Israeli battery technology company Storedot has announced the appointment of Carl-Peter Forster as its chairman. Forster has previously held an array of senior positions within the automotive industry, including stints in charge of General Motors Europe and Tata Motors. Although limited to 18 months, his time at Tata was pivotal in securing Jaguar Land Rover’s… Continue reading Storedot hires ex-Jaguar Land Rover boss as chairman
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Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate is uprated, range-topping swansong
Aston Martin will imminently reveal the final ever iteration of its famed DBS grand tourer, ending production of one of its most historic monikers with an uprated, ultra-limited special edition. Named the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate, the powerful two-door coupé has been previewed as the “flagship to surpass them all” with improved driving dynamics and… Continue reading Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate is uprated, range-topping swansong
2023 Volkswagen ID 7: new Tesla Model 3 rival arrives
The all-new Volkswagen ID 7 has been closely previewed by this camouflaged prototype at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The ID 7, which had previously been known as Aero B as a concept car and in development, will be offered first as this five-door liftback, and in time as an estate, too. It… Continue reading 2023 Volkswagen ID 7: new Tesla Model 3 rival arrives
From the archive: on this day in 1924
Lancia has often been highly innovative, and its 1922 Lambda torpedo tourer is among the most forward-thinking cars ever made. It had a load-carrying unitary body, not a separate chassis, for much better rigidity; it scored a first with independent front suspension; it was a pioneer of braking all four wheels; and its 48bhp overhead-cam… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1924
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 17)
Episode 17 of My Week In Cars brings you closer to Matt Prior and Steve Cropley’s weekly Autocar columns. This week they wonder what to make of a 4 tonne SUV that can hit 60mph in four seconds, defend the Nissan Qashqai against those who say ‘it’s for people who don’t like cars’, and pay… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 17)
New-car discounts reflect ongoing market turbulence
What Car?‘s latest data reveals that a third of its featured manufacturers have increased average cash Target Price discounts, another third have reduced discounts and the final third remain broadly unchanged. This represents a turbulent market state where dealers are trying to maintain the seller’s advantage that grew out of the Covid-19 pandemic and semiconductor supply… Continue reading New-car discounts reflect ongoing market turbulence
Why Lexus is yet to break into the UK mainstream
Lexus seemingly does everything you’d want of a premium brand. This year it topped the What Car? reliability survey for the third year running. Owners regularly praise the dealership experience and the brand was leagues ahead on electrified drivetrains, launching its first hybrid in 2005. It was also at the forefront of the posh, road-oriented… Continue reading Why Lexus is yet to break into the UK mainstream
Autocar magazine 4 January: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we start the new year with a bang, by bringing you details of Volvo‘s upcoming EX30, the next electric SUV from the Swedish brand, driving the Mercedes EQE and looking at every new car you can expect to see in 2023.. And so much more! News Volvo’s new EX30 is the… Continue reading Autocar magazine 4 January: on sale now
New Toyota C-HR to keep radical concept’s look
The next-generation Toyota C-HR is primed to take on the likes of the Kia Niro, moving upmarket by adding a plug-in hybrid powertrain to its ranks, and new images look to show the final production version. Due on sale by 2024, the Mk2 C-HR will be a close sibling to the new Toyota Prius, underpinned by the same TNGA… Continue reading New Toyota C-HR to keep radical concept’s look
Hyundai Motor Group targets 7.5 million sales in 2023
The Hyundai Motor Group forecasts a near-10% increase in its sales for 2023 as it approaches “the end of this long tunnel of Covid-19”. The firm today announced its brands’ global sales performances for 2022: Hyundai (and fledgling offshoot Genesis) delivered 3,944,579 cars, while Kia managed 2,903,619. These figures represent a year-on-year growth of 1.4%… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group targets 7.5 million sales in 2023