The Audi Q4 e-tron – available as an SUV or a Sportback – sits at the heart of Audi’s fast-growing line-up of all-electric models, with our Autocar road test team praising it for its family-friendly space, its impressive range and its refined driving character. When it comes to finding out what a car is really like… Continue reading Own an Audi Q4 e-tron? We need you…
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Opinion: Reborn Granturismo gives Maserati new cachet
Becoming part of a huge intercontinental conglomerate was, by and large, fantastic news for the 14 brands that huddled together under the Stellantis umbrella upon its formation in 2020. Production synergies, component sharing, R&D collaboration, inter-car connectivity – all are now possible on a much wider scale for each, and no doubt transformative in terms… Continue reading Opinion: Reborn Granturismo gives Maserati new cachet
Maserati Grancabrio due next year as first drop-top EV GT
Maserati is primed to bring back the Grancabrio nameplate next year for an open-roof version of its reborn Granturismo, revealed today. Set to share the coupé’s EV and pair of V6 powertrain options, the revitalised Maserati Grancabrio will also feature nearly-identical technical specifications across the board, said Maserati. That means a choice of two six-cylinder options (with 489bhp or… Continue reading Maserati Grancabrio due next year as first drop-top EV GT
New 2023 Maserati Granturismo arrives with V6 and 745bhp EV
The firm’s goal is to have a “completed” electric range by 2025, including an electric version of the Maserati MC20 flagship supercar. However, Capaldi told Autocar that Maserati was not yet ready to ditch combustion completely for the Granturismo, which he called the “pillar of the brand”, hence the launch of the petrol version fitted… Continue reading New 2023 Maserati Granturismo arrives with V6 and 745bhp EV
Kia Soul EV gains new short-range model for 2023
The Kia Soul EV has received a revised line-up for the 2023 model year, with a new specification level and a smaller battery marking the new entry point to the range. Available to order now with deliveries starting in the final quarter of 2022, the new Soul is available with two powertrain options both with their… Continue reading Kia Soul EV gains new short-range model for 2023
Greatest road tests ever: TVR Sagaris
Tested 24.5.05 Early in Russian Nikolai Smolenski’s stewardship, things were looking up at TVR as the rocketship Sagaris tackled its predecessors’ failings head on. The Sagaris oozed road presence thanks to its stunning looks. TVR’s front-mounted aluminium straight six was upgraded with the help of aluminium pistons and an ECU remap. All-round double wishbones had… Continue reading Greatest road tests ever: TVR Sagaris
Editor’s letter: Sucking the energy out of the UK car industry
A gloomy report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) last week painted a very bleak picture of the latest crisis engulfing the automotive industry. Hot on the heels of Covid and the semiconductor shortage comes the energy cost crisis, which is now directly impacting the investment decisions of SMMT members. Some 41% of… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Sucking the energy out of the UK car industry
Ahead of the curve: How BMW is reshaping battery tech
Will battery technology be the end game for sustainable cars or will it eventually be overtaken by other alternatives? Either way, the vast quantity of research done to date points to the fact that battery storage is the most efficient way of using electricity on the move simply, because it doesn’t involve converting it from… Continue reading Ahead of the curve: How BMW is reshaping battery tech
Meet the student-built coupe that cleans the air as it drives
What’s better than a zero-emission electric car? Well, how about a negative emission car that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as it drives? TU/ecomotive, a student team from TU Eindhoven in The Netherlands, has developed a prototype machine called Zem. It’s a sportily styled coupe, and it’s designed as a truly zero-emission car. Keep… Continue reading Meet the student-built coupe that cleans the air as it drives
Drivers still sceptical about electric vehicle savings
Car makers and the government are being advised to provide clearer information about electric vehicles after a recent study showed 38% of drivers know little or nothing about how much they cost to run. The survey of 2200 UK adults, conducted for World EV Day, suggested attitudes towards electric vehicles were generally positive. Two thirds… Continue reading Drivers still sceptical about electric vehicle savings