Honda will pause production at its Swindon factory next week due to a shortage of parts, as the pandemic continues to impact manufacturer supply chains. In an official statement, the brand said: “Some production activities will not run Monday 18 to Thursday 21 January due to Covid-related supply issues. The situation is currently being monitored with a view… Continue reading Honda halts Swindon production for third time due to parts delays
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Updated: 7400 UK Volkswagen Golfs to get software update
Volkswagen has issued a voluntary update of 56,000 examples of the Mk8 Golf to fix software problems that have plagued the new model. Autocar has received confirmation that of the cars affected worldwide, 7,400 UK customers will be notified of the “voluntary service measure”, which is different from a recall as it not mandatory and can be completed during a… Continue reading Updated: 7400 UK Volkswagen Golfs to get software update
Sony Vision-S concept car begins testing on public roads
A year after its shock unveiling at the CES technology exhibition, tech giant Sony’s Vision-S concept car has hit public roads for the first time in prototype form. A new video released by the electronics manufacturer shows a prototype wearing numberplates and a camouflage-style wrap being tested by engineers in Austria. It provides a glimpse of… Continue reading Sony Vision-S concept car begins testing on public roads
Former Land Rover and Nissan bosses launch electric scooter brand in UK
The former head of Land Rover and Jaguar Land Rover’s specialist SVO division, John Edwards, and former head of Nissan GB’s sales division, Tony Lewis, have launched a new all-electric scooter brand in the UK. Edwards, who ran Land Rover from 2010 to 2013, before setting up its SVO division and running it until 2018,… Continue reading Former Land Rover and Nissan bosses launch electric scooter brand in UK
Volvo set to reveal second electric car in March
Volvo will reveal its second full-electric production car, a compact model that will use the same platform as the new XC40 Recharge EV and be produced alongside it at the firm’s Belgian plant, later this year. The second battery-electric machine from the Swedish firm will be based on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform that… Continue reading Volvo set to reveal second electric car in March
MG poised to launch compact electric hatchback
MG will aim to offer one of the best value electric cars available with a new EV supermini; one of its two models expected to launch next year. While the first – production version of the E-Motion – will increase the desirability factor and boost the brand’s image, MG will also stay true to its modern-day ethos with a low-cost, battery-powered rival… Continue reading MG poised to launch compact electric hatchback
MG primes electric sports coupé for 2021 UK launch
MG is gearing up for an ambitious growth plan that it hopes will generate annual sales of up to one million cars by 2024 – the formerly British company’s centenary year. Key to this growth target, which is more than triple MG’s global volume in 2019, will be a number of new and refreshed models,… Continue reading MG primes electric sports coupé for 2021 UK launch
Apple car targeting 2024 production with self-driving ability
Apple is reportedly planning to launch its first passenger car in 2024, using its own battery technology to “radically” reduce the price of EV batteries. According to the Reuters news agency, the American technology giant has renewed its automotive efforts, known internally as Project Titan, which have been in development since at least 2014. The vehicle will… Continue reading Apple car targeting 2024 production with self-driving ability
Aston Martin to launch 10 new derivatives in 2 years, says boss
Aston Martin’s CEO has confirmed that the British brand will launch 10 new derivatives of existing models within the next two years. In an interview with the FT, Moears confirmed that the priority list is the new SUV, the DBX, which as previously reported by Autocar is due for two offshoots. Lagonda was being lined up as Aston’s electric… Continue reading Aston Martin to launch 10 new derivatives in 2 years, says boss
New Lynk&Co Zero electric coupe-SUV begin testing
The new Lynk&Co Zero, an electric coupé-SUV built on a new dedicated EV architecture set to underpin future Volvo models, has completed its first dynamic testing in China, ahead of going on sale in the country next year. The Volkswagen ID 4 rival will be the first electric model from Geely’s Chinese premium brand, which… Continue reading New Lynk&Co Zero electric coupe-SUV begin testing