Episode 76 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior spotting an Aston Valour in the wild, recommending Toyota Corollas (and Renault Zoes), talking Chinese brands and the upcoming Geneva motor show, and much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss an… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 76)
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Mini Countryman
The interior is a clever and well-realised mix of modern minimalism and just enough retro touches to keep the Mini faithful happy. It’s bright and open and feels premium while still quirky and fun. As you would expect, there’s plenty of space, too. It’s roomy up front and adults should have no problem in the… Continue reading Mini Countryman
EV charging must be priority for restored Northern Ireland Assembly
The restoration of the Stormont Assembly is good news for Northern Ireland and its people, but the 24-month break in action means politicians face a to-do list piled as high as Everest – and experts fear that accelerating EV infrastructure growth is somewhere down in the foothills. While the number of rapid and ultra-rapid chargers in Northern… Continue reading EV charging must be priority for restored Northern Ireland Assembly
New Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid gets 536bhp, 59-mile EV range
The new Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid has been revealed with shorter charging times and a longer electric-only range than its predecessor – and it’s quicker off the mark than the BMW M3. Available to order now from £90,300, the new plug-in hybrid is the latest version of the third-generation Panamera, which was revealed late last year and is due… Continue reading New Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid gets 536bhp, 59-mile EV range
How we test car products
Autocar has over 125 years of experience in testing new and used cars – and now we’re bringing the same rigorous testing to a large range of automotive products. That means when our team of product testing experts deliver their verdict, it’s one you can certainly trust. Our tests cover a wide range of automotive products,… Continue reading How we test car products
Tax hike for pick-ups reversed by UK government
One week on from proposed new company car taxes for double-cab pick-up trucks HMRC has scrapped the plans. Company car scheme users who bought or leased a double-cab pick-up truck were due to see the benefit in kind (BIK) payments sky rocket under proposals announced on 12 February, but in a dramatic U-turn after criticism… Continue reading Tax hike for pick-ups reversed by UK government
Volkswagen ID 7 Tourer electric estate brings 426-mile range
The Volkswagen ID 7 Tourer has broken cover as a sleek electric estate which the German firm hopes will broaden the appeal of its flagship EV and solidify its position in the executive market. Described as the “electric all-rounder of the new era”, the Tourer will arrive in the second half of 2024 to take… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 7 Tourer electric estate brings 426-mile range
How Renault’s Lego gearbox changed the hybrid game
About 10 years ago, while playing with his kids and their Lego toys one Christmas holiday, a clever young Renault engineer called Nicolas Fremau came up with an idea for a new, super-efficient form of hybrid gearbox – exactly the thing he knew his company would need for the rapidly approaching electrification age. Back then,… Continue reading How Renault’s Lego gearbox changed the hybrid game
Exclusive: Microlino EV bubble car on sale in UK this year
Swiss firm Microlino will begin selling its Isetta-inspired electric quadricycle in the UK imminently, Autocar can reveal. The company is currently advertising a vacancy for a UK country manager, who will be responsible for establishing a sales infrastructure and a marketing strategy for the Microlino. Co-founder Oliver Ouboter told Autocar that the brand will begin… Continue reading Exclusive: Microlino EV bubble car on sale in UK this year
Skoda Scala
In a similar vein to its exterior, the supposedly new-age design of the Scala’s cabin doesn’t represent a big departure from what we’ve come to expect from Skoda. Functionality and convenience continue to be prioritised, however, and they are epitomised by familiar ‘Simply Clever’ features such as the umbrella holster in the door, the ticket holder on… Continue reading Skoda Scala