The new Honda Prelude hybrid sports coupé has now been shown in full, following the unveiling of its interior. It draws heavily on the Civic hatchback on which it’s based, borrowing that car’s 9.0in infotainment touchscreen, digital instrument display and climate control switchgear. However, several key changes reflect its sportier positioning. The steering wheel has a rally-style line stitched… Continue reading Full reveal: Honda Prelude sports coupe to land this year
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
IED Vision Rapida unveiled as sleek 2+2 inspired by 1990s legends
Italdesign and the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) of Turin have revealed the Vision Rapida concept, a sports car conceived to appeal to Generation Z. A fastback measuring 4.51m long, 1.86m wide and 1.28m high, the concept car draws on the legendary Japanese sports cars of the 1990s held in high regard by the youth of today. Indeed,… Continue reading IED Vision Rapida unveiled as sleek 2+2 inspired by 1990s legends
Why the entry-level Volkswagen Golf is the one you actually want
In traditionally distracting fashion, a recent meandering office chat turned to the thorny subject of the best-ever Volkswagen Golf. A shortlist was duly assembled and it was understandably filled with performance versions spanning the generations: GTIs, Rs, R32s, 16vs, Clubsports et al. Heck, I think someone pushed for the W12-650. It was a fine list and sparked… Continue reading Why the entry-level Volkswagen Golf is the one you actually want
New trims cut Lotus Emeya, Eletre starting prices by £5760
Lotus has introduced a new range of trim levels for its Eletre and Emeya EVs, cutting their starting prices by £5760. The entry-level Emeya and Eletre models – renamed ‘600’ in a reference to their 603bhp power outputs – now start at £84,990. Meanwhile, the 905bhp R versions of both cars have been renamed 900 and the… Continue reading New trims cut Lotus Emeya, Eletre starting prices by £5760
Volvo CEO was pushed out as financial conditions turned stormy
Of all the recent CEO swaps, Volvo dropping Jim Rowan in favour of his predecessor Håkan Samuelsson provoked the most puzzled response among car industry watchers. “It’s the biggest surprise of all the changes,” said former Nissan and Aston Martin senior executive Andy Palmer. “In my mind, he was doing great.” Volvo hasn’t officially confirmed the reason for Rowan’s… Continue reading Volvo CEO was pushed out as financial conditions turned stormy
New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115
The new Citroën C3 Hybrid has gone on sale in the UK, priced from £20,115. A rival for the £21,895 Renault Clio E-Tech, the new variant of the C3 uses a fresh development of Citroën parent company Stellantis’s widely used 48V mild-hybrid powertrain. This comprises a turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, a single electric motor and… Continue reading New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115
Omoda 9 revealed as £45k hybrid with 93-mile EV range
New Chinese marque Omoda has launched the 9 as its flagship model for the UK. Priced from £44,990 and due to land in showrooms from May, the plug-in hybrid is positioned to undercut rivals in the premium family SUV segment such as the BMW X3, Lexus NX and Volvo XC60. The 9 is powered by… Continue reading Omoda 9 revealed as £45k hybrid with 93-mile EV range
Leapmotor to have a six-car line-up in the UK by 2027
Leapmotor will have six cars in its UK line-up by 2027 as it looks to solidify its place as the latest Chinese electric car maker cutting through here. The firm, whose international business is 51% owned by global giant Stellantis, already sells a Dacia Spring rival, the T03, and has just launched the C10 large SUV. A range-extender version will arrive at… Continue reading Leapmotor to have a six-car line-up in the UK by 2027
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.134)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Matt Prior arrives on the scene with an engine in the boot of his car. Steve Cropley talks the ‘spirit of MG’ artwork, why you can feel elements of carmakers in someone else’s cars, and more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.134)
Vauxhall Corsa Electric update brings 266 miles of range for £29k
The Long Range version of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric has received an update that increases its range by 14 miles. Vauxhall attributed the gain to improved cell chemistry in the nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery and revisions to the electric car’s motor reducing energy consumption. This means the Long Range variant is officially capable of driving 266 miles between charges, compared with 252 miles… Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa Electric update brings 266 miles of range for £29k