Author: Autocar Magazine UK

Official: Kia K4 petrol hatchback to launch in UK in 2025

Kia has confirmed it will bring the striking K4 hatchback to the UK to fill the gap left by the axed Ceed. As first reported by Autocar, Kia‘s Volkswagen Golf rival will arrive in showrooms by the end of this year. It will initially be offered with a choice of turbocharged 1.0-litre and 1.6-litre petrol engines,… Continue reading Official: Kia K4 petrol hatchback to launch in UK in 2025

Changan Deepal S07

The interior is a big selling point for the Deepal. It’s spacious, and the perceived material quality is good, with a smart blend of materials, a tactile steering wheel and a generally solid feel. There’s only one model available in the Deepal S07 range, and it gets everything you’d want including a huge panoramic glass… Continue reading Changan Deepal S07

Dacia Duster gains a hybrid van option for £23k

Dacia has revealed a van variant of its new Duster SUV, priced from £22,995 (excluding VAT). The van trades the passenger version’s rear seats for a flat wooden floor and four lashing points for securing large cargo, and the load bay is separated from the cockpit by a mesh bulkhead. The tweaks give the commercial… Continue reading Dacia Duster gains a hybrid van option for £23k

New Renault boss, the young like cars, the Berlingo is back!

The latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking a little more about the Munich motor show since Steve’s return, where he spent some time interviewing the new Renault boss, Francois Provost. Our duo help a reader choose a new car (or two), Prior doesn’t believe that young people are falling… Continue reading New Renault boss, the young like cars, the Berlingo is back!

Leapmotor confirms plans to build electric cars in Spain

Leapmotor has reprised plans to build cars in Europe as part of an expansion that includes the imminent launch of two new, more European-friendly models.  The Chinese brand, of which Stellantis owns a majority of the international rights, will build cars in Spain, according to Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa.  Speaking at an event for financial… Continue reading Leapmotor confirms plans to build electric cars in Spain

Renault 4 gains van variant with 254-mile range

The new Renault 4 EV has gained a new cargo van variant, swapping its rear seats for a plastic load tray and lashing hooks. The removal of the rear seats gives the converted crossover a cargo capacity of 1045 litres, while its maximum payload is rated at 345kg. A mesh bulkhead is offered as an optional extra… Continue reading Renault 4 gains van variant with 254-mile range

JLR cyber attack: production won’t restart until 24 Sept at earliest

JLR car production will not restart until 24 September at the earliest, the company has confirmed. The Jaguar and Land Rover maker was targeted by hackers on 1 September and is still in the process of rebuilding its computer systems. The group that hit Marks & Spencer earlier this year has claimed responsibility.  This has led to production shutdowns… Continue reading JLR cyber attack: production won’t restart until 24 Sept at earliest

Renault Megane to get RS flagship and major ‘hot hatch’ makeover

It is not yet known if the new range-topping Megane E-Tech will take the Renaultsport name. Cambolive hinted that the Renault Group could decide to continue using the Alpine brand exclusively for dedicated sports cars.  Previously, in February, the Renault Group’s then CEO, Luca de Meo, described Renaultsport to Autocar as being “in the fridge” and… Continue reading Renault Megane to get RS flagship and major ‘hot hatch’ makeover

Renault Megane poised for RS ‘hot hatch’ reinvention

It is not yet known if the new range-topping Megane E-Tech will take the Renaultsport name. Cambolive hinted that the Renault Group could decide to continue using the Alpine brand exclusively for dedicated sports cars.  Previously, in February, the Renault Group’s then CEO, Luca de Meo, described Renaultsport to Autocar as being “in the fridge” and… Continue reading Renault Megane poised for RS ‘hot hatch’ reinvention