Revealing that the first design sketches are complete and that development is under way, technical development boss Kai Grünitz suggested it will be an obvious successor to the successful city car in its conception and inevitably will share some design elements and attributes. “The ‘ID 1’ will be close to the Up regarding the usage of… Continue reading Volkswagen confirms €20,000 pricetag for upcoming affordable EV
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
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My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 90)
Episode 90 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Matt Prior and Steve Cropley talking about the fact that Steve’s long search for a new car is finally over, a Kia EV9 with a very unsettling braking issue, a clever Renault Scenic feature, the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride, and much more… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 90)
Power boost for updated 4WD-only BMW M3
BMW has given the M3 Competition a series of performance and technology upgrades as part of a mid-life facelift that includes more power, subtle styling tweaks and chassis upgrades. Powered by the same twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six as before (codenamed B58), the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance rival receives a 20bhp power boost from an ECU remap, so… Continue reading Power boost for updated 4WD-only BMW M3
New BMW 3 Series gains longer-range PHEV, drops diesel
The BMW 3 Series has received a raft of updates for 2024, including a refreshed design, a new infotainment system and a longer electric-only range for PHEV variants. With production set to begin in July, the brand’s best-selling model will go on sale in the UK priced from £39,045 for the 320i saloon and £40,845 for the… Continue reading New BMW 3 Series gains longer-range PHEV, drops diesel
Porsche 911 GTS goes hybrid for 534bhp and blistering track pace
Porsche has electrified the 911 with a new hybrid flat six developed with learnings from the Le Mans-winning 919 race car. The new T-Hybrid petrol-electric system is the headline addition for the facelifted seventh-generation 911, which will go on UK sale in September. The set-up features an all-new turbocharged 3.6-litre six-cylinder boxer engine, a gearbox-mounted… Continue reading Porsche 911 GTS goes hybrid for 534bhp and blistering track pace
Toyota, Mazda, Subaru to “revolutionise” engines in ICE commitment
Mazda, Subaru and Toyota have committed to developing new engines in an attempt to decarbonise ICE cars, with a renewed focus on hybridisation and carbon-neutral fuels. The allied Japanese brands jointly confirmed they would “aim to optimise” engines with electric motors, electric drive units and batteries, which goes against the trend of brands transforming entirely to EV-only line-ups. The… Continue reading Toyota, Mazda, Subaru to “revolutionise” engines in ICE commitment
Special Audi RS4 marks 25 years of famed moniker for £115,880
Audi has marked 25 years since the launch of the famed original RS4 with the model name’s most powerful variant yet and a new flagship for the current generation. Limited to just 250 examples, with just 50 coming to the UK, the Audi RS4 Avant Edition 25 Years is priced from £115,800. It gains 20bhp over… Continue reading Special Audi RS4 marks 25 years of famed moniker for £115,880
The most important British EV maker you’ve never heard of
With its T-shaped nose, the G2 is the more striking Goupil. It’s actually so shaped because the battery sits inside it, whereas in the slightly more conventional-looking G4, it’s slung under the chassis. Both vehicles are front-wheel drive. With a steel ladder frame, alloy business ends and lots of tough plastic, they are hardy workhorses.… Continue reading The most important British EV maker you’ve never heard of
Self-driving isn’t dead, but the autonomous car might be
In principle, I like the idea of an autonomous car. Not for when I get into a sports car or classic car or climb onto a motorbike and want to enjoy driving and riding, which, amazingly, even on today’s roads, are still two of my hobbies. But for when I’m very old and my neck… Continue reading Self-driving isn’t dead, but the autonomous car might be