Author: Autocar Magazine UK

Audi plotting pick-up truck to rival Ford Ranger

Audi could soon bring to market a premium-oriented pick-up truck to rival higher-spec versions of the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, as it emerges such a model is being considered at a high level.  The shock confirmation came courtesy of the German brand’s CEO Markus Duesmann, who, when asked if an Audi pick-up was a… Continue reading Audi plotting pick-up truck to rival Ford Ranger

Official: Nissan GT-R axed in Europe after 13 years on sale

The Nissan GT-R, one of the longest-serving production cars on sale today, will finally go off sale in Europe in light of strict new noise regulations coming into effect later this year. Official confirmation of the move comes some 13 years after the GT-R first went on sale in Europe, and a few months after… Continue reading Official: Nissan GT-R axed in Europe after 13 years on sale

Opinion: New Aston Martin V12 could be a driver’s dream

Aston Martin first fitted a V12 to the Vantage in 2007 but it’s not to then which I want to return.  Instead it’s to late 2013, by which time the V12 Vantage was already “our favourite Aston of modern times” and had just been replaced by the V12 Vantage S, which had an additional 55bhp… Continue reading Opinion: New Aston Martin V12 could be a driver’s dream

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV interior previewed ahead of unveiling

The interior of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has been previewed, showcasing a technology-filled cabin with an array of digital screens.  The EQS SUV, the third model based on the firm’s new EV architecture, is pictured with an interior which largely similar to that of the Mercedes-Benz EQS saloon.  A 56in curved display, which consists of an instrument… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV interior previewed ahead of unveiling

New Prodrive Hunter: 600bhp ‘Ferrari of the desert’ revealed

Q&A: David Richards, Prodrive chairman Why build a road-going Hunter T1+? “Many people in remote areas, especially the Middle East, do a lot of desert driving for recreation. There’s a big off-road culture. It seemed logical to propose such a car – and then the crown prince [of Bahrain] became interested in being our first… Continue reading New Prodrive Hunter: 600bhp ‘Ferrari of the desert’ revealed

New Gordon Murray T33 to make public debut at Goodwood

You haven’t yet shown the T33’s interior. What’s it like? The T33 adheres very much to Gordon Murray Design principles: exquisite but very simple, driver-focused design. It will be all analogue: no touchscreens, top-quality machined-aluminium rotary controls for all important functions and every switch floodlit, as backlighting is confusing. We’re not even having steering column stalks, because… Continue reading New Gordon Murray T33 to make public debut at Goodwood

2022 Ford Focus orders halted due to parts shortage

The new Ford Focus has been hit by parts shortages due to the ongoing Ukraine crisis, meaning it can’t currently be fitted with the range-topping infotainment system, Ford has told Autocar. In a statement sent to Autocar, the American manufacturer confirmed that the parts shortages affected new, facelifted Focus cars that were set to be… Continue reading 2022 Ford Focus orders halted due to parts shortage

Ford Puma EV to be launched in 2024

The Ford Puma will gain an all-electric variant, the American firm has revealed.  However, details of the car remain scarce, with Ford of Europe boss Stuart Rowley saying: ”There’s nothing further to say about Puma today other than that we will have an electric version of that vehicle.” Rowley did confirm that the Puma EV won’t utilise… Continue reading Ford Puma EV to be launched in 2024

Wiesmann reveals plans for “world-first” sports car

Luxury sports car marque Wiesmann will soon reveal a new model featuring retro styling and refined performance.  Codenamed Project Thunderball, it has been described as a “sports car befitting the modern era” and will be built at the firm’s Gecko factory in Dülmen, Germany.  It has been shown in a series of images released by Wiesmann with… Continue reading Wiesmann reveals plans for “world-first” sports car