I’m indebted to (and a little envious of) my colleague Richard Lane for his recent visit to the Ansible Motion simulator. I’ve spent a good amount of time in simulators over the past decade – more than my colleagues, to the point that I’ve felt like I’m our sim correspondent. They do have more visual… Continue reading Why simulators are the future of engineering
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Subaru Crosstrek
If you’re looking for the extra head room, raised vantage point and enlarged boot of a more typical mid-sized SUV, or the sleek digital technology or premium cabin quality of so many European-market rivals for that matter, you’re barking up the wrong tree with the Subaru Crosstrek. While its ride height grants at least some… Continue reading Subaru Crosstrek
New Porsche Taycan clocks 364-mile range, 332kW charging
The new 2024 Porsche Taycan will be revealed in the next few days, touting dramatic increases in range, efficiency, charging speed and performance. The German firm’s first electric car has been substantially refreshed for its fourth year on sale, following hot on the heels of its new sibling, the electric Macan, which was revealed last week. The new… Continue reading New Porsche Taycan clocks 364-mile range, 332kW charging
Range Rover thefts: JLR boss wants action to tackle organised crime
JLR boss Adrian Mardell has called for an “urgent national conversation” about organised vehicle crime, calling on the government to invest further to crack down on gangs, even if that comes instead of tax cuts. Concerns about the high theft of Range Rover vehicles have led to a reports from owners of a sharp increase in insurance… Continue reading Range Rover thefts: JLR boss wants action to tackle organised crime
Kimera Evo38 set to launch as rally weapon inspired by Lancia 037
Italian motorsport firm Kimera Automobili is preparing to launch the Evo38 – the latest iteration of its significantly modernised and updated take on the Lancia 037 Stradale. Set to be unveiled on 22 February before appearing at the Geneva motor show, it will have wide-reaching dynamic revisions to make it even more potent than its predecessor,… Continue reading Kimera Evo38 set to launch as rally weapon inspired by Lancia 037
Range Rover Electric waiting list already at 16,000
More than 16,000 customers have signed up to the waiting list for the new Range Rover Electric, according to company bosses. The British brand’s first full electric car, which is claimed to offer performance similar to the current V8-powered flagship, is due to launch later this year. Range Rover opened a waiting list for the… Continue reading Range Rover Electric waiting list already at 16,000
Lancia Ypsilon revealed as brand’s first electric car
The new Lancia Ypsilon has been revealed as the Italian brand’s first electric car, complete with a bold, concept-inspired look, Stellantis’s new infotainment and an on-board table. The long-awaited small electric car has been launched in Ypsilon Limited Edition Cassina form, with just 1906 examples to be produced in tribute to the Italian brand’s founding year. It will be… Continue reading Lancia Ypsilon revealed as brand’s first electric car
Editor’s letter: No more A-Class, no more ‘naked Mercedes’
The battle between Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW over the past decade to claim the title of the world’s best-selling premium car maker was a compelling one as the trio raced to – and then passed – the two-million-cars-a-year threshold. Now the race is over. In 2023, BMW was more than 350,000 sales ahead of Audi… Continue reading Editor’s letter: No more A-Class, no more ‘naked Mercedes’
Alpina B5 GT
On the move, the cleverest thing you can do is get acquainted with the ‘LIM’ button on the chunky, Lavalina-leather-trimmed steering wheel. If there’s another combustion car that accrues speed as covertly as this one, I haven’t driven it. Big wheels and low-profile tyres – which, to be fair, need to be homologated for speeds… Continue reading Alpina B5 GT
Fisker plots European production of £28,000 Pear EV
Fisker has signed off the design and engineering of its crucial new entry-level EV, the Pear, as it ramps up towards putting the innovative six-seat hatchback into production on both sides of the Atlantic. The Pear is the American company’s second model, following the Ocean SUV that was launched recently in the UK, and has… Continue reading Fisker plots European production of £28,000 Pear EV