Some car makers have paused sales in the wake of a UK court judgement that taking commissions on car financing is unlawful. The landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal has thrown banks, dealers and car makers into a state of disarray, given that it effectively bans dealers from profiting on finance deals unless the… Continue reading Car deliveries paused after finance commission ruled unlawful
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Toyota hints at new MR2, Celica, Supra and GR86
Toyota has dropped the strongest hint yet that it is preparing to revive the MR2 and Celica in addition to renewing the GR86 and GR Supra. A recent episode of the company’s self-published cartoon, named Grip, briefly shows a whiteboard containing a list of new models: a Supra Mk6, Celica Mk8, MR2 Mk4, GR86 Mk3 and GR GT3. Notably,… Continue reading Toyota hints at new MR2, Celica, Supra and GR86
Contradictory Budget encourages drivers to stick with old ICE cars
All industry eyes on chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget were peeled for an announcement about the desired introduction of incentives to help boost flagging private electric car sales, not that many held out much hope of their introduction. When so many taxes are going up, offering handouts for expensive goods was never going to be a likely outcome… Continue reading Contradictory Budget encourages drivers to stick with old ICE cars
Hyundai Inster
The Inster is priced from £23,495 for a smaller battery version (this 42kWh model’s range is yet to be homologated in Europe, yet is rated at 186 miles in Korea). The 229-mile version gets a larger 49kWh battery and costs from £25,045; this is the version we tested, and had a displayed range of 220… Continue reading Hyundai Inster
BIK tax hikes for hybrid company cars and double-cab pick-ups
The Autumn Budget has extended tax incentives for electric company cars until at least April 2030 but put significant rises on the horizon for plug-in hybrids and double-cab pick-up trucks. Company car tax has incentivised low-CO2 vehicles since 2002. The benefit of having a car for personal use has what’s called a taxable value – a percentage… Continue reading BIK tax hikes for hybrid company cars and double-cab pick-ups
Jaguar no longer sells any new cars in UK as F-Pace axed from line up
New Jaguar F-Pace SUVs are no longer available in the UK, meaning the brand no longer sells any new cars in the market and won’t until its first next-generation model arrives in 2026. This follows the UK market axing of the XE, XF and F-Type, made at Castle Bromwich, and the E-Pace and I-Pace, assembled by Magna Steyr in… Continue reading Jaguar no longer sells any new cars in UK as F-Pace axed from line up
Bold Hyundai Initium concept is first look at new Nexo
Hyundai has unveiled the Initium concept, a hydrogen fuel cell SUV that is all but confirmed to showcase the styling and technology of the next-generation Nexo. Intended to demonstrate the brand’s commitment to hydrogen power, it packs a new powertrain that’s said to offer much greater performance than the one in the existing Nexo. Its… Continue reading Bold Hyundai Initium concept is first look at new Nexo
How a Mitsubishi Evo X rally car influenced Polestar’s EVs
Being careful to avoid national stereotypes is always good practice for a road tester. You know the sort: anthropomorphic nonsense about German cars being inherently efficient and resolute, Italian ones fiery and ostentatious or French ones inclined to the occasional spontaneous strike day. But sometimes you’ve just got to share. So it was that, after… Continue reading How a Mitsubishi Evo X rally car influenced Polestar’s EVs
Hot laps in the new 911 GT3: is this peak Porsche?
After Porsche GT boss Andreas Preuninger has conducted the showbiz reveal, guests gather for passenger rides. We jostle for position on the asphalted paddock-veranda behind Porsche’s towering experience centre at Hockenheim; it being 7.30pm in mid-October, the unlit test track spread out below our high vantage point is in total darkness. Soon enough the vagaries… Continue reading Hot laps in the new 911 GT3: is this peak Porsche?
Hot laps in the new 911 GT3: absolute peak Porsche?
After Porsche GT boss Andreas Preuninger has conducted the showbiz reveal, guests gather for passenger rides. We jostle for position on the asphalted paddock-veranda behind Porsche’s towering experience centre at Hockenheim; it being 7.30pm in mid-October, the unlit test track spread out below our high vantage point is in total darkness. Soon enough the vagaries… Continue reading Hot laps in the new 911 GT3: absolute peak Porsche?