Author: Autocar Magazine UK

Vauxhall begins testing Corsa-e electric customer rally car

Vauxhall has begun testing a rally variant of the new Corsa-e electric hatchback, making it the first manufacturer to offer customers an electric rally car.  Called the Corsa-e Rally, the model will be available to buy from sister-brand Opel’s motorsport division, with the German manufacturer claiming a sub-£46,000 price tag.  The cost represents a near-£20,000 increase over the £26,490… Continue reading Vauxhall begins testing Corsa-e electric customer rally car

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo: EV estate spied showing new details

Porsche’s winter testing regime has extended to its second electric model, the high-riding Taycan Cross Turismo, seen again with new design details revealed.  The rugged estate was first seen undergoing high-speed prototype testing at the Nürburgring, but is now being put to the test around the arctic circle. This new test mule gives us a glimpse at the rear… Continue reading Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo: EV estate spied showing new details

Ruf diamonds: Backstage at the Porsche tuning house

We could talk about the ride and handling but, even by Riethmüller’s own admission, the geometry on this powertrain prototype is slapdash. Best focus on the engine bay. As a highvolume producer, Porsche is now obliged to fit sizeable particulate filters that limit the screech of its own 4.0-litre flat six. But Ruf isn’t, and… Continue reading Ruf diamonds: Backstage at the Porsche tuning house

Mazda ponders MX-5’s future

Mazda bosses are deliberating on the next generation of its existing sports car, the MX-5, by considering how to improve the popular model while potentially using an electrified powertrain. Given its relatively low volume, the MX-5 might be one of the few cars that could avoid being electrified for its fifth generation but, either way,… Continue reading Mazda ponders MX-5’s future

Ford could expand Mustang line-up further in future

He added: “The latest Mustang in Europe has gained another level of popularity, so we have a bigger base for the Mustang brand. The Mustang and the Porsche 911 are the most famous sports cars on the planet. Mustang is a big nameplate and it’s about time we applied electrification to it. “People now understand… Continue reading Ford could expand Mustang line-up further in future

First ride: 2020 Ford Mustang Mach-E prototype

The car is exceptionally spacious too: four six footers could easily go on holiday together, there’s a decent boot and a quite brilliant ‘frunk’ (front trunk) lined in hard plastic with drain holes. The idea is you can fill it with ice and beer, transport anything from raw fish to hot curry without the smell… Continue reading First ride: 2020 Ford Mustang Mach-E prototype

Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E is Tesla Model Y rival

The car lacks conventional door handles, instead featuring buttons that pop open the doors and small holds protruding from the front doors. Owners can use their smartphones as keys, or use a keypad built into the B-pillar. The Mustang Mach-E sports a more radical interior, with a wide dashboard featuring a Mustang ‘double cowl’ and… Continue reading Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E is Tesla Model Y rival

All mod cons: driving Porsche, Jensen and Alfaholics restomods

But it’s the handling that makes it. Before I drove the GTA-R, the man from Alfaholics said it was more rewarding than a Ferrari 430 Scuderia, which I humoured with a ‘well, he would say that’ sort of nod. Yet its balance is so good that I think he’s right. Going into a corner there’s… Continue reading All mod cons: driving Porsche, Jensen and Alfaholics restomods