Indian start-up Ola Electric will introduce a range of vehicles in the UK by 2025, following the rapid roll-out of its first product, the S1 scooter, in its home market. Alongside the ‘premium’ S1, Ola will offer a cheaper scooter and a car in the next three years, both in the UK and other markets… Continue reading Ola Electric ready to hit UK by 2025
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Opinion: Is it sixth time lucky for Jaguar in Formula E?
Jaguar has had its moments since joining Formula E in 2016 but always fallen short in its title aspirations. Might that be about to change at the sixth time of asking? Kiwi Mitch Evans, who has driven for Jaguar from the start of its FE campaign, jumped into title contention after a double victory in… Continue reading Opinion: Is it sixth time lucky for Jaguar in Formula E?
Audi Urbansphere concept: in the design team’s own words
That means innovations such as counter-hinged doors that swing wide open and rear seats that can swivel by 25 degrees for easier access and more intimate face-to-face conversations, while also reclining by 60 degrees. Truly first-class living. The Audi Urbansphere concept is also incredibly high-tech. Facial recognition creates a high degree of personalisation and customisation… Continue reading Audi Urbansphere concept: in the design team’s own words
New Honda e:Ny1 to spearhead push to meet UK EV sales mandate
The success of the new Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV being launched next year will be critical to the firm hitting the government’s upcoming zero-emissions targets. The e:Ny1 – named as such during a global presentation by the manufacturer but expected to take a different name when it goes into production – is the company’s first mainstream electric… Continue reading New Honda e:Ny1 to spearhead push to meet UK EV sales mandate
Toyota GR 86 sells out in just 90 minutes in UK
The long-awaited Toyota GR 86 sports car has sold out in the UK, with the entire market allocation spoken for within 90 minutes of orders being opened last week. Sales of the much-anticipated Toyota GT 86 successor opened earlier this month, with a starting price of £29,995 making it one of the most affordable sports… Continue reading Toyota GR 86 sells out in just 90 minutes in UK
What do clean air zones mean for company car fleet managers?
According to scientists and climate pressure groups, the UK has an air quality problem and the vehicles we rely on are a significant contributor. Progressively stricter European standards for exhaust emissions have helped cut roadside pollution, but the sheer volume of traffic has slowed progress and levels differ across the country. So the pressure is on… Continue reading What do clean air zones mean for company car fleet managers?
What are the post-Covid implications for company car fleets?
The onset of societal restrictions in March 2020 forced businesses to make drastic changes quickly, adapting to remote working and ‘meeting’ online. Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals, says this demonstrated the benefits of being agile, even when it involves root-and-branch disruption. “It might sound counterintuitive, but the pandemic has actually served… Continue reading What are the post-Covid implications for company car fleets?
What does the semiconductor crisis mean for company car fleets?
From phones to fridges, semiconductor chips have become a lynchpin of the way we live and work, and the automotive sector is taking an ever-larger share. Today’s increasingly connected, electrified and autonomous vehicles are all hungry for that processing power – but at the moment, it’s in short supply. Why is there a semiconductor shortage? The… Continue reading What does the semiconductor crisis mean for company car fleets?
Racing lines: Goodwood put a spring in our step
Low-key? Of course it’s not. This is Goodwood, after all. But compared with the Revival, the Sussex circuit’s Members’ Meeting (MM) has a less contrived – some might say less stuffy – vibe that gives it a charm that’s perhaps harder to find these days at its bigger brother. The rebirth of the spring two-day… Continue reading Racing lines: Goodwood put a spring in our step
Next Mini Countryman to be joined by electric crossover
While the Mini hatchback will remain relatively similar in its next generation, there’s a more extensive shake-up planned at the larger end of the Mini range. Somewhat surprisingly, the Mini five-door hatchback won’t get an electric version and the estate is unlikely to be directly replaced. For those after a more practical Mini EV, there… Continue reading Next Mini Countryman to be joined by electric crossover