Touted as a Formula 1 car for the road, the 1049bhp Mercedes-AMG One is propelled by a turbocharged 1.6-litre grand prix engine mated to four electric motors. It’s the firm’s fastest ever production car with a top speed of 219mph, overtaking the 214mph Mercedes CLK GTR from 24 years ago. Could we see it on… Continue reading 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed preview
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Racing Lines: Why United is the team to watch at Le Mans
Deep breath… it’s time again for the Le Mans 24 Hours. The test day takes place this Sunday, then it’s race week: practice on Wednesday, qualifying climaxes on Thursday night, final preparations and the traditional parade on Friday, then the race start, finally, at 3pm on Saturday 11 June. The experience is all-consuming. “There’s no… Continue reading Racing Lines: Why United is the team to watch at Le Mans
Updated 2023 Toyota Corolla is more powerful and efficient
Toyota has updated the Corolla, three years on from its launch, with a raft of specification, design and mechanical improvements – most notably ushering in the latest generation of its petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain. The Toyota Corolla has sold more than 50 million units worldwide since its 1966 introduction and is currently in its 12th generation. It… Continue reading Updated 2023 Toyota Corolla is more powerful and efficient
Petrol prices surge more than 10p per litre in a month
The price of petrol increased by more than 10p per litre in May, despite the Government’s 5p-a-litre fuel duty cut brought in at the end of March. The price of a litre of unleaded rose from 162.87p at the start of the month to 174.02p by the end, data from the RAC’s Fuel Watch shows.… Continue reading Petrol prices surge more than 10p per litre in a month
Which is the quicker rally car: Group B or the latest hybrid version?
On the face of it, rally cars – from the Mk1 Ford Escort of the 1970s to the latest 2022 Ford Puma hybrid Rally1 – have always looked more or less the same as their road-going equivalents: an essential part of the visceral (and marketing) appeal of the sport. But the reality is that every… Continue reading Which is the quicker rally car: Group B or the latest hybrid version?
Toyota GR Corolla gets lightweight two-seat track variant
A two-seat special edition of the upcoming Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch has been unveiled, with an array of weight-saving measures and power upgrades. Promising “an untamed energy”, the new GR Corolla Morizo Edition will be limited to just 200 examples – none of which will be coming to the UK, as with the standard… Continue reading Toyota GR Corolla gets lightweight two-seat track variant
New 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC is all-hybrid Audi Q5 rival
The rear receives slimmer tail lamps with LED graphics. They are joined in the middle by a trim element to add greater emphasis to the width of the tailgate. Wheels range from a standard 18-inch up to optional 20-inch on early versions of the Mercedes-Benz SUV. Buyers can choose between the standard styling and an… Continue reading New 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC is all-hybrid Audi Q5 rival
HMRC criticised as mileage rates lag behind cost of EV charging
HMRC’s latest mileage rates for company car drivers come into force today (1 June), amid fleet industry criticism that they do not cover the rapidly increasing cost of charging electric vehicles, even if they are plugged in at home. Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) and the Advisory Electric Rate (AER) are HMRC-approved per-mile rates at which… Continue reading HMRC criticised as mileage rates lag behind cost of EV charging
Hyundai i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition lands at £38,190
A limited edition of the Hyundai i30 N has been revealed, with prices starting at £38,190. The Korean brand has confirmed that 800 examples of the i30 N N-Drive Limited Edition will be produced worldwide, with just 75 destined for the UK, all in hatchback guise. A numbered badge inside will let buyers know which example… Continue reading Hyundai i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition lands at £38,190
Learner drivers urged to avoid hyper-inflated driving-test slots
Learner drivers are spending hundreds of pounds on their driving tests after a loophole allowed scalpers to bulk-book slots and sell them on for profit. Some learners have spent more than £200 on booking a practical test, despite it officially costing between £62 and £75, to bypass a long backlog in the wake of the pandemic.… Continue reading Learner drivers urged to avoid hyper-inflated driving-test slots