American EV maker Rivian is gearing up to finally enter Europe with a brace of strikingly styled electric crossovers called the R2 and R3 – the latter of which will spawn an off-road-focused performance crossover. The unexpected addition to the R2 reveal event, dubbed the R3X, was confirmed to pack a tri-motor powertrain – a… Continue reading Rivian shocks with hot electric crossover at R2 unveiling
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Finally: new safety rules recognise that buttons beat touchscreens
To my relief, it looks like the answer to the question “is it just me?” is no. Too many cars in recent times have had me despairing at the number of controls that have migrated away from physical buttons and onto touchscreens. In some cases this is slightly annoying; in others I believe it’s borderline… Continue reading Finally: new safety rules recognise that buttons beat touchscreens
The government is making its own EV target impossible to hit
As expected, there was no financial support to incentivise the uptake of electric cars in the chancellor’s budget this week. And with a general election now being tipped for as early as May, it’s extremely unlikely that any support will be forthcoming this side of autumn – if ever. Several car makers have reacted furiously, the underlying… Continue reading The government is making its own EV target impossible to hit
Huge delays expected as M25 section to close for full weekend
A stretch of the M25 will be closed for a full weekend for the first time next week and National Highways is warning drivers to “only travel if necessary” and to expect huge delays. The motorway will be closed in both directions from junction 10 (A3 Wisley) to junction 11 (A320 Chertsey Interchange) from 9pm… Continue reading Huge delays expected as M25 section to close for full weekend
KGM to launch 300-mile 4×4 EV pick-up in early 2025
KGM, formerly known as Ssangyong, is set to be first to sell an electric 4×4 pick-up in the UK, launching an open-backed version of its new Torres SUV early next year. It is one of a wave of new models being introduced by KGM as it seeks to reinvent the image of Ssangyong, which it acquired… Continue reading KGM to launch 300-mile 4×4 EV pick-up in early 2025
New Lotus Emeya brings 905bhp for £129,950
He explained that traditionally, a GT’s proportions have been determined by “how many cylinders are under the bonnet”, giving “a long, powerful [nose] and a tight cabin at the rear”. By breaking from these conventions, the Emeya “subconsciously tells you this is an electrified product”, said Payne. “It physically can’t have a big V8 under… Continue reading New Lotus Emeya brings 905bhp for £129,950
From the archive: Exploring the lost car industry of Zimbabwe
As the world rebuilt from the ruins of war, economic miracles occurred in nations both victorious and defeated. Among them was one that few know about today: the Central African Federation (CAF), founded in 1953. Large reserves of gold, asbestos, chrome and copper, farmland that allowed for both self-sustaining food and tobacco for export, and… Continue reading From the archive: Exploring the lost car industry of Zimbabwe
Renault promises half-price home electricity with new tech
The cost of charging an EV at home is about to get a lot cheaper, in theory. Renault is pioneering a service that promises to cut electricity bills in half. Meanwhile, UK energy provider Octopus is now offering a new tariff with the hook that customers can essentially charge their electric car at home for free. How is… Continue reading Renault promises half-price home electricity with new tech
KGM Torres
There’s a sleek wraparound digital panel atop the dashboard, which looks suitably classy and speaks volumes to KGM’s designs on establishing itself at the upper end of the ‘value’ car market, as do the copper-effect trim panels. But the premium sheen is easily wiped away. The steering wheel – conspicuously still wearing the old Ssangyong… Continue reading KGM Torres
Audi Q6 E-tron to be unveiled on 18 March
The Audi Q6 E-tron will be unveiled on 18 March, the brand has confirmed, kicking off its full-scale assault on the electric SUV market. This is the first car to ride on the new PPE electric car platform, which has been developed in collaboration with Porsche, opens up new packaging opportunities and introduces an electronic architecture… Continue reading Audi Q6 E-tron to be unveiled on 18 March