The forthcoming Mercedes-AMG SL has a clean-sheet bodyshell design aimed at making it as light and rigid as possible using a combination of techniques and materials that have steadily evolved over the years. The first unitary-construction car, where the chassis and body are combined as one entity bearing the load of the powertrain and suspension,… Continue reading Under the skin: New SL bodyshell shows the evolution of the species
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
New 2022 BMW M2 to be punchier, sharper and sleeker
The second-generation BMW M2 will have even stronger performance and more versatility than the well-received current model when it reaches UK showrooms by the end of 2022, according to insiders. The new version of M division’s smallest model is based on the upcoming third-generation 2 Series Coupé, which has been comprehensively re-engineered with a revised… Continue reading New 2022 BMW M2 to be punchier, sharper and sleeker
Seen it all before: A deja vu-laden visit to Longcross Studios
It’s a tense moment: Keeley Hawes’ character in Finding Alice is parked up in a car, having a heart to heart with her on-screen daughter. Unfortunately, the tension of the scene is broken by yours truly suddenly exclaiming: “See that tree there? That’s where Sutcliffe spun a 16-valve Volkswagen Golf GTI backwards and ended up… Continue reading Seen it all before: A deja vu-laden visit to Longcross Studios
Dads’ cars: Visiting a very special old car museum
As I steer the Triumph TR7 around the corner, its engine begins to splutter before conking out. Welcome to Drive Dad’s Car, the companion venture to the Great British Car Journey, a new visitor attraction for car lovers and nostalgia junkies in Ambergate, Derbyshire. My TR7 drive isn’t an encouraging introduction, but for anyone who… Continue reading Dads’ cars: Visiting a very special old car museum
Formula One circuit guide 2021
The Talent Zone: Again, I’d say the Becketts complex, especially taking into account the wind which can make it very tricky. Most wins: Lewis Hamilton, 7 (2008, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020) 11 Hungaroring, Hungarian GP (Aug 1) Character: A very challenging circuit and the drivers need a good rhythm to get a good… Continue reading Formula One circuit guide 2021
Fiat to become electric-only brand worldwide by 2030
Italian manufacturer Fiat has committed to becoming an electric-only brand by 2030, pledging to phase out all combustion-engined models from its global line-up from 2025 onwards. The firm recently launched a new electric-only version of its hugely popular 500 city car, which will be sold alongside the existing combustion-engined 500. The firm said it wanted to improve access… Continue reading Fiat to become electric-only brand worldwide by 2030
UK new car registrations soar 674% as recovery continues in May
Strong business demand helped the UK car market to continue its recovery, with fleet sales accounting for more than half of the 156,737 new cars registered in May – but demand for vehicles was still down compared with the same period in 2019. The 156,737 registrations last month marked a 674.1% rise from last May,… Continue reading UK new car registrations soar 674% as recovery continues in May
Castroneves equals Indy 500 record as four-time winner
Hélio Castroneves chiselled his place in history as a record-equalling four-time Indianapolis 500 winner on Sunday, as the 46 year-old beat Alex Palou – at 24, nearly half his age – in a thrilling duel to the chequered flag. Castroneves, who also won the Daytona 24 Hours in January, last won the 500 in 2009,… Continue reading Castroneves equals Indy 500 record as four-time winner
Inside the industry: New Tesla approach is to kill rivals with kindness
Does anyone say wonder why Ford boss Jim Farley and Tesla’s Elon Musk are trying to kill each other with kindness at present? The outpouring of warm words following the launch of the electric Ford F-150 Lightning can surely only mask darker thoughts as the two get set to fight in the lucrative US pick-up… Continue reading Inside the industry: New Tesla approach is to kill rivals with kindness
2022 Kia Sportage due in coming weeks with EV6 design cues
Kia is gearing up to unwrap the radically reinvented Sportage SUV in the coming months and has officially previewed its design for the first time. Confirming what previously spotted prototypes have suggested, the Sportage will adopt an all-new design, with the latest images suggesting the brand’s new EV6 electric flagship will have some influence on the… Continue reading 2022 Kia Sportage due in coming weeks with EV6 design cues