Like the STO, the Technica is solely rear-driven and powered by a 631bhp naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10, whose efforts are delivered to the road through Lamborghini’s seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential. At the contact patch, semi-slick Bridgestone Sport tyres (305mm at the rear) are wrapped around a new design of 20in wheel. Carbon-ceramic brakes are… Continue reading Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica makes public debut
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
New experiences-per-mile ratings can help buyers find right car
As the RPM gauge, that tried and trusted measure of a car’s performance, is rendered obsolete by the electric motor, so a new one could be about to replace it: the EPM. Standing for experiences per mile, it’s claimed to be a new method of evaluating how effective a vehicle is at developing a positive in-car… Continue reading New experiences-per-mile ratings can help buyers find right car
Ferrari SF90 Spider
Saunders’ spec includes one key difference over the SF90 Stradale that went through our road test: the absence of the Assetto Fiorano package, which transforms the SF90 into a more hardcore machine with a whole series of performance and lightweight upgrades, most notably the fixed Multimatic race dampers that are optimised for track use. On… Continue reading Ferrari SF90 Spider
Matt Prior: EV 3-wheeler is the next step for Morgan
Funny how attitudes change so quickly. Three times last week while out with the Morgan Super 3, I was asked if it was electric. It isn’t, although Morgan has had an electrified three-wheeler before, in 2016, and the new Super 3 has been designed with future electrification in mind. Beyond that description, Morgan doesn’t want… Continue reading Matt Prior: EV 3-wheeler is the next step for Morgan
Take it or leave it: Why we love the VW Up GTI
Volkswagen’s GTI badge has defined the German car maker’s performance range since 1976. The nameplate has come to represent excellent all-round performance and dynamic ability and it continues to appear on the Volkswagen Golf and smaller Volkswagen Polo to this day. The most recent model to gain the GTI badge, though, was the Volkswagen Up: the… Continue reading Take it or leave it: Why we love the VW Up GTI
Genesis, Hyundai and Kia to develop cars in Europe
More Genesis, Hyundai and Kia models will be developed in Europe for Europe, according to Tyrone Johnson, who heads R&D in the region for the three brands. “We’ve been so successful [in our European operation] that we’ve been given more to develop on our own,” he said. Ultimately, the move means more bespoke models just… Continue reading Genesis, Hyundai and Kia to develop cars in Europe
Pagani Huayra Codalunga is £6m tribute to 1960s racers
Pagani has reworked the Huayra hypercar to create an ultra-exclusive and highly distinctive tribute to historic racing cars. Called the Huayra Codalunga – meaning ‘longtail’ in Italian – the model is based on the Pagani Huayra coupé but has a completely redesigned body. The design is inspired by the long-tail Le Mans racers of the… Continue reading Pagani Huayra Codalunga is £6m tribute to 1960s racers
Jeep readies electrified compact SUV for 2023 launch
Jeep will ramp up the electrification of its line-up with an entry-level SUV to sit below the Jeep Renegade – and it has appeared on public roads for the first time ahead of its launch next year. A name for the American brand’s newest model has not been revealed yet and details are scarce, but it is expected… Continue reading Jeep readies electrified compact SUV for 2023 launch
Beat the fuel crisis: easy driving tips to save 25% in fuel costs
The goal is always to carry momentum. If you’ve ever tried pushing a car from standstill, you will understand why, because getting it moving requires the most effort. The same is true for your engine, so get it moving and keep it moving and get off the accelerator as quickly as possible, modern cars are designed… Continue reading Beat the fuel crisis: easy driving tips to save 25% in fuel costs
Toyota considering hot GR bZ4X performance EV
Toyota engineers are investigating the feasibility of a GR-branded performance version of the new Toyota bZ4X electric SUV – but won’t commit to the project until they are sure it can live up to the badge. The bZ4X is the Japanese firm’s first series production SUV. Toyota showed a bZ4X GR Sport concept at the Tokyo… Continue reading Toyota considering hot GR bZ4X performance EV