BYD’s Ferrari-rivalling Yangwang brand will enter the UK, but not until 2027, according to the firm’s Europe chief. The Chinese giant will launch its Denza brand in Britain next year with a three-car line-up designed to take on premium rivals such as Porsche and Audi – and the more extreme Yangwang will follow soon after. Stella Li, BYD’s vice-chairman… Continue reading BYD’s Ferrari rival confirmed for UK launch in 2027
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Industry plans for new small, affordable car class backed by EU
European Union president Ursula von der Leyen will work with car industry bosses to develop a new ‘E-car’ category of small affordable cars in a bid to help safeguard the industry. In July, Stellantis chairman John Elkann and then Renault Group boss Luca de Meo proposed creating a class of small cars with fewer safety regulations… Continue reading Industry plans for new small, affordable car class backed by EU
GWM Ora Cat revealed as crossover sibling to 03 hatchback
GWM is priming a new electric crossover to sit alongside the Ora 03, a new filing with China’s Ministry for Industry and Information Technology has revealed. The new Ora model, known simply as the Cat in China, adopts the retro-inspired styling cues familiar from the 03. These include round headlights and fuller forms within its surfacing. Roof… Continue reading GWM Ora Cat revealed as crossover sibling to 03 hatchback
Why are designers so obsessed with ‘challenging’ styling?
Ever see something online and sigh and think that you know what the comments are going to be like? That’s how I felt when I saw the studio pictures of the Bentley EXP 15 concept car. I feel like I could have told them. And while I know that what people say on social media… Continue reading Why are designers so obsessed with ‘challenging’ styling?
Competition: Win two nights in Paris courtesy of Renault
To celebrate the launch of Renault 4 E-Tech electric, Renault is giving one lucky winner, and a guest, the chance to enjoy an unforgettable weekend getaway in Paris. The prize includes return first-class Eurostar travel from London St Pancras, departing Friday 31 October 2025 and returning Sunday 2 November. On arrival at Gare du Nord, a… Continue reading Competition: Win two nights in Paris courtesy of Renault
New Renault boss: Europe needs to focus on cutting EV prices
New Renault Group boss François Provost has said legislators should focus on how to reduce the cost of electric vehicles, rather than forcing manufacturers to sell them in ever-greater numbers. The Frenchman was recently named CEO of the French car giant, succeeding Luca de Meo, who was instrumental in implementing a recovery plan that involved… Continue reading New Renault boss: Europe needs to focus on cutting EV prices
Drivers of Change: New Talent 2025 – entry deadline extended
You now have extra time to submit your nominations for the Autocar Drivers of Change: New Talent awards, as the deadline for entries has been extended to Wednesday 24 September. Held in association with the SMMT, the second running of the Drivers of Change awards will celebrate individuals who are either apprentices or in the first two years… Continue reading Drivers of Change: New Talent 2025 – entry deadline extended
Mercedes C-Class EV to rival new BMW i3 with 497-mile range
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to expand its line-up from next year with the introduction of the electric-powered C-Class EQ. The all-new model, which will be twinned with the recently revealed GLC EQ, will sit alongside a facelifted version of the combustion-engined C-Class. The electric C-Class will be the main rival for BMW’s new electric 3 Series,… Continue reading Mercedes C-Class EV to rival new BMW i3 with 497-mile range
JLR confirms data affected in cyber attack
Data has been “affected” as a result of the cyber attack on JLR last week, the company has confirmed. The 1 September hack has left the Jaguar and Land Rover maker crippled. No cars have been produced globally since, leading to what is expected to be millions of pounds of lost income. A timescale for a fix is yet to be announced. The extent of the… Continue reading JLR confirms data affected in cyber attack
MG 3 suffers ‘critical safety failure’ in Euro NCAP crash test
Europe’s leading safety testing organisation has identified a “critical safety failure” with the driver’s seat of the MG 3, prompting an urgent update for the supermini. In Euro NCAP’s frontal offset crash test (in which 40% of the car’s front end collides with a barrier), it found the 3’s seat latching mechanism failed, causing the driver’s seat to twist during… Continue reading MG 3 suffers ‘critical safety failure’ in Euro NCAP crash test