I have a lot of time for Michael van der Sande, who as Alpine managing director brought the A110 to market and was later in charge of JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations. Plus, anyone who owns an Alfa Romeo SZ is all right in my book. But I have even more time for him since he… Continue reading It’s time for legislators of in-car technology to start listening
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Audi A2 meets Honda Insight: The future we never got
The A2 isn’t such a featherweight, but an all-in figure of 895kg (although the diesel engine in our version adds 95kg to this figure) is frankly incredible for a car that will comfortably accommodate four adults and contains a useful 390-litre boot. Once again, aluminium is the vital ingredient in creating this low-mass marvel. The… Continue reading Audi A2 meets Honda Insight: The future we never got
Ineos rethinks range expansion to focus on Grenadier
Ineos is planning a significant shift upmarket, with a focus on boutique off-roaders to rival the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, instead of trying to grow both its line-up and sales. By pivoting to focus on its new Arcane Works programme – Ineos’s take on Land Rover SV and Bentley Mulliner – the brand will be able to… Continue reading Ineos rethinks range expansion to focus on Grenadier
The must-have modern classics to buy now before prices surge
1. Porsche Cayman 10 Price range: £7000 – £30,000 The Porsche Cayman sits on many an enthusiast’s shopping lists. And for good reason. Here is a modern flat six Porsche coupe that has the engine in a sensible place, meaning you can take liberties that you just can’t in a Porsche 911 of the same vintage. … Continue reading The must-have modern classics to buy now before prices surge
Nissan and Honda to co-develop EV platforms, batteries and motors
Nissan and Honda have published fresh details of their new partnership on electric cars, revealing plans to co-develop a new platform, motors and batteries. The Japanese firms have entered into a joint research agreement for a next-generation architecture for a software-defined vehicle, aiming to integrate technologies including autonomous driving and artificial intelligence. These “will determine… Continue reading Nissan and Honda to co-develop EV platforms, batteries and motors
VW Transporter: Transit twin unveiled as a PHEV, EV and diesel
Volkswagen has unveiled the new Transporter, which has the broadest mix of powertrains and bodystyles of any of the firm’s vans to date. Based on the same underpinnings as the new Ford Transit Custom, the Transporter is available with three diesel engines, a petrol plug-in hybrid set-up and three battery-electric powertrains. The diesel options are all… Continue reading VW Transporter: Transit twin unveiled as a PHEV, EV and diesel
Electric Audi A6 kick starts “renaissance” of aero-optimised design
Wheel aerodynamics are “not necessarily intuitive”, said Islam, and a featureless flat disc would not be the optimal design. The A6’s are designed to maximise cooling for the brakes and to “unblock” part of the flow from under the body. Virtual mirrors Optional side cameras are so much slimmer than the standard mirrors that they… Continue reading Electric Audi A6 kick starts “renaissance” of aero-optimised design
Le Mans 1969, take two: Ford mulls hybrid hypercar to rival Ferrari
“GTE and GT LM converged with GT3 – so now we’ve got one focus for GT racing, which helped us make sense out of having the Mustang GT3 – and the same at prototype [level], which has not truly converged in many ways, because there’s still the LMdH formula, or the LMH formula, but at… Continue reading Le Mans 1969, take two: Ford mulls hybrid hypercar to rival Ferrari
Autocar magazine 31 July: on sale now
In this week’s issue, we share all the key details on the new all-electric Audi A6, drive the new Volkswagen Golf GTI, and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT takes on the Range Rover Sport SV. News The covers have finally come of the all-electric Audi A6, with the new EV arriving in both saloon and… Continue reading Autocar magazine 31 July: on sale now
Radical electric Audi A6 brings 466-mile range and hot 543bhp S6
The Audi A6 has gone electric for its sixth generation, taking the fight to the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE with up to 543bhp and more than 466 miles of range. Unlike its primary rivals, which run adjacent to the combustion-engined E-Class and 5 Series, Audi has opted to transition one of its most important… Continue reading Radical electric Audi A6 brings 466-mile range and hot 543bhp S6