The Audi Q6 E-tron has gained a Sportback variant with a more rakish rear end that increases the car’s maximum driving range. The sloping roofline of the new Q6 E-tron Sportback is said to be inspired by that of the Mk1 Audi TT, with an aggressive-looking rake flowing into a small spoiler. This improves the… Continue reading Audi Q6 gains Sportback version with 408 miles of range
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Rifles to roadsters: The fascinating story of I-Pace maker Magna
Our threads become tied together as Europe plunged into the Great Depression. First, in 1928, Puch, listless after the unexpected death of its founder, merged with Austro Daimler, which had recently lost Dr Porsche to Steyr – which then had to be bailed out just a year later, as its car sales collapsed from 5000… Continue reading Rifles to roadsters: The fascinating story of I-Pace maker Magna
Are there any ‘1’ names left after the McLaren W1?
If you’re sold on using the numeral 1, as McLaren seemingly is for its fastest car series (F1, P1 and now W1), I wonder what your remaining naming options are. Most of the 1 names are already ‘taken’ one way or another: some by trademark, others just by association (so available but better avoided). There… Continue reading Are there any ‘1’ names left after the McLaren W1?
Alfa Romeo Tonale update brings refreshed interior
Alfa Romeo has given the Tonale an interior makeover as part of its 2025-model-year update. This follows criticism of the firm’s crucial volume crossover for failing to match the fit and finish of rivals such as the Volvo XC40 and BMW X1. Autocar’s road test noted that “primary cabin mouldings feel quite coarse and wobbly in places” and primary features… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Tonale update brings refreshed interior
Aston Martin set to show Goldfinger-inspired DB12
Aston Martin is set to reveal a DB12 inspired by the classic James Bond film Goldfinger on Monday 14 October. A post made to the British company’s social media accounts appears to show the silhouette of the GT interspersed with a clip from the 1964 film, which prominently featured the Aston Martin DB5. Aston Martin also posted… Continue reading Aston Martin set to show Goldfinger-inspired DB12
Toyota links up with Haas F1 team – but rules out full return
Toyota’s motorsport division has agreed a wide-ranging technical partnership with the Haas Formula 1 team – but it insists the deal isn’t a precursor to a full-scale return to grand prix racing. The Japanese manufacturer has secured a deal with the American F1 squad that is intended to help develop young Japanese drivers and Toyota Gazoo Racing… Continue reading Toyota links up with Haas F1 team – but rules out full return
Nio EL8
Nio is one of a number of brands to adopt a minimalist look and let a large central touchscreen do all the heavy lifting, which if done badly can lead to quite a sparse and cold feel inside. Yet as we’ve found on some of its other models, including the Europe-friendly Nio ET5 saloon, Nio… Continue reading Nio EL8
Alpine A390 Beta previews rakish 2025 EV with A110 handling
The Alpine A390 Beta electric crossover concept has been conceived as “a bigger A110 for five” that pairs a futuristic fastback design with best-in-class driving dynamics. The concept will spawn a production car in 2025 that will use the Renault Group’s Ampr Medium EV platform (making it a relation of the Renault Megane E-Tech) and… Continue reading Alpine A390 Beta previews rakish 2025 EV with A110 handling
Tesla Robotaxi finally revealed: self-driving coupe due by 2027
Tesla has finally revealed its long-promised ‘Robotaxi’ – a compact, self-driving coupé that shows the firm’s vision for a global fleet of autonomous vehicles. Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off the autonomous Cybercab concept at an event in the US overnight, alongside a larger self-driving van with 20 seats that’s dubbed the Robovan. The two… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi finally revealed: self-driving coupe due by 2027
Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Because this is the estate, boot space will likely be your priority, so let’s start there. It has a very useful 563 litres with the rear seats in their normal position, although you lose the car’s underfloor storage if you go for a mild-hybrid diesel (because its 48V battery is stored there), whereas you will… Continue reading Jaguar XF Sportbrake