Volkswagen will reveal a chunky, supermini-sized electric crossover called the ID 2X at the Munich motor show in September. Previewed last year, the ID 2X is a higher-riding sibling to the Volkswagen Polo-sized ID 2, which is due to be launched later this year, and will effectively serve as an EV alternative to the T-Cross.… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 2X: £25k EV’s name confirmed ahead of Munich debut
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Uncovering the magic of French cars at Rétromobile 2025
There’s something fascinating about French cars – this intangible quality that’s able to turn a humdrum machine into something rather compelling. It’s a tricky one to pin down, but if one is to tap the source of that famed va-va-voom anywhere, it’s surely Rétromobile. Held on the outskirts of Paris, down the road from Parc… Continue reading Uncovering the magic of French cars at Rétromobile 2025
Why the failed Honda/Nissan merger is a win for car fans
Is it okay to be pleased that Honda and Nissan have decided not to merge after all? The two Japanese companies last week decided not to follow through on a proposed deal that was met with a fair degree of surprise when they first announced they were considering it at the end of last year. … Continue reading Why the failed Honda/Nissan merger is a win for car fans
New 2026 Vauxhall Corsa to bring bold redesign and big tech boost
Vauxhall’s next-generation Corsa Electric will land in 2026 with a bold new look, dramatically longer range and more upmarket billing. The new model is due to be one of the first cars to ride on parent company Stellantis’s new STLA Small platform – a replacement for the CMP architecture that underpins today’s car, as well… Continue reading New 2026 Vauxhall Corsa to bring bold redesign and big tech boost
Ford Mustang
So, it’s worth sticking with the manual, then, and it’s hard to see why you would bother with the Dark Horse either. It gets only a handful of extra power and no extra torque, and this GT drives every bit as well. If anything, its damping feels a touch less rigid. The magnetorheological adaptive dampers… Continue reading Ford Mustang
Porsche regroups around combustion engines after a year to forget
A year ago, Oliver Blume lauded his decision to approve the Taycan electric saloon for production at his first ever supervisory board meeting as Porsche CEO back in 2015. “We were talking about billions in investment. It required a lot of courage,” he recalled. A decade after that meeting, however, Porsche is having to backtrack on its… Continue reading Porsche regroups around combustion engines after a year to forget
Kia to show £25k EV2, EV4 and ID Buzz rival on 27 February
Kia will reveal the production versions of the EV4 and PV5 and a concept version of the EV2 later this month. The trio will make their debuts at Kia EV Day, the Korean brand’s annual showcase event that takes place this year on 27 February. Ahead of the event, the three new models have been previewed by images that showcase aesthetics… Continue reading Kia to show £25k EV2, EV4 and ID Buzz rival on 27 February
Luxury car tax could curb EV growth as four in five cost £40k-plus
Four out of five electric company cars could be hit by an £850 ‘luxury tax’ levy from 1 April, pushing some models out of drivers’ budgets and hindering fleet uptake, leasing firm Alphabet has warned, while stressing that promised reforms are already overdue. Changes to the vehicle excise duty (VED, or ‘road tax’) system were… Continue reading Luxury car tax could curb EV growth as four in five cost £40k-plus
Hyundai to unveil solid-state battery next month
Hyundai will unveil its first solid-state battery next month, promising longer range and faster charging from packs that are sized similarly to today’s offerings. On 9 March, the Korean firm will open its new Uiwang Research Center in Gyeonggi, where the next-generation batteries will be tested on a pilot production line. There Hyundai will show the… Continue reading Hyundai to unveil solid-state battery next month
Private car park rule change to eliminate ‘five-minute fines’
Drivers who park in ANPR camera-controlled private car parks will no longer be penalised for taking too long to pay. Law changes to elimate so-called ‘five-minute fines’ are set to come in from Monday, following a review from the Private Parking Scrutiny and Advice Panel (PPSAP). Previously, drivers who used private parking sites had to pay within… Continue reading Private car park rule change to eliminate ‘five-minute fines’