The new electric Mercedes-Benz GLC will go on sale early next year to start what CEO Ola Källenius has called “the biggest product offensive” in the company’s history. Named the GLC with EQ Technology, the SUV is effectively a successor to the EQC. While that car was given its own name and styling, the new… Continue reading 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ is iX3 rival with 435-mile range
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Hybrid Turbo S revealed as most powerful Porsche 911 yet
The battery also feeds an electric motor in the reinforced eight-speed PDK gearbox, further sharpening throttle response by injecting up to 139lb ft into the driveline before the flat six hits its stride. Once the turbos are at the desired level of boost, the motor is used to regulate the speed of the shaft. In… Continue reading Hybrid Turbo S revealed as most powerful Porsche 911 yet
New Skoda Epiq gears up to take on Renault 4 next year at £25k
Skoda’s new baby electric SUV, the Epiq, is edging closer to a 2026 launch with the unveiling of a near-production show car at the Munich motor show. Giving a “concrete glimpse” of Skoda’s answer to the Renault 4, the Epiq concept was revealed alongside the Volkswagen T-Cross and Cupra Raval with which it will share a… Continue reading New Skoda Epiq gears up to take on Renault 4 next year at £25k
New Cupra Raval hot hatch will feature 223bhp VZ variant
The Cupra Raval supermini, shown for the first time at the Munich motor show, will arrive next year with a range-topping 223bhp VZ performance version. The new car will be the Barcelona brand’s smallest model when it goes on sale net year, and shared the same MEB entry architecture as the forthcoming Volkswagen ID Polo, Volkswagen ID Cross and Skoda Epiq. All four… Continue reading New Cupra Raval hot hatch will feature 223bhp VZ variant
Volkswagen ID Cross previews chunky Puma Gen-E Rival
The new Volkswagen ID Cross concept previews a chunky, supermini-sized electric crossover that will arrive at the end of next year priced from around £25,000. The new model, which is in effect a raised version of the incoming ID Polo hatch, is described as a city-friendly yet long-distance-capable five-seat SUV that will slot into the… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Cross previews chunky Puma Gen-E Rival
Police and cyber experts brought in as JLR remains crippled by hack
Jaguar Land Rover is working with cybersecurity specialists and the police following a targeted cyber hack which has shut down production until at least Tuesday. The British brand has been rebuilding its internal IT systems since they were breached on Monday, which also caused dealer sales, handovers and parts ordering to stop. Autocar understands dealers are now manually… Continue reading Police and cyber experts brought in as JLR remains crippled by hack
Every model discounted by the Electric Car Grant
Original list price: £22,995 Price after grant: £21,495 The Renault 5 is one of the most talked-about cars of the year, and for good reason. It’s fun to drive, comfortable and has a class-leading interior, as well as a good, usable range between charges. Drivers can choose from either a 40kWh or a 52kWh battery for… Continue reading Every model discounted by the Electric Car Grant
Identikit car design has reached epidemic levels
Please tell me it’s not just me, dear reader, who sometimes looks at a new car – something I do on a more than occasional basis – and with the best will in the world couldn’t say what it is. There are so many more new cars than there used to be, so many more of… Continue reading Identikit car design has reached epidemic levels
A Mini adventure: exploring Yorkshire in a John Cooper Works
A brisk Mini and a Great British adventure: a pairing to rival jam and cream or salt and vinegar. Yes, I might be hungry, which is why we’re starting in the implausibly picturesque Robin Hood’s Bay, a postcard illustrator’s dream ensconced in the North Yorkshire coastline. The concept of destination road trips has been ascending… Continue reading A Mini adventure: exploring Yorkshire in a John Cooper Works
New Mercedes-Benz GLC EV: first look at bold new interior
The new electric Mercedes-Benz GLC, which is set to be unveiled imminently at the Munich motor show, will feature the largest digital display screen yet seen on one of the firm’s models. The new SUV, which effectively succeeds the EQC and will be sold alongside the combustion-engined GLC, sits on a bespoke new EV platform.… Continue reading New Mercedes-Benz GLC EV: first look at bold new interior