The Dacia Sandero Stepway has been given a two-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, with the head of the organisation labelling the car’s limited autonomous emergency braking system “disappointing”. The two-star score for the high-riding version of budget brand Dacia’s hatchback was matched by the firm’s Logan saloon in the latest round of testing conducted by the Euro NCAP safety… Continue reading Dacia Sandero given two-star rating in Euro NCAP safety test
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
New Toyota GR 86 coupe revealed as GT86 successor
Toyota has unveiled the new Toyota GR 86 coupe, the successor to the GT86, which will go on sale in Japan in the autumn and will eventually be offered in the UK. The lightweight rear-drive four-seater was revealed alongside the new second generation Subaru BRZ, which it was jointly developed with. The new BRZ, which… Continue reading New Toyota GR 86 coupe revealed as GT86 successor
Opinion: ‘Voltswagen’s’ rebrand falls short of electric
When news of a leaked press release saying Volkswagen’s American division was rebranding itself as Volkswagen first emerged, I figured the release in question was probably scheduled for 1 April. Because, I mean, it couldn’t possibly be true, could it? Except, it seems, it is. Volkswagen of America – sorry, Voltswagen of America – has… Continue reading Opinion: ‘Voltswagen’s’ rebrand falls short of electric
Porsche and ExxonMobil to test synthetic fuel for racing
A renewable fuel formulated by ExxonMobil is to be used in the Porsche Supercup, a support series that will share the billing at 10 Formula 1 grand prix this season. The Esso Renewable Racing Fuel is a blend of biofuels made from hydrogen and captured CO2, and its creators claim that it could lead to a… Continue reading Porsche and ExxonMobil to test synthetic fuel for racing
VW being rebranded as Voltswagen in US
All Volkswagen electric vehicles will now be branded Volkswagen in the US and the company name will change from Volkswagen of America to Volkswagen of America. The move comes as part of a rebranding exercise designed to emphasise the company’s all-electric future in America. The change will be from May 2021 and is not an… Continue reading VW being rebranded as Voltswagen in US
BP Pulse charging network to double in size by 2030
BP Pulse plans to double the number of EV chargers in its UK network to 16,000 by 2030, with ultra-fast charging hubs set to appear on high-traffic roads such as motorways. The charging company – formerly known as BP Chargemaster – will work in partnership with The EV Network (EVN), a charging infrastructure development company.… Continue reading BP Pulse charging network to double in size by 2030
Toyota Aygo successor spied winter testing
The successor to the Toyota Aygo has been spotted cold-weather testing near the Arctic Circle. Few clues can be drawn from the entirely camouflaged body, but the spy shots suggest that the next-generation city car will draw its styling from the Yaris supermini while retaining some of the Aygo’s familiar characteristics. The entry-level model will be… Continue reading Toyota Aygo successor spied winter testing
Opinion: Why I love hillclimbs
I’ve been competing in hillclimbs for decades — ever since my eldest son turned 16 and he’s just celebrated his 40th, poor old thing. In fact, it was he who provided the perfect excuse for me to get involved in something I’d always meant to try properly since a brief foray in university days. He’s… Continue reading Opinion: Why I love hillclimbs
Lexus LF-Z concept previews brand’s electric future
Lexus has showcased its EV ambitions with the radical LF-Z Electrified concept, which “incorporates driving performance, styling and technologies that Lexus plans to realise” with its next-generation electric cars. The Japanese premium brand was one of the frontrunners in the first wave of electrified production cars. It now aims to build on that heritage by… Continue reading Lexus LF-Z concept previews brand’s electric future
Hey big spender: Meeting a billionaire car collector
Some people have a fish tank in their home; Tej Kohli has a car tank. The spotlit, part-glazed extension holds five of his most precious motors: a Ferrari 430 Spider, a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, a Rolls-Royce Ghost, a Rolls-Royce Dawn and a Pagani Huayra. The Pagani is Kohli’s favourite, which is why it’s… Continue reading Hey big spender: Meeting a billionaire car collector