds…
We had a change of 2024’s edition of our annual Britain’s Best Driver’s Car shoot-out. Lincolnshire’s fastest and most beautiful topographical cleft, Cadwell Park, was ours for two wonderful days, and Motorsport Vision chief Jonathan Palmer was our gracious host. Cadwell was perfect for ‘Handling Day’ in all ways save one – which, since it’s… Continue reading Want to take an EV on track? Go via McDonalds…