So, to borrow a phrase: what car? Our family daily was a privately owned 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion Sport, and the new car had to perform similar tasks. Four-wheel drive was inessential, but both front-runners happened to have it. One was the Subaru Solterra Touring: I like the brand, it’s brisk at 6.9sec… Continue reading Down to business: the benefits of an owning a company EV
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Hyundai aims for Range Rover with 385-mile Ioniq 9 luxury SUV
Loasby even went so far as to suggest there is potential for the Ioniq 9 to make a dent in the full-bore luxury segment. When asked if he expects even Range Rover owners to be tempted into making the switch, he said: “Absolutely. I could see a big band of people being tempted, and I… Continue reading Hyundai aims for Range Rover with 385-mile Ioniq 9 luxury SUV
Jaguar releases teaser of upcoming concept – with no rear window
Jaguar has released a new teaser image of its upcoming Design Vision Concept, providing our best look yet at the car that will set the tone for the brand’s new era. The image, which appears to be of the car’s rear end, confirms Autocar’s exclusive report that the brand’s upcoming cars will omit a traditional… Continue reading Jaguar releases teaser of upcoming concept – with no rear window
Nissan wants ‘urgent’ action on ZEV mandate after government talks
Nissan has called for the UK government to make urgent changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, warning that failing to do so risks “undermining the business case” for future investment. Representatives from the Japanese firm were among a number of manufacturers who met with transport secretary Louise Haigh and business secretary Jonathan Reynolds today… Continue reading Nissan wants ‘urgent’ action on ZEV mandate after government talks
Ineos to restart production after four-month pause
Ineos will restart production of the Grenadier after it solved supply issues that resulted in all builds being put on hold in September. Autocar understands the pause was down to seat supplier Recaro Automotive filing for insolvency. Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Clader said at the time that the firm had run out of a trim piece… Continue reading Ineos to restart production after four-month pause
Lotus embraces EREV hybrids as it axes all-electric plan
Lotus will produce hybrid versions of future models in response to the continued reluctance of luxury car buyers to move to EVs. The switch, confirmed by the brand’s CEO to reporters at recent Guangzhou motor show in China, means the brand is tearing up its current plan to go all-electric by 2028. Lotus will develop… Continue reading Lotus embraces EREV hybrids as it axes all-electric plan
Cancelled Jaguar J-Pace revealed in new images
This is the first glimpse of the Jaguar J-Pace premium SUV, which was cancelled three years ago, when development was well advanced. The J-Pace would have been a sibling model to the current Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, being built on the same MLA ‘flex-fuel’ platform. The studio model pictured here was built primarily… Continue reading Cancelled Jaguar J-Pace revealed in new images
Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as part of major European restructure
Ford will cut 800 jobs in the UK due to concerns about the “health” of its passenger car business. Those in admin, commercial and development roles are most at risk, rather than workers at its Dagenham engine factory or Halewood transmission plant, Ford confirmed. The car maker employs 5300 workers in the UK. The move is part of a… Continue reading Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as part of major European restructure
Tesla self-driving Robotaxi shown in UK ahead of 2027 launch
The Tesla ‘Robotaxi’, its self-driving coupé that shows the firm’s vision for a global fleet of autonomous vehicles, is being showcased in the UK for the first time. Officially named the Cybercab, it is on display at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Westfield just over a month after it was launched at Warner Bros. Studios in the… Continue reading Tesla self-driving Robotaxi shown in UK ahead of 2027 launch
New-look Jaguar’s biggest challenge could be its name
The new Jaguar has begun in earnest with the launch of a new logo and branding, accompanied by a launch video that looks like something created during a task on The Apprentice where the product is so far removed from what it’s trying to show that you wonder what’s being advertised in the first place. Cars,… Continue reading New-look Jaguar’s biggest challenge could be its name