Autocar Magazine UK – Page 55 – I wish I had more to offer

DS No4

Step down into the No4 and you’re greeted by plush, soft-touch leathers, tactile wooden trim and solid build quality. Our Nappa Leather plug-in test car felt particularly well-screwed together, with the nappa leather upholstered seats, centre console and doors evoking a premium feel to put it well up there with BMW and Audi in terms… Continue reading DS No4

Is our electric Citroen C3 better than the hybrid?

I’m not in the saddle of my Citroën ë-C3 but something feels familiar. Déjà vu? Kind of. This time, though, the C3 I’m driving is a calming Monte Carlo Blue and a surprise lurks beneath its familiar blocky silhouette. This is the C3 Hybrid, which sits (nominally at least) between the entry-level petrol C3 and the ë-C3. Priced… Continue reading Is our electric Citroen C3 better than the hybrid?

Is our electric Citroen C3 better than the hybrid?

MG TF: mid-engined MX-5 beater is a £2k bargain

Not a fashionable ride right now, the MG TF, which is why you can install yourself in a runner for under £2000. And less still, if you’re willing to take on one needing a little work. The TF, you’ll recall, was MG Rover’s 2002 facelift of the 1995 MG F, and a surprisingly extensive rework… Continue reading MG TF: mid-engined MX-5 beater is a £2k bargain

New Mercedes testbed unlocks secrets of megawatt EV charging

Mercedes’ long-term ambition extends even further than pure charging speed. It’s developing a “virtual energy account” that would allow customers to earn energy credits by feeding power from their EVs back into the grid. This would help grid stability during periods of peak demand. To manage this, Mercedes is developing its own software capable of… Continue reading New Mercedes testbed unlocks secrets of megawatt EV charging

JLR restarts production following September hack

“This week marks an important moment for JLR and all our stakeholders as we now restart our manufacturing operations following the cyber incident,” said JLR CEO Adrian Mardell. “From tomorrow, we will welcome back our colleagues at our engine production plant in Wolverhampton, shortly followed by our colleagues making our world‑class cars at Nitra and… Continue reading JLR restarts production following September hack

Cupra confirms five-cylinder Formentor for UK launch

Cupra has confirmed it will launch the five-cylinder Formentor VZ5 in the UK for the first time, having previously snubbed right-hand-drive markets. Borrowed from the Audi RS3, its 2.5-litre turbocharged engine produces 385bhp and 345lb ft of torque. This is sent to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Visually, the VZ5 range-topper… Continue reading Cupra confirms five-cylinder Formentor for UK launch

New £17k Renault Twingo to be revealed on 6 November

The fourth-generation Renault Twingo E-Tech will be revealed on 6 November – and UK buyers will be able to order models from mid-October. The new, sub-£17,000 entry point to Renault’s expanding EV line-up will hit the roads in 2026 as a direct rival to the upcoming Volkswagen ID 1. It will be positioned beneath the Renault 5… Continue reading New £17k Renault Twingo to be revealed on 6 November

Jaecoo E5

The E5 is priced at £27,505 in Pure trim or £30,505 in Luxury trim. Being electric, it has a bearable benefit-in-kind tax rating. It’s pretty well equipped in its base form, with the upper spec adding a huge glass roof, Sony audio, powered, vented and heated seats and a powered bootlid. Trim levels and equipment largely mirror… Continue reading Jaecoo E5

Jaecoo 5

The petrol 5 emits 159g/km of CO2, so you’re not going to be having it as a company car. Retail is where it’s at, priced from £24,505 in Pure specification and £28,000 on the nose in Luxury trim. B/C-segment space and kit for B-segment money is how they’re pitching it. It’s pretty well equipped in its base form, with… Continue reading Jaecoo 5