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
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Polestar boss on 76% sales uplift and push for more showrooms
There is a “renaissance of retailers” happening in the industry according to the boss of Polestar, who credits the firm’s recent increase in sales with having more physical retailers and people selling its cars. Polestar started as an online-only brand with limited physical presence but CEO Michael Lohscheller, who took the top job last October, is overseeing… Continue reading Polestar boss on 76% sales uplift and push for more showrooms
New Mazda EZ-60 revealed as sleek Tesla Model Y rival
The Mazda EZ-60 – which could come to the UK as an electric counterpart to the existing CX-60 – has been revealed in China. As with the Mazda EZ-6 that’s due in UK showrooms early next year as the Mazda 6e, it has been developed in collaboration with Chinese firm Changan. As such, the EZ-60 uses the… Continue reading New Mazda EZ-60 revealed as sleek Tesla Model Y rival
BYD’s Denza brand targets Porsche with 952bhp GT flagship
Chinese electric car giant BYD will bring its Denza premium brand to Europe this year, with a line-up headed by the bold, electric and PHEV-powered Z9 GT. The launch is the latest move by BYD to ramp up its European market assault – and its most ambitious, with executive vice-president Stella Li previously telling Autocar it was targeting… Continue reading BYD’s Denza brand targets Porsche with 952bhp GT flagship
Chinese firm GAC plots UK launch with Volkswagen ID 3 rival
“I’m a big fan of globalisation. It’s very, very important from a Chinese perspective to understand globalisation, to want to know what our consumer benefits from across the world, and we have a lot of diversity. Not everything that works in China can be shifted across to another market, and that has to be very clearly… Continue reading Chinese firm GAC plots UK launch with Volkswagen ID 3 rival
Caterham taps Renault-Geely’s Horse for new Academy racer engine
Caterham will use a new engine from Horse Powertrain, a joint venture of Renault and Geely, in its Academy race cars from next year. The new HR13 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine, producing 130bhp and 130lb ft at 5150rpm, has been drafted in to replace the retired 1.6-litre Ford Sigma unit, which has powered the Caterham Academy series since 2008. No financial… Continue reading Caterham taps Renault-Geely’s Horse for new Academy racer engine
Audi A6
For this C9-generation A6, the rear windscreen is notably sloped, not unlike an 100 Avant of the 1980s, and there’s pronounced blistering to the wheel arches – Quattro, anyone? You will make up your own mind about the looks, but in the metal it looks rather sharp, I think. The new A5 launched last year… Continue reading Audi A6
Smart #5 Brabus is 637bhp SUV with Range Rover Sport SV pace
German tuner Brabus has got it hands on the new Smart #5 SUV, pumping it with 637bhp and giving it the acceleration to match a Range Rover Sport SV. The flagship variant of the largest car Smart has ever produced is described as the “pinnacle” of the Geely-owned brand. It stands out from the standard #5 with a small… Continue reading Smart #5 Brabus is 637bhp SUV with Range Rover Sport SV pace
All-electric MINI Countryman: 7 reasons it’s the perfect family car
#5 Technology that makes driving simple When used thoughtfully, technology really can elevate the driving experience, and help make each journey easier. The all-electric Countryman is a fantastic example of that. Firstly, there’s the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant. A proper, full-featured voice assistant. It lets you control features in the Countryman, but without needing to… Continue reading All-electric MINI Countryman: 7 reasons it’s the perfect family car
Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur gain 671bhp PHEV V8
Bentley has introduced a second plug-in hybrid V8 option to the Continental GT and Flying Spur, with enough power to outpace the previous-generation W12 cars. The new High Performance Hybrid powertrain joins the ranks as a lower-powered alternative to the existing 771bhp Ultra Performance set-up – but with a huge 671bhp and 686lb ft of… Continue reading Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur gain 671bhp PHEV V8