The TT RS is about a foot shorter than the Porsche 911 but it’s still relatively practical. The rear seats are big enough only for very small occupants, and Audi knows it; there’s a yellow label on the inside of the passenger door warning you against even trying to get in if you’re more than… Continue reading Audi TT RS
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Radical reinvention for Neue Klasse electric BMW X3
BMW’s new, upcoming electric SUV has been spotted testing on public roads in Germany, giving us the first glimpse of the dramatic Neue Klasse styling adopted by the brand’s next-generation electric cars in production form. The electric SUV, which is due to go on sale in 2026, was pictured sporting a camouflage livery that obscured… Continue reading Radical reinvention for Neue Klasse electric BMW X3
New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric arrives at £39,995
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has gained the same electric powertrain as its hatchback sibling, offering a range of 256 miles between charges. The estate is significantly more capacious than the regular Astra Electric hatchback, increasing luggage space from 352 to 516 litres. This increases to 1553 litres with the rear seats folded down. Under the… Continue reading New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric arrives at £39,995
Hyundai opens new AI factory with robot dogs and on-site farm
“Ultimately, the applications that we envision are that the AI will help the worker. It’s all about productivity and training,” said Patel. This tech-heavy set-up is unlikely to be rolled out at more traditional factories, said Patel, such as the massive Ulsan plant in Korea, where 34,000 workers produce 5600 vehicles daily. However, he added… Continue reading Hyundai opens new AI factory with robot dogs and on-site farm
New Hyundai Tucson brings redesign and physical heater controls
Hyundai has updated the Tucson with a simplified look and an all-new cockpit to bring it into line with its newer electric siblings, the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. Set to launch in the UK in May 2024, the new car has a “more refined” aesthetic that brings it into line with Hyundai’s new Parametrics Dynamics design language, as… Continue reading New Hyundai Tucson brings redesign and physical heater controls
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New Toyota Celica to blend radical EV tech, old-school thrills
Yet details of the new architecture lay bare just how free Toyota’s hand is in creating models of different shapes and sizes, as it has done in the internal-combustion era, and how truly low sports cars – at 1220mm tall, the FT-Se is 75mm lower than a Porsche 718 Cayman – can be realised. The… Continue reading New Toyota Celica to blend radical EV tech, old-school thrills
The unlikely design inspiration for the Lotus Evija
Looking through the Autocar archive in aid of a recent Lotus Elise feature, I read information about and tests of the 340R, the limited-run, extra-light, Elise-based roadster that Hethel made in 2000. It was warmly received by us, but we were mildly involved in its development, so it kind of had to be, even though we conceded it was “a very… Continue reading The unlikely design inspiration for the Lotus Evija
Peugeot e-208
That familiar EV calling card of instant, torque-rich acceleration is present and correct in the e-208, its smart step-off making it a particularly effective performer in town driving. And with just a single-speed reduction gear transmission, acceleration is delivered in a seamless surge, with no pause for clutch take-up from standstill or for any gearchanges.… Continue reading Peugeot e-208
Government pledges £8.3bn to repair UK roads
The government has pledged to spend £8.3 billion to repair Britain’s pothole-cratered roads – money diverted from the now-scaled back HS2 high-speed rail line. This fund, Westminster says, is enough to resurface over 5000 miles of road and will be allocated to councils across the country for projects over the next 11 years. It is the… Continue reading Government pledges £8.3bn to repair UK roads