“That’s very important, because this team makes sure that we have a European product that is ready for European customers,” said Adelmann. Adelmann also gave more details about the upcoming #2, which earlier this month was confirmed for a launch next year. Despite its name, that car will sit below the £29,960 #1 and slot… Continue reading Smart #4 due as ForFour successor to rival Renault Twingo
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Under pressure, re-tests, Zenos, Ineos Quartermaster, petty gripes
The latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley driving the Ineos Quartermaster and Matt Prior at the wheel of the reborn Zenos E10 in prototype form. The pair also talk Swedish trailers, software updates, re-tests, MGBs and more besides. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or… Continue reading Under pressure, re-tests, Zenos, Ineos Quartermaster, petty gripes
Volvo EX90 finally gains key safety systems in major upgrade
Volvo has given the EX90 major hardware and software upgrades, adding previously promised safety features to existing cars and boosting the electricals to 800V for 2026-model-year cars. The software upgrade means the electric SUV gains an additional Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processor (in place of an older Nvidia Xavier chip) to run its ‘brain’, bringing it in line… Continue reading Volvo EX90 finally gains key safety systems in major upgrade
Mercedes readying A-Class replacement with ICE and EV power
Mercedes-Benz has approved plans for a new entry-level hatchback that will indirectly replace the A-Class when it is axed in 2028. The move represents a significant reversal of the German marque’s recent new model strategy, which heavily favoured more expensive offerings positioned further up its line-up. Insiders have told Autocar that the new five-door model will be the… Continue reading Mercedes readying A-Class replacement with ICE and EV power
Bentley starts testing 2027 ‘urban SUV’ – its first EV
Bentley’s first electric car has broken cover, as test prototypes hit public roads in preparation for an unveiling next year. Pitched as “the world’s first true luxury urban SUV”, the unnamed new model will be the shortest Bentley SUV, at less than five metres long, and will slot in underneath the Bentayga. It is due to be… Continue reading Bentley starts testing 2027 ‘urban SUV’ – its first EV
JLR delays production restart to 1 October after cyber attack
JLR has extended its vehicle production pause by another week, as it continues to grapple with the impact of a cyber attack earlier this month, and now plans to start building cars again on 1 October. The company had planned to restart production at its UK and Slovakia factories tomorrow (24 September) but has delayed… Continue reading JLR delays production restart to 1 October after cyber attack
JLR delays production restart to 1 October after cyber attack
JLR has extended its vehicle production pause by another week, as it continues to grapple with the impact of a cyber attack earlier this month, and now plans to start building cars again on 1 October. The company had planned to restart production at its UK and Slovakia factories tomorrow (24 September) but has delayed… Continue reading JLR delays production restart to 1 October after cyber attack
Why we never shut up about the Porsche 911? Here’s the truth
Fair warning: the next 750 words are going to be about the Porsche 911. Some of the readership thinks we cover this car too liberally, and they’re right, if for the wrong reasons. Why that is will soon become clear, but now’s your chance to click away and pretend none of this happened. Still here? Much… Continue reading Why we never shut up about the Porsche 911? Here’s the truth
Why we never shut up about the Porsche 911? Here’s the truth
Fair warning: the next 750 words are going to be about the Porsche 911. Some of the readership thinks we cover this car too liberally, and they’re right, if for the wrong reasons. Why that is will soon become clear, but now’s your chance to click away and pretend none of this happened. Still here? Much… Continue reading Why we never shut up about the Porsche 911? Here’s the truth
How Changan went from one man to market launch in 18 months
Not one but two new Chinese car brands will be launched in the UK this month: Chery and Changan. After rapid improvements in design, engineering, technology and branding by Chinese car companies, now comes the scale of their market-readiness. Chery and Changan have created not just cars but fully fledged car companies too. Both have built… Continue reading How Changan went from one man to market launch in 18 months