Sunday Deeply enjoyable trip to Paris in a Citroën C5 Aircross, doing some reporting for a story you will see soon enough. Two cheery colleagues and I left south London at midday and travelled via the Tunnel. We splurged on Flexiplus fares to avoid the constraints of the timetable (there was a massive truck queue… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Citroen still makes great motorway mile-munchers
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Opinion: Why Lamborghini loves rear-wheel drive again
Ever since the Diablo days, Lamborghini has embraced four-wheel drive as one of its dynamic pillars – and the result has all too often been cars slightly lacking in adjustability and with more of an understeer balance than appropriate for any mid-engine supercar. Rear-driven specials such as the Gallardo Balboni have been few and far between,… Continue reading Opinion: Why Lamborghini loves rear-wheel drive again
New Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica rivals Porsche 911 GT3
At the contact patch, semi-slick Bridgestone Sport tyres (305mm at the rear) are wrapped around a new design of 20in wheel. Carbon-ceramic brakes are standard, although the compound is different to that found on the STO, being more road-leaning. Notably, the Tecnica also features a new exhaust system, which via hardware and software changes is said to… Continue reading New Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica rivals Porsche 911 GT3
Nissan takes full control of its Formula E team
Nissan has solidified its commitment to the all-electric Formula E world championship by taking full ownership of its race team. The Japanese manufacturer has worked in partnership with the French e.dams operation since its Formula E debut in the 2018/19 season. The team won the first three Formula E titles when it was powered by Renault and grew… Continue reading Nissan takes full control of its Formula E team
Alfa Romeo developing electric-only Mito replacement
A new Alfa Romeo Mito is on the cards as the Italian firm prepares to rapidly expand its line-up over the next few years. Brand boss Jean-Philippe Imparato has confirmed that there will be a new car every year until 2030 under new owner Stellantis. A small SUV, dubbed the Brennero, will arrive by 2025, plus there will… Continue reading Alfa Romeo developing electric-only Mito replacement
Pininfarina launches 15mph electric scooter
Storied Italian design house Pininfarina, best known for its work styling a string of classic Ferrari and Alfa Romeo models, has unveiled its first electric scooter. The new KPF Argento has been developed by the Pininfarina and ‘last-mile’ e-mobility specialist Platum. It is intended as the first in a family of Argento by Pinfinarina products… Continue reading Pininfarina launches 15mph electric scooter
Vauxhall Corsa drops diesel option after 35 years
The Vauxhall Corsa is now available exclusively with petrol and electric power, following the removal of the diesel variant from price lists. The move brings to an end 35 years of diesel-engined Corsa models, which began with the introduction of a 1.5-litre Isuzu unit as an option for the first-generation car (called the Nova in the… Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa drops diesel option after 35 years
Talking points: advantage Ferrari as Leclerc dominates in Australia
Lucky break for George Russell The lack of Mercedes-AMG pace continued in Australia, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finding themselves powerless once again to take the fight to Ferrari and Red Bull. Hamilton made a great start from fifth on the grid to run third but had no way of fending off Sergio Perez in the… Continue reading Talking points: advantage Ferrari as Leclerc dominates in Australia
Prodrive Hunter: 600bhp rally weapon to make London debut
Why have you chosen that sand colour for the first car? “That’s the crown prince’s choice and he’s the first customer. He thinks the car should suit its environment, and now we’ve all seen it, we approve. We probably wouldn’t have chosen that, but I’d say it works.” Why is the road car more powerful than your… Continue reading Prodrive Hunter: 600bhp rally weapon to make London debut
Opinion: EV era will redefine our concept of the big Bentley
A big Bentley is a quintessentially old world vehicle concept to me. The kind of car that exists beyond the reach of most luxury rivals, where you go to escape the stresses and strains of the everyday, into a world where the very latest infotainment technologies and efficiency-boosting measures simply don’t figure. The Bentley Mulsanne,… Continue reading Opinion: EV era will redefine our concept of the big Bentley