Porsche has revisited its beginnings with this new design concept, created as one of “many” 75th-birthday presents the sports-car company will be gifting itself over the coming year. The Vision 357 is a modern take on the 356, which in 1948 became the first production car to bear the Porsche name and went on to… Continue reading Porsche 356 reborn for 2023 with 718 GT4 RS power
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Opinion: Why Alpina B5 GT is not just a rebadged BMW M5 CS
It’s tempting to view the Alpina B5 GT as an answer to the BMW M5 CS, but the clue is in the name. The Alpina is badged ‘Grand Touring’ while the M car is designated ‘Club Sport’. You can therefore guarantee that while the CS has (very successfully) gone off in search of pastures more hardcore compared… Continue reading Opinion: Why Alpina B5 GT is not just a rebadged BMW M5 CS
Mazda 6 axed in UK after 20 years as sales dwindle
The Mazda 6 been axed from the firm’s UK line-up after two decades, due to a decline popularity. In a statement sent to Autocar, Mazda UK confirmed the decision was made to axe the Skoda Superb rival after sales dwindled in the segment, with customers prioritising SUV purchases. The Japanese firm will now focus on the Mazda CX-60 plug-in hybrid,… Continue reading Mazda 6 axed in UK after 20 years as sales dwindle
Jaguar Land Rover posts first profitable quarter since 2020
Jaguar Land Rover has posted its first profitable quarter since 2020 on the back of rising sales of its Range Rover line-up, especially in the US. The Tata-owned company said it earned £265 million in profits before tax in the quarter ending 31 December, up from a loss of £52 million in the same period… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover posts first profitable quarter since 2020
UK government to invest £30 million into decarbonising roads
The UK government will invest £30 million into seven road-technology development projects, with the goals of making the nation’s roads net-zero and improving regional connectivity. The funding has been awarded through the government’s Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads competition. “The UK is a world-leader in technology and innovation, and we must use that strength to drive… Continue reading UK government to invest £30 million into decarbonising roads
Volvo recalls over 100,000 cars due to automatic safety brake issues
More than 100,000 Volvo models have been recalled worldwide over potential issues with automatic safety brakes that affect the firm’s entire range. This problem, which the car maker has confirmed is “rare”, affects the electronic braking support function, such as when the system takes over in the event of an emergency. It does not impact when… Continue reading Volvo recalls over 100,000 cars due to automatic safety brake issues
Toyota to temporarily close Czech plant over lack of parts
Toyota will close its Czech manufacturing plant for all of February due to a lack of components caused by the continuing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Japanese car maker’s Kolín facility, situated 37 miles east of Prague, produces two of its smallest offerings, the Toyota Aygo X and Toyota Yaris, and the plant’s closure is… Continue reading Toyota to temporarily close Czech plant over lack of parts
Editors briefing: Is it too late for UK to go electric?
In the latest episode of the Autocar Business Editors Briefing, the team reacts to the news of Britishvolt collapse and considers whether it’s already too late for the British car industry to prepare for electrification. We also discuss the boom in sales enjoyed by luxury marques over the past few years and evaluate whether the bubble could… Continue reading Editors briefing: Is it too late for UK to go electric?
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 20)
Which carmaker is ‘unleashing the ferocity?’ Episode 20 of the My Week In Cars podcast finds our resident gearheads Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about silly Aston Martin phrases, the ageing nature of cars in the UK because we’re buying fewer new ones, plus riff on the effects of delaying the first MOT until… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 20)
Salvage industry’s future uncertain as new car shortage bites
Rising used car prices are pushing those that would have previously been written off or scrapped back onto the roads, with many vehicles being repaired by insurers rather than crushed – and this has left the salvage sector searching for aid. As a direct result of reduced new car supply and sluggish registrations, bangers that… Continue reading Salvage industry’s future uncertain as new car shortage bites