Watching Niclas Lindberg, an ice-driving specialist, fluently testing adhesion in a Volvo EX30 is enough to mesmerise even an advanced motorist, let alone this humble writer on his first trip to Lulea, about 750 miles north of Gothenburg in Swedish Lapland. This is where Volvo has been testing, close to the Arctic Circle, since the… Continue reading Winter testing: Pushing a Volvo EX30 to the limit in Swedish Lapland
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
What the hell is happening at Tesla?
What a difference a year makes. In spring last year, Tesla threw open the doors of its Texas Gigafactory to investors in order to lay out plans for global domination of the automotive industry with sales of 20 million a year. Now those plans – for a new Mexican plant, for an affordable ‘next-gen’ Model 2,… Continue reading What the hell is happening at Tesla?
The software slashing EV charge times without harming batteries
However appealing the oily stuff may be to anyone with even slight petrolhead leanings, the fact is that software is becoming hugely important in shaping the character of our cars. That applies to not just the way they are designed and put together but also the way they work. It’s not all about things like… Continue reading The software slashing EV charge times without harming batteries
Ferrari 12 Cilindri revealed as 819bhp GT with screaming V12
Ferrari’s new flagship GT car, the 12Cilindri, is the most powerful pure-combustion car it has yet put into series production. Revealed on the sidelines of the Miami Grand Prix to commemorate Ferrari’s 70th anniversary in the US, the 12Cilindri “opens a new chapter in Ferrari history”, according to the brand’s chief marketing and commercial officer, Enrico… Continue reading Ferrari 12 Cilindri revealed as 819bhp GT with screaming V12
Ferrari 812 replacement to be revealed with V12 power on Friday
Ferrari has previewed a new V12 supercar ahead of a full unveiling on Friday, 3 May. The new model is expected to be the latest entrant into the brand’s flagship grand tourer line, taking up the mantle from the 812 Superfast, which has been in production for seven years. The Italian marque has posted a… Continue reading Ferrari 812 replacement to be revealed with V12 power on Friday
New Renault Symbioz is family-focused hybrid SUV for £30k
The new Renault Symbioz completes the expansion of the brand’s line-up in the crucial SUV C-segment and is designed to evoke the spirit of the 1960s 16 saloon and the 1980s Espace by focusing on practicality. The new hybrid will sit between the smaller Captur – alongside which it was developed – and larger Austral… Continue reading New Renault Symbioz is family-focused hybrid SUV for £30k
Nine out of ten councils do not plan to increase parking bay sizes
Fewer than 1-in-10 UK councils (8.2%) have plans to increase the size of their parking bays, despite the fact that cars are getting bigger – that’s according to data exclusively obtained by Autocar. Data from a Freedom of Information request reveals drivers of larger cars will find it increasingly hard to park their car without… Continue reading Nine out of ten councils do not plan to increase parking bay sizes
Newey to finish RB17 hypercar before leaving Red Bull
Asked if the RB17 was the first step towards Red Bull becoming a fully fledged road car manufacturer, Horner said: “It’s the start of a journey. It’s an interesting starting point for us. You can never say ‘never’, but certainly this is a halo project for us.” As the most innovative F1 designer of his… Continue reading Newey to finish RB17 hypercar before leaving Red Bull
Honda e:Ny1 set to be renamed at upcoming facelift
Honda is changing the naming of its electric cars after customers found the e:N badging too difficult to pronounce. The Japanese brand unveiled the new naming system at the Beijing motor show, starting with the Ye P7 large SUV that will go on sale in China later this year. Honda UK imports its sole EV, the e:Ny1 small SUV, from… Continue reading Honda e:Ny1 set to be renamed at upcoming facelift
Official: Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull
Red Bull Racing design guru Adrian Newey, whose cars have dominated Formula 1 for decades, will leave the squad in the first quarter of next year – and he will spend his final months with the firm finishing its planned RB17 hypercar. The 65-year-old joined the energy drinks giant’s Formula 1 squad in 2006 and… Continue reading Official: Adrian Newey to leave Red Bull