The hot Mercedes-AMG G63 has been revamped with extra power and an advanced new active suspension system that is designed to improve both its on- and off-road performance. Affalterbach’s take on the off-roader retains its potent 4.0-litre biturbo V8 powerplant, although the addition of a 48V integrated starter generator unit lifts its output by 20bhp to… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG G63 gets hybrid boost and Active Ride Control
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Mercedes G-Class revamp brings hybrid power and touchscreen
The Mercedes G-Class range has been fully electrified as part of a substantial update that also includes a range of measures to improve both usability and efficiency. The current generation of the hugely capable off-roader was launched in 2018, and will shortly gain a full-electric variant for the first time. As part of the facelift,… Continue reading Mercedes G-Class revamp brings hybrid power and touchscreen
Geely confirms global launch plans for Galaxy premium brand
Geely has previewed its new Galaxy E5 ahead of the electric SUV’s unveiling at the Beijing motor show next month. The five-seater is the first from Geely’s new premium brand to be developed in both left- and right-hand-drive forms, said the company. The fourth model in the newly established Galaxy line-up is expected to be positioned… Continue reading Geely confirms global launch plans for Galaxy premium brand
Extreme Land Rover Defender Octa due this year with snarling V8
A hardcore V8-powered version of the Land Rover Defender is inbound as the first in a line of top-flight flagships dubbed ‘Octa’. Previously thought to carry the long-dormant SVX branding, the radical new off-roader has been spotted testing several times, but only now – a few months before its debut – has the firm given the… Continue reading Extreme Land Rover Defender Octa due this year with snarling V8
Genesis GV60 Magma Concept heralds new performance line-up
Genesis has launched a new performance-focused sub-brand with the radical GV60 Magma Concept. Magma’s priority, according to Genesis creative chief Luc Donckerwolke, is to “look beyond” raw speed and performance, “prioritising the driving experience to kindle the joy of sporty driving”. The GV60 Magma sits notably lower and wider than existing versions of the GV60… Continue reading Genesis GV60 Magma Concept heralds new performance line-up
Radical Genesis luxury SUV has cinema seats, underfloor heating
Genesis has previewed a striking new luxury SUV that will crown its expanding line-up in the coming years, likely wearing the GV90 badge. Shown in concept form as the Neolun (meaning ‘new moon’), the Korean premium brand’s largest car will be closely related to the Kia EV9 and upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 7, sharing their modular E-GMP platform and… Continue reading Radical Genesis luxury SUV has cinema seats, underfloor heating
Failures of British EV start-ups prompt calls for support
Calls for a change in how the UK backs its transport industry have followed a rough couple of months in which several EV-angled start-ups have gone under. Recent victims of the investment crunch have included electric truck maker Volta (since bought out), electric van maker Arrival, electric motor specialist Saietta and ICE vehicle electrifier Lunaz. Others look set to follow, including electric motorbike… Continue reading Failures of British EV start-ups prompt calls for support
Kia EV9 GT first look: 600bhp seven-seater hits the Nurburgring
The Kia EV9 GT is in the final stages of testing ahead of its launch as the Korean brand’s most powerful and expensive car yet. The GT transformation will bring more power, performance-focused chassis tweaks and angrier styling to the three-row electric SUV, which was launched in standard form last year. The current most powerful EV9… Continue reading Kia EV9 GT first look: 600bhp seven-seater hits the Nurburgring
Consumer watchdog calls for car dealers to be licensed
A major consumer watchdog has called for car dealers to be licensed after reports showed that used cars are among consumers’ most complained-about purchases. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), which trains trading standards officers, issued the demand for the first time in its latest manifesto. Although it couldn’t say what form such a system would… Continue reading Consumer watchdog calls for car dealers to be licensed
Revised business plan to bring 30 new Nissans by 2026
Nissan will launch 30 new cars over the next two years, as part of a revised business plan dubbed The Arc. Sixteen of them will use electrified powertrains, while 60% of Nissan’s current combustion-engined cars will be refreshed. Six all-new models are promised to be launched in Europe, with Nissan aiming for EVs to comprise 40% of its… Continue reading Revised business plan to bring 30 new Nissans by 2026