The final Jaguar F-Type has rolled off the firm’s Castle Bromwich production line, ahead of the brand’s transition into a maker of low-volume electric luxury cars. The last F-Type was assembled exactly 50 years after the final E-Type, with its specification referencing its ancestor – a Giola Green convertible with a tan leather interior and a… Continue reading Jaguar F-Type production ends after 87,731 examples built
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Radical new Fiat Panda revealed with EV and petrol power
Previously released sketches suggest the brand has completely rethought its approach to cabin design, with upcoming cars due to adopt a minimalist, futuristic new look that heavily references the old Lingotto factory. Ovals will be a prevailing theme, in a nod to the 1920s building’s famous rooftop test track, and efforts to reduce the weight and… Continue reading Radical new Fiat Panda revealed with EV and petrol power
Nio EL8 revealed as six-seat flagship EV with 316-mile range
Chinese premium EV brand Nio has revealed a six-seater that will top its range in Europe, seeking to rival the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. Measuring 5099 mm long, 1750mm high and 2199mm wide, the EL8 is Nio’s largest model yet and comes with high-end equipment and “generous” space for six people. Two models are available. The Standard Range is… Continue reading Nio EL8 revealed as six-seat flagship EV with 316-mile range
When TVR made an undrivable sub-tonne 660bhp V12 supercar
“Clearance will be minimal and the nose spoiler will crunch regularly, but other compromises may intrude more,” wrote Cropley. “Such as the bellowing engine, the minimal padding of the buckets, the restrictions of the harness and the difficulty of getting in and out of a cabin with a fat chassis tube running diagonally across its… Continue reading When TVR made an undrivable sub-tonne 660bhp V12 supercar
Could underdog Alpine be a shock contender at Le Mans?
Every morning, weary-eyed engineer Bruno Famin wakes up and decides to walk a tightrope so long that he’ll still be on it long after dinner time. Previously the mastermind of victories at Le Mans and Dakar, plus Sébastien Loeb’s record-setting run at Pikes Peak, Famin was last year named as the new vice-president of Alpine… Continue reading Could underdog Alpine be a shock contender at Le Mans?
New Smart #5 electric SUV packs up to 637bhp
The new Smart #5 is not just the brand’s largest model yet, but by far its most powerful, putting out more than 600bhp in its most potent guise. The new Volkswagen ID 4-rivalling crossover was shown in concept form at the Beijing motor show earlier this year, but official specifications remained under wraps. Now, the… Continue reading New Smart #5 electric SUV packs up to 637bhp
Labour would reinstate 2030 ban on new ICE car sales
The Labour Party has pledged to reintroduce the 2030 ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars if it wins the 4 July general election. The Conservative government last year delayed the end of sales of non-hybridised combustion cars from 2030 to 2035. Prime minister Rishi Sunak cited the need for extra time to… Continue reading Labour would reinstate 2030 ban on new ICE car sales
Everything you need to know about hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Despite being heavier and larger than the first generation car, it takes just 8.7sec to travel from 0-62mph, and 25.5sec to hit 100mph. That’s thanks to a powertrain that produces 180bhp and 221lb ft of torque. However, the Mirai wasn’t cheap when it launched in 2021. It commanded a price tag of £64,995, and you… Continue reading Everything you need to know about hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Editor’s letter: Why Chinese EV tariffs could backfire on Europe
The European Commission’s four-week countdown to impose additional tariffs as large as 38% on Chinese electric cars could ultimately do more harm than good to European car makers. While the EU tariffs may protect European car makers in the short term from a price war with lower-cost Chinese cars in Europe, and in the medium… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Why Chinese EV tariffs could backfire on Europe
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Against our timing gear, the 161bhp A200 was more than half a second quicker than its predecessor despite having roughly the same power. That’s a performance hike big enough for upgrading A200 owners to clearly perceive at the wheel – and it makes the latest version feel like a car of enhanced responsiveness and drivability, as… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz A-Class