Porsche restomod specialist Paul Stephens has revealed a modern take on the revered Porsche 911 993, with drastic weight reductions and power uplifts. Called the Autoart 993R, it combines an altered body of the standard, air-cooled 993 Carrera 2 – which was produced between 1994-1998 – with original Porsche 993RS kit, as well as the… Continue reading Restomod specialist creates lightweight Porsche 911 993
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV arrives in UK priced at £69,900
The new flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee has launched in the UK, priced from £69,900, and comes exclusively in 375bhp plug-in hybrid guise, playing a core role in the Jeep ‘s pledge to go all-electrified in Europe. It is the 4×4 brand’s third PHEV model to launch in Europe, following 4xe versions of the smaller Jeep Renegade and Jeep… Continue reading Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV arrives in UK priced at £69,900
2023 Suzuki Swift to get softer styling and upgraded interior
The new Suzuki Swift supermini is expected to have softer, Mini-esque styling when it’s released next year. Spotted testing for the first time, photos reveal an evolutionary look over the current Swift, with pumped-up wheel arches and a rounder front end featuring a curved bonnet shutline and a smaller front grille. The reduction in size is especially… Continue reading 2023 Suzuki Swift to get softer styling and upgraded interior
BMW M at 50: the fans’ perspective
Over the past 50 years, BMW M has created a swathe of game-changing race cars and track-bred road cars that have redefined performance: from the BMW CSL ‘Batmobile’ that started it all in 1972, to the BMW i4 M50 that is taking the brand into the electric age (with plenty of iconic cars in between,… Continue reading BMW M at 50: the fans’ perspective
Opinion: Why the Festival of the Unexceptional is an annual highlight
A gloriously unglamorous 1994 Vauxhall Astra Merit won the Concours de l’Ordinaire at the sold-out Festival of the Unexceptional, reaffirming just why this event remains one of the highlights of the car calendar. Featuring a 1.4-litre engine producing just 59bhp, the non-metallic red hatchback has a great back story with current owner Samuel Allan. He… Continue reading Opinion: Why the Festival of the Unexceptional is an annual highlight
Opinion: Why Alonso has signed for Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso’s move to Aston Martin for 2023, announced the morning after the Hungarian Grand Prix as Formula 1 breaks up for the summer holiday, has surprised paddock insiders, not least the management at Alpine. The Renault-owned team appeared ready and more than willing to extend Alonso’s third term at the team for a third… Continue reading Opinion: Why Alonso has signed for Aston Martin
MG Cyberster: electric TF successor previewed as reveal nears
The Cyberster roadster, due on sale before 2024 as an affordable halo car for MG, has been officially previewed by the brand – suggesting an unveiling is finally on the horizon. In a video posted to social media (below), MG showed off the roadster’s sleek, long-nosed silhouette, electric folding canvas roof, yoke steering wheel, two-tone sports… Continue reading MG Cyberster: electric TF successor previewed as reveal nears
Aston Martin to reveal two new cars at Pebble Beach
Aston Martin will reveal two new cars at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August, one expected to be a roadster version of the recent V12 Vantage and the other an “ultra-exclusive” car to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the company’s bespoke Q service. Talking about the first, as-yet-confirmed car, Aston Martin said it will be a high-performance model… Continue reading Aston Martin to reveal two new cars at Pebble Beach
Greatest road tests ever: Lotus Europa S
The Lotus Europa coupé hoped to create a usable GT out of the hard-edged Lotus Elise roadster but fell woefully short of existing rivals in its new territory. To the Elise’s extruded aluminium tub, double-wishbone suspension and mid-engined, rear-drive set-up, the fixed-head Europa added more wheelbase and boot space, bigger door apertures, a softer ride and… Continue reading Greatest road tests ever: Lotus Europa S
DS boss hints 805bhp electric concept could make production
A production version of the 805bhp DS E-Tense Performance prototype could be on the cards, which would be sold as a track-only, limited-run car, packed with Formula E technology. With a 0-62mph time of just 2.0sec, the electric car would be one of the fastest ever produced, but would command a “very high” price, DS’s… Continue reading DS boss hints 805bhp electric concept could make production