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?
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
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
The 15 fastest cars in the world
Where are land speed records set? There are only a handful of places on earth where these hypercars can truly stretch their legs. The Nardo Ring in Italy is a 7.8-mile-long circular track, and its banking famously allows cars to travel at up to 149mph with no steering input required from the driver. Bugatti uses… Continue reading The 15 fastest cars in the world
Skoda Superb
Inside? Well, let’s start with the rear, because a voluminous boot has been front and centre of the Superb estate’s appeal and that’s no different this time. Luggage capacity with seats in place is 690 litres, up 30 litres from before. There is a storage cubby to the left, latches by the tailgate to drop… Continue reading Skoda Superb
Young people driving uninsured amid sky-high premiums
More young people are driving without car insurance as their premiums reach a record high, with those living in London paying the most. Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart says the number of drivers aged 17 to 20 punished for driving without insurance increased from 2902 in 2021 to 6316 in 2023 – a 118% increase.… Continue reading Young people driving uninsured amid sky-high premiums
No more Peugeot PSE models – but hot EVs possible
Peugeot has chosen not to expand its high-performance PSE range beyond the hot 508, focusing instead on its drive towards full electrification. That’s the status of the sporting brand, which stands for Peugeot Sport Engineered, according to company CEO Linda Jackson. “To be honest we thought about [expanding the range] but then the prioritisation came… Continue reading No more Peugeot PSE models – but hot EVs possible
Are humans really ready for autonomous cars?
If autonomous cars capable of doing most driving duties become a reality, we will be free to relax or focus on other things while on the road. But will we be able to make the mental switch back to driving and regain control fast enough in a critical situation? Researchers at the University of Glasgow… Continue reading Are humans really ready for autonomous cars?