Legendary car designer Marcello Gandini, who shaped some of the best known and most revered Italian cars of all time, has died at the age of 85. The Turin native, widely recognised as one of the most prolific and influential car designers of his era, made a name for himself in the mid-1960s while working… Continue reading Car design legend Marcello Gandini dies at 85
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Volkswagen ID 3 GTX: 322bhp hot hatch is EV Golf GTI equivalent
Volkswagen has expanded its line-up of warmed-up electric cars with new GTX versions of the ID 7 Tourer estate and ID 3 hatchback – the latter serving as a long-awaited electric alternative to the Golf GTI. The ID 3 GTX has been on the cards since the EV was revealed in 2019 and finally arrives… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 3 GTX: 322bhp hot hatch is EV Golf GTI equivalent
BYD aims for 1200-mile range with next-generation PHEVs
BYD is looking to break the 1200-mile range barrier with its next petrol-electric cars, which are set to adopt a fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system and a fourth-generation EV platform. The new range-busting PHEV system, elements of which are expected to be revealed at the Beijing motor show in April, is an evolution of the Dual Mode (DM) system… Continue reading BYD aims for 1200-mile range with next-generation PHEVs
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 79)
Episode 79 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior climbing into a new exhibit at the British Motor Museum, Herbert Austin’s office, through the fireplace to talk NCAP’s view on buttons, customer service, entry level motorsport and much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 79)
New Maserati Grecale Folgore goes on sale from £109,905
The Maserati Grecale Folgore has gone on sale, priced from £109,905, and will arrive in dealerships in June as one of six new Maserati EVs due by 2025. The Italian brand’s first electric car to go on sale, the mid-sized SUV will be sold alongside the existing petrol Grecale, plus electric versions of the reborn Granturismo and Grancabrio… Continue reading New Maserati Grecale Folgore goes on sale from £109,905
Tesla Berlin Gigafactory restarts after arson attack by activists
Tesla has reopened its Berlin Gigafactory after a group of activists set fire to an electricity pylon servicing the factory and nearby towns. After the week-long outage, production should gradually be ramped up to restore the factory to full production capacity. This was achieved earlier than expected after repairs to the damaged pylon were accelerated. Tesla hadn’t expected… Continue reading Tesla Berlin Gigafactory restarts after arson attack by activists
2024 Festival of Speed sculpture to celebrate MG
“This decision has not been made lightly and His Grace, The Duke of Richmond, along with the whole Festival of Speed team, are deeply saddened that we will not run the event on Saturday for the first time in its 30 year history.” Exhibitors were asked to secure their stands ahead of a site shutdown from… Continue reading 2024 Festival of Speed sculpture to celebrate MG
Porsche 911 hybrid confirmed for summer 2024
Porsche has confirmed the 911 will gain its first ever hybrid powertrain this summer, as part of a major model update two years in the making. Due on sale by the end of the year, the ‘992.2’-generation Porsche 911 receives a host of mid-life revisions, including subtly altered exterior styling, a reworked interior and updated… Continue reading Porsche 911 hybrid confirmed for summer 2024
Dacia Spring is UK’s cheapest electric car at £14,995
Dacia has finally broken its long silence on UK pricing for the new Spring EV, revealing that it will cost from just £14,995 – less than the petrol-powered Renault Clio. The Spring was recently confirmed for a UK launch in the coming months, following a wide-reaching visual and technical overhaul aimed at sustaining its strong… Continue reading Dacia Spring is UK’s cheapest electric car at £14,995
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
The Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s dark but purposeful cockpit sets the tone rather effectively for the exciting driving experience to come. The car’s fittings aren’t universally or even very widely of high enough perceived quality to match what you’ll find in an equivalent Audi, Mercedes-AMG or Porsche Macan but, just as with the Giulia, Turin is gambling that won’t… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio