Henrik Fisker’s idea of a decent hotel breakfast is three fried eggs on a large plate, sunny side up. This much I discovered when I met the Danish-born, Californian-based EV entrepreneur in a Park Lane hotel last week – right before he jumped on a flight to Austria to review 47 Fisker Ocean prototypes that… Continue reading Henrik Fisker’s radical plan to take on Tesla
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
My life in 12 cars: Lotus boss Matt Windle
“That car was rubbish,” he says with feeling. “Bits kept falling off. I got through two sets of brake discs in the first year. It was fast and at times I enjoyed driving it. The engine was beautiful. But I got to know my dealership far too well, and they weren’t much use. It taught… Continue reading My life in 12 cars: Lotus boss Matt Windle
New 2023 Porsche Panamera pictured during winter tests
A prototype version of the new Porsche Panamera has been spotted testing in winter conditions, as the German firm prepares to launch the third-generation model for the end of 2023. The model, which was not wearing the Porsche badge, was pictured with a solid black exterior paint. Its front-end design is similar to the current… Continue reading New 2023 Porsche Panamera pictured during winter tests
Czinger 21C hypercar confirmed for UK debut at Goodwood
New American company Czinger’s debut model, the radical 21C hypercar, will make its UK dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June. The announcement comes as Czinger appoints high-end car dealer HR Owen as the exclusive UK retailer for the 21C and other upcoming Czinger models, ahead of deliveries of the hypercar getting under… Continue reading Czinger 21C hypercar confirmed for UK debut at Goodwood
Hot new Alpine electric cars to use Formula 1 aero and tech
Alpine’s upcoming electric cars will draw heavily on engineering from its Formula 1 team as the marque seeks to optimise efficiency while reinforcing its enthusiast-targeted brand positioning. Three all-new Alpine EVs will be launched over the next four years, meaning Dieppe requires expertise in electrified powertrain technology and, in order to maximise range, aerodynamics – which is in abundant supply… Continue reading Hot new Alpine electric cars to use Formula 1 aero and tech
Mercedes-Benz EQXX: radical EV’s tech confirmed for production
Technology showcased on the super-efficient Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept will make production, Mercedes has confirmed. Talking to Autocar’s sister brand Move Electric, a Mercedes spokesman confirmed that technology featured on the car, as well as processes adopted during its super-quick 18 month gestation, will filter through to mainstream models. “Our EQXX is a research vehicle… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQXX: radical EV’s tech confirmed for production
US firm reveals armoured Aston Martin Vantage
American company AddArmor has unveiled a fully armoured Aston Martin Vantage for use in volatile situations. The California-based firm – which has previously armoured a Ferrari 458 Speciale and an Audi RS7, among other models – has upgraded the Vantage to its ‘B4’ level of armour. As a result, it features an armoured firewall and strengthened… Continue reading US firm reveals armoured Aston Martin Vantage
Bugatti Centodieci nears production after 50,000km of tests
The Bugatti Centodieci will soon go into production ahead of customer deliveries beginning this year, the production-based prototype having completed more than 50,00 kilometers (31,068 miles) of endurance tests. Bugatti says the 1577bhp Bugatti Chiron-based hypercar was driven 1200km (745mi) per day so that technical teams could gather data on handling routes, circuits, highways and in city… Continue reading Bugatti Centodieci nears production after 50,000km of tests
All-new 2023 Lotus Eletre EV to be officially revealed today
Lotus has announced its new electric SUV, to be unveiled today (Tuesday 29 March), will be called Eletre. Posting on Twitter, the brand said: “Lotus Eletre. Coming to life on 29.3.22.” Earler this month, new design patents of the SUV, prevously known as Type 132, surfaced on Australia’s online intellectual property platform, giving us a first look at… Continue reading All-new 2023 Lotus Eletre EV to be officially revealed today
Cyberster to lead MG’s electric model expansion
The Cyberster roadster will arrive before 2024 as an affordable halo car for MG and one of three new models arriving by that date. It will build on the Chinese brand’s recent phenomenal success in the UK: sales grew 66% last year, from 18,415 in 2020 to 30,600. The MG 4 hatchback will arrive first,… Continue reading Cyberster to lead MG’s electric model expansion