Powered by a 310bhp supercharged 2.0-litre Ford engine and featuring a six-speed sequential gearbox, it’s arguably the most extreme Seven ever to wear a number plate. Its place in this list is a little cheeky, however, as its quoted time of 2.79 seconds is a little too specific (most would round up or down to… Continue reading The world’s fastest accelerating cars
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Fisker Pear EV delayed as company seeks investment
Fisker has paused development of its affordable compact EV, the Pear, amid talks with an unnamed car maker for investment into the cash-strapped company. Fisker started rolling out deliveries of its Fisker Ocean electric SUV late last year but has struggled with cashflow amid a wider cooling off of investor confidence in pre-profit EV companies.… Continue reading Fisker Pear EV delayed as company seeks investment
Reports: Nissan Leaf production to end in Sunderland this week
Nissan is ending production of the current Leaf at its Sunderland plant this week, according to reports, as it gears up to build three new electric cars at the factory. The Leaf’s replacement is an electric crossover, expected to be revealed later this year ahead of a 2026 production start date. The other two cars will be the… Continue reading Reports: Nissan Leaf production to end in Sunderland this week
Porsche Cayenne
With a wealth of engineering changes underneath and visual updates to the body and interior, this Porsche Cayenne facelift isn’t one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it surgeries. The new LED matrix headlights are easy to spot (and, if you like, you can have high-definition ones at extra cost), while the new bumpers front and rear make for… Continue reading Porsche Cayenne
Volkswagen Tiguan
The centrepiece of the totally overhauled cockpit is a new infotainment system, running through either a 12.9in or massive 15.0in touchscreen – the latter of which you could say is a mite intrusive on your field of vision and slightly at odds with Volkswagen’s humble acknowledgement of well-publicised public feedback that it went too far with… Continue reading Volkswagen Tiguan
IM Motors to show 500-mile UK-bound L6 saloon at Geneva
IM Motors, MG’s premium electric sister brand which is set to launch in the UK next year, will unveil its new L6 saloon at the Geneva motor show. IM (Intelligent Mobility) was founded in late 2020 as a tie-up between MG parent brand SAIC, e-commerce giant Alibaba and R&D specialist Zhangjiang Hi-Tech delivered the first… Continue reading IM Motors to show 500-mile UK-bound L6 saloon at Geneva
Mild-hybrid tech boosts Vauxhall Astra economy and performance
The Vauxhall Astra has gained a new 48V mild-hybrid powertrain for a 19% reduction in fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. Available in both the hatchback and estate variants, it’s the first such powertrain to be offered in the popular family car. It combines a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with a 0.89kWh battery and an electric… Continue reading Mild-hybrid tech boosts Vauxhall Astra economy and performance
21% of UK drivers prioritise motoring issues in general election
More than a fifth (21%) of drivers in the UK will prioritise motoring issues in the upcoming general election, according to research by Autocar. A survey of 1073 motorists has revealed the issues that will guide their voting decisions during the upcoming general election. The most commonly cited issue was fixing potholes, which was rated… Continue reading 21% of UK drivers prioritise motoring issues in general election
Autocar magazine 21 February: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we have all you need to know about the new electric Range Rover Sport, deliver our verdict on the new Mini Countryman, and hear from Luca de Meo himself about how we can save the European car industry. News Four Range Rover EVs and two all-electric Jaguars will be launched by… Continue reading Autocar magazine 21 February: on sale now
New-look £17k Dacia Spring revealed ahead of UK launch
UK deliveries of the Spring will begin in October, with its sub-£18,000 price tag undercutting the £26,000 BYD Dolphin and the upcoming Citroën ë-C3, which will be roughly £23,000. Q&A with Christophe Combre, Dacia Spring product leader Will it always be feasible to build the Spring in China? “We are in the near future [going… Continue reading New-look £17k Dacia Spring revealed ahead of UK launch