“The shape of the battery has to be such that you can lean the bike to a reasonable angle, so within the battery are eight modules and they are slightly different sizes to fit into the motorcycle, get the centre of gravity in the right place and avoid the battery pack going into the ground… Continue reading Triumph TE-1 prototype: up-close with one-off performance concept
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
The unstoppable 4x4s of UK mountain rescue
Within 30 seconds of the Isuzu stopping, kit is being deployed where it needs to be. And even to a novice like me, it’s clear to see how easy and effective this car is. We’re here on a relatively bright day (mostly cloudy, but it is Wales, after all), but at night, in the wind… Continue reading The unstoppable 4x4s of UK mountain rescue
Memories of an evening with Paddy Hopkirk
He was that sort of man; cheeky smile, fast wit, charm in abundance and a surfeit of stories to make even the most nervous comfortable. Of course, he had the substance to back up the swagger, too; not just for wowing The Beatles (and others) by winning the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally, but through a… Continue reading Memories of an evening with Paddy Hopkirk
Cadillac Celestiq concept previews bold EV luxury saloon
The striking new Celestiq concept is a preview of Cadillac’s first electric saloon, which will draw on the legacy of era-defining models like the Eldorado and Brougham. Due within the next two years, the Celestiq will be the US marque’s second electric production model after the Lyriq SUV. It will use the same Ultium platform… Continue reading Cadillac Celestiq concept previews bold EV luxury saloon
Obituary: Rallying legend Paddy Hopkirk dies aged 89
Legendary rally driver and charismatic brand ambassador Paddy Hopkirk has died at the age of 89 – some 69 years after his first motorsport victory. It’s a measure of the man that he was almost as famous as the Mini, the car that carried him to a brilliant – now legendary – victory on the… Continue reading Obituary: Rallying legend Paddy Hopkirk dies aged 89
Maserati previews extreme 730bhp track-only MC20
A track-only, extreme version of the Maserati MC20 has been previewed with new downforced-focused bodywork and increased power. Although based on the marque’s flagship sports car, the Project24’s bodywork has been dramatically overhauled and its underpinnings upgraded, with not much of the original car left. Renders released today show an aerodynamically focused design, with new features added… Continue reading Maserati previews extreme 730bhp track-only MC20
Repair insurance under scrutiny for ‘underhand tactics’
Concerns are growing over the way that repair insurance – which covers damage to a car’s tyres, alloy wheels, bodywork and interior – is being sold, amid claims that some car dealers are pressuring consumers into buying the £400-plus policy. The sale of insurance is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which requires companies… Continue reading Repair insurance under scrutiny for ‘underhand tactics’
New EV incentives revive demand for company cars in the UK
The UK’s company car parc is returning to pre-pandemic volumes, according to the latest Department for Transport (DfT) data, but incentive-fuelled electrification means fleets operate 40% fewer diesel vehicles than two years ago. Statistics for the first three months of 2022 show a combined fleet of 2,722,060 company cars in the UK. That’s 46,947 more… Continue reading New EV incentives revive demand for company cars in the UK
Matt Prior: Audi A5 shows how well brand’s design has aged
Travelling along the M40 this morning I moved right for an Audi A5 Cabriolet to join the carriageway. Silver with a black hood. Still a handsome car. Only as it passed me did I notice its ’58 number plate, making it an early version given deliveries only began early in 2009. But even at 13 years… Continue reading Matt Prior: Audi A5 shows how well brand’s design has aged
Amazon and Rivian begin roll-out of electric delivery vehicles
E-commerce firm Amazon and electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian have started to roll out their electric delivery vehicles across the US, with plans to bring “thousands” to more than 100 cities by the end of 2022. The electric delivery vans, which Amazon says have been designed from the ground up with “safety, sustainability and comfort in… Continue reading Amazon and Rivian begin roll-out of electric delivery vehicles