Cadillac will begin its UK offensive later this year, bringing two electric cars to the market. The Audi Q4 E-tron-rivalling Optiq will arrive in the autumn, before the flagship Lyriq, a luxurious BMW iX challenger. The latter is already on sale in select European markets. Both EVs will be built in the US – where they will also be… Continue reading Cadillac to launch two new EVs in UK by end of 2024
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Focus shifts to range-extenders as bridge to EVs
As car makers contemplate the widening gap between legislation and demand for electric cars, the spotlight has been thrown on to a petrol-electric technology that promises to bridge that gap with fewer of the downsides of plug-in hybrids. Range-extender (REx) cars package a large battery and a hefty electric motor alongside a small petrol engine,… Continue reading Focus shifts to range-extenders as bridge to EVs
Volkswagen confirms €20,000 price for affordable EV due 2027
“You need a car that really fits the customer demands in that price class. You don’t need high-end technology within these cars,” said Grünitz. “Maybe you could bring your own device into this car instead of having a huge infotainment system, or something like that,” he added, hinting at the possibility for the Up replacement to feature… Continue reading Volkswagen confirms €20,000 price for affordable EV due 2027
Autocar magazine 29 May: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we look at some of the best second-hand buys for every budget, the new hybrid Porsche 911, and rate the brutish new Ford Mustang. News Porsche has electrified the 911 with a new hybrid flat six that taps racing technology as part of a refreshed line-up – we have every detail.… Continue reading Autocar magazine 29 May: on sale now
Volkswagen confirms €20,000 pricetag for upcoming affordable EV
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
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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