Kia has introduced a new mid-rung variant of its e-Niro EV which makes the 64kWh range-topping battery pack available in the sub-£35,000 price bracket, and therefore eligible for the government’s £2500 plug-in car grant. Last week, the government cut the plug-in car grant from £3000 to £2500, and lowered the threshold from £50,000 to £35,000… Continue reading Kia introduces new 64kWh e-Niro eligible for £2500 grant
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition gets power hike, hardcore look
Aston Martin has unveiled a road-going version of its uprated Formula 1 safety car, bringing bringing bespoke styling and mechanical upgrades that mirror the track variant. It is described as “the first core model to benefit from direct input from Aston Martin’s recently appointed Chief Executive Officer, Tobias Moers”, and arrives as the British firm… Continue reading Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition gets power hike, hardcore look
New Mercedes-AMG C63e to tap F1 tech and GT73’s PHEV set-up
Mercedes-AMG’s new P3 plug-in hybrid system is compatible with each of its existing combustion engines and will be paired with its latest four-cylinder powerplant for the upcoming C63e 4Matic+ EQ Power+, the hot, hybridised C-Class range-topper. Arriving in UK showrooms in the first half of 2022, the four-wheel-drive Audi RS4 and BMW M3 rival adopts… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG C63e to tap F1 tech and GT73’s PHEV set-up
Mercedes-AMG will make PHEV debut with 800bhp-plus GT73e
The new Mercedes-AMG GT73e 4Matic+ EQ Power+ 4-Door Coupé will pack “more than 800bhp” in a bid to position it at the top of the four-door sports car ranks when it hits UK showrooms this year. The range-topping performance saloon will be the first in a series of new plug-in hybrid Mercedes-AMG models to feature… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG will make PHEV debut with 800bhp-plus GT73e
Aston Martin previews hardcore Vantage for Monday reveal
Aston Martin has previewed what appears to be an uprated version of its Vantage coupé ahead of an official unveiling on Monday. No details have been published, and the darkened preview image gives little away, but we can see that the modifications include a large rear spoiler, bespoke wheel designs and aggressive side air outlets.… Continue reading Aston Martin previews hardcore Vantage for Monday reveal
Report: Mini to go all-electric from 2030
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse will this week unveil a plan for the Mini brand to go all-electric from 2030, according to a report from Automotive News Europe (ANE). Citing an unnamed source “familiar with the matter”, the site claims Mini will introduce its final combustion-engined model in 2025, and is aiming for half its global sales… Continue reading Report: Mini to go all-electric from 2030
Toyota teases new X Prologue model ahead of reveal
Toyota has released a teaser image of an upcoming X Prologue model that will be revealed next week – and likely previews the firm’s forthcoming range of full-electric models. The single image shows a darkened silhouette of a narrow and stylised LED headlight, which wraps around a closed-off front fascia – indicating that the X… Continue reading Toyota teases new X Prologue model ahead of reveal
Inside the industry: Pre-registering EVs helps manufacturers avoid emissions fines
Pre-registration is the car industry’s dirty little secret or the customer’s best friend, depending on your perspective. It relates to cars that have never been owned or driven by a member of the public but been registered to a dealer, broker or leasing firm and thus – on paper, at least – found a first… Continue reading Inside the industry: Pre-registering EVs helps manufacturers avoid emissions fines
When manufacturers experiment: 10 cars that bucked the trend
To truly understand the appeal of cars like the Nissan Nismo GT-R, Toyota GR Yaris and Alpine A110, as we’ve just done in our three-way track visit seen elsewhere on this site, you have to consider their standing in their respective showrooms. The GT-R, for example, can be found nestled between Micras and Qashqais; the GR… Continue reading When manufacturers experiment: 10 cars that bucked the trend
Skoda sales boss Alain Favey heads to Bentley
Skoda sales and marketing boss Alain Favey will move to fellow Volkswagen Group brand Bentley later this year to replace Chris Craft in the same role. Favey, whose career with the VW Group stretches back to 2009 and includes stints at Volkswagen, Porsche and Skoda, will oversee product launches from the British luxury brand from June… Continue reading Skoda sales boss Alain Favey heads to Bentley