The Audi E-tron GT has been seen again in the clearest spy images yet ahead of an expected inveiling at the 2020 Los Angeles motor show. The electric grand tourer, a sibling to the Porsche Taycan, isn’t set to hit showrooms until 2021 after the November unveiling, but lightly disguised prototypes are now testing on German… Continue reading Audi E-tron GT: electric sports saloon seen ahead of LA unveiling
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower
Although generally agreed to be the most famous Bentley of all, the 4.5-litre Blower was a model the company’s famous founder couldn’t abide. WO Bentley’s theory was that to make the car go faster you gave it a bigger engine – a theory proved by the fact that the 6.5-litre Speed Six did much better… Continue reading How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower
Mulliner expansion continues with horse-themed Bentley Continental GT
Bentley has revealed the first model in its Mulliner Collections line-up as the Crewe company seeks to grow its Mulliner coachbuilding arm. The Continental GT Convertible Equestrian Edition is a horse racing-themed special edition, commissioned by dealership Bentley Bristol. It was inspired by “the most exhilarating and prestigious event of the horse racing calendar,” the Cheltenham Festival,… Continue reading Mulliner expansion continues with horse-themed Bentley Continental GT
Nissan gives Sunderland plant £400m boost to build new Qashqai
Nissan has announced the latest stage of a £1 billion investment programme in its Sunderland production facility in preparation for building the next-generation Qashqai there. This is a £52 million press to stamp panels for the third-generation crossover, which is expected to launch early next year. It brings the total investment in production of the new Qashqai to… Continue reading Nissan gives Sunderland plant £400m boost to build new Qashqai
2021 Vauxhall Mokka X spy shots show fresh design
Vauxhall will follow up the latest Corsa with a new generation of Mokka X, expected to be revealed later this year – and new spyshots give the best glimpse yet of the small SUV’s design. Dropping most of the body camouflage from previous test cars, the winter testing prototype shows clear inspiration from the GTX Elemental… Continue reading 2021 Vauxhall Mokka X spy shots show fresh design
James Bond Lotus Esprit-inspired Mini Remastered revealed
Silverstone-based David Brown has unveiled a one-off version of its modernised Mini Remastered, inspired by the Lotus Esprit from the 1981 James Bond film: For Your Eyes Only. Understood to have been purchased by music mogul Simon Cowell, the special edition is painted in a distinctive maroon and copper livery, complete with stripes and bold ‘Turbo’… Continue reading James Bond Lotus Esprit-inspired Mini Remastered revealed
New Lotus Evija sold out for 2020
“We wanted to use carbonfibre, and once we got into that we started looking at wishbones on racing cars. We looked at modern racing bicycles as well, and that informed some of the sections and forms that go in there. And that’s really become a very distinctive part of this interior. If you love modern… Continue reading New Lotus Evija sold out for 2020
Gumpert reveals methanol-fuelled Nathalie in production form
Chinese firm Gumpert Aiways, led by renowned ex-Audi engineer Roland Gumpert and backed by Chinese EV startup Airways, has revealed the production version of its long-awaited Nathalie methanol-fuel-cell sports EV. The first models to be sold will be specified in €407,000 (£353,520) First Edition guise, which wears a bespoke paint scheme and is set to begin… Continue reading Gumpert reveals methanol-fuelled Nathalie in production form
New Fiat 500e: technical details of electric city car leaked
Technical details of the new city car have also surfaced. According to Automotive News Europe, which cites unnamed Italian sources, the new 500 will store its power in a 42kWh lithium ion battery pack that promises a 199-mile range. It is said to feature an in-built 85kW charger that can add 31 miles of range… Continue reading New Fiat 500e: technical details of electric city car leaked
Aston Martin: new chairman Lawrence Stroll to bring racing focus
Aston Martin has used what would’ve been its Geneva motor show press conference to introduce future executive chairman Lawrence Stroll, alongside a host of new models. Held instead at Aston’s headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire after the Geneva show was cancelled, the short conference stream saw Canadian billionaire Stroll make his first appearance alongside CEO Andy… Continue reading Aston Martin: new chairman Lawrence Stroll to bring racing focus