Foxtron, the automotive division of Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn, has previewed a new electric hatchback called the Model B ahead of a full unveiling on 18 October. Styled by Pininfarina, the Volkswagen ID 3-sized Model B is the third electric passenger car to be revealed by Foxtron, following the Model C and Model E unveiled in 2021. Founded in… Continue reading Foxtron Model B is US-built EV hatchback to rival Tesla Model Y
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New 2023 Honda Prologue is first EV from GM partnership
Honda has revealed the exterior design of the Honda Prologue electric SUV, the first model to come from its joint venture with American giant General Motors. The Prologue will go on sale in 2024 in North America, sharing GM’s Ultium platform with the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Hummer. Honda’s Los Angeles-based design team focused on a… Continue reading New 2023 Honda Prologue is first EV from GM partnership
UK new car sales: Which brands shone in September 2022 and why?
Nissan Qashqai topped UK chart in the same month Sunderland built its five millionth SUV Close News 3 mins read 6 October 2022 An incredible push to fulfil demand for the Nissan Qashqai resulted in the SUV topping the UK sales charts for September and elevating Nissan to fifth in the brand charts after a lacklustre couple of… Continue reading UK new car sales: Which brands shone in September 2022 and why?
Lamborghini Aventador replacement to get hybrid power boost
He added: “We’re still working on the supercapacitor. We’re at the moment working on the next step, because the first generation is young.” The Aventador’s replacement, as with the follow-up to the Huracán due shortly afterwards, will also be completely new from the ground up, confirmed Mohr. He said: “There’s no carryover from any car.… Continue reading Lamborghini Aventador replacement to get hybrid power boost
First ride: 2022 Mercedes-AMG C63
Let’s not beat about the bush. You’re here because you want to know if a four-pot can really replace the legendary V8. And well, there’s no escaping it: even with all its turbo whistles and synthesised noise, the new Mercedes-AMG C63 doesn’t sound as special as it would have done with a V8. Mercedes-AMG knows this. “Our… Continue reading First ride: 2022 Mercedes-AMG C63
Audi RS4 Avant Competition
When we talk about having big shoes to fill, the Audi RS4 Avant is a fine example. Every new RS4 is, after all, a spiritual successor to the supercar-slaying Audi RS2 fast estate of the early 1990s – a car that managed to out-launch even the McLaren F1 to 30mph. Despite the need for such… Continue reading Audi RS4 Avant Competition
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (episode 4)
This week, Steve and Matt talk about the huge appeal of the Porsche Macan SUV, why customer service is key, what’s wrong with the BMW XM and why batteries are lasting longer than expected. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or your preferred podcast platform.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (episode 4)
From the archive: on this day in 1964
It’s difficult to overstate the sensation the Mustang’s unveiling caused, as some 22,000 Americans ran to a local Ford dealer to buy the first ever pony car that very day. Six months later, we first met a car that would become a legend. Three motors were offered in the Mustang: a 2.8-litre straight six, a… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1964
Fuel prices drop 7p in September – but “should be 10p lower”
The price of fuel should be 10p lower than it currently stands, despite an average drop of 7p across UK forecourts in September, the RAC has claimed. However, the British Retail Consortium, which represents the major supermarkets – such as Asda and Tesco – has argued that reductions are being passed on “as they feed through… Continue reading Fuel prices drop 7p in September – but “should be 10p lower”
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
Unfortunately, the chassis’ calm is slightly broken in the corners, because Renault has chosen to give the Mégane a steering rack that is very light yet very quick off-centre. This makes it needlessly difficult to steer smoothly or judge the amount of grip left. There is plenty of front-end bite to back up the steering… Continue reading Renault Megane E-Tech Electric