In this week’s automotive adventures, Steve pulled out a pitcher of popcorn as he experienced an unusual drive-through film, caught up with a beaming Gordon Murray and explains why an amateur’s Lego car design is getting his vote to become an official Lego product – and why it deserves yours, too. Monday A drive-in movie in daylight?… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Don’t block this Lego Bentley-makers dream
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Audi Sport: No choice of powertrains in future RS models
Audi Sport will only offer one powertrain on individual cars in future, rather than giving buyers the option of pure combustion-engined or electrified powertrains when choosing an RS model. While sibling brand Volkswagen offers GTI and GTE performance versions of its Golf, both delivering 242bhp, Audi Sport sales and marketing boss Rolf Michl has confirmed… Continue reading Audi Sport: No choice of powertrains in future RS models
Autocar magazine 29 July – on sale now
It’s the turn of the 751bhp all-electric Porsche Taycan in the Autocar road test. Is this a proper Porsche sports car, as its maker claims? Finally, we wind back the clock to 2005. The Maserati Quattroporte wasn’t perfect – but it made us love it. Here’s how. Features We’re all desperate to get back on… Continue reading Autocar magazine 29 July – on sale now
Skoda Enyaq electric SUV to be revealed on 1 September
Skoda will unveil the new Enyaq iV SUV, its first electric model built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, on 1 September. The new machine, which uses the same underpinnings as the new Volkswagen ID 3, will be revealed at an event in the Czech Republic. As well as confirming the date, Skoda has released a sketch that… Continue reading Skoda Enyaq electric SUV to be revealed on 1 September
New Volkswagen ID 3: UK orders open for electric hatchback
In Germany, the ID 3 First will be offered in three trim levels – basic, Plus and Max – although only the mid-level version will intially be offered in the UK. The ID 3 First cars offered in the UK will feature 19in alloy wheels, 30-colour ambient lighting, heated seat and steering wheel, and matrix LED… Continue reading New Volkswagen ID 3: UK orders open for electric hatchback
Brabham BT62: 691bhp track weapon takes on Silverstone
It is an utterly brilliant car, and I say that from the fortunate perspective of having driven a large number of GT3 racing cars, which in terms of track performance are the machines to which the BT62 comes closest. Actually, it’s far quicker than any GT3 car because it has more power, better brakes, a… Continue reading Brabham BT62: 691bhp track weapon takes on Silverstone
Behind the scenes at Lamborghini’s vast archive
“The name Rodrigo Ronconi corresponds to the truth,” says Rodrigo Ronconi, without unlocking his gaze from the data sheet of one very problematic Diablo. “Otherwise there is no truth,” he finishes, looking up through tortoise-shell spectacles. Righteous words, but Ronconi is not an arrogant man. At least, he doesn’t seem arrogant in the three minutes… Continue reading Behind the scenes at Lamborghini’s vast archive
Skoda Slavia: student-built Scala Spider named
Students from Skoda’s Vocational Academy are developing an open-top Spider version of the Scala, which has been named the Slavia in recognition of the Czech brand’s origins. Skoda founders Václav Laurin and Václav Klement first began working together 125 years ago, repairing and then selling bicycles under the Slavia name. The roofless version of the… Continue reading Skoda Slavia: student-built Scala Spider named
Audi A9 E-tron: electric luxury saloon due in 2024
The aim with Artemis is to emulate the inherent agility and speed of execution of rival electric start-up brands and leading motor racing teams. Duesmann said the new working group will be given a “large degree of freedom and will work globally”. Key contributors to Artemis will be Audi’s own InCampus technical hub and the… Continue reading Audi A9 E-tron: electric luxury saloon due in 2024
Facelifted Mini could gain plug-in hybrid Cooper S variant
Fresh from launching its landmark first EV, Mini looks to be expanding its electrified line-up with a potential plug-in variant of its Cooper S five-door hatchback. The hatch is due a substantial facelift before 2023 – having only been subtly updated once in its seven-year lifespan – to bring it into line with newer rivals including the Audi A1, Ford… Continue reading Facelifted Mini could gain plug-in hybrid Cooper S variant