Geely takes a stake in Aston Martin, but not exactly how it planned to Previously rebuffed Geely is now an 8% stakeholder, but that doesn’t mean they will work together Having been publicly rebuffed on its offer to invest in Aston Martin back in July, Geely has gone round the back by hoovering up shares… Continue reading Analysis: Can Aston Martin work with new stakeholder Geely?
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
BMW M4 CSL
The new CSL’s standard-fit racing bucket seats are apparently quite uncompromising (you’ll need to return to the dealer’s workshop if you want their height adjusted), but our test car had BMW’s regular M Carbon buckets instead (the same ones which are optional on an M3- or M4 Competition, with seat heaters and electric adjustment). The… Continue reading BMW M4 CSL
New electric Citroen C3 coming in 2023 with rugged reinvention
The next-generation Citroën C3 is set to go on sale by the middle of the decade, with styling and construction heavily influenced by the Citroën Ami quadricycle and Citroën Oli concept car. A new C3 EV was confirmed to be in the works by branding executive Laurent Barria, who said the car will focus on… Continue reading New electric Citroen C3 coming in 2023 with rugged reinvention
Honda to launch more than 10 electric motorbikes by 2030
Honda will ramp up its electrification efforts by launching more than electric motorbikes by 2030 – which will include a range of Europe-bound sport bikes. The Japanese giant is the world’s largest motorbike manufacturer, and is planning a massive ramp-up of its EV line-up in a bid to sell reach one million annual electric motorbike sales… Continue reading Honda to launch more than 10 electric motorbikes by 2030
Volvo V60
Three in every 10 new cars sold by Volvo are, as of 2022, electrified Recharge models. Volvo has been investing heavily in fully electric models over the past few years, but its history with plug-in hybrids is now more than a decade old, and has won the company sufficient incremental commercial progress that right now… Continue reading Volvo V60
Skoda Superb primed to return with combustion power in 2024
The Skoda Superb is on track to be heavily updated for a fourth generation, returning in 2024 to take the fight to the Peugeot 508 with a choice of ICE and hybrid powertrains in a practical estate body. Skoda recently detailed a bold electrification plan under which it will introduce a new flagship electric SUV, an electric city car… Continue reading Skoda Superb primed to return with combustion power in 2024
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Whether you choose the 2730kg EQS 450 or the 2735kg EQS 580, you will find no lack of traction or performance. Both provide strong and linear acceleration, considering their considerable weight. Mercedes claims respective 0-62mph times of 6.0sec and 4.6sec, while the top speed of both is governed at 131mph. It’s at a constant cruise… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
No seatbelt a factor in 30% of UK road deaths in 2021
New statistics released by the UK government have revealed that the number of road fatalities increased by 7% year on year in 2021, with 1558 people losing their lives in crashes. The figure is up from 1460 deaths in 2020, when Covid-related restrictions heavily impacted levels of traffic on UK roads, but down 11% on pre-pandemic… Continue reading No seatbelt a factor in 30% of UK road deaths in 2021
Opinion: Could the Citroen Oli be a 2CV for the electric era?
According to Plato, “our need will be the real creator”, and few concept cars in recent years have exhibited that philosophy as strongly as the Citroën Oli. The average car in the UK currently costs £42,054, according to data from What Car?. Against the backdrop of the cost of living crisis and a looming recession, that will… Continue reading Opinion: Could the Citroen Oli be a 2CV for the electric era?
Citroen strategy boss details affordable EV future
The Citroën Oli is a new concept car showcasing the philosophy and technologies behind the marque’s next-generation electric cars, including a renewed commitment to affordability and sustainability. The headlines include an efficiency target of 6.2 miles per kWh – almost double most current EVs – giving a range of 400km (249 miles). Weight has proven… Continue reading Citroen strategy boss details affordable EV future