The final design of the upcoming Polestar 5 electric sports saloon has been outed in a series of renders submitted to the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The 5 is an evolution of 2020’s imposing Precept concept, and as such will arrive in dealerships with familiar coupé-esque proportions and a lengthy wheelbase that line it… Continue reading New 2024 Polestar 5: final design of UK-developed EV revealed
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Mercedes-Benz recalls one million SUV models over braking fault
Nearly one million Mercedes-Benz ML, Mercedes-Benz GL and Mercedes-Benz R-Class cars are being recalled worldwide after a potential brake system fault was identified. The 993,407 cars affected were built between 2004 and 2015. Although Mercedes hasn’t said how many are in the UK, the BBC has stated that some 70,000 are in Germany and a notice issued by… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz recalls one million SUV models over braking fault
Industry digest: How women are changing the automotive industry
Alison Jones is now the senior vice president for the circular economy at Stellantis Close Opinion 3 mins read 6 June 2022 Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. Click here to purchase a subscription to The Knowledge. Go to Source
BMW to race in IMSA in 2023 with M Hybrid V8 LMDh prototype
Of the four nominated chassis suppliers, BMW – like Cadillac – has opted to go with Italian manufacturer Dallara, while Porsche will use Multimatic-supplied underpinnings and Acura has partnered with France’s Oreca. Manufacturers have free reign over the design of their cars, however, and BMW has opted for a look which nods heavily to both… Continue reading BMW to race in IMSA in 2023 with M Hybrid V8 LMDh prototype
Greatest road tests ever: BMW 633 CSi
Tested 16.10.76 In the wake of the impressive BMW 3.0 CSL coupé, the firm added space, comfort and performance when creating the enduring and since much loved BMW 6 Series. Drive came from the 3.3Li saloon’s fuel-injected 3210cc straight six, giving identical power and a tad more torque than the 178kg-lighter 3.0 CSL coupé. Subscribe to… Continue reading Greatest road tests ever: BMW 633 CSi
Under the skin: The crash test robots making your car safer
Testing cars to destruction forms a vital part of development and global new car assessment programmes such as Euro NCAP have evolved benchmark crash tests to make sure all cars are up to scratch. The tests are carried out in controlled conditions to ensure consistent like-for-like comparisons, but there are also instances where testing in… Continue reading Under the skin: The crash test robots making your car safer
Gordon Murray follows V12 supercars with pair of electric SUVs
The Gordon Murray Group is developing a pair of mass-market-friendly electric SUVs for launch after the V12-engined GMA T50 and GMA T33 supercars, signalling the start of the company’s shift into the mainstream. The SUVs will be the first vehicles to ride on a bespoke new EV architecture currently under development at Gordon Murray Design… Continue reading Gordon Murray follows V12 supercars with pair of electric SUVs
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis to introduce more Europe-specific models
More Genesis, Hyundai and Kia models will be developed in Europe, for Europe, according to Tyrone Johnson, Europe R&D boss for the three brands. “We’ve been so successful [in our European operation] that we’ve been given more to develop on our own,” he said. Ultimately, the move means more bespoke models just for Europe, but… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia and Genesis to introduce more Europe-specific models
Competition: Are you the UK’s most passionate BMW M owner?
Are you a lifelong BMW M fan? Do you own a BMW M car with a great tale about why it’s your dream car? Would you like to share that story with your fellow Autocar users, and get an amazing VIP behind-the-scenes experience at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to boot – including the ultra-rare… Continue reading Competition: Are you the UK’s most passionate BMW M owner?
Matt Prior: Is the M 1000 RR the BMW M3 of motorbikes?
It took 48 years for BMW to put an M badge on a motorbike. The company established its motorsport division 50 years ago, and if you didn’t know that already, it’s something that BMW will regularly remind you about throughout 2022. But while M worked on racing cars straight away and produced the BMW 3.0… Continue reading Matt Prior: Is the M 1000 RR the BMW M3 of motorbikes?