It’s hard to imagine a car more conspicuously of its time than the all-new Kia Niro. For a start, it is that most prized family-sized possession: a compact crossover – supposedly as useful as a double-decker pram and three times as covetable. And second, it’s got it’s finger on the ecological pulse when it comes… Continue reading Kia Niro
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Geneva motor show set for full-scale return in 2022
The organisers of the Geneva motor show have confirmed that Europe’s biggest motoring event will return in 2022, following 12 months of uncertainty over its future. Exhibitors are now being invited to register for their attendance at the event, which will take place as usual at the Palexpo centre, on 17-27 February next year. It will be the… Continue reading Geneva motor show set for full-scale return in 2022
Former Lotus boss Gales joins Williams Advanced Engineering
Former Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales has been named as the new chairman of Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), the advanced technology firm born out of the Williams Formula 1 team. The Frenchman will work alongside WAE chief executive Craig Wilson, tasked with developing “the future direction” of the firm. Gales has spent more than 30 years working in… Continue reading Former Lotus boss Gales joins Williams Advanced Engineering
UK firm reveals 500bhp electric 964-generation Porsche 911
The 964-generation Porsche 911 has been reborn as a 500bhp, fast-charging sports EV by Oxfordshire engineering firm Everrati. With its petrol flat six swapped for a “state-of-the-art” electric motor and fitted with a raft of lightweight carbonfibre body panels, Everrati’s Signature 911 will crack the 0-62mph sprint in less than 4.0sec and promises “to elevate the driving… Continue reading UK firm reveals 500bhp electric 964-generation Porsche 911
Business Briefing: Clean Air Zone roll-out troubles van operators
Britain’s first Clean Air Zone (CAZ) went live in Bath on 15 March, Birmingham’s is set to be enforced from 1 June and London’s controversial Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is set to vastly expand to cover an area bordered by the North Circular and South Circular roads from 25 October. While such zones will undoubtedly… Continue reading Business Briefing: Clean Air Zone roll-out troubles van operators
Under the skin: This self-driving car ‘brain’ is as quick as yours
It has the uninspiring looks of a run-of-the-mill computer circuit board, but this chunk of electronics measuring just 24cm long, 14cm wide and 5cm tall is smarter than it looks. It can perform a sextillion computing operations per second (about the same as the human brain) and provide the intelligence for level two to level… Continue reading Under the skin: This self-driving car ‘brain’ is as quick as yours
MPs: Government “has no clear plan” for 2030 ICE ban
The government faces a “huge challenge” to ensure the UK is ready for the ban on the sale of all combustion engined cars by 2035, but lacks a plan to ensure a smooth transition, according to a group of MPs. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which is tasked with evaluating the value of various government programmes and services,… Continue reading MPs: Government “has no clear plan” for 2030 ICE ban
Radford confirms Lotus 62 as inspiration for exclusive debut car
Radford, the historic coachbuilding firm being revived by Formula 1 champion Jenson Button, TV mechanic Ant Anstead and designer Mark Stubbs, has partnered with Lotus for its debut model, set to be revealed later this year. Just 62 examples of the brand’s debut model will be built, a reference to the model that serves as its… Continue reading Radford confirms Lotus 62 as inspiration for exclusive debut car
New 2021 Mercedes-Benz SL: bespoke shell shown ahead of reveal
Mercedes-AMG has revealed new details of the composite aluminium body shell used by the all-new SL roadster, due later this year. Completely unrelated to the structures that underpin the previous-generation SL and current AMG GT, the new body combines an aluminium space frame with a “self-supporting structure”. Mercedes claims the development process was particularly challenging… Continue reading New 2021 Mercedes-Benz SL: bespoke shell shown ahead of reveal
Inside the industry: These premium brands are in trouble
Electrification, connectivity, autonomy, fast-moving start-up companies, a global pandemic, Brexit, semiconductor shortages, changing consumer habits, new retail models, a Suez Canal blockage… The list of short- and long-term challenges facing the car industry today is extensive, occasionally bordering on farcical and for some potentially ruinous. Who is in trouble? Here are five that we rate… Continue reading Inside the industry: These premium brands are in trouble