Genesis, Hyundai’s premium brand, will be repositioned as a “luxury high-performance” marque in its second decade, beginning with the launch of the new Magma sub-brand and an expansion into motorsport. Outlined at an event to mark the 10th anniversary of Genesis and the full launch of Magma, the new vision will serve as the ‘cornerstone’ of a… Continue reading Why Magma is the ‘cornerstone’ of Genesis’s repositioning
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Inside Audi’s secret F1 base as it prepares for ‘difficult’ debut
That uncertainty has informed Audi’s approach to procurement: although each F1 driver will be allowed to use only three engines throughout the 2026 season, Audi expects to build somewhere between 50 and 100 in total. The best of the bunch will be reserved for the races, while the rest will be bound for further testing… Continue reading Inside Audi’s secret F1 base as it prepares for ‘difficult’ debut
BYD axes spinning touchscreens in push for smoother apps
BYD will stop using rotating touchscreens as it ramps up the use of third-party apps and platforms in its cars. Rotating touchscreens were a headline feature of BYDs during the initial phase of the Chinese brand’s European roll-out, serving as a means of differentiating its interiors from those of similarly minimalist rivals. They were fitted as standard right… Continue reading BYD axes spinning touchscreens in push for smoother apps
BYD Atto 2 DM-i
At 4.3m long, the Atto 2 is a good match in size terms for the MG ZS, Renault Captur and Toyota C-HR and serves as the smallest SUV in BYD’s rapidly growing UK line-up – essentially a high-riding equivalent of the Dolphin hatchback. We won’t go into too much detail about its design and positioning here, as… Continue reading BYD Atto 2 DM-i
BYD Atto 2 DM-i
At 4.3m long, the Atto 2 is a good match in size terms for the MG ZS, Renault Captur and Toyota C-HR and serves as the smallest SUV in BYD’s rapidly growing UK line-up – essentially a high-riding equivalent of the Dolphin hatchback. We won’t go into too much detail about its design and positioning here, as… Continue reading BYD Atto 2 DM-i
First look: Traditional next-gen E-Class to replace Mercedes EQE
Mercedes-Benz has begun testing the seventh-generation E-Class, a car that will arrive in the UK in 2027 as a replacement for today’s EQE with an electric range of around 500 miles. It will be sold alongside an updated version of the current sixth-gen E-Class as part of Mercedes’ split line-up approach that began with the… Continue reading First look: Traditional next-gen E-Class to replace Mercedes EQE
Porsche Cayenne Electric arrives with 1140bhp for £130k
In top-rung Turbo form, the dual-motor powertrain – with launch control activated – puts out a staggering 1140bhp and 1106lb ft of torque. That equates to a blistering 0-62mph time of 2.5sec and a 0-124mph time of 7.4sec. Speed tops out at 162mph. This power and speed puts the 2.5-tonne-plus SUV on par with hypercars such… Continue reading Porsche Cayenne Electric arrives with 1140bhp for £130k
Autocar pod: Lap land, new Mokka and a classic car show
The latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior in the Autocar store room to talk their respective columns and much more besides. This week that means they’re talking the classic car show at the NEC, remembering Quentin Willson, Silverstone’s lap of lights, problems with a Mini, and finding a great handling… Continue reading Autocar pod: Lap land, new Mokka and a classic car show
Jeep Recon revealed as Wrangler-like EV with 670bhp
The Jeep Recon will be launched in the UK and mainland Europe late next year as the unofficial electric equivalent of the Wrangler. The rugged SUV is the first electric Jeep to be built primarily for off-road use, following the Wagoneer S SUV and Avenger crossover. Indeed, Jeep claims the new Recon is the only… Continue reading Jeep Recon revealed as Wrangler-like EV with 670bhp
EV charging industry warns roll-out will slow without grid support
Delays in connecting chargers to the National Grid are a “substantial bottleneck” for the growth of EV charging infrastructure, claims the UK’s biggest charging body. ChargeUK, whose members include BP Pulse, Gridserve and Ionity, says variations in working practices between the country’s 14 distribution network operators (DNOs) – which own, maintain and operate the energy… Continue reading EV charging industry warns roll-out will slow without grid support