Author: Autocar Magazine UK

Watchdog labels UK fuel pricing ’cause for concern’

A full review into how to stop the rising cost of fuel in the UK has been launched, a government watchdog’s report has said today, after it raised a “cause for concern” over the price of fuel. It follows an urgent review undertaken by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which found that there was,… Continue reading Watchdog labels UK fuel pricing ’cause for concern’

The 10 quickest-accelerating cars ever tested by Autocar

When it comes to assessing the performance potential of a car, the 0-60mph test still rules the roost. Regardless of its relevance in the real world, the ability for a car to scrabble from standstill to the national speed limit (in the UK) as quickly as possible is a handy shorthand for what you can expect… Continue reading The 10 quickest-accelerating cars ever tested by Autocar

DS 4

Sportiness sells. That has long been a given in marketing. It’s why adverts and brochures depict beautiful people engaging in tennis or hiking, not theoretical mathematics. It’s why most BMWs and Mercedes are sold in M Sport or AMG Line trim, why everything has a Sport mode and why the four-spoke steering wheel is a… Continue reading DS 4

Suzuki Jimny tipped to return as five-door hybrid 4×4

The Suzuki Jimny could make a return to the UK in passenger-car form with five doors and an electrified powertrain. The compact 4×4 was pulled from sales in Europe in 2020, due to the adverse effect it was having on Suzuki’s fleet-average CO2 emissions, although it remained on sale in other markets. It was brought back… Continue reading Suzuki Jimny tipped to return as five-door hybrid 4×4

Matt Prior: Can you drive an EV with a pacemaker?

Some correspondence this week. A reader writes from Australia to ask: is it safe to drive an EV if you have a pacemaker? I confess that this subject hadn’t even crossed my mind. But fortunately it did cross the minds of some scientists from a university and a cardiovascular research centre in Munich and the… Continue reading Matt Prior: Can you drive an EV with a pacemaker?

Human Horizons reveals electric grand tourer with robotic arm

Its exterior features a wrap-around light curtain and intelligent doors that are able to detect keyfobs, other vehicles and people. It also benefits from a rear spoiler to adjust levels of drag and lift, which Human Horizons says improves performance.  Inside, the HiPhi Z makes use of an “ultra-futuristic, spaceship-like digital set-up” with a modern artificial intelligence (AI)… Continue reading Human Horizons reveals electric grand tourer with robotic arm

New Zoomo One delivery e-bike aims ‘to end petrol mopeds’

Australian electric bike start-up Zoomo has revealed the first functional prototype of its new One, which has been developed specifically for use by delivery riders. Due to arrive in the UK next year, the Zoomo One has been developed specifically for last-mile services such as food deliveries – with company boss Mina Nada, Zoomo claiming… Continue reading New Zoomo One delivery e-bike aims ‘to end petrol mopeds’

Alfa Romeo aims to double production with new image

Alfa Romeo wants to double its production by the end of next year, its UK boss has told Autocar, by growing its brand among a more diverse audience. Damien Dally told Autocar that the Italian manufacturer wants to move from an “emotion brand down to a rational one” and expand its range into more “volume” segments.  This vision… Continue reading Alfa Romeo aims to double production with new image

Racing lines: A ride in the Aston Martin Valkyrie

A few days before the Red Bull RB17 hypercar project came to light, it seemed a fitting time to experience chief engineer Adrian Newey’s already extant expression of Formula 1 performance in an allegedly accessible form. I say ‘allegedly’ because the surface of the potential that exists within the preposterous 1160bhp Aston Martin Valkyrie can… Continue reading Racing lines: A ride in the Aston Martin Valkyrie