The Scottish government has pushed back the date for when new petrol and diesel cars will be banned from sale to 2032. Energy secretary Michael Matheson told MPs at Holyrood today that ministers had concerns over how slowly the country’s charging infrastructure was progressing, coupled with how expensive it now is to run an electric car,… Continue reading Scotland pushes back new petrol and diesel cars sales ban to 2032
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Audi EV growth trails German rivals’
Audi’s sales volumes in 2022 were the lowest of Germany’s big three premium brands as it grappled with long-standing parts shortages and significant logistical challenges. The company sold 1,614,231 cars, down 3.9% (66,281) on 2021. This is significantly short of Mercedes-Benz and BMW, which recorded 2,043,900 and 2,100,692 deliveries respectively. These figures represent similar stagnation to… Continue reading Audi EV growth trails German rivals’
New Suzuki eVX concept previews 342-mile electric crossover
Suzuki has provided a first look at its maiden electric car with the eVX concept, an S-Cross-sized crossover aiming to “carry forward the brand’s 4×4 legacy”. Revealed at Auto Expo 2023 in Delhi, India, the concept car features a 60kWh battery, allowing it to drive 550km (342 miles) between recharges, according to the Indian MIDC… Continue reading New Suzuki eVX concept previews 342-mile electric crossover
Next-gen Skoda Superb confirmed for 2023 launch
Skoda has confirmed it will launch the heavily updated fourth generation of its Superb saloon in 2023, with a range of powertrain options and an estate bodystyle available. Predominantly ICE-powered, the new Skoda Superb will directly rival the Peugeot 508 and play a major role in maintaining and advancing the Czech firm’s market share, which took a… Continue reading Next-gen Skoda Superb confirmed for 2023 launch
Russia exit and supply troubles stifle Skoda sales in 2022
Skoda’s sales fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2022 as the semiconductor shortage, supply-chain challenges and rising energy costs limited production volumes. The Czech company maintains a “high order backlog”, it said in a statement, demonstrating “strong customer demand” for its cars. In total, Skoda delivered 731,300 cars during 2022, 149,600 (16.7%) less than… Continue reading Russia exit and supply troubles stifle Skoda sales in 2022
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 18)
Could you tell people you drive an Ora Funky Cat? Episode 18 of My Week In Cars finds our resident gearheads Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about weird car names, wonder whether it’s worth upgrading the handling of a Tesla Model 3, get into a configurator addiction with a Japanese-spec Caterham Seven and, of course, bring an update on… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 18)
2023 Jaguar I-Pace gains styling tweaks, new range-topping trim
The Jaguar I-Pace has been updated for 2023, gaining exterior design changes, technology upgrades and a new range-topping specification for the UK. With prices starting at £69,995, the electric SUV is available to order now, with deliveries slated to begin in May. The BMW iX3 rival is powered by the same 90kWh lithium ion battery as before, giving it a… Continue reading 2023 Jaguar I-Pace gains styling tweaks, new range-topping trim
British firm Tevva shows path towards electric HGV future
British electric truck start-up Tevva has secured type approval for its first full-production vehicle, a 7.5-tonne truck with a range of up to 141 miles. Twenty examples are due to leave the Tilbury-based firm’s manufacturing plant located on the edge of the Thames Freeport during the first week of January, en route to customers. By the… Continue reading British firm Tevva shows path towards electric HGV future
LMC MKII FIA
So although it’s wider and more muscular than the original, with a sizeable bonnet vent, the MKII FIA sits on the earlier 3in tubular-frame chassis and uses transverse leafspring rear suspension, this linking the top of the hubs on each side. It certainly feels like an authentic Sixties experience, with heavy control weights and a… Continue reading LMC MKII FIA
Lamborghini reveals 18-month lead times after record year
Deliveries of the Lamborghini Huracán spiked in 2022 as the supercar manufacturer set a new record for annual sales. It sold a total of 9233 cars last year, a 10% increase on its previous record of 8405 set in 2021. As in previous years, the Lamborghini Urus was the brand’s top model, accounting for 5367… Continue reading Lamborghini reveals 18-month lead times after record year