The Peugeot Design Lab has given a 504 Break the Pikes Peak treatment as part of a series of radical reimaginings of the classic estate. Among the changes made to the 504 are the fitment of wide box arches, a whopping rear spoiler and even the removal of the front doors. The headlights have been replaced with… Continue reading Classic Peugeot 504 Break gets the Pikes Peak treatment
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
New Mercedes CLA to offer price parity between EV and hybrid
Electric and hybrid models based on Mercedes-Benz’s new MMA compact car platform will be priced at similar levels, CEO Ola Källenius has said. Mercedes will reveal the production electric version of the new CLA saloon on the MMA platform next month, ahead of deliveries in the summer, then the hybrid version will follow later in the year.… Continue reading New Mercedes CLA to offer price parity between EV and hybrid
Alpine A390 crossover to be revealed on 27 May
That interior is centred on the hydraulically assisted driver’s seat, which can switch from the standard driving set-up to one that mirrors an F1 bucket. The pedals also raise, while the steering wheel transforms from wide to narrow and displays extra information such as the weather. The cabin has also been designed for the front passenger to “share… Continue reading Alpine A390 crossover to be revealed on 27 May
Breaking: Dacia developing £15k city car for Europe
Dacia has begun development of a new electric city car for Europe, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has confirmed. Closely related to the upcoming Renault Twingo, it is being designed as a successor to the Dacia Spring, but unlike that car – which is imported from China – it will be built in Europe. … Continue reading Breaking: Dacia developing £15k city car for Europe
Kia PV5 revealed: brand’s first van is radical VW ID Buzz rival
The Kia PV5 has been unveiled as the brand’s first van, conceived as a futuristic rival to the Volkswagen ID Buzz. The first in a new line of models dubbed Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBVs), it will be followed by a larger PV7 due in two years, aimed squarely at the venerable Ford Transit and Geely-owned brand… Continue reading Kia PV5 revealed: brand’s first van is radical VW ID Buzz rival
Gordon Murray Group announces new Special Vehicles arm
The Gordon Murray Group has launched a new Special Vehicles division to accommodate demand for bespoke models. The company said the new division will operate independently of Gordon Murray Automotive, with its own engineering staff. Its cars will range from limited-edition variations of the T50 and T33 supercars to one-off productions built on a new platform. It will also… Continue reading Gordon Murray Group announces new Special Vehicles arm
New Toyota fuel cells to double power and improve efficiency
Toyota is working on a third-generation hydrogen fuel cell system that’s claimed to bring double the power and 20% greater efficiency without any increase in size. For reference, the stack used in the current Toyota Mirai FCEV puts out 128kW. Toyota said the new system will be ready for launch in 2027 at the earliest. It’s primarily aimed at… Continue reading New Toyota fuel cells to double power and improve efficiency
Renault mulls revival of Renaultsport performance brand
The Renaultsport sub-brand could be revived, despite the Renault Group’s focus on Alpine for performance machinery, CEO Luca de Meo has said. “Officially, the Renaultsport badge we put in the fridge, and everything sporty would be building on Alpine, but it doesn’t mean that sometimes this thing wouldn’t be revived,” he told Autocar at the… Continue reading Renault mulls revival of Renaultsport performance brand
Unloved Land Rovers are cooler than you might think
I’m quite a patriotic person, the type who will watch any sporting engagement whatsoever with an English representative. That also translates into the automotive sphere, which is why I have such a deep-seated affinity for Land Rover. I especially appreciate the earliest examples for their unassuming badassery. Take the Series 1: it may look rudimentary by today’s standards,… Continue reading Unloved Land Rovers are cooler than you might think
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.128)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about the new Subaru Forester and a reader’s 2001 Fiat Bravo on a road trip in New Zealand. Plus, Prior overturns a parking fine, and the pair talk about why the Polestar network needs to be expanded, and much more, including your correspondence.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.128)