The electric version of the next-generation Peugeot 208, due next year, will not get its own bespoke look, the company’s design boss, Gilles Vidal, has told Autocar. Vidal said the new electric supermini will receive very few modifications, such as a flat front grille and some EV-specific submenus in its infotainment system. “We do not… Continue reading Electric Peugeot 208 won’t get bespoke design
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
VW Group hit hard by new emissions test
To gauge the impact of WLTP, an Autocar survey of car firms revealed that, while most were expecting no issues or delays due to WLTP, several have been forced to suspend production or axe models to meet the new rules. Volkswagen Group brands have been particularly affected by the change in tests. Audi, Seat, Skoda… Continue reading VW Group hit hard by new emissions test
Porsche Project Gold is one-off restomod 993 Turbo S
Porsche has revealed a one-off 993 Turbo, built from an original bodyshell using all-new parts from its Porsche Classic division. The car’s reveal comes ahead of its official premiere at the Porsche Rennsport Reunion at Laguna Seca circuit in California next month. Project Gold – officially a 993-generation 911 Turbo S badged ‘Classic Series’ – is a… Continue reading Porsche Project Gold is one-off restomod 993 Turbo S
Audi unleashes 764bhp PB18 e-tron EV supercar concept
The PB18 e-tron draws on the styling lineage first established on the Audi Aicon concept revealed at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show, albeit with a more dramatic cab-forward silhouette. An extended cockpit incorporates tapered rear side windows and a large rear window that together hint at the look of a modern-day shooting brake. Key elements… Continue reading Audi unleashes 764bhp PB18 e-tron EV supercar concept
Subaru axes diesel engines from its model line-up
Subaru has removed all of its diesel-engine models for sale in the UK, in a move likely to be caused by the incoming WLTP emissions test regulations. The Japanese brand’s latest models, the Impreza hatchback and XV SUV, were introduced without the option of a diesel engine. Now, all references to the 2.0-litre boxer diesel… Continue reading Subaru axes diesel engines from its model line-up
Brexit: what it means for the British car industry
If there was ever a company that tracked the recent downs and ups of our car industry, it’s Unipart, which was once a division of the state-owned dinosaur British Leyland but is now a thriving independent parts and logistics firm. Neill’s worries are those of the wider industry. Tariffs would be bad, but worse would… Continue reading Brexit: what it means for the British car industry
Mugen founder Hirotoshi Honda on why he didn’t follow in his father’s footsteps
As things turned out McGuinness couldn’t make the grid but another Mugen factory rider still managed to set a new course record at an average speed of 121.824mph, which is amazing when you consider that when they started six years ago, the bikes couldn’t crack 100mph. These things I learn while we wait. Mr Honda… Continue reading Mugen founder Hirotoshi Honda on why he didn’t follow in his father’s footsteps
Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne dies aged 66
Sergio Marchionne, the former head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has died. Marchionne, 66, suffered complications from a recent shoulder surgery at a hospital in Zurich, Switzerland, and was replaced as CEO last weekend when his ill health prevented him from continuing in a leadership role. “Unfortunately, what we feared has come to pass. Sergio Marchionne,… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne dies aged 66
Electric cars could cost more to charge at peak periods, says Ofgem
Electric vehicle owners could face a fresh concern in addition to range and charging locations in the future, with industry regulator Ofgem suggesting that it could cost more to charge their cars in peak times. The proposed “flexible energy” measures would ensure less investment is needed in the UK’s electricity infrastructure. Ofgem analysis suggests that if owners use ‘flexible charging’… Continue reading Electric cars could cost more to charge at peak periods, says Ofgem
UK joins project for autonomous vehicle platform that can find potholes
Two UK road authorities and Jaguar Land Rover are contributing to a global research project intended to develop a system that could enable autonomous vehicles to spot potholes. Using a platform created by connected tech and transport analytics firm Inrix, JLR, Transport Scotland and Transport for West Midlands will contribute to the development of the AV Road Rules… Continue reading UK joins project for autonomous vehicle platform that can find potholes