Author: Autocar Magazine UK

How Mercedes F1 boffins are rewriting the EV battery rule book

When Mario Illien and the late Paul Morgan founded Ilmor Engineering in 1983, neither could have dreamed what part of their company would be doing 40 years later. Based at Brixworth, the firm was formed to develop methanol-fuel Indycar engines but soon branched into Formula 1 and eventually sold its F1 division to Mercedes-Benz. Today,… Continue reading How Mercedes F1 boffins are rewriting the EV battery rule book

Honda HR-V

Ergonomics are the HR-V’s strong suit: visibility and the positioning of all the various controls are better than average in this class, and with the ‘Magic Seats’ fitted, second-row space is exceptional in terms of leg room, if not quite so impressive for head room. Even the air vents simulate the effect of a gentle… Continue reading Honda HR-V

Mercedes-Benz priming ‘Little G’ as £70k entry G-Class due in 2027

Mercedes-Benz is ramping up the development of its entry-level G-Class, a smaller electric car that will be pitched against a new breed of rugged crossovers such as the upcoming Land Rover Defender ‘Sport’. Pencilled to launch in 2027, the highly anticipated model, currently referred to as ‘Little G’, will be a sibling to the larger, legendary… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz priming ‘Little G’ as £70k entry G-Class due in 2027

Alfa, Alpine, Cupra, Mini, MG or… Mika – who makes the most fun EV?

And when we were asked to score these cars on charm, well, that’s such a subjective thing, but I found the Cupra lacking on that one. It’s so capable. So appealing. But is it charming? Not really. Not in my book, anyway. Maybe we’re back to the styling again, which I like, but it is… Continue reading Alfa, Alpine, Cupra, Mini, MG or… Mika – who makes the most fun EV?

This £100k Peugeot 205 GTI cured my restomod fatigue

I was about four years old when I first laid eyes on a Peugeot 205: an Alpine White 1.9-litre GTi. Even then I knew it was special, and its clean-cut, Pininfarina-penned lines etched themselves onto my brain as the genesis of what would become my hot hatch infatuation. Later, I was shuttled to and from… Continue reading This £100k Peugeot 205 GTI cured my restomod fatigue

MWIC Bonus Episode 6: Autocar meets UK’s Volkswagen MD

In a bonus podcast, this week Autocar Meets Damien O’Sullivan, the managing director of the UK’s biggest car company, the Volkswagen Group. In his first interview since taking the role last December, O’Sullivan meets Autocar’s Editor, Mark Tisshaw, to discuss the state of the UK car market, how he juggles the management of so many… Continue reading MWIC Bonus Episode 6: Autocar meets UK’s Volkswagen MD

Ford Puma Gen-E

Of course, we can wax lyrical about Ford being a dab hand with damper rates, but the Puma Gen-E will live or die by its purchase costs – especially its monthly PCP and lease rates. List prices starting from under £30,000 for the Puma Gen-E Select are a strong start of it; although the keyless entry,… Continue reading Ford Puma Gen-E

Land Rover Defender Sport: full details on 2027 baby 4×4

Land Rover is gearing up to launch a long-mooted and highly anticipated smaller entry level Defender as a crucial new model in its electric car portfolio.  The rugged, compact 4×4 is rumoured to have been on the cards for several years but has never officially appeared in JLR’s product roadmap presentations.  But Autocar spy photographers… Continue reading Land Rover Defender Sport: full details on 2027 baby 4×4

MG previews new rugged CyberX SUV as it targets younger buyers

MG has previewed its upcoming CyberX, a new SUV that will be the second model in the brand’s Cyber line-up, which was established last year by the Cyberster roadster. These early images suggest MG’s latest electric SUV will receive a more upright, boxy and rugged silhouette than its existing models and be positioned more towards lifestyle-minded buyers. It also… Continue reading MG previews new rugged CyberX SUV as it targets younger buyers