Jeep’s first foray into the electric market, the Avenger, will launch in Europe this summer, priced from £36,500. The baby electric Jeep, which despite not yet being released has already been crowned European Car of the Year 2023, will look to draw new customers to the US brand – now part of the giant Stellantis… Continue reading Jeep Avenger electric SUV to launch from £36,500
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
New 2023 Hyundai Kona gets EV option and sporty N line trim
The heavily restyled Hyundai Kona will arrive in March with new technology and ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains to keep it competitive in the saturated crossover market. Taking influence from the Hyundai Seven concept of 2021, the 2023 Kona features a shark-nose front end adorning a wraparound LED lightbar, or what the Korean firm calls ‘Seamless Horizon Lamps’. The… Continue reading New 2023 Hyundai Kona gets EV option and sporty N line trim
Changes to MOTs could bring later test dates, technology testing
The UK government has launched a new consultation to “ensure MOT [tests] remain fit for the future”, which could involve extending the time between MOTs, and pushing back the date of a vehicle’s first test. Changes will affect MOT testing for cars, motorbikes and vans, and the proposal comes amid the growing popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles and… Continue reading Changes to MOTs could bring later test dates, technology testing
Aston Martin DBS 770 is £314k, 759bhp swansong
The new Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate has arrived as a radically enhanced swansong for the firm’s brutish V12 grand tourer – as well as an enticing statement of intent for the marque’s future sports cars. Launching as Aston Martin celebrates its 110th birthday in 2023 – and the 75th anniversary of the DB nameplate… Continue reading Aston Martin DBS 770 is £314k, 759bhp swansong
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 19)
How do you improve a Ford Mustang Mach E? Episode 19 of the My Week In Cars podcast finds our resident gearheads Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about improving Ford‘s EV, plus wondering whether it’s OK to not have a problem with the new 4.1 tonne (!) GMC Hummer EV Pickup, and after enjoying the… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 19)
Who will build Volkswagen’s all-electric Scout?
All of which gives Audi another opportunity to benefit from Scout’s platform development as well as an incremental increase in volume production in North America. Audi has long underperformed in North America in comparison with rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz. A rough and ready SUV or even an Audi pickup truck would do much to expand… Continue reading Who will build Volkswagen’s all-electric Scout?
From the archive: on this day in 1979
Lotus pushed upmarket and away from its kit-car roots in the 1970s, launching the Elite, Eclat and Esprit coupés, designing its own engines and upgrading its production techniques to match. “In the sort of markets Lotus is in today, design brilliance is not enough. Quality of construction and reliability must match the exotic alternatives from… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1979
Average car in UK is 10 years old, says ACEA
The average car in the UK is 10 years old, according to new figures published by European automotive industry lobby group the ACEA. That makes the UK’s fleet the eighth-newest in Europe. The youngest belong to Luxembourg (averaging 7.6 years old), Denmark (8.5 years) and Austria (8.8 years). Greece has the oldest, at an average of 17 years. … Continue reading Average car in UK is 10 years old, says ACEA
New government plan to save EV drivers £1000 per year
The UK government has announced a new Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Action Plan, which it says could save customers up to £1000 per year through more intelligent and automated EV charging. It’s hoped that smart charging – which allows customers to take advantage of cheap and cleaner electricity when demand is low through scheduling, at night or… Continue reading New government plan to save EV drivers £1000 per year
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid brings 4WD, unprecedented pace
The latest Chevrolet Corvette matches a roaring 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine with an electric motor, making it the first four-wheel-drive ‘Vette and the fastest-accelerating yet. Named the Corvette E-Ray, the long-awaited hybrid supercar has been revealed exactly 70 years since the original Corvette took to the stage for a debut at the Motorama exhibition in New York. It has… Continue reading Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid brings 4WD, unprecedented pace