“We believe Porsche is at the sweet spot of the luxury car BEV transition.” So said Lutz Meschke, then chief financial officer of Porsche, at the company’s bullish capital markets day in 2022. Back then, optimism abounded among executives that the storied Volkswagen Group brand could springboard from its successful launch of the Taycan saloon… Continue reading How Porsche’s EV ‘sweet spot’ turned sour
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UK car production fell in August; JLR cyber attack will hit September
Car production in the UK fell in August, as factories were closed for the traditional summer shutdown, ending a period of growth for the sector. In what the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) called “traditionally the quietest month of the year”, UK factories built just 37,072 cars – only a little over half of… Continue reading UK car production fell in August; JLR cyber attack will hit September
UK vehicle production fell in August, ending period of growth
Car production in the UK fell in August, as factories were closed for the traditional summer shutdown, ending a period of growth for the sector. In what the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) called “traditionally the quietest month of the year”, UK factories built just 37,072 cars – only a little over half of… Continue reading UK vehicle production fell in August, ending period of growth
Why hacking could be the biggest threat facing automotive
Not many of us would have anticipated even a few years ago the extent to which cyber attacks could disrupt our world, but the ongoing shutdown at JLR as a result of one shows how very worried we should be. The entire industry must be quaking in its boots and paying every cybersecurity expert going to reassure… Continue reading Why hacking could be the biggest threat facing automotive
BMW ‘confident’ of leading EV market with Neue Klasse models
The new BMW iX3 and its impending Neue Klasse siblings could help BMW become the dominant player in the premium EV market, according to its sales boss. The SUV revealed at the Munich motor show is the first model based on an advanced new platform that features new electric motor technology and batteries. The launch model offers a… Continue reading BMW ‘confident’ of leading EV market with Neue Klasse models
Zenos brand reborn with £140,000 380bhp roadster
British sports car maker Zenos has returned eight years after the company entered administration with a new version of its E10 – which will top out at £140,000. The Norfolk-based firm collapsed in 2017, having sold just over 100 examples of the two-seat roadster, which was priced lower than rivals – £24,995 – to make it more… Continue reading Zenos brand reborn with £140,000 380bhp roadster
2026 Kia Stonic gets new look, overhauled cabin and keeps manual option
The Kia Stonic has received a major update, bringing new exterior and interior styling and a choice of pure-petrol and mild-hybrid powertrains. The Ford Puma and Nissan Juke launched in 2017, and this is effectively a second heavy facelift for the compact crossover. The Stonic’s makeover brings it in line with Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design, with a… Continue reading 2026 Kia Stonic gets new look, overhauled cabin and keeps manual option
Smart #4 due as ForFour successor to rival Renault Twingo
“That’s very important, because this team makes sure that we have a European product that is ready for European customers,” said Adelmann. Adelmann also gave more details about the upcoming #2, which earlier this month was confirmed for a launch next year. Despite its name, that car will sit below the £29,960 #1 and slot… Continue reading Smart #4 due as ForFour successor to rival Renault Twingo
Under pressure, re-tests, Zenos, Ineos Quartermaster, petty gripes
The latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley driving the Ineos Quartermaster and Matt Prior at the wheel of the reborn Zenos E10 in prototype form. The pair also talk Swedish trailers, software updates, re-tests, MGBs and more besides. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or… Continue reading Under pressure, re-tests, Zenos, Ineos Quartermaster, petty gripes
Volvo EX90 finally gains key safety systems in major upgrade
Volvo has given the EX90 major hardware and software upgrades, adding previously promised safety features to existing cars and boosting the electricals to 800V for 2026-model-year cars. The software upgrade means the electric SUV gains an additional Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processor (in place of an older Nvidia Xavier chip) to run its ‘brain’, bringing it in line… Continue reading Volvo EX90 finally gains key safety systems in major upgrade