Author: Autocar Magazine UK

New Rolls-Royce CEO reveals plan to ramp up bespoke abilities

Rolls-Royce will soon break ground on a significant extension of its factory at Goodwood, West Sussex, that will enable it to offer substantially more personalisation on each car that it builds. Planning permission was recently granted by Chichester District Council, enabling the firm to progress with what will be the most substantial investment in the… Continue reading New Rolls-Royce CEO reveals plan to ramp up bespoke abilities

New Rolls-Royce CEO reveals plan to ramp up bespoke abilities

Rolls-Royce will soon break ground on a significant extension of its factory at Goodwood, West Sussex, that will enable it to offer substantially more personalisation on each car that it builds. Planning permission was recently granted by Chichester District Council, enabling the firm to progress with what will be the most substantial investment in the… Continue reading New Rolls-Royce CEO reveals plan to ramp up bespoke abilities

First ride in 2025 Volvo EX90 as testing wraps up

The Volvo EX90 will go into production in the coming months, more than 18 months after it was first revealed, with the Swedish brand promising its new electric flagship SUV will set new standards for safety. The large SUV, which will sit alongside the combustion-engine XC90, was first shown back in November 2022. Manufacturing will… Continue reading First ride in 2025 Volvo EX90 as testing wraps up

Seat Leon update brings 62-mile PHEV and upgraded infotainment

The Seat Leon has been updated with a range of more efficient petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains, as well as upgraded interior technologies. The entry-level 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine has been replaced with an updated version of the larger 1.5-litre turbo unit. It sends 114bhp and 162lb ft of torque – 6bhp and 14lb ft more… Continue reading Seat Leon update brings 62-mile PHEV and upgraded infotainment

Stellantis to launch Leapmotor T03 as ultra-affordable EV for Europe

Stellantis will bring Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor T03 supermini and C10 SUV to European markets – including the UK – beginning in September. The multinational giant paid £1.3 billion for a 21% stake in the eight-year-old Chinese firm and exclusive export rights late last year.  The T03 and C10 are the first of a… Continue reading Stellantis to launch Leapmotor T03 as ultra-affordable EV for Europe

New-look Kia EV6 boosts range and upgrades tech

The Kia EV6 has received a major update that brings its styling into line with its newer siblings, as well as a new battery that boosts its range. The new look brings adaptive LED headlights inspired by those on the larger Kia EV9, plus the upcoming EV3 and EV5. The front grilles have also been expanded,… Continue reading New-look Kia EV6 boosts range and upgrades tech

New Vauxhall Frontera EV brings seven seats and 248-mile range

The Vauxhall Frontera, a chunky electric replacement for the Crossland, will go on sale in the UK imminently with a range of up to 248 miles and the option of seven seats. It will be available with a choice of two batteries, giving either 186 miles as standard or 248 miles in the long-range version,… Continue reading New Vauxhall Frontera EV brings seven seats and 248-mile range

Report: Mercedes stops developing new platform for luxury EVs

Mercedes-Benz is set to dramatically reduce its investment in electric vehicle platform development, with a decision not to push ahead with plans for its new MB.EA Large architecture, according to reports in Germany. The new platform, planned to be launched in 2028, was earmarked to underpin successors to the existing EQE and EQS saloons and SUVs. As… Continue reading Report: Mercedes stops developing new platform for luxury EVs

Unpicking Audi’s quarta horribilis

One stat leapt out from the Audi Group’s financial results from the first quarter of 2024: Lamborghini made more money than Audi. Bentley came close, too. That’s overall operating profit, not just profit per car. We all know how good margins can be on selling luxury motors, but Lamborghini delivered just 2630 cars in the quarter, compared with Audi’s 397,000. From… Continue reading Unpicking Audi’s quarta horribilis