The price of fuel should be 10p lower than it currently stands, despite an average drop of 7p across UK forecourts in September, the RAC has claimed. However, the British Retail Consortium, which represents the major supermarkets – such as Asda and Tesco – has argued that reductions are being passed on “as they feed through… Continue reading Fuel prices drop 7p in September – but “should be 10p lower”
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
Unfortunately, the chassis’ calm is slightly broken in the corners, because Renault has chosen to give the Mégane a steering rack that is very light yet very quick off-centre. This makes it needlessly difficult to steer smoothly or judge the amount of grip left. There is plenty of front-end bite to back up the steering… Continue reading Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
Autocar magazine 5 October 2022: on sale now
In this week’s Autocar, the new Maserati Granturismo is back, arriving with the Italian firm’s first EV powertrain. Audi is also set to launch farewell editions to mark the end of its R8 and TT sports cars. Pick up a copy to find out more. News Audi has launched its most powerful rear-drive car yet: the… Continue reading Autocar magazine 5 October 2022: on sale now
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2022
If Silverstone had been warm and dry on the day of our test, I might very well now be gushing about this car’s incredible lateral grip, high-speed stability and outright stopping power. As it was, in the wet, it was quite tough to judge what the GT3 RS adds over and above the already-formidably-fast GT3’s… Continue reading Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2022
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Our Korean-spec test car was an AWD Long Range on 20in wheels, which has an official range of 322 miles, thanks to an efficiency of 3.7mpkWh. We actually managed around 4mpkWh on our test route, suggesting that even in AWD form, 300 real-world miles are possible. As with other E-GMP cars, the platform’s 800V electrical… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 6
10 cheapest cars to insure in 2022
Depending on the condition of your driving licence, finding the cheapest car insurance can either have you breaking out into a cold sweat come premium renewal time, or looking forward to a well-earned discount if you’ve managed to stay points- and accident-free. Whatever your circumstances, being insured to drive on the UK’s public roads is… Continue reading 10 cheapest cars to insure in 2022
Plug-in Car Grant extended by 18 months for dealer orders
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has extended the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) for dealer orders by 18 months, due to the impact of supply issues on car production. The grant, which saved customers up to £1500 on the purchase of EVs priced at less than £32,000, was axed with immediate effect earlier this year.… Continue reading Plug-in Car Grant extended by 18 months for dealer orders
Hardcore Alpine A110 R is stiffer, lighter track car
Drivetrain changes are comparatively subtle. The R uses the same 296bhp turbo 1.8-litre four-pot engine and seven-speed wet-clutch automatic gearbox as the S, although the exhaust has been tweaked to give “a roar that is readily recognisable as a sound signature worthy of the Alpine name”. The aero and weight modifications add up to tangible… Continue reading Hardcore Alpine A110 R is stiffer, lighter track car
Reborn Renault 4: electric 4×4 previewed ahead of unveiling
The famed Renault 4 will be revived in 2025 as a retro-inspired electric 4×4, due to be revealed at the Paris motor show later this month. The car shown in Paris will be a high-riding off-roader inspired by the 4L Trophy, a Dakar-style rally across the Moroccan desert, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.… Continue reading Reborn Renault 4: electric 4×4 previewed ahead of unveiling
UK police catch 542,000 uninsured drivers since 2018
More than half a million cars have been seized across the UK in the past four years for being driven without insurance, sparking concern that the cost of living crisis could push this number further. Since 2018, 542,370 cars have been taken off Britain’s roads, with the largest number recorded (62,900) by the Metropolitan Police… Continue reading UK police catch 542,000 uninsured drivers since 2018