Is that an electric Morgan three-wheeler? Sadly, the storied, Worcestershire-based car manufacturer hasn’t joined the e-mobility market just yet. But this is just as exciting: say hello to the new Northern Light Motors three-wheeled, single-seater electric trike. British start-up Northern Light Motors, hailed as “the future of personal transport” was founded by former car designer… Continue reading Northern Light Motors showcases single-seater electric trike
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
From the archive: on this day in 1931
With the long-dreamed-of £100 car an actuality by the 1930s, we wondered if it would be possible to create one costing just £75 (that’s £3570 in today’s money). Today, even a basic Dacia offers infotainment and air-con, and in 1931 we believed people similarly wouldn’t buy without essentials – namely detachable wheels, electric lights and… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1931
Steve Cropley: Citroen Berlingo leaves the fleet after 19 years
Sunday Our ancient Citroën Berlingo has a new owner. It departs after 19 years of faithful service (apart from the two broken front springs and some electrical glitches) for a better life. I can’t say that I’m feeling brilliant about this, but I would be feeling worse were it not for the fact that its… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Citroen Berlingo leaves the fleet after 19 years
Autocar magazine 20 July 2022: on sale now
At £214,200, the Porsche 911 Sport Classic is the most expensive non-homologation 911 ever made. It succeeds 2010’s 997-generation Sport Classic – of which just 250 were made – and 1250 are to be produced. But is the new one much better to drive than the regular 911? We’ve got all the details in the… Continue reading Autocar magazine 20 July 2022: on sale now
Improved efficiency and tech in software update for Porsche Taycan
Owners of any Porsche Taycan produced since the EV was launched in 2020 can now have it upgraded to feature the latest technology and functionality. It means that effectively, irrespective of a given car’s age, it will offer the same efficiency, connectivity and driver assist functions as one rolling fresh off the production line in… Continue reading Improved efficiency and tech in software update for Porsche Taycan
Hyundai working on sub-€20k electric city car
Hyundai is working on a sub-€20,000 (£17,041) electric city car that it plans to launch in Europe as its new entry-level model. The as yet unnamed car could be a successor to the Hyundai i10, which was released in 2020, and will join 11 other electric vehicles Hyundai plans to release on the continent by 2030. The… Continue reading Hyundai working on sub-€20k electric city car
History of Renault Sport – picture special
In 2004, the Clio 172 gave way to the slightly more powerful 182. It received dual exhaust pipes, shaved a couple of tenths off the 172’s 0-62mph time, and gained a few other visual tweaks, while a cut-price 182 Cup did without a few luxuries in order to save weight. It still ended up heavier… Continue reading History of Renault Sport – picture special
Porsche confirms new electric luxury SUV to sit above Cayenne
Porsche has confirmed plans for a new SUV model based on a new ‘Sport’ variant of the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) architecture – a dedicated electric car platform set to be used by a number of different brands across the Volkswagen Group. Plans for the new SUV model, which will be produced at the German car… Continue reading Porsche confirms new electric luxury SUV to sit above Cayenne
Video | Autocar’s biggest BMW M fans: on the road to Goodwood
An ingrained passion for BMW M The next morning, as we reconvene at Caffeine & Machine for an early-morning coffee ahead of our drive to Goodwood, we have the chance to chat to Roland and Matt in more depth about where their love of BMW M models started. “As I said, my dad was into… Continue reading Video | Autocar’s biggest BMW M fans: on the road to Goodwood
Busan motor show 2022: Highlights from the Korean Geneva
Although you may never have heard of the Busan International Motor Show, it truly is the place to spot the wild and whacky of the automotive industry. From the funky dog-carrying Hyundai Casper to the Kia Ray mobile library, it may be only a small event – with just six major manufacturers in attendance – but… Continue reading Busan motor show 2022: Highlights from the Korean Geneva