The Rafale bears one of those paradoxical silhouettes that attempts to be both high-rise family hauler and rakish riviera cruiser. It mostly pulls it off to good effect. The rear seats are spacious in all dimensions (I was comfortable sitting behind a 6ft-tall driver) and the boot, while naturally incurred upon by the sloping tailgate, is… Continue reading Renault Rafale
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Vauxhall adds hybrid option to Mokka range for £25,320
Vauxhall has added a hybrid powertrain to its Mokka line-up, meaning the brand’s entire stable now offers pure-electric, electrified and combustion power. The Mokka Hybrid’s 134bhp 48V system, which it shares with the smaller Vauxhall Corsa, is built around a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine supplemented by a 28bhp permanent magnet synchronous motor. The powertrain’s 0.89kWh lithium ion… Continue reading Vauxhall adds hybrid option to Mokka range for £25,320
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 91)
Episode 91 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Matt Prior and Steve Cropley talking McLarens, an artistic Lotus XI, racing driver Katherine Legge’s fast Indy laps, encouraging you to have your say on classic cars, and much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss an… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 91)
New-look BMW 1 Series drops diesel and manual gearbox
BMW has ditched diesel engines and manual gearboxes as part of a new muscular makeover and tech-filled refresh for its 1 Series hatchback. Marking 20 years since the launch of its best-selling model, the mid-life update, arriving in October, is intended to continue the hatchback’s upwards sales trajectory; it roe 64% last year to 22,855 UK registrations. It also… Continue reading New-look BMW 1 Series drops diesel and manual gearbox
Clean Me: car valeting that comes to you
We all love the pride of a freshly cleaned car. But let’s face it: none of us really want the hassle of washing our car ourselves at home – all those buckets, brushes, sponges, and detergents – or the wasted time and expense of finding a self-service petrol station pressure washer or a drive-through car… Continue reading Clean Me: car valeting that comes to you
Volkswagen ID 7 GTX arrives as hot 335bhp range-topper
Volkswagen has continued its run of sporting electric models, with the ID 7 GTX becoming the latest EV to gain a 335bhp range-topper. The ID 7 is the latest EV to wear the German brand’s new sporty badge, following the GTI-spirited ID 3 hatchback, ID Buzz MPV and technically related ID 7 Tourer estate. A hot… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 7 GTX arrives as hot 335bhp range-topper
New 2024 Ford Capri: electric crossover to be revealed shortly
Ford’s second electric crossover based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform – which is tipped to revive the fabled Capri name – will be revealed shortly, the company has confirmed. The new EV, which has already been spied testing in prototype form, will be a sibling to the larger Explorer and rival the likes of the Peugeot e-3008, Volkswagen ID 5 and Volvo… Continue reading New 2024 Ford Capri: electric crossover to be revealed shortly
New V16-powered Bugatti to be revealed on 20 June
Bugatti will launch its next hypercar, which will be powered by a 1000bhp hybridised naturally aspirated V16, on 20 June. Announcing the date, the brand said its next-generation model will sport a “completely bespoke” design inspired by the iconic Type 57 SC Atlantic, Type 41 Royale and Type 35 models. They “each lend their DNA… Continue reading New V16-powered Bugatti to be revealed on 20 June
Ineos launches SVO-style personalisation division
Ineos has announced a new division that will significantly broaden the scope of personalisation possible on its Grenadier off-roader. Arcane Works will launch various limited editions of the Grenadier that customers will then be able to finish according to their demands, such as with special paintwork or interior upholstery. Ineos added that each Arcane car will also act… Continue reading Ineos launches SVO-style personalisation division
Dacia Spring opens for order from £14,995 or £169pcm on PCP
Dacia has opened orders for the new Spring electric car, launching the compact electric car with a £14,995 price tag and undercutting the UK’s next most expensive EV by around £7000. The Dacia Spring comes close to being the UK’s cheapest new car overall, with just the Fiat Panda, Kia Picanto and Dacia’s own Sandero… Continue reading Dacia Spring opens for order from £14,995 or £169pcm on PCP