The new Fiat Grande Panda 4×4 concept previews a revival of the cult classic go-anywhere supermini and the latest expansion of the Italian firm’s fast-growing line-up. The original Panda 4×4 was launched in 1983 and quickly became a cult classic, thanks to the raised ride height and rugged styling elements that made it an affordable off-roader. The… Continue reading New Fiat Grande Panda 4×4 concept previews rugged supermini
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers
A parliamentary report has criticised the absence of electric car charge points that fully satisfy new standards for disabled driver access, concluding that “the interests of disabled drivers have been left behind in the rollout”. The Public Accounts Committee’s paper into the UK’s EV charge point network also claimed that of the 15,000 rapid and… Continue reading EV charger rollout is failing disabled drivers
Horse boss: ‘definitely’ more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs
The rush to electric cars has generally coincided with a slowing down if not a complete pause in looking for breakthroughs in internal combustion engine development. Car makers’ pockets typically do not run deep enough to invest so heavily in parallel technologies. Yet with EVs set to make up only half of all global sales… Continue reading Horse boss: ‘definitely’ more to come from ICE despite shift to EVs
Land Rover Discovery continues into 2026 with new special editions
The Land Rover Discovery has been treated to a pair of special editions and some subtle updates in a bid to sustain its appeal as it enters its eighth year on sale. The primary additions for the 2026 model year are a pair of new special-edition Discovery models that JLR says have been designed to… Continue reading Land Rover Discovery continues into 2026 with new special editions
Bentley Batur
Bentley says the hand-built nature of the Batur gives refinement advantages. A craftsperson able to take their time to fit seals accurately can make Batur quieter even than the standard car, they reckon. Inside, there’s some immediate familiarity to the Batur because it retains the dash-top, gently rotating tri-faced display panel and most switches from… Continue reading Bentley Batur
Right-hand-drive Renault Twingo confirmed for UK
The new Renault Twingo electric car will arrive in the UK in right-hand-drive form soon after its launch next year, the firm’s boss, Fabrice Cambolive, has confirmed. The fourth generation of the model is due on sale in mainland Europe next year with a sub-€20,000 (£16,700) starting price, but there had been doubts over whether it… Continue reading Right-hand-drive Renault Twingo confirmed for UK
DS No4: new name, fresh face, option of electric power
The DS 4 has been given a heavy update, bringing in a fresh look, a new name and the option of an electric powertrain for the first time. The C-segment hatchback has been the French brand’s best-seller in the UK since its 2021 launch, albeit with just 2300 sales. While it has done much better in Europe,… Continue reading DS No4: new name, fresh face, option of electric power
Polestar 5: ‘extreme-fast charging’ GT to star at Munich motor show
“It’s an extremely low car [for an electric car],” said Allen. “Not as low as an internal- combustion-engine car but close, and they don’t have batteries underneath. That has been a particular challenge.” Much of the engineering work on the 5 is being done with future Polestar products in mind. There’s “a lot of scalability”… Continue reading Polestar 5: ‘extreme-fast charging’ GT to star at Munich motor show
Cloth seats and steel wheels cut Peugeot 208’s price to £20k
Peugeot has launched a new version of the 208 that cuts the supermini’s starting price from £24,645 to £19,995. Named the 208 Style, it’s available only with a turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that sends 99bhp to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. It’s visually distinguished from its more expensive siblings by a colour-contrasting black grille and steel… Continue reading Cloth seats and steel wheels cut Peugeot 208’s price to £20k
Volvo ’empowers’ China and US divisions in push for localisation
Volvo is moving to a more regionalised business model that will help it better adapt to differing market demands and legislation in Europe, the US and China. Under the stewardship of recently re-appointed CEO Håkan Samuelsson, Volvo Cars will devolve more power to its American and Chinese divisions while “more directly” steering its European operations… Continue reading Volvo ’empowers’ China and US divisions in push for localisation