Order books for the plug-in hybrid Skoda Kodiaq iV have opened in the UK, with the new family SUV offering an electric range of 75 miles for £41,935. Its powertrain pairs a 148bhp turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a gearbox-mounted 114bhp electric motor, which combine to put out up to 204bhp and 258lb ft. Its… Continue reading Skoda Kodiaq PHEV brings 75-mile electric range for £41,935
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Lexus UX
The UX originally had an infotainment screen controlled by a laptop-style trackpad beside the gearlever. This arrangement was unique to Lexus – and we’re glad that it’s now consigned to history, as it wasn’t the easiest thing to use. The touchscreen system is one of the better ones on the market today. Measuring 8.0in or 12.in… Continue reading Lexus UX
2025 Volkswagen ID 2 will be “even better” than concept
This is extremely useful if you’re concerned the car has been abused, but be aware that Porsche dealerships can check it to nullify warranties and deny coverage. Design work on the production version of the Volkswagen ID 2all hatch has been finished, and chief designer Andreas Mindt claims it looks “even better” than the concept… Continue reading 2025 Volkswagen ID 2 will be “even better” than concept
Polestar 3 prototype
Slide into the 3’s cabin and you’re greeted by a double-decker dash design, complete with a recessed vent line that runs the full width, pale recycled textiles, a wood insert and some subtle chrome touches. It’s straightforward but also oozes that classically understated, airy, Scandinavian feel. A compact digital readout behind the steering wheel gives… Continue reading Polestar 3 prototype
David Brown Mini eMastered: the ultimate city car?
What this is, then, is a city runabout for the minted who have other things elsewhere. And on that front, it does exactly what you would want it to. With nearly 100bhp, it has a claimed 0-62mph time of 8.5sec. Driving the car exclusively in London, I didn’t get to test that, but it sounds… Continue reading David Brown Mini eMastered: the ultimate city car?
Is McLaren’s overlapping model range hindering its success?
I just briefly opened LinkedIn to check on responses to a job ad I’d shared, and I scrolled quickly through some posts written in curiously short sentences. Like this. But each a new paragraph too. I noticed a picture of a car. It was only on the screen for the briefest flicker of a moment… Continue reading Is McLaren’s overlapping model range hindering its success?
What 1980s car-loving celebrities thought of their cars
In 1984, Autocar introduced a new column in which famous people of all kinds would discuss their motoring lives – often with surprising and amusing results. First was actor Rowan Atkinson, who was three years into owning an Aston Martin Vantage. “They are very difficult cars to get to know – very, very British and… Continue reading What 1980s car-loving celebrities thought of their cars
New Fiat 500 hybrid confirmed for Italy production from 2026
Fiat CEO Olivier François hailed it as a commitment to the Italian car industry, calling the brand’s home nation “our driving force and our future”. François hinted that slow sales of the 500e in Italy prompted action, noting that “90% of Mirafiori production goes abroad”. No doubt the decision has also been taken to free up… Continue reading New Fiat 500 hybrid confirmed for Italy production from 2026
Renault CEO: “We will not sell” Alpine F1 team despite struggles
Renault Group boss Luca de Meo has vehemently denied that he has any plans to sell the beleaguered Alpine Formula 1 team, either entirely or in part. The Oxfordshire-based team has struggled this season and is currently ninth in the constructors’ championship with just two points – courtesy of a pair of 10th-place finishes. That has… Continue reading Renault CEO: “We will not sell” Alpine F1 team despite struggles
Lanzante reveals 920kg Porsche 911 with 625bhp Formula 1 V6
Petersfield-based engineering firm Lanzante has announced it will unveil an upgraded version of its Formula 1-engined Porsche 911, dubbed the Tag Championship, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Based on the 930-generation 911 Turbo, it swaps the car’s original flat six for the Porsche-developed and Tag-branded powerplant that drove McLaren’s F1 cars to three consecutive… Continue reading Lanzante reveals 920kg Porsche 911 with 625bhp Formula 1 V6