Author: Autocar Magazine UK

Smart EQ ForFour ends production ahead of Concept #1 SUV launch

Smart has removed its EQ ForFour electric supermini from sale in the UK, ahead of the expected launch of the road-going Concept #1 SUV later this year. The EQ ForFour had been on sale since 2017, when it was launched as the ForFour Electric Drive. It was given a facelift as recently as 2019, although its 80bhp electric motor and 17.6kWh… Continue reading Smart EQ ForFour ends production ahead of Concept #1 SUV launch

Tesla Model 3 on track to be Europe’s top-selling EV in 2021

The Tesla Model 3 is on course to become Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle in 2021, amid huge growth in overall electric vehicle sales. Tesla sold 112,687 Model 3s from January through to November, according to JATO Dynamics figures, easily making it the top-selling EV.  The Volkswagen ID 3 is likely to be the second most… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 on track to be Europe’s top-selling EV in 2021

Winners and losers in the 2021 UK car market

BMW – up 2020 market share: 7.08%, 2021 market share: 7.16% Another fine year, with the stars the 3 Series and the X3, which is for the first time outselling Land Rover’s Discovery Sport. Citroen – up 2020 market share: 1.72%, 2021 market share: 1.87% The cars that have increased sales are its smallest: the C1 and… Continue reading Winners and losers in the 2021 UK car market

Autocar writers’ cars of 2021: Citroen Ami

It has its lovers and its haters, and while I fall into the former camp, I have to admit that the jeopardy of knowing it could be a massive flop in so many ways only adds to its appeal. I’m talking, of course, about the oh-so polarising Citroën Ami, the most ridiculous yet charming vehicle to… Continue reading Autocar writers’ cars of 2021: Citroen Ami

Electric bike FAQs: Everything you want to know about e-bikes

Whether you’re buying one or just interested to learn more, electric bikes can look like complicated bits of kit. How do you know where you can ride them, and do you need insurance? With so much information floating around it’s easy to get confused, so we’ve answered some of the burning questions people may have… Continue reading Electric bike FAQs: Everything you want to know about e-bikes

Five radical new ways to charge an EV in town

The UK government has ruled that all new buildings with parking will need to include electric vehicle charging from 2022. The move throws the spotlight back on the viability of on-street charging, given that an estimated one-third of households in the UK have no off-street parking. The roll-out of ultra-rapid public chargers grabs the headlines,… Continue reading Five radical new ways to charge an EV in town

The cars Autocar writers bought and sold in 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, it’s time to look back – not on the cars we drove, but the ones we actually bought, with our own hard-earned cash. The last twelve months has seen a flurry of buying and selling among Autocar’s staff: here are the new, nearly-new and most definitely used cars we’ve… Continue reading The cars Autocar writers bought and sold in 2021

Autocar writers’ cars of 2021: Bentley Bacalar

Writing an ode to a roofless car, as the rain lashes against the window and it’s brass monkey weather outside, might seem a bit strange, but the Bentley Bacalar doesn’t really ‘do’ normal. It’s a £1.5 million, 12-run barchetta that’s been designed to showcase exactly what Bentley‘s Mulliner division can do in terms of personalisation… Continue reading Autocar writers’ cars of 2021: Bentley Bacalar

Racing lines: Formula E needs less contact for more impact

Formula E’s second season as a full-blown FIA World Championship will start with a double-header in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, on 28/29 January. The Middle East is the place to be, apparently, even for a motorsport series created specifically to eschew fossil fuels.  Reigning world champions Nyck de Vries and MercedesEQ will be back to defend… Continue reading Racing lines: Formula E needs less contact for more impact