BMW M’s signature straight-six and V8 engines will survive the introduction of the tougher Euro 7 emissions regulations – and, the division’s boss claims, with no loss of performance. Although the emissions levels allowed for cars are unchanged from the current Euro 6e regulations, they will be tested over a broader (and harder) range of scenarios… Continue reading BMW M straight six and V8 to survive Euro 7 emissions rules
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
BYD primes Bentley-rivalling Yangwang brand for European launch
BYD has finally confirmed plans to launch its high-end Yangwang brand in Europe, more than two years after introducing it in China. Yangwang is the Chinese company’s high-end marque, sitting above the core BYD line-up and the new Denza premium brand with a range of tech-heavy, high-performance flagship models that are pitched as rivals to… Continue reading BYD primes Bentley-rivalling Yangwang brand for European launch
Government asks for feedback on autonomous taxi rollout
The government has launched a consultation on the future of autonomous vehicles, with a view to putting self-driving taxis and buses on the road early next year. It has invited the public and industry to provide their views on issues such as how to allow firms to run autonomous taxis, considering what safeguards should be put… Continue reading Government asks for feedback on autonomous taxi rollout
Lamborghini Temerario
Lamborghini’s launch event for the Temerario, conducted in late-series production prototypes, was undertaken entirely in short, fairly frantic on-track bursts, and in open-face helmets. So I can’t tell you anything about how it rides or handles on the road – although for a car that, insists Lambo, is often daily-driven, those are clearly important factors. Nor… Continue reading Lamborghini Temerario
Mercedes-Benz CLA
To that end, the CLA starts from more or less a clean-sheet design. It introduces a brand-new platform, rather than building on that of the EQS and EQE. It represents quite a departure for Mercedes, which has thus far kept its electric and combustion platforms separate. This new architecture supports both, being primarily designed for… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CLA
Meet the Skoda SUV range
Moving up to Design Edition adds a Dynamic interior trim and a three-spoke sports steering wheel, then SE L enhances things with tech including keyless entry and start/stop, light and rain sensors, parking sensors at both ends, and selectable Drive modes. Monte Carlo trim is truly special, and comes with matrix LED headlights, wireless smartphone… Continue reading Meet the Skoda SUV range
Bentley Flying Spur Speed
In mechanical terms the Bentley’s most direct rival is Mercedes-AMG’s formidable 791bhp, V8-hybrid S63 E Performance. Though less powerful, if only by a whisker, and heavier, the Brit is still the quicker car off the mark, needing just 3.2sec to surge to 60mph versus 3.5sec for the Merc. Indeed, the four-door Bentley only trails its… Continue reading Bentley Flying Spur Speed
Tesla Model Y gains long-wheelbase variant with six seats
Tesla will launch a long-wheelbase version of the Model Y in China, a new filing with the nation’s Ministry of Industry and Information has revealed. Compared with the regular Model Y, it has been stretched by 186mm – 150mm of which is between the front and rear axles. It is also slightly taller, at 1668mm… Continue reading Tesla Model Y gains long-wheelbase variant with six seats
Winners and losers of UK’s new EV incentives
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 ZEV mandate introduced by the government 18 months ago meant manufacturers faced significant fines for not selling enough EVs, and barely an interview with a top UK… Continue reading Winners and losers of UK’s new EV incentives
Corvette commits to V8 long term as EV still “science fiction”
“But when you drive an E-Ray, you just fire it up and drive it. It’s just a hybrid. It charges the battery for you. It does everything. If you want to override and make it charge the battery faster, there’s a button for that. But other than that, that’s pretty much it, and keep it… Continue reading Corvette commits to V8 long term as EV still “science fiction”