Author: Autocar Magazine UK

What does the 2030 combustion ban mean for UK Toyota factories?

Open gallery Toyota may pull out of UK manufacturing entirely if concessions are not made in post-2030 emissions regulations Toyota’s ‘self-charging’ hybrids cannot travel very far on battery power alone, ruling them out post-2030 As early as 2002, Toyota believed fuel cell EVs (such as the Mirai, pictured) would be “the mainstay of the future”… Continue reading What does the 2030 combustion ban mean for UK Toyota factories?

New 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is “most track-focused” ever

The 911 GT3 RS is also equipped with a drag reduction system (DRS) for the first time, which flattens the Mercedes-AMG GT rival’s wings to reduce drag, raises straight-line speed and improves braking.  The new hardcore racer receives larger front brakes, with pistons measuring 36mm thick with a diameter of 32mm. The model’s overall kerb weight now… Continue reading New 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is “most track-focused” ever

Nissan Ariya 63kWh Advance 2022 UK drive

After the Nissan Ariya’s 2020 unveiling, there was a two-year drought of exposure to the firm’s long-awaited and mission-critical second EV. Blame the usual culprits.  It’s here now, though, and in quick succession over the course of just a few months, we’ve driven it as a prototype in Madrid, a paid-up showroom-ready model around the… Continue reading Nissan Ariya 63kWh Advance 2022 UK drive

From the archive: on this day in 1965

The first ever Japanese car may have burst into life in 1907, but it took a further 58 years for one to grace British showrooms. This first example was the Daihatsu Compagno Berlina, a saloon we found to be “well made” but “technically inadvanced”. Our 1965 road test was quick to point out the technological… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1965

Autocar magazine 17 August 2022: on sale now

Leading this week’s drives is the Ruf 3.4 RSR, an homage to the most desirable classic Porsche 911 of them all. More than a decade in the making, does it live up to the original, and does it justify its £500k price tag? Elsewhere, the Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid undertakes our road test to see… Continue reading Autocar magazine 17 August 2022: on sale now

Singer Turbo Study convertible revealed with 503bhp flat six

Singer, the American firm behind a series of lauded Porsche 911 restomods, has revealed a convertible version of the new Singer Turbo Study. Save for the power-folding fabric top, Singer’s first convertible is visually identical to the Turbo Study coupé. It maintains the carbonfibre bodywork and LED headlights, as well as the wide haunches and whale-tail… Continue reading Singer Turbo Study convertible revealed with 503bhp flat six

Video | Suzuki S-Cross: see our week behind the wheel

Advanced safety technology Last, but in no way least, the Suzuki S-Cross comes with seven airbags and a vast array of safety technology and driver aids that lend an extra pair of eyes when on the road – letting you drive more confidently, while also helping to keep you and your family and friends safe… Continue reading Video | Suzuki S-Cross: see our week behind the wheel

New 2026 Polestar 6 confirmed as 874bhp evolution of O2 concept

“The energy and vision that it brings into the company definitely drives us,” said Ingenlath. “We made the Precept a reality with the Polestar 5, and that’s the result of us daring to go out with that vision”, he said, before adding it would be “irresponsible” not to push to put it into production in the… Continue reading New 2026 Polestar 6 confirmed as 874bhp evolution of O2 concept