To the casual observer, the reshuffle of design leadership at Jaguar Land Rover might not be much more than internal house management and a reward for Gerry McGovern‘s unusually successful long run (from a 1985 MG concept to the next Range Rover) at the various brands that once made up British Leyland. However, a source has told Autocar… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover’s design team shuffle may signal bigger changes
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Inside the industry: Self-driving tech is beset with difficulties
Perhaps the most complex challenge facing the car industry today is vehicle autonomy, the path to achieving it and the motivations for doing so. To most, the end goal isn’t in question; a utopia of zero accidents is too compelling for legislators to ignore and the rewards of success (this is an industry estimated to be… Continue reading Inside the industry: Self-driving tech is beset with difficulties
Gordon Murray invests £50m in new global headquarters
The Gordon Murray Group is investing £50 million in setting up a new global headquarters in Windlesham, Surrey as it gears up to put its T50 hypercar into production in January 2022. Based around a distinctive atom-shaped building once owned by gas giant BOC, the 130,000sq ft centre will house the firm’s design, engineering, research and development,… Continue reading Gordon Murray invests £50m in new global headquarters
Electric Lotus SUV due in 2022 with 750bhp, 360-mile range
Lotus is already far into the development of one of the most important models in its history: an SUV tasked with generating sales volumes the British marque has never seen before. It’s the key component in Chinese parent company Geely’s commitment to “restoring Lotus into being a leading global luxury brand”. Autocar has learned that… Continue reading Electric Lotus SUV due in 2022 with 750bhp, 360-mile range
Update: “No plans” to bring 2021 Subaru BRZ to Europe
Subaru has officially confirmed that the next-gen BRZ sports car will be unveiled on 18 November, but it won’t be coming to Europe. A spokesperson told Autocar that the coupé will be a US-only model and that there are “no plans” to launch it in Europe, as is the case with Nissan’s similarly positioned new 400Z. It… Continue reading Update: “No plans” to bring 2021 Subaru BRZ to Europe
Citroen UK three-year plan to boost market share, reduce haggling
Citroën UK has confirmed a “far-reaching and impactful” three-year strategy aimed to “unlock the full potential” of the French brand. The plan, which focuses on multiple areas of the business, is hoped to raise sales volumes which have taken a dramatic 48% year-on-year hit so far in 2020, with just over 22,000 vehicles registered. It compliments Citroën’s… Continue reading Citroen UK three-year plan to boost market share, reduce haggling
Mini details pivotal new electric models and large SUV
Mini has offered the first official hints about how it plans to expand its electrified line-up, following the recent launch of the all-electric Mini hatchback. Outlining its product strategy for the near future, the brand said it will “enable customers all over the world to have emission-free driving with a completely electrified model family” while still offering… Continue reading Mini details pivotal new electric models and large SUV
Citroen UK has “huge desire” to bring Ami city car to Britain
Citroën is in the latter stages of evaluating the Ami electric city car for a sales debut in Britain, according to the firm’s UK managing director. Speaking to Autocar, Eurig Druce said there is a “huge desire” to bring the quirky two-seater to market here. “This is a true Citroën,” he elaborated. “This is absolutely what… Continue reading Citroen UK has “huge desire” to bring Ami city car to Britain
New Bugatti to be unveiled next week, could be electric
Bugatti is building up to launch a new model and has confirmed the date of its unveiling as 28 October. The French hypercar brand is being especially cryptic in the lead-up to the covers coming off the new car. The only official image of it is a rear view of some X-shaped LED rear light strips, a… Continue reading New Bugatti to be unveiled next week, could be electric
Promoted | The new MINI Countryman: enjoy a day on the lakes
There’s no end to the great British adventures you can enjoy, and we’ve teamed up with the new MINI Countryman to find some of the UK’s standout destinations and inspiring activities to help you supersize your next staycation with friends or family. With room for five, up to 1390 litres of versatile luggage space, and… Continue reading Promoted | The new MINI Countryman: enjoy a day on the lakes