It’s an approach that Le Vot concedes has led to controversy, although his response when challenged on a slew of outwardly disappointing Euro NCAP safety ratings (only one star for the Jogger and Spring Electric and two for the Sandero, largely but not exclusively due to poor ratings for active safety systems, which can prevent… Continue reading Bigster and better: How Dacia CEO is reinventing the people’s car
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Lightyear 0
The 0’s astounding efficiency comes from many places: the aerodynamic efficiency for one but also the extremely narrow tyres and the unique electric motor design. Rather than use inboard motors, like all makers of road-going EVs have done to date, Lightyear has co-developed an in-wheel motor with Slovakian supplier TK. Along with a thin disc… Continue reading Lightyear 0
Why radical Peugeot 9X8 is a game-changing race car
“It’s not just a new car. It’s a new team. It’s a human exercise.” These words come from Olivier Jansonnie, World Endurance Championship technical director for Peugeot Sport, as he leans against the pit wall at Magny-Cours. The new Peugeot 9X8 barrels past in a hollow, bassy, V6 cacophony every minute or so, a misty… Continue reading Why radical Peugeot 9X8 is a game-changing race car
“EVs aren’t the only answer”: Toyota scientist on the future of cars
“Fuel cells are an incredibly attractive means of fuelling vehicles for the future. They don’t require the scale of mining that a battery requires and they can be much closer to true zero-emissions vehicles than a BEV. But it’s going to be a long journey. “The industry needs to move to carbon-neutral hydrogen production, and… Continue reading “EVs aren’t the only answer”: Toyota scientist on the future of cars
Kia EV6: why it amps up your choice for a company car
When it comes to company cars, you need a jack of all trades that can master every one of them. Impressive range, low running costs, lots of space for luggage, friends and family, tech to keep you connected and entertained on long trips, and a driving experience that makes the journey home fun. Meet the… Continue reading Kia EV6: why it amps up your choice for a company car
The 50 fastest cars around Autocar’s test track
What’s doubly impressive is that Nissan didn’t bring a team to get the best out of the GT-R’s tyres or brakes, even though its weight puts extreme strain on them. It was driven to a time it could maintain. I recall how it wanted to put its power down, but it’s the heat coming from… Continue reading The 50 fastest cars around Autocar’s test track
Watchdog labels UK fuel pricing ’cause for concern’
A full review into how to stop the rising cost of fuel in the UK has been launched, a government watchdog’s report has said today, after it raised a “cause for concern” over the price of fuel. It follows an urgent review undertaken by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which found that there was,… Continue reading Watchdog labels UK fuel pricing ’cause for concern’
The 10 quickest-accelerating cars ever tested by Autocar
When it comes to assessing the performance potential of a car, the 0-60mph test still rules the roost. Regardless of its relevance in the real world, the ability for a car to scrabble from standstill to the national speed limit (in the UK) as quickly as possible is a handy shorthand for what you can expect… Continue reading The 10 quickest-accelerating cars ever tested by Autocar
DS 4
Sportiness sells. That has long been a given in marketing. It’s why adverts and brochures depict beautiful people engaging in tennis or hiking, not theoretical mathematics. It’s why most BMWs and Mercedes are sold in M Sport or AMG Line trim, why everything has a Sport mode and why the four-spoke steering wheel is a… Continue reading DS 4
Suzuki Jimny tipped to return as five-door hybrid 4×4
The Suzuki Jimny could make a return to the UK in passenger-car form with five doors and an electrified powertrain. The compact 4×4 was pulled from sales in Europe in 2020, due to the adverse effect it was having on Suzuki’s fleet-average CO2 emissions, although it remained on sale in other markets. It was brought back… Continue reading Suzuki Jimny tipped to return as five-door hybrid 4×4