Donkervoort will reveal a limited-run two-seater called the F22 on December 10, promised to be the lightest road-legal supercar on sale. The Dutch manufacturer, which specialises in ultra-lightweight sports cars, said the F22 will replace the Caterham Seven-rivalling, 695kg D8 GTO, bringing to an end its nine-year run. It claimed the F22 improves on the D8… Continue reading Donkervoort F22 lightweight supercar to be revealed next month
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Ford E-Transit named What Car? Van of the Year
The all-electric Ford E-Transit has been named What Car? Van of the Year at the consumer title’s annual Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards. Judges from Autocar’s sibling brand praised the E-Transit’s 196-mile range, its “effortless” acceleration and its class-leading payload weight of 1760kg. The E-Transit also won the Best Electric Van and Best Large Van awards. Ford’s… Continue reading Ford E-Transit named What Car? Van of the Year
Los Angeles motor show 2022 preview
The Los Angeles motor show returns this year, with a focus on electrification, future mobility, connectivity and culture. Officially named the LA Auto Show, the exhibition runs for 10 days, from Friday 18 November to Sunday 27 November. Several new car and concept reveals from more than 30 car makers will take place on the… Continue reading Los Angeles motor show 2022 preview
New Toyota Prius to be revealed on Wednesday
The fifth-generation Toyota Prius will be revealed on Wednesday 16 November, the Japanese manufacturer has confirmed. The car was previewed by an image posted to the firm’s Japanese social media accounts on 9 November, featuring the strapline “Hybrid Reborn” underneath a headlight. This indicates that the new model will use a different hybrid powertrain from… Continue reading New Toyota Prius to be revealed on Wednesday
Under the skin: Why winter tyre care and energy use matter
That old favourite ‘there’s no such thing as a free lunch’ may be a cliché, but where energy is concerned, it’s never been more appropriate than it is now. Tyre manufacturers have been warning about the pitfalls of poor tyre maintenance forever, but in truth, how many drivers see it as a major priority? Continental… Continue reading Under the skin: Why winter tyre care and energy use matter
Porsche Taycan Performance Kit unleashes EV’s track potential
The Porsche Taycan Performance Kit, as fitted to the car that recently broke the production EV record at the Nürburgring, would eventually be offered in markets outside Germany. A company spokesperson responsible for the Taycan line told Autocar that it is an issue of attaining type approval for each market – implying that there would have to… Continue reading Porsche Taycan Performance Kit unleashes EV’s track potential
Opinion: Electric SUVs are good news for Porsche fans
Porsche has today provided further details of its new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, set to arrive with the Porsche Macan EV and sibling brand Audi’s Q6 E-tron. The headlines include an 800V electrical architecture, competitive battery capacities and an emphasis on weight distribution in a bid to maintain the dynamic character of Porsche’s legacy models.… Continue reading Opinion: Electric SUVs are good news for Porsche fans
2024 Porsche Macan EV to bring 603bhp and 100kWh battery
Porsche has confirmed technical details for the upcoming Porsche Macan EV, its critical first entry into the electric SUV segment. Antoon Janssen, Porsche powertrain manager for the Macan line, told Autocar that it intends for the Macan EV – based on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) – to be the sportiest car in its… Continue reading 2024 Porsche Macan EV to bring 603bhp and 100kWh battery
V2G and the future of EV charging
OVO Energy is helping us change the way we think about reducing our emissions through lower-impact home energy and e-mobility – whether it’s through 100% renewable electricity*, its e-bike scheme or creating more UK green spaces through its Tree Planting Promise. Now OVO Energy is changing the way we connect to the grid with Vehicle-to-Grid… Continue reading V2G and the future of EV charging
Praga to show radical road-going hypercar this month
Czech engineering company Praga has previewed its new lightweight, carbonfibre-clad, petrol-powered hypercar, which will be its first road-legal offering since the limited-run R1R of 2015. As well as being historically famous for making heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles, tractors, boats, aeroplanes, tanks and karts, Praga has cemented itself as a leading global motorsport outfit in recent years. Its new… Continue reading Praga to show radical road-going hypercar this month