The new Autocar Business Trends report is a quarterly analysis of the principal ways in which the automotive industry is changing. In the latest report we evaluate whether hydrogen will ever play a role in the vehicle fuelling mix, or whether the technology’s high cost – especially compared with battery-electric vehicles – relegates it to niche use-cases.… Continue reading Autocar Business Trends 2022: Does hydrogen have a future?
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Porsche revives Rubystone Red with 718 Style Edition
The Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster have gained a special edition with enhanced equipment and the option of a new, unique paint colour. On sale now in the UK, the Style Edition comes with a choice of two contrasting colour packages of black and white to complement the main bodywork colour. Prices start from £51,600… Continue reading Porsche revives Rubystone Red with 718 Style Edition
Zeekr to enter Europe with radical EV line-up in 2023
Zeekr is set to enter selected European markets in 2023 as part of a globalisation strategy for the Geely-owned electric vehicle company, its CEO has confirmed. In an address to journalists at the launch of the new Zeekr 009 MPV in China, An Conghui said Zeekr was planning to make official its plans to begin sales… Continue reading Zeekr to enter Europe with radical EV line-up in 2023
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (episode 8)
Episode 8 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 the imminent demise of the Ford Fiesta, the 70mph speed limit, discovering a fantastic book about a long-lost engineer, the story of British ambulances making their way… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (episode 8)
From the archive: on this day in 1895
The second of November is a very important date for Autocar, as it was on this day 127 years ago our first ever issue hit the news stands. To put that into clearer context, it predates all but two of the 300- plus antiques that will crawl from London to Brighton this Sunday. Indeed, so… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1895
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe to receive eye-catching design overhaul
The next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe will receive a significant design overhaul next year, as the firm’s largest SUV looks set to continue to offer seven seats and a selection of hybrid powertrains. Likely to be fully revealed next year before a 2024 launch, a heavily updated prototype of the Santa Fe was photographed testing on… Continue reading 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe to receive eye-catching design overhaul
Autocar magazine 2 November: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we celebrate the resilience of the British car industry, put the new Range Rover Sport through its paces and follow Steve Cropley as he tours Britain meeting the heroes of his time. News We’ve got a six-page special on the determination of the British car industry to rebound after a succession of local… Continue reading Autocar magazine 2 November: on sale now
New Ferrari 499P makes track debut in official video
The six-cylinder engine, a load-bearing element in the 499P, is based on the architecture of the unit in the 296 GT3, which was also on show at Imola as the racing evolution of the 296 GTB road car. “Of course, each part is developed and it is completely different to the engine of the street… Continue reading New Ferrari 499P makes track debut in official video
Dacia Duster Extreme SE special edition returns to line-up
The Dacia Duster Extreme SE edition will return to top the model’s line-up, this time showcasing the firm’s newly updated visual identity, including a new Dacia logo. Previously on sale in February this year, the updated special edition is now available to order, with deliveries starting in the first quarter of next year. Prices start from… Continue reading Dacia Duster Extreme SE special edition returns to line-up
Survey reveals reliability score of electric car charge points
A survey for Autocar has found that the reliability of rapid electric car charging points (classed as 50kW and above) varies markedly between different providers, with one company showing more than 30% as being out of order. The best, Fastned, scored 100% reliability, while the poorest performing, GeniePoint, registered faults on 32% of its devices,… Continue reading Survey reveals reliability score of electric car charge points