The third-generation Nissan Leaf has been shown in production form for the first time ahead of a full launch later this year, confirming its transformation into a crossover. The Leaf was launched in 2010 as one of the first mass-market electric cars and in its first two generations took a conventional hatchback form, but it has now undergone a… Continue reading New Nissan Leaf revealed as crossover with over 372 miles of range
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
First look at new electric Nissan Juke ahead of 2026 launch
The next-generation, electric Nissan Juke has been previewed as the firm ramps up to beginning production at its Sunderland factory next year. Partly shown behind the freshly unwrapped Mk3 Leaf and new electric Micra (below), the new Juke will be closely linked to the current ICE Juke – alongside which it will be built – but take… Continue reading First look at new electric Nissan Juke ahead of 2026 launch
More power doesn’t necessarily make for a more enjoyable car
Flick through some of our recent road test results and you will notice that we’ve just given 4.5 stars to a sensible electric supermini, the Renault 5, but awarded the supposedly exciting Porsche Macan Turbo Electric and Maserati Granturismo Folgore only 3.5 stars. Has Autocar lost its sense of fun in old age? Or are all electric cars just boring?… Continue reading More power doesn’t necessarily make for a more enjoyable car
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.133)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Steve Cropley and Matt Prior have a busy week trying a plethora of new metal, including a Mini Cooper, Ford Explorer, Subaru Solterra, Suzuki Swift, Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge and more. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or via your… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.133)
Official: Peugeot e-208 GTi green-lit by new CEO
Peugeot will launch a GTi variant of the e-208, new boss Alain Favey has confirmed, with the hot hatch set to spearhead an effort to “nurture the reputation of the brand for driving sensations”. It will be the first GTi model since the previous-generation Peugeot 308 went off sale in 2021 and Peugeot’s first sporty electric car. Speaking to media today, Favey… Continue reading Official: Peugeot e-208 GTi green-lit by new CEO
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as 214mph V12 roadster
Aston Martin has revealed the drop-top version of its 824bhp V12-powered Vanquish flagship. Taking the Volante name, it is technically identical to its coupé sibling, which arrived in September 2024 to revive the Vanquish nameplate as one of the few V12 cars on the market. In drop-top form, this is one of only two new… Continue reading Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as 214mph V12 roadster
Lower Thames Crossing approved to ease Dartford pressure
The government has approved the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, a new road between Kent and Essex that’s intended to ease the burden on the Dartford Crossing. Measuring around 14.5 miles long, it will be a three-lane, 70mph road connecting the A2/M2 junction with the M25 motorway. This will be done using a pair… Continue reading Lower Thames Crossing approved to ease Dartford pressure
New Audi A5 PHEV brings 67-mile electric range for £49k
The new Audi A5 will gain a plug-in hybrid variant in June, one of ten new PHEVs to be launched by the German brand across its line-up in 2025. The A5 arrived last November, initially with petrol and diesel power, replacing the A4 in Audi’s now-dropped naming strategy that assigned even numbers to electric cars and odd numbers to ICE… Continue reading New Audi A5 PHEV brings 67-mile electric range for £49k
All-new MG 4 EV not yet planned for UK; update inbound instead
The MG 4 EV will be updated for the UK market in the coming months, but there are no immediate plans for it to get the same wide-ranging redesign that was recently revealed in China. This was confirmed to Autocar by MG Motor UK product boss David Allison, who said the electric car will instead get an extensive interior refresh to mirror that of… Continue reading All-new MG 4 EV not yet planned for UK; update inbound instead
MG S5 EV
What is the S5 EV? It’s a rubbish name, for starters – one that only makes sense if you think very hard about it. It’s effectively the taller, chunkier version of the 4 hatchback, using the same rear-drive dedicated EV platform. In other words, it’s what the Renault Scenic is to the Renault Megane. As… Continue reading MG S5 EV