Renault has confirmed that the new sixth-generation Renault Clio will be revealed imminently, with September’s Munich motor show a likely venue for the supermini’s debut. Currently the best selling car in Europe in its facelifted fifth-generation form, the next Clio is set to go on sale early next year with one of its biggest overhauls in generations. Renault has… Continue reading New Renault Clio set for Munich show debut ahead of 2026 launch
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Mercedes-AMG readying aggressive new GT to take on 911 GT3 RS
Mercedes-AMG is readying a V8-powered, track-honed rival to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, created to set new record lap times. It will be previewed by the new Concept AMG GT Track Sport, based on the second-generation AMG GT that was launched in 2023. While work is under way on creating the first electric AMG GT for… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG readying aggressive new GT to take on 911 GT3 RS
Observing ADAS from the passenger seat: how annoying is it, really?
Recently we had a ‘situation’ on the road test desk. Nothing serious, just a logistical mess, but the eventual solution involved me blagging a lift up to MIRA from one of my What Car? colleagues. George kindly bent his run from Brixton to the M1, passing through not just Finchley but also Archway, which is where I… Continue reading Observing ADAS from the passenger seat: how annoying is it, really?
Toyota IQ: the brilliantly flawed city car that’s now a cult classic
It takes a certain confidence to label a product ‘IQ’. You’ll want your buyers swiftly deducing that this is a better kind of thing, an intelligently designed thing that’s superior to others like it. Because if it isn’t, there’ll be plenty of scope for chippy little jokes. Toyota’s IQ certainly looked different enough to shine… Continue reading Toyota IQ: the brilliantly flawed city car that’s now a cult classic
New EV grant pales in comparison to manufacturer discounts
An overwhelming majority of car makers have craved the return of incentives to boost demand for electric cars in the UK with ever-greater desperation since the start of 2024. The government’s ZEV mandate, introduced 18 months ago, meant manufacturers faced significant fines for not selling enough EVs, and barely an interview with a top UK… Continue reading New EV grant pales in comparison to manufacturer discounts
Tesla announces cheaper Model Y to combat sales and revenue dive
Tesla will launch a cheaper variant of the Model Y in a bid to increase sales after posting one of its worst ever quarterly sales declines. In January, Tesla boss Elon Musk to launch a range of “more affordable models” by this summer in a bid to broaden its appeal. Rather than an entirely new model, this… Continue reading Tesla announces cheaper Model Y to combat sales and revenue dive
EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August
Car buyers are set to learn which models qualify for the UK government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG) on August 11. Speaking at a briefing to announce the UK’s latest automotive manufacturing figures, Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT) boss Mike Hawes confirmed the August date and said he expected around one third of… Continue reading EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August
GWM: Ora 03 maker to reveal shock flagship PHEV supercar
Great Wall Motor, the Chinese manufacturer of the Ora 03 and Haval Jolion Pro, is poised to take on the Ferrari 296 and McLaren Artura with a new flagship supercar. The surprising news was revealed by company chairman Wei Jianjun, who posted a photo on China’s Weibo social media platform to mark the 35th anniversary of… Continue reading GWM: Ora 03 maker to reveal shock flagship PHEV supercar
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.150)
The 150th episode (excluding interview specials) of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior doing exactly what have done every other week for nigh on three years: chatting cars and other nonsense. This week there’s still some Goodwood Festival of Speed news to catch up on, plus Prior drives an electric Range… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.150)
Vauxhall reinvents GSe performance brand with hot 276bhp Mokka
Vauxhall has reimagined its GSe performance brand with a new version of the Mokka Electric that has nearly double the power of the standard car. Previewed by the Mokka GSe Rally prototype in May, the crossover’s arrival marks the relaunch of GSe, most recently used for the plug-in hybrid Astra GSe, as a badge for performance-honed… Continue reading Vauxhall reinvents GSe performance brand with hot 276bhp Mokka