Volvo will retain a “tight” and focused product range in its electric-only future, according to company boss Jim Rowan – but while there will be an early focus on SUVs, he hinted that the firm will eventually offer other bodystyles. The Swedish firm’s sales in recent years have been dominated by high-riding models and its… Continue reading Volvo plots saloon and estate EVs after SUV push
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Mercedes-AMG One takes Nurburgring production car lap record
The Mercedes-AMG One has set a new fastest lap for production cars at the Nürburgring, eclipsing the previous record by almost 10sec. The 1049bhp hypercar posted a time of 6min 35.183sec around the 156-corner circuit, driven by Mercedes DTM driver Maro Engel on 28 October. This lap time also took the record for the super-sports car category. … Continue reading Mercedes-AMG One takes Nurburgring production car lap record
Jaguar Land Rover CEO: chip problem will take “years” to resolve
The Range Rover accounts for a significant proportion of JLR’s 205,000-car order bank Amid chip issues, Jaguar Land Rover reduced losses to £173 million in the third quarter of 2022 The squeeze on chip supplies will take “years” to resolve, Jaguar Land Rover CEO Thierry Bolloré has warned, even as many manufacturers, including JLR, report… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover CEO: chip problem will take “years” to resolve
Kia Stinger GT exits UK, to be replaced by hot EV6 GT
The Kia Stinger GT sports saloon has been taken off sale in the UK after five years, ahead of the feisty new Kia EV6 GT replacing it as the Korean firm’s dedicated performance offering. The Stinger has always been a low-volume contributor to Kia’s UK sales, shifting just over 2300 units since launch in 2017,… Continue reading Kia Stinger GT exits UK, to be replaced by hot EV6 GT
Opinion: Why the Volvo EX90 is the safest car ever made
Safety is Volvo’s thing. The firm has a proud history of safety-based innovations, most notably the three-point seatbelt – which it opened the patent for so other firms could use it. It’s estimated Volvo innovations have saved a million lives. The new Volvo EX90 features a raft of new safety tech that could prove more… Continue reading Opinion: Why the Volvo EX90 is the safest car ever made
How MG plans to keep the sales momentum rolling through 2023
The new MG 4 will be key to the brand’s strategy Close News 6 mins read 10 November 2022 Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. To subscribe, please see below and to login please click here ]]> Basic Register Access to additional free article Regular newsletters to help… Continue reading How MG plans to keep the sales momentum rolling through 2023
Toyota Prius successor to be shown on 16 November
Toyota will reveal a new hybrid model – understood to be a successor to the Prius – on Wednesday 16 November. The car was previewed by an image posted to the firm’s Japanese social media accounts today, featuring the strapline “Hybrid Reborn” underneath a headlight. This indicates that the new model will use a different hybrid… Continue reading Toyota Prius successor to be shown on 16 November
New Volvo EX90 brings 360-mile range for £96,255
The interior is finished in Nordico upholstery, a textile made from recycled materials including PET bottles and corks. There’s also four-zone climate control, and a three-year Care Offer package that includes three years of servicing. Owners will be able to use their smartphone as a key for the car, with the firm’s app also designed… Continue reading New Volvo EX90 brings 360-mile range for £96,255
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (episode 9)
Episode 9 of My Week In Cars brings you closer to Matt and Steve’s weekly columns in Autocar magazine. Join our pair of petrolheads as they chat about London Motor Week, the importance of spare wheels, data helping you save money into the next decade and, of course, your correspondence. Make sure you never miss… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (episode 9)
From the archive: on this day in 2006
The unveiling of the Porsche Cayenne as the German marque’s first SUV 21 years ago was famously controversial. At the time, we asked various experts for their views. So, who was prophetic and who’s been made to look a fool? Peugeot designer Keith Ryder said: “I was expecting something with a lot more character and strength.… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 2006