Pagani has reworked the Huayra hypercar to create an ultra-exclusive and highly distinctive tribute to historic racing cars. Called the Huayra Codalunga – meaning ‘longtail’ in Italian – the model is based on the Pagani Huayra coupé but has a completely redesigned body. The design is inspired by the long-tail Le Mans racers of the… Continue reading Pagani Huayra Codalunga is £6m tribute to 1960s racers
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Jeep readies electrified compact SUV for 2023 launch
Jeep will ramp up the electrification of its line-up with an entry-level SUV to sit below the Jeep Renegade – and it has appeared on public roads for the first time ahead of its launch next year. A name for the American brand’s newest model has not been revealed yet and details are scarce, but it is expected… Continue reading Jeep readies electrified compact SUV for 2023 launch
Beat the fuel crisis: easy driving tips to save 25% in fuel costs
The goal is always to carry momentum. If you’ve ever tried pushing a car from standstill, you will understand why, because getting it moving requires the most effort. The same is true for your engine, so get it moving and keep it moving and get off the accelerator as quickly as possible, modern cars are designed… Continue reading Beat the fuel crisis: easy driving tips to save 25% in fuel costs
Toyota considering hot GR bZ4X performance EV
Toyota engineers are investigating the feasibility of a GR-branded performance version of the new Toyota bZ4X electric SUV – but won’t commit to the project until they are sure it can live up to the badge. The bZ4X is the Japanese firm’s first series production SUV. Toyota showed a bZ4X GR Sport concept at the Tokyo… Continue reading Toyota considering hot GR bZ4X performance EV
Dacia Duster, Jogger and Sandero get firm’s new branding
Dacia has revealed a subtle styling overhaul for its entire range of cars, which it has called a “new beginning” for the brand. The new-look Dacia Sandero, Dacia Jogger and Dacia Duster, available to order from tomorrow (16 June) get a number of changes, with the most notable being a fresh grille design, which is… Continue reading Dacia Duster, Jogger and Sandero get firm’s new branding
All the decisions McLaren must make about its new electric SUV
Having decided to ready an electric super-SUV for launch by 2030, McLaren now has a series of obstacles to overcome. Probably in order of urgency, they go something like this. Which partner? McLaren’s financial difficulties have been exposed several times in the past few years, and it will need a major partner to put its… Continue reading All the decisions McLaren must make about its new electric SUV
New Kia EV6 GT: brand’s fastest car to take on Goodwood hill
Biermann noted that the Hyundai Motor Group’s bespoke electric E-GMP platform “is a fantastic base to start with” for a performance car, adding: “It didn’t need fundamental changes because it can handle this level of power.” Kia’s engineers added extra control arms to the front axle to give the system more freedom, and also did… Continue reading New Kia EV6 GT: brand’s fastest car to take on Goodwood hill
McLaren primes electric super-SUV for launch by 2030
For example, Porsche delivered more cars than at any point in its 91-year history in 2021, with the Porsche Macan SUV and larger Porsche Cayenne together accounting for well over half of its 300,000 sales, while the Porsche 911 sports car accounted for just 38,464. It’s a similar story for the Lamborghini Urus SUV, outsold… Continue reading McLaren primes electric super-SUV for launch by 2030
Opinion: Can a McLaren SUV still be a supercar?
So that’s it, then: with a McLaren SUV on the cards, the last bastion of sports cars has finally fallen. The numbers are hard to ignore, as we’ve reported many times. But I feel that with this news, there’s hope we’re not all going to hell in an SUV-size handcart – because of all the… Continue reading Opinion: Can a McLaren SUV still be a supercar?
From the archive: on this day in 1981
There’s an interesting cultural divide over the DeLorean DMC, defined by age and therefore whether it’s known as Doc Brown’s time machine or a car embroiled in disappointment and scandal. The brand’s rebirth as a luxury EV maker will surely trade heavily on the sci-fi, so let’s retell the reality. Ex-GM bigwig John DeLorean’s grand… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1981