Lexus has revealed the new LS Coupé concept as one of a number of models – including the single-seat Micro LS and huge, six-wheeled LS MPV – that could form part of an expanded family of LS vehicles inspired by the seminal luxury saloon of the same name. The Toyota-owned brand is responding to the… Continue reading Lexus hints at plan to rival Cayenne and iX with LS SUV
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Seat Arona
Two engines will be available in the UK. The range opens with a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder with 94bhp or 113bhp; the former version gets a five-speed manual gearbox and the latter a choice of a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Then there’s a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-pot, which we’re testing here, with 148bhp and the seven-speed… Continue reading Seat Arona
Seat Ibiza
Initially, only one engine will be offered in the UK: a 1.0-litre turbo triple. It can be had with 94bhp and a five-speed manual gearbox or 113bhp and either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It’s a perfectly sufficient combination: torquey and refined at town speeds, with enough grunt to get up… Continue reading Seat Ibiza
Full reveal: Radical new Toyota Corolla concept brings EV and ICE
Toyota will reinvent its best-selling Corolla hatchback for a 13th generation with a dramatic new look, next-generation interior technology and the option of EV and ICE powertrains. The world’s best-selling car, with more than 50 million examples sold since it launched in 1966, will drastically change shape and major on flexibility as it gears up… Continue reading Full reveal: Radical new Toyota Corolla concept brings EV and ICE
Toyota launches Century as new luxury brand with Conti GT rival
Toyota has revealed a striking luxury GT coupé to mark the creation of its new dedicated luxury brand, Century – conceived as a rival to the likes of Bentley and Range Rover. The new model, revealed at the Tokyo motor show, is the third dedicated Century model – joining the flagship saloon that’s been in… Continue reading Toyota launches Century as new luxury brand with Conti GT rival
Lexus LS reinvented as wild six-wheel MPV to rival Bentayga
Lexus has reinvented its LS flagship as a futuristic, six-wheeled MPV in a bid that redefines the concept of a luxury car. The striking new VIP shuttle – revealed at the Tokyo motor show – has been designed as a “private sanctuary” that “invites you to discover your own space”, the company says, while previewing a dramatic… Continue reading Lexus LS reinvented as wild six-wheel MPV to rival Bentayga
Honda E replacement UK-bound as tiny EV with ‘manual’ gearbox
Honda will launch a new electric city car next year, designed to appeal to driving enthusiasts with a simulated gearshift system – and it will be offered in the UK. The Renault Twingo rival has been closely previewed at the Tokyo motor show by the new Super-N prototype, which is a development of the Super… Continue reading Honda E replacement UK-bound as tiny EV with ‘manual’ gearbox
Smart #5
In many ways, the #5 could not be further removed from the snack-sized Smart cars of yore, but its designers claim to have taken inspiration from the Fortwo’s innovative packaging – loftily referred to as the ‘body space index’ – to maximise roominess. And so it proves: with the wheels pushed right to the corners… Continue reading Smart #5
Japan plays to strengths at Tokyo show as China threat looms large
The Japanese car industry is returning to its strengths at the Tokyo motor show (starting on 29 October) as it tries to fend off the growing threat globally from surging Chinese rivals. Cars teased or pre-revealed for the event include the chunky, retro-flavoured Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, two new STi performance models from Subaru and a sporty Mazda… Continue reading Japan plays to strengths at Tokyo show as China threat looms large
This is our first glimpse of the next Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz has given us the first glimpse of its next-generation Sprinter by unveiling a design study called The Boulder. The rock carving hints at what the new van will look like, with a revised grille and a boxier rear that will feature on both electric and combustion versions. The new Sprinter will lead a new line-up of vans. These were… Continue reading This is our first glimpse of the next Mercedes-Benz Sprinter