Audi has teased three new concept cars that bosses claim showcase its vision of future autonomous-capable vehicles. The three concepts, named the Sky Sphere, Grand Sphere and Urban Sphere, are due to be shown in the course of the next year. They were detailed in a video posted to Linkedin by Audi sales boss Henrik… Continue reading Audi Sphere trio previews autonomous SUV, coupé and saloon
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
New car registrations up 28%, but chip shortage stunts growth
The UK’s new car market continued its post-pandemic recovery in June, the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reveal, but semiconductor supply issues hampered a stronger bounce back. A total of 186,128 new cars were registered in June, which represents a 28% improvement on the same period in 2020, when dealerships were… Continue reading New car registrations up 28%, but chip shortage stunts growth
Inside the industry: JLR chief Bolloré must strike a fine balance in rebooting Jaguar
Exciting, isn’t it, to get the first clues on the reinvention of Jaguar from CEO Thierry Bolloré? The promise of a unique brand positioning, a Range Rover-esque luxury philosophy and the internal design competition that achieved in three months what normally takes 18 all whet the appetite for what’s to come by 2025. But as… Continue reading Inside the industry: JLR chief Bolloré must strike a fine balance in rebooting Jaguar
Jaguar Land Rover to crack down on poor reliability
Jaguar Land Rover boss Thierry Bolloré has pledged to solve the firm’s reliability and quality issues once for all. Bolloré, who assumed the role of CEO last autumn, says a lot of progress has already been made in what he describes as the first priority of his ‘Reimagine’ plan to turn the company’s fortunes around.… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to crack down on poor reliability
New Volvo Concept Recharge previews future flagship SUV
Volvo has unveiled a new Concept Recharge that previews the forthcoming electric-only XC90 successor that will spearhead its next generation of cars. The Swedish firm currently has two electric cars in its line-up, the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, but both are built on the multi-powertrain CMA platform. The firm will launch the XC90 successor as… Continue reading New Volvo Concept Recharge previews future flagship SUV
Volvo targets 621-mile EV range by 2030 as part of tech focus
Volvo boss Håkan Samuelsson has unveiled plans for the firm to become a leader in the premium electric car market, through the use of new technology that it says will boost the range, safety and functionality of its cars. The plans were detailed at the Swedish firm’s Tech Moment event. Introducing the event, Samuelsson said that… Continue reading Volvo targets 621-mile EV range by 2030 as part of tech focus
Citroen UK boss: 90% chance of imminent Ami UK launch
Citroën UK boss Eurig Druce has told Autocar that there is now a high likelihood that the diminutive Ami EV will be officially sold in the UK. The short-range two-seater launched last year in Citroën’s home market, and now with 10,400 statements of interest registered on a dedicated Ami website, confirmation of an imminent UK launch is… Continue reading Citroen UK boss: 90% chance of imminent Ami UK launch
New Renault 5 electric supermini to cost around £18,500
The new Renault 5 electric hatchback is set to cost around £18,500 when it goes on sale in 2024. The revived nameplate will be part of a major new plan to revive the French firm’s fortunes and will sit on the Renault Group’s new CMF-BEV platform for small electric cars. Speaking during a Renault electropop event, company boss… Continue reading New Renault 5 electric supermini to cost around £18,500
Volvo to unveil concept car to showcase new EV tech
Volvo will later today (Wednesday) reveal a new concept car that, it says, will give an insight into how it will approach design and technology when it becomes a fully electric brand in 2030. The machine will be shown as part of Volvo’s ‘Tech Moment’ event, during which the Swedish firm says it will showcase the technology… Continue reading Volvo to unveil concept car to showcase new EV tech
Aston Martin Vantage A3 marks 100th anniversary of firm’s oldest car
Aston Martin will build a limited-run Vantage Roadster with unique design cues to mark the 100th anniversary of the A3, the firm’s oldest surviving sports car. Only three examples will be produced, with bespoke flourishes inspired by the 1921 model including a black grille with aluminium surround, black exterior paint and 20in forged black wheels with bronze brake… Continue reading Aston Martin Vantage A3 marks 100th anniversary of firm’s oldest car