Nissan will reportedly build the electric successors to the Juke and Qashqai at its UK factory in Sunderland. Sky News says the Japanese manufacturer will make an announcement this Friday, following “months of talks” with the government, in a move that is said to safeguard thousands of jobs at the site, where around 6000 staff currently… Continue reading Report: Nissan to build electric Juke and Qashqai in Sunderland
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Audi E-tron GT
This side of an Audi R8, you won’t sit closer to the road in one of the firm’s cars. The E-tron GT’s Porsche roots are on display front and centre here: the cosseting driving position places you at the centre of the action, especially so given the panoramic view forward offered by the wraparound windscreen… Continue reading Audi E-tron GT
Electric car insurance costs soar 72% due to repair struggles
Among them is John Lewis, which says its underwriter is analysing the risks and costs associated with EVs. And earlier this year, Aviva temporarily ceased issuing new policies for the Tesla Model Y, which is currently the best-selling EV in the UK. In recent weeks, the national press has run horror stories on the high cost… Continue reading Electric car insurance costs soar 72% due to repair struggles
How Audi is electrifying the future of RS design
How do you define what makes an Audi RS so, well, ‘RS’? What is it that elevates it head-and-shoulders above the rest of its siblings within each model’s line-up? Is it the RS name and heritage? After all, RS stands for ‘RennSport’ or ‘race sport’, evoking Audi’s long-standing philosophy of using its extensive (and hugely… Continue reading How Audi is electrifying the future of RS design
Li Auto: the first Tesla chaser to turn a profit
The most eye-catching launch at the Guangzhou motor show last week was a slippery, 5.3-metre-long electric MPV called the Mega. The car sharply divided opinion with its truncated nose and aero-optimised ‘wind blade’ that fused the body with the C-pillars to wrap around the back end. It was the brainchild of Li Auto, a Chinese ‘new… Continue reading Li Auto: the first Tesla chaser to turn a profit
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 63)
Episode 62 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior at Coventry University, where they talk Bloodhound SSC’s search for a driver, the BYD Seal, the impressive M Sport facility and much more besides, including questions from Coventry’s motoring journalism students, and your correspondence. Make sure you… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 63)
JLR spends £10m to stop thefts of older Range Rover models
This technology means car keys don’t need to be stored in a Faraday pouch, but the company still recommends owners use the JLR app to make use of vehicle lock reminders and Guardian Mode, which sends an alert if there’s any “unauthorised interaction” with the car. Another part of JLR’s investment in improved security is ensuring… Continue reading JLR spends £10m to stop thefts of older Range Rover models
Autocar magazine 22 November: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we stage the SUV showdown you never thought you’d see, take a look at Polestar’s flagship supercar, and drive a rubbish EV. News Polestar is about to embark on an aggressive model expansion that is set to ultimately be crowned with a supercar, and it’s already confirmed for production. Meanwhile, over… Continue reading Autocar magazine 22 November: on sale now
Autocar magazine 15 November: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we dive into Aston Martin’s exciting future, as it looks to launch a wild new supercar as early as next year to replace the Vantage and DBS. News Mini has revealed the new Countryman sport John Cooper Works variant, which arrives with tuned suspension, go-faster looks and 296bhp. Jeep will launch… Continue reading Autocar magazine 15 November: on sale now
Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Grand Cherokee’s off-road credentials are pretty impressive, as you’d expect. There’s air suspension as standard with five different height settings and up to 275mm of ground clearance. Its maximum approach angle is 28.2deg, breakover angle 20.9deg and departure angle 30deg – similar to the Discovery. Jeep has a trail rating for its cars: the… Continue reading Jeep Grand Cherokee