UK vehicle production drops 18% year on year

UK vehicle production fell again in January as the sector faced – and continues to face – an array of global headwinds. These challenges are the result of softening demand for cars in key export markets, which has led manufacturers to slow new model rollouts and instead focus efforts on retooling factories for new-age EVs, said the Society of… Continue reading UK vehicle production drops 18% year on year

McLaren W1 to focus on real-world fun over ‘Top Trumps numbers’

The new McLaren W1 hypercar will not chase “Top Trumps numbers” but instead prioritise driver engagement and tractability in the real world. Although its 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 engine and electric motor combine for a bombastic 1258bhp, it’s electronically limited to a top speed of 217mph. This figure matches the W1’s predecessor, the P1. It’s also 23mph… Continue reading McLaren W1 to focus on real-world fun over ‘Top Trumps numbers’

Outgoing Lucid boss explains why “most EVs suck”

“I think this is very important,” Rawlinson says, “because if you look at the amount of electricity it takes to mobilise cars, I don’t think that’s an issue. The average person may travel about 20-30 miles a day, because not everybody is doing long commutes.  “Lucid can do five miles per kilowatt hour now [on the… Continue reading Outgoing Lucid boss explains why “most EVs suck”

Aston Martin to cut 170 jobs as new CEO targets cost savings

Aston Martin said it will cut 170 jobs – amounting to 5% of its workforce – amid a drive by new CEO Adrian Hallmark to finally make the company consistently profitable. The cuts will save Aston Martin around £25 million a year, with the full effect seen in 2026, Hallmark told investors on its end-of-year… Continue reading Aston Martin to cut 170 jobs as new CEO targets cost savings

New AC Cobras to be built at former Saab facility

AC has partnered Swedish firm T-Engineering to boost production of its new Cobra GT Roadster and Cobra GT Coupé. T-Engineering was established in 2011 by former Saab engineers, following the collapse of the Swedish car maker.  It’s based at the historic Trollhättan facility and is owned by Chinese car maker Dongfeng, which purchased a 70% stake… Continue reading New AC Cobras to be built at former Saab facility

New Volvo ES90 to offer 434 miles of range

The ES90, due to be revealed on 5 March, will be the fifth series-production electric Volvo model to be offered in the UK – following the EX30, XC40/EX40, C40/EC40 and EX90 – but it’s the first that isn’t an SUV. (Volvo also offers the EM90 MPV in China.) That reflects the current sales dominance of… Continue reading New Volvo ES90 to offer 434 miles of range

New Alpine A110s mark final year of sports car’s production run

The Alpine A110 wil gain two new performance-honed special editions, the R 70 and GTS, to mark its final year in production before Renault’s performance division goes all-electric. The hugely popular two-seater arrived in 2017 to mark the revival of Alpine after a 22-year break and has spawned a range of special editions since. With the… Continue reading New Alpine A110s mark final year of sports car’s production run

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.129)

On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Matt Prior tells us about his new Audi A2, which cost him £500. Steve Cropley has been out visiting a company called Fellten and three-wheel obsessed designer Andy Plumb. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.129)