Author: Autocar Magazine UK

Toyota Aygo successor spied winter testing

The successor to the Toyota Aygo has been spotted cold-weather testing near the Arctic Circle. Few clues can be drawn from the entirely camouflaged body, but the spy shots suggest that the next-generation city car will draw its styling from the Yaris supermini while retaining some of the Aygo’s familiar characteristics. The entry-level model will be… Continue reading Toyota Aygo successor spied winter testing

Lexus LF-Z concept previews brand’s electric future

Lexus has showcased its EV ambitions with the radical LF-Z Electrified concept, which “incorporates driving performance, styling and technologies that Lexus plans to realise” with its next-generation electric cars. The Japanese premium brand was one of the frontrunners in the first wave of electrified production cars. It now aims to build on that heritage by… Continue reading Lexus LF-Z concept previews brand’s electric future

Hey big spender: Meeting a billionaire car collector

Some people have a fish tank in their home; Tej Kohli has a car tank. The spotlit, part-glazed extension holds five of his most precious motors: a Ferrari 430 Spider, a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, a Rolls-Royce Ghost, a Rolls-Royce Dawn and a Pagani Huayra. The Pagani is Kohli’s favourite, which is why it’s… Continue reading Hey big spender: Meeting a billionaire car collector

Kia introduces new 64kWh e-Niro eligible for £2500 grant

Kia has introduced a new mid-rung variant of its e-Niro EV which makes the 64kWh range-topping battery pack available in the sub-£35,000 price bracket, and therefore eligible for the government’s £2500 plug-in car grant. Last week, the government cut the plug-in car grant from £3000 to £2500, and lowered the threshold from £50,000 to £35,000… Continue reading Kia introduces new 64kWh e-Niro eligible for £2500 grant

Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition gets power hike, hardcore look

Aston Martin has unveiled a road-going version of its uprated Formula 1 safety car, bringing bringing bespoke styling and mechanical upgrades that mirror the track variant. It is described as “the first core model to benefit from direct input from Aston Martin’s recently appointed Chief Executive Officer, Tobias Moers”, and arrives as the British firm… Continue reading Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition gets power hike, hardcore look

New Mercedes-AMG C63e to tap F1 tech and GT73’s PHEV set-up

Mercedes-AMG’s new P3 plug-in hybrid system is compatible with each of its existing combustion engines and will be paired with its latest four-cylinder powerplant for the upcoming C63e 4Matic+ EQ Power+, the hot, hybridised C-Class range-topper. Arriving in UK showrooms in the first half of 2022, the four-wheel-drive Audi RS4 and BMW M3 rival adopts… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG C63e to tap F1 tech and GT73’s PHEV set-up

Mercedes-AMG will make PHEV debut with 800bhp-plus GT73e

The new Mercedes-AMG GT73e 4Matic+ EQ Power+ 4-Door Coupé will pack “more than 800bhp” in a bid to position it at the top of the four-door sports car ranks when it hits UK showrooms this year. The range-topping performance saloon will be the first in a series of new plug-in hybrid Mercedes-AMG models to feature… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG will make PHEV debut with 800bhp-plus GT73e

Aston Martin previews hardcore Vantage for Monday reveal

Aston Martin has previewed what appears to be an uprated version of its Vantage coupé ahead of an official unveiling on Monday. No details have been published, and the darkened preview image gives little away, but we can see that the modifications include a large rear spoiler, bespoke wheel designs and aggressive side air outlets.… Continue reading Aston Martin previews hardcore Vantage for Monday reveal

Report: Mini to go all-electric from 2030

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse will this week unveil a plan for the Mini brand to go all-electric from 2030, according to a report from Automotive News Europe (ANE).  Citing an unnamed source “familiar with the matter”, the site claims Mini will introduce its final combustion-engined model in 2025, and is aiming for half its global sales… Continue reading Report: Mini to go all-electric from 2030