Alfa Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato has urged European politicians to focus on protecting jobs in the car industry, rather than the names of cars, following a spat that prompted the rebranding of the brand’s new crossover. The car was rebranded from Milano to Junior just five days after it was revealed, after claims by Italian industry minister Adolfo Urso… Continue reading Alfa Romeo to politicians: forget about names and save the industry
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Autocar magazine 17 April: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we detail Alfa Romeo’s new BMW M3-beater, drive Skoda’s Swiss army knife, and find out why the boss of Jeep is bullish about the company’s future. News The next Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio will arrive in 2026 as its most potent car to date, nudging 1000bhp and on-board AI that can tweak… Continue reading Autocar magazine 17 April: on sale now
Ford Mustang marks 60th birthday with 800-car party in UK
Every country has its car: Mini, Volkswagen Beetle, Fiat 500, Renault 5 – each bound up intrinsically with the heritage of its respective land of origin, and in certain cases nearly as long-lived. The US could claim a few, but it’s arguably the Ford Mustang that stands proudest as the automotive embodiment of Americana, with… Continue reading Ford Mustang marks 60th birthday with 800-car party in UK
Bold redesign for new 2024 Nissan Qashqai
The infotainment’s computer is now said to be several times more powerful, enabling a move to Google’s Android Auto operating system on higher trim levels. That means certain apps can run natively on the system and can be displayed across the instrument panel. The Qashqai’s security system has been boosted too. The Nissan Connect app now provides… Continue reading Bold redesign for new 2024 Nissan Qashqai
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 84)
Episode 84 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Matt Prior and Steve Cropley visiting JLR to talk to Vehicle Engineering Director Matt Becker, to find out what makes Defenders, Range Rovers, Discoveries and, crucially, upcoming Jaguars, tick. Hear this wide-ranging interview about Becker and JLR’s current and future work. Make… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 84)
New £46,925 Audi S3 gets performance boost and RS technology
Open for order on 15 May the new, hatch-bodied S3 Sportback will be priced at £46,925, while the Saloon commands a slightly higher list price at £47,490. Among the S3’s upgrades include an increase in performance to 329bhp, and the addition of a torque splitter system, which has been taken from the latest Audi RS3… Continue reading New £46,925 Audi S3 gets performance boost and RS technology
Audi A3 facelift brings new interior and kit for £32,035
The focus of a relatively subtle exterior makeover has been to make the car look more dynamic. There is a revamped, wider hexagonal grille at the front, with the Audi rings now protruding from the top rather than being integrated into the middle. The front also features new side air intakes and a reshaped spoiler,… Continue reading Audi A3 facelift brings new interior and kit for £32,035
Honda unwraps new Ye series of EVs, including sleek GT
Honda has announced a new series of electric cars for China, three of which will be displayed at the Beijing motor show next week. Another three EVs will join the new crossovers and sleek saloon later to complete the Ye Series, and all six will enter the Chinese market by 2027. Ye models will all wear… Continue reading Honda unwraps new Ye series of EVs, including sleek GT
Delayed Maserati Quattroporte set to swap to Granturismo platform
Maserati is deciding whether the next-generation Quattroporte will use an extended version of the Granturismo‘s bespoke platform, its chief engineer has told Autocar. The electric luxury saloon was originally scheduled to arrive next year as Maserati’s first model not to offer a combustion model. However, the company recently announced that it would be delayed until 2028 due… Continue reading Delayed Maserati Quattroporte set to swap to Granturismo platform
Mercedes-Benz abandons range-extender EV trials
Mercedes-Benz has pulled the plug on tests exploring range-extender drivetrains as a potential way to bolster the utility and appeal of its electric cars, Autocar understands. The technology that had been trialled uses a specially adapted combustion engine as a generator to charge the battery when it runs low. However, despite beginning an advanced engineering… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz abandons range-extender EV trials