Everything we know about the Porsche Mission X Porsche ‘K1’ Porsche will use the Volkswagen Group’s upcoming SSP Sport architecture for a seven-seat luxury SUV positioned above the Cayenne. It has been tipped to receive 920V electricals, with lighter-weight wiring and faster charging than PPE-based models. Everything we know about the Porsche ‘K1’ Porsche Boxster… Continue reading Future cars that will define an era (2025-2030)
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Jaguar goes SUV-only as XE, XF and F-Type bow out in June
Jaguar will end production of the XE, XF and F-Type in a matter of weeks, as its Castle Bromwich factory in Birmingham prepares to transition to production of body panels for a whole new line of vehicles. The retirement of Jaguar’s two saloons and its flagship sports car means the brand’s line-up will become SUV-only,… Continue reading Jaguar goes SUV-only as XE, XF and F-Type bow out in June
Hyundai Ioniq 5 update brings rear wiper and bigger battery
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has received a series of tweaks aimed at keeping it on pace with rival electric SUVs, addressing key criticisms and bolstering its technological offering. The headline change is the addition of the rear wiper from the high-performance Ioniq 5 N. The lack of a wiper on the regular Ioniq 5 had… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 5 update brings rear wiper and bigger battery
Range-topping Porsche Taycan due next week
Porsche is primed to reveal the most powerful Taycan yet built next week, with modified exterior bodywork, ramped-up performance and upgraded aerodynamics. The new edition of the electric sports saloon, which will top the Porsche Taycan range as “the most dynamic Taycan of all time”, was previewed by the German brand with an image that… Continue reading Range-topping Porsche Taycan due next week
Bug life: everyday motoring in a 52-year-old car
The first day of Year 13 is sweltering – unusually hot for September. The sixth form car park is packed to the gunnels with freshly acquired Vauxhall Corsas and Renault Clios, Halfords headsets pumping drum and bass through tinny 6x9s of dubious quality and the sickly, unmistakable odour of Very Cherry air freshener hanging like… Continue reading Bug life: everyday motoring in a 52-year-old car
Porsche: Taycan and electric Panamera can co-exist
Porsche has just revealed an extensively overhauled version of its Taycan EV but already thoughts are turning to what a successor could look like, with the brand committed to retaining the name well into the future. Speaking to Autocar at a prototype drive of the new car, Taycan model line boss Kevin Giek revealed that… Continue reading Porsche: Taycan and electric Panamera can co-exist
Should UK motorists have to take driving licence refresher courses?
On the whole, I don’t like telling people what to do. Where governments have a clear choice about whether to interfere in people’s lives or not, I usually think they shouldn’t. Overreach is tiresome and we will probably get along just fine without it, so unless it’s really obvious that something needs intervention, governments should… Continue reading Should UK motorists have to take driving licence refresher courses?
Future of Apple CarPlay: why tech giant is now working with car firms
In late 2023, Apple put flesh on the bones of its intention to amplify Apple CarPlay, drawing in two premium marques – Porsche and Aston Martin. The announcement focused on those brands working with Apple to create customised versions of CarPlay, designed to encompass all the screens in your car, rather than just the central… Continue reading Future of Apple CarPlay: why tech giant is now working with car firms
Reports: Nissan in talks over £316m Fisker lifeline
Nissan is reportedly in talks to invest $400 million (£316m) in ailing electric car start-up Fisker. Fisker yesterday announced it has paused development of its affordable compact EV, the Pear, having made a loss of $463.6 million (£366m) during the fourth quarter of 2023. CEO and founder Henrik Fisker added that the company was seeking a collaboration with… Continue reading Reports: Nissan in talks over £316m Fisker lifeline
Mercedes V-Class
As for the camper Marco Polo, it is available in two trim levels also. The entry-level Sport model comes with all the equipment that a standard V-Class benefits from plus the addition of two seater luxury sofa bed, three-zone climate control, pop-up roof with a double bed, yacht wood flooring, swivelling front seats, and a… Continue reading Mercedes V-Class