The MG 4 electric hatchback will arrive in the UK in September, rivalling the Volkswagen ID 3 and Kia Niro EV with up to 281 miles of range, a spacious interior and optimised dynamics. First revealed in China, where it’s known as the MG Mulan, the latest in a growing range of MG EVs is the first to be… Continue reading New 2022 MG 4 takes on Volkswagen ID 3 with 280-mile range
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Official: Ford Bronco 4×4 coming to Europe in 2023
After two years of speculation following its unveiling, the rugged Ford Bronco 4×4 has been confirmed for a European launch at the end of 2023. The current Bronco was revealed in July 2020, bringing back the storied nameplate after a 24-year absence and providing Ford with a full-sized 4×4 to rival the Land Rover Defender and Jeep… Continue reading Official: Ford Bronco 4×4 coming to Europe in 2023
Intelligent speed assistance: everything you need to know
Colin Goodwin: “For me, high-speed motoring died years ago, even on the Continent. Large fines, the prospect of a confiscated car and, worse of all, prison have all slowed me down. So I will find it easy to live with ISA. I shall build an Austin Seven special in which I will scare myself silly… Continue reading Intelligent speed assistance: everything you need to know
Future Citroen models to straddle multiple segments
Citroën will continue to challenge current vehicle categorisation to ensure that it remains “future-proof”, even if that means taking risks, according to its strategy boss. The French firm, part of the Stellantis empire, has recently launched the Citroën C4 X, which fuses elements of a fastback, saloon and SUV. It follows the similar Citroën C5 X and… Continue reading Future Citroen models to straddle multiple segments
Greatest road tests ever: Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Tested 16.10.91 The 964-generation Porsche 911 Carrera RS proved you can have too much of a good thing: it was too focused to be suitable for road use. Weight-saving measures included the deletion of sound insulation, underbody protection, window, mirror and seat motors, central locking, aircon, stereo, rear seats and even the interior light. An… Continue reading Greatest road tests ever: Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Under the skin: The useful future for tired EV batteries
Charging infrastructure is perhaps the one thing with the biggest question mark over fitness for purpose in what is fast becoming an EV revolution. Companies are working hard to build a high-speed charging network that’s anywhere near as plentiful, accessible and reliable as the refuelling station network, which has taken 100 years to evolve, but… Continue reading Under the skin: The useful future for tired EV batteries
Jaguar C-Type Continuation
In the C-Type’s case, the run is of 16 cars, and if you have a loose £1.5 million (plus taxes), you can have one of the final eight cars. It’s an absurd price on one level of course, less so if you consider that one of the original 53 cars will cost you upwards of… Continue reading Jaguar C-Type Continuation
2023 Lotus Type 133 to be firm’s most luxurious model yet
“With Lotus being a smaller company, and with us growing up, it makes sense to take technologies from our sister companies. “If you go to an OEM for their parts, you have to pay for the privilege of going in the shop to see if you want the parts. With Geely and our sister companies,… Continue reading 2023 Lotus Type 133 to be firm’s most luxurious model yet
Alpine investigating hydrogen-combustion for future sports cars
French performance brand Alpine is “very actively” exploring the use of hydrogen as a means of safeguarding the future of the combustion engine, both in racing and in road cars. The company recently collaborated with students at the European Institute of Design in Turin to create the radical A4810 concept – an outlandish vision of… Continue reading Alpine investigating hydrogen-combustion for future sports cars
Ex-Nissan sports car boss named as new Caterham CEO
Ex-Nissan sports car boss Bob Laishley has become CEO of Caterham Cars, replacing Graham Macdonald, who is retiring after 15 years at Caterham – 10 as CEO. Laishley’s promotion to the top chair comes just a year after he was brought on board as chief strategic officer in the wake of Caterham’s acquisition by Japanese… Continue reading Ex-Nissan sports car boss named as new Caterham CEO