Caterham Seven 420 Cup

Caterham doesn’t need to build specific, rarefied versions of the Caterham Seven in order to homologate its racing cars, but if it did, the result would look like the Caterham Seven 420 Cup. This unmistakable, caged and liveried new model is, in the words of its maker, “a machine built specifically for the race track”… Continue reading Caterham Seven 420 Cup

2023 Ferrari Roma Spider to be marque’s entry-level convertible

A Ferrari Roma Spider will be launched in 2023 as the marque’s entry-level convertible. Spotted on the road for the first time in new images, the heavily camouflaged Roma Spider appears to be largely unchanged from the coupé, save for the new roofline and more pronounced rear deck. Little is expected to change under the skin, meaning… Continue reading 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider to be marque’s entry-level convertible

Aston Martin bosses detail beginning of new era

Currently reading: Aston Martin bosses detail beginning of new era Three top Aston Martin executives share their thoughts on the brand’s past, present and future Open gallery Close News 5 mins read 9 September 2022 Access to this content requires an Autocar Business subscription. Click here to purchase a subscription to Autocar Business.  ]]> Basic… Continue reading Aston Martin bosses detail beginning of new era

Analysis: Why Cazoo is pulling out of mainland Europe

Cazoo will re-focus on its UK operations following mainland Europe exit Close News 2 mins read 8 September 2022 Online used car retailer Cazoo flagged that it might need to pull back from its mainland European operations back in August, but it has still come as shock to hear the company Access to this content… Continue reading Analysis: Why Cazoo is pulling out of mainland Europe

Is the Avenger Jeep’s gateway into Europe?

Jeep has long tried to make in-roads into Europe but despite being a familiar, much-loved US brand, that hasn’t instantly translated to sales success here. Traditionally, quality stemming from a US-centric approach (ie lower quality than Europeans expect) hasn’t helped, and naturally you must also be in the most relevant segments with the relevant powertrains… Continue reading Is the Avenger Jeep’s gateway into Europe?

Jeep Avenger is electric baby SUV bound for UK next year

Jeep will launch an electric entry-level SUV early next year – the smallest it has ever produced – and it will  be followed by a further three EVs bound for Europe by 2025. Called the Avenger, the baby electric Jeep will look to draw new customers to the US brand – now part of the giant Stellantis… Continue reading Jeep Avenger is electric baby SUV bound for UK next year

Hungarian firm launches featherweight Porsche 912 restomod

Hungarian start-up Kamm Manufaktur has launched a restomod of the long-maligned four-pot Porsche 912 that tips the scales at just 750kg and has nearly double the original power. Kamm said it has applied “sensitive” updates to achieve such a low mass for the 912c: the window glass has all been replaced with Lexan and sections of the steel… Continue reading Hungarian firm launches featherweight Porsche 912 restomod

Mercedes-Benz GLA to be updated for 2023

The updated version of the Mercedes-Benz GLA crossover is being put through its paces at a German race track ahead of its launch next year. As with the Mercedes CLA Saloon and Shooting Brake, the changes appear to be concentrated around the front and rear fascias. Up front, the headlights have been revised to feature straighter… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz GLA to be updated for 2023

How Horiba Mira turned a test track into an R&D powerhouse

It’s not just the experimental cars constantly circulating Horiba Mira’s super-secret 60 miles of test track on their 850-acre site near Nuneaton, Warwickshire, that demonstrate a frequent facility for rapid acceleration.  The Horiba Mira business itself — already unique for the way it combines a very large, overarching engineering consultancy with an elite community of… Continue reading How Horiba Mira turned a test track into an R&D powerhouse