In this bonus episode of the Autocar podcast, Matt Prior talks to Miki Kazmer, founder of Kamm Manufaktur, which modifies and restores classic Porsche 912s. A huge fan of lightweight cars and underdogs, Kazmer tells Prior what makes him and his cars tick, in the same week that Prior reviews a new 912C from the… Continue reading Autocar Meets founder of Porsche restomodder Kamm
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Lotus confirms plug-in hybrid Emira for 2027
Lotus has confirmed it is planning a plug-in hybrid version of the Emira sports car as well as an ‘upgrade’ to the V6 model as part of a facelift timed to comply with the Euro 7 emissions regulation change in 2027. Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told analysts on the company’s second-quarter results call the model… Continue reading Lotus confirms plug-in hybrid Emira for 2027
Volvo V90 production to end as brand eyes future without estates
Production of the Volvo V90 will end in September, the brand has confirmed to Autocar. It said in a statement that the large estate’s demise was “in accordance” with its “global cycle plan”, with the related S90 saloon having been axed last year to make way for the electric ES90 liftback. That model is due… Continue reading Volvo V90 production to end as brand eyes future without estates
Audi hints at TT inspiration for ‘bold’ concept car
Audi has hinted its upcoming concept will take inspiration from the original TT, as well as 1991’s Avus show car and historic racing models. As previously reported by Autocar, the concept, set for unveiling at the upcoming Munich motor show, will preview an all-new look for the brand under design boss Massimo Frascella. Audi CEO Gernot… Continue reading Audi hints at TT inspiration for ‘bold’ concept car
Citroen reinstates combustion engines for Berlingo and Spacetourer
Citroën has reintroduced petrol and diesel engines for its Berlingo and Spacetourer MPVs in the UK. The five-seat Berlingo M gets the option of a 108bhp three-cylinder petrol with a six-speed manual gearbox. Both the Berlingo M and the seven-seat Berlingo XL get a 99bhp four-cylinder diesel with a six-speed manual and a 128bp diesel with… Continue reading Citroen reinstates combustion engines for Berlingo and Spacetourer
Chinese tech firm Dreame aims to build world’s fastest car by 2027
Chinese consumer electronics company Dreame Technology has announced plans to enter the electric car ranks with a bold ambition: to build the world’s fastest production car by 2027. Best known for its robot vacuum cleaners and home electronics, the Xiaomi-backed firm has confirmed its first car will be an electric hypercar aimed squarely at the… Continue reading Chinese tech firm Dreame aims to build world’s fastest car by 2027
SUVs won the battle, but hatchbacks can still do it all
It was at once an unsatisfying and actually a very satisfying verdict for a group test. When I put the revised Volkswagen Golf against a pair of rivals in the Toyota Corolla and Peugeot 308 last August, the overarching conclusion was that all three were thoroughly recommendable. There were a bunch of alternatives that I didn’t… Continue reading SUVs won the battle, but hatchbacks can still do it all
Chery targets Volkswagen in UK with four Tiggo SUVs from £20k
Chinese car maker Chery is targeting Volkswagen with the launch of its latest brand in the UK. Looking to build on the success of its Omoda and Jaecoo sub-brands that have sold almost 20,000 cars between them in the UK this year with a rapidly increasing market share, Chery itself will now hit the market with… Continue reading Chery targets Volkswagen in UK with four Tiggo SUVs from £20k
700 miles in the Audi Q7 TFSI e – the perfect long-distance cruiser?
Clever in-car tech to whisk away the miles As the flat farmlands of northern France flash by in bursts of green and brown, we can’t help but be impressed by the Q7’s sense of effortless pace. There’s a real purpose to the way it covers miles – it wants to get to the destination just as… Continue reading 700 miles in the Audi Q7 TFSI e – the perfect long-distance cruiser?
Government tightens EV grant scheme with new £42k cap
The government has tightened the criteria for its new Electric Car Grant so that fewer cars are eligible for discounts just because one variant is priced under the £37,000 threshold. The ECG, launched last month, is available to electric cars priced at £37,000 or under – with discounts of either £1500 or £3750 available. However, the eligibility… Continue reading Government tightens EV grant scheme with new £42k cap