The basis for the upcoming ID 4 saloon is Volkswagen’s new Scalable Systems Platform (SSP), a skateboard-style architecture that Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess has said will replace the existing Modularer E-Antriebs-Baukasten (MEB) structure as well as both the J1 and Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architectures developed by the Volkswagen-owned Audi and Porsche brands. “The… Continue reading Volkswagen Project Trinity: Tesla-rivalling ID 4 due in 2026
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Ginetta Akula supercar still in development despite “uncertain period”
Leeds-based Ginetta has reaffirmed its commitment to producing its 200mph, Ferrari-priced supercar, which is still in development alongside the upcoming G56 GT Academy and GT4 race cars. The Ginetta Akula was first revealed in 2019 and details have been thin on the ground since then. In a statement sent to Autocar, Ginetta said it will… Continue reading Ginetta Akula supercar still in development despite “uncertain period”
French firm reveals retro V8 Porsche 928 restomod
A French restomod company has revealed its take on the Porsche 928, with a redesigned body and a modern, technology-filled interior. The restomod, which has been built by Nardone Automotive of Aix-en-Provence, offers a clear visual resemblance to the 1977 Porsche but features bodywork made entirely of carbonfibre. It also gains bespoke lights and the front and rear,… Continue reading French firm reveals retro V8 Porsche 928 restomod
Petrol prices jump by more than 2p in 24 hours
The price of petrol rose by more than 2p in just 24 hours yesterday, which is the biggest daily increase in 17 years. Prices rose from 178.50p per litre on Monday to 180.73p per litre on Tuesday – an increase of 2.23p. The cost of diesel also increased by 1.37p in the same period, from… Continue reading Petrol prices jump by more than 2p in 24 hours
Genesis Electrified G80
An electric motor on each axle produces a combined 365bhp and 516lb ft. That’s 65bhp and 205lb ft more than the top-spec 2.5-litre petrol G80. The motors can rev at 19,000rpm for a claimed smoother operation, and the system will switch from single-motor rear-drive to dual-motor mode automatically to balance performance and range. The motors… Continue reading Genesis Electrified G80
New 2024 Cupra Terramar is brand’s final combustion car
The new Cupra Terramar will enter dealerships in 2024 as a striking, hybrid-only crossover to rival the likes of the Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4. Revealed today alongside the 2025 Cupra Urban Rebel electric supermini and the 2024 Cupra Tavascan electric SUV, the Terramar will be offered with a choice of mild-hybrid petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains.… Continue reading New 2024 Cupra Terramar is brand’s final combustion car
Updated 2024 Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon get all-new look
The Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon will be radically redesigned as part of a significant round of updates in the next two years, as the Spanish brand looks to more heavily differentiate its cars from those of parent company Seat. Prototypes for the updated duo were shown briefly – and dimly – as part of… Continue reading Updated 2024 Cupra Formentor and Cupra Leon get all-new look
Steve Cropley: Kia EV6 is cool but clinical
This week, Steve’s been appreciating the Kia EV6, driving a van to Birmingham and back and, perhaps most importantly, washing his cars. But first, he tells us about his experience with a trialling legend… Sunday To Long Compton, a sublime rural location in the northern Cotswolds, for the Jacobean Sporting Trials Festival 2022. The what?… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Kia EV6 is cool but clinical
Jaguar could win intense battle as Formula E heats up
The extra power allowed Evans to close in on Vergne’s DS Techeetah entry, but he’d run out of boost as he surprised the ex-Formula 1 racer at Turn 7, when most overtaking moves were made at Turn 1. Vergne couldn’t hide his disappointment at losing a first win of the season, especially having started from… Continue reading Jaguar could win intense battle as Formula E heats up
From the archive: New Triumph sports car hits 125mph
Britain has just celebrated the Queen’s 70th jubilee, a remarkable milestone that got us wondering: how different was motoring life when Her Majesty was crowned? Well, we still had a healthy crowd of car makers, plus sports cars were important at home and for export – a business the industry simply had to crack to… Continue reading From the archive: New Triumph sports car hits 125mph