Author: Autocar Magazine UK

How Max Chilton and the McMurtry Speirling conquered Goodwood

Is the Spéirling a big step forward compared with a Formula 1 car? “It’s so different. The acceleration from 0-60mph is nearly twice as quick as what I did in my fastest launch in an F1 car. That’s how rapid it is. Plus, it’s 100% torque and there are no gearchanges, so it’s completely linear… Continue reading How Max Chilton and the McMurtry Speirling conquered Goodwood

Electrification a “real threat” to affordable vehicles, says Citroen

Electrification is threatening the existence of affordable vehicles, the boss of Citroën Europe has said, as the rising price of raw materials impacts car production around the world.  Speaking at the launch of the Citroën ë-C4 X, Arnaud Ribault suggested that the French manufacturer is aiming to reduce costs of its electric cars.   “The work we’re all doing… Continue reading Electrification a “real threat” to affordable vehicles, says Citroen

Matt Prior: Where have all the practical fast cars gone?

At the launch of the Alpina B4 Gran Coupé, Alpina’s engineers and marketers pulled up a few charts showing pricing comparisons with rival vehicles. (Even if they’re selling a niche expensive product, it’s still a competitive marketplace.) They’re talking Audi RS models and Mercedes-AMG cars, and mostly quietly overlooking the M variants of BMW. But… Continue reading Matt Prior: Where have all the practical fast cars gone?

Nissan Ariya

Its on-paper performance stacks up well against competitiors, too. Our test car was specified in range-topping Evolve trim but with the entry-level front-wheel-drive powertrain and smaller 63kWh battery, and so offered 215bhp and 221lb ft, compared with the range-topping e4orce car’s 388bhp and 443lb ft, and an official range of 250 miles rather than the… Continue reading Nissan Ariya

EV start-up Aehra to launch “ultra-premium” SUV and saloons

New “ultra-premium” EV start-up Aehra has promised to “eclipse” other car makers later this year when it launches its first SUV and saloon, both of which will come to the UK. Priced at €180,000 (£155,430) and €160,000 (£138,160) respectively, the currently unnamed cars will be launched with just one battery option that has a claimed range of 497… Continue reading EV start-up Aehra to launch “ultra-premium” SUV and saloons

Gordon Murray Group expands to develop EVs for car makers

Gordon Murray Group, best known for its T50 and T33 supercars, has announced major growth plans which will focus on developing electric vehicles for global car makers.  Under the new set-up, the group splits into Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) and Gordon Murray Technology (GMT), the latter of which will be responsible for developing, designing and… Continue reading Gordon Murray Group expands to develop EVs for car makers

UK car production up for first time in 11 months

UK car manufacturing rose for the first time in 11 months, new figures have revealed, but overall production in 2022 is down by nearly a quarter compared with the same period last year. The figures, released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), show that 62,284 cars rolled out of factories in May,… Continue reading UK car production up for first time in 11 months

Toyota Gazoo’s Kazuki Nakajima on Le Mans, hydrogen and e-fuels

If anyone knows the highs, lows, trials and tribulations of endurance racing, it’s Kazuki Nakajima. He won three Le Mans 24 Hour races in a row behind the wheel of a Toyota hybrid – but only after infamously being aboard the leading car of the 2016 race as it ground to a halt with mechanical… Continue reading Toyota Gazoo’s Kazuki Nakajima on Le Mans, hydrogen and e-fuels