Author: Autocar Magazine UK

Government launches new EV grant with discount of up to £3750

The government said it would fund the grants until the 2028-29 financial year but the scheme could be amended or closed early, with no notice, if cash reserves for it were depleted. “This will remain under review,” said the spokeperson. The move comes as car makers are working to hit the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which this… Continue reading Government launches new EV grant with discount of up to £3750

Honda Jazz

There’s little style or vibrancy to the Jazz’s cabin, which is pretty plain compared to bolder and more colourful supermini interiors.  Dark, soft-touch materials, coupled with the glossy white trim around the gear selector and on the steering wheel, make the Jazz feel pretty subdued inside. That being said, build quality is high, and there’s… Continue reading Honda Jazz

Skoda Enyaq gains Cargo variant with 359-mile range

Skoda has launched a new van variant of its Enyaq electric SUV that trades its back seats for an expansive cargo area. Developed with specialist Strongs Plastic Products, the conversion brings a flat plastic load bay with tethers and removable dividers for securing loose items, and a plastic bulkhead with a small window into the cockpit. The Enyaq… Continue reading Skoda Enyaq gains Cargo variant with 359-mile range

Hyundai Ioniq 9: luxury SUV goes on sale at £64,995

Loasby even went so far as to suggest there is potential for the Ioniq 9 to make a dent in the full-bore luxury segment. When asked if he expects even Range Rover owners to be tempted into making the switch, he said: “Absolutely. I could see a big band of people being tempted, and I… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 9: luxury SUV goes on sale at £64,995

Volvo XC90

The XC90’s seven-seats-as-standard approach to life in the large SUV niche is likely to go down well with its core clientele. There are two key points to note about its passenger versatility. One, you get those seven seats irrespective of powertrain choice. (In an equivalent Defender 110, Q7, X5 or GLE plug-in hybrid, the hybrid… Continue reading Volvo XC90

How steer-by-wire technology actually works

Steer by wire is coming of age quickly and on its way to the showrooms of various brands. Mercedes will be the first German manufacturer to introduce the technology with a ZF-developed system that does away with mechanical connections between the driver and road wheels, relying instead on sensors and electric actuators. Nio is also… Continue reading How steer-by-wire technology actually works

Thieves targeting Lexus cars as Range Rover thefts plummet

Five Lexus models were among the top 10 cars most likely to be stolen in 2024, according to government data – and the Range Rover, previously a high-profile target for car thieves, is now among the most protected. Last year, more than 61,000 cars were stolen across the UK. The Ford Fiesta – the country’s… Continue reading Thieves targeting Lexus cars as Range Rover thefts plummet

New 2026 Volkswagen ID 4 will be a “completely different” car

Technical details of the facelifted ID 3 and ID 4 have yet to be revealed, though Autocar has been told Volkswagen’s best-selling electric models will benefit from the efficiency and performance gains brought to other more recently launched models, including the ID 7, through newer and more technically advanced electric motors and more contemporary battery… Continue reading New 2026 Volkswagen ID 4 will be a “completely different” car

New EV grants to be unveiled by government this week – report

Grants to incentivise sales of electric cars are set to return as part of a tier system that will reward better subsidiaries to UK-made vehicles, reports The Telegraph. The outlet claims that £640 million in taxpayer cash will be used to fund the move as part of new plans to boost retail sales of EVs. … Continue reading New EV grants to be unveiled by government this week – report