Italian manufacturer Fiat has committed to becoming an electric-only brand by 2030, pledging to phase out all combustion-engined models from its global line-up from 2025 onwards. The firm recently launched a new electric-only version of its hugely popular 500 city car, which will be sold alongside the existing combustion-engined 500. The firm said it wanted to improve access… Continue reading Fiat to become electric-only brand worldwide by 2030
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
UK new car registrations soar 674% as recovery continues in May
Strong business demand helped the UK car market to continue its recovery, with fleet sales accounting for more than half of the 156,737 new cars registered in May – but demand for vehicles was still down compared with the same period in 2019. The 156,737 registrations last month marked a 674.1% rise from last May,… Continue reading UK new car registrations soar 674% as recovery continues in May
Castroneves equals Indy 500 record as four-time winner
Hélio Castroneves chiselled his place in history as a record-equalling four-time Indianapolis 500 winner on Sunday, as the 46 year-old beat Alex Palou – at 24, nearly half his age – in a thrilling duel to the chequered flag. Castroneves, who also won the Daytona 24 Hours in January, last won the 500 in 2009,… Continue reading Castroneves equals Indy 500 record as four-time winner
Inside the industry: New Tesla approach is to kill rivals with kindness
Does anyone say wonder why Ford boss Jim Farley and Tesla’s Elon Musk are trying to kill each other with kindness at present? The outpouring of warm words following the launch of the electric Ford F-150 Lightning can surely only mask darker thoughts as the two get set to fight in the lucrative US pick-up… Continue reading Inside the industry: New Tesla approach is to kill rivals with kindness
2022 Kia Sportage due in coming weeks with EV6 design cues
Kia is gearing up to unwrap the radically reinvented Sportage SUV in the coming months and has officially previewed its design for the first time. Confirming what previously spotted prototypes have suggested, the Sportage will adopt an all-new design, with the latest images suggesting the brand’s new EV6 electric flagship will have some influence on the… Continue reading 2022 Kia Sportage due in coming weeks with EV6 design cues
Health check: Why the classic car market is booming
After six happy years, Kevin Harris, 55, is selling his Porsche 944 S2 convertible. He’s advertising the car, which was registered in 1990 and has done 179,000 miles, for £9995. “I had always wanted a 944, and when this one came up for sale, I bought it on impulse,” he said. “I have £30,000 to… Continue reading Health check: Why the classic car market is booming
Under the skin: This EV gear-changer could be a game-changer
Rarely do we come across something in the car world that hasn’t been thought of before, but the Ingear multi-speed transmission design from Canadian firm Inmotive is nothing short of genius. Chief technical officer and keen cyclist Anthony Wong began pondering the derailleur gears on his bike and wondered how it would be if, rather… Continue reading Under the skin: This EV gear-changer could be a game-changer
The Indy 500’s most interesting traditions
This weekend’s Indianapolis 500 will be the 105th running of the event know as ’the greatest spectacle in racing’. As one of the world’s oldest motorsport events, with a history dating back 110 years, the 500 is rich with history, traditions and folklore. Here are some of the most interesting traditions and bits of trivia… Continue reading The Indy 500’s most interesting traditions
Spy shots: What James Bond’s future cars could look like
Most film-goers will tell you that James Bond drives an Aston Martin, and he usually does. Over the years, the various owners of the quintessentially British GT marque have been prepared to invest enough in product placement to ensure that the situation has been maintained. However, the harsh truth is that 007’s first car was… Continue reading Spy shots: What James Bond’s future cars could look like
Volkswagen Sharan taken off sale after more than ten years
Volkswagen has taken its seven-seat Sharan MPV off sale in the UK, ten years since it was introduced to the market. The move comes as part of a regional model year range update, though the Sharan will remain on sale in other global markets for “some time to come”, a spokesperson told Autocar. No direct… Continue reading Volkswagen Sharan taken off sale after more than ten years