The Ford Puma will gain an all-electric variant, the American firm has revealed. However, details of the car remain scarce, with Ford of Europe boss Stuart Rowley saying: ”There’s nothing further to say about Puma today other than that we will have an electric version of that vehicle.” Rowley did confirm that the Puma EV won’t utilise… Continue reading Ford Puma EV to be launched in 2024
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Wiesmann reveals plans for “world-first” sports car
Luxury sports car marque Wiesmann will soon reveal a new model featuring retro styling and refined performance. Codenamed Project Thunderball, it has been described as a “sports car befitting the modern era” and will be built at the firm’s Gecko factory in Dülmen, Germany. It has been shown in a series of images released by Wiesmann with… Continue reading Wiesmann reveals plans for “world-first” sports car
Racing lines: BRM is born again
“As bad as it gets!” fired back Sir Stirling Moss when I once asked for his verdict on the BRM P15 V16, Britain’s first true Formula 1 car. “I can’t think of anything that was good about that car other than the brakes and gearbox – and the fact that it broke so early you… Continue reading Racing lines: BRM is born again
Steve Cropley: Morgan never fails to bring a smile
Monday It’s no easy assignment, taking a positive view of a week as terrible as this. The only viable approach seems to be to be thankful for the life you lead and make the best of your opportunities. This, at least, is how I tried to tackle a trip to Morgan’s headquarters in Malvern Link,… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Morgan never fails to bring a smile
New 2022 Renault Austral SUV is all-electrified Kadjar replacement
The all-new Austral SUV is the replacement for the Renault Kadjar, bringing bold new styling, a drastically enhanced kit list and all-electrified powertrains in a bid to “win back” buyers in the crucial crossover segment. Positioned as a rival to the Ford Kuga and Toyota RAV4, it’s the first Renault to use the new third-generation CMF-CD… Continue reading New 2022 Renault Austral SUV is all-electrified Kadjar replacement
Under the skin: Mazda makes a super-efficient two-stroke engine
Two-stroke engines have become topical again after news emerged that Mazda has applied for a patent on a supercharged two-stroke engine design. Two-strokes differ from four-strokes (all current production car piston engines) in that each cylinder in a two-stroke engine produces power twice as often as a four-stroke for the same number of cycles. The most… Continue reading Under the skin: Mazda makes a super-efficient two-stroke engine
Porsche scales up e-bike ambitions with new investments
Porsche is best known for the legendary 911 sports car – but with the recent Taycan line it has proven it know how to make a great electric car too. And the firm’s electric ambitions extend beyond that: it has recently upped its interest in the e-bike world – and is set to expand its line-up… Continue reading Porsche scales up e-bike ambitions with new investments
2023 Lamborghini Urus ‘Evo’: super-SUV to gain power, lose weight
Lamborghini is preparing to update the Urus SUV for the first time since it was launched in 2018, and it has now been confirmed that a power hike and reduced kerb weight are among the changes. Company CEO Stephan Winkelmann told Autocar that there will be two important rounds of updates for the Urus before 2024.… Continue reading 2023 Lamborghini Urus ‘Evo’: super-SUV to gain power, lose weight
Peugeot readies 9X8 hypercar for race debut at 2022 Le Mans
Peugeot will return to the Le Mans 24 Hours in June with its new 9X8 hypercar, which features a 670bhp hybrid powertrain – and unusually not a rear wing. The French firm last competed at Le Mans in 2011. It will campaign a pair of the Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) machines in the FIA World Endurance… Continue reading Peugeot readies 9X8 hypercar for race debut at 2022 Le Mans
New Aston Martin DBX variant is “world’s most powerful luxury SUV”
Aston Martin is preparing to reveal a hot new version of its DBX, which it says will be “the world’s most powerful luxury SUV”. Scheduled for an unveiling on 1 February, the new model will be the range-topping performance version of the DBX promised by Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers last year. The company has… Continue reading New Aston Martin DBX variant is “world’s most powerful luxury SUV”