Hundreds of new cars, including four of the UK’s five most popular, are highly susceptible to keyless theft, according to a new study. Research conducted by consumer group Which? looked at 237 cars sold with keyless entry technology. Among these, researchers were able to open and start all but seven models using relay boxes, portable… Continue reading Britain’s most popular cars are vulnerable to keyless theft
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
New Morgan ‘Wide Body’ sports car caught testing
Morgan is set to launch an all-new sports car this year, and the first shots of prototypes testing have emerged. As expected, the model’s design is a familiar adaptation of the 1930s-inspired look that Morgans have carried for decades, set to evolve further with a new range-topping model in 2020. But under the skin there’s substantial… Continue reading New Morgan ‘Wide Body’ sports car caught testing
Chinese car maker Airways to bring electric SUV and supercar to Europe
Chinese manufacturer Aiways will begin a push into the European car market in March, with the launch of its U5 electric SUV at the Geneva motor show. Promising competitive pricing, connectivity and safety, the U5 will act as a budget alternative to other electric mid-size SUVs such as the Audi E-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC. Aiways… Continue reading Chinese car maker Airways to bring electric SUV and supercar to Europe
New Porsche Cayenne Coupe seen ahead of summer on-sale date
Porsche is building up to reveal a coupé version of the Cayenne SUV in the coming months, and another prototype has been caught winter testing. Previously seen at the Nurburgring showing off a new active rectracting spoiler, the Cayenne coupé is targeted as a rival for the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé. Broadening the scope of the Cayenne line-up,… Continue reading New Porsche Cayenne Coupe seen ahead of summer on-sale date
Toyota and Panasonic confirm EV battery joint venture
Toyota and Panasonic have confirmed plans to set up a joint venture to produce batteries for electric cars. The collaboration, which will begin by the end of 2020, will see the two companies transfer up to 3500 employees, and Panasonic relocate its manufacturing facilities in Japan and China. The batteries produced by the joint venture… Continue reading Toyota and Panasonic confirm EV battery joint venture
Renault Twingo to be taken off sale in the UK
Renault will axe the Twingo city car from its UK line-up, citing a desire to simplify its model range. A facelifted Twingo will go on sale in the next few months, but Renault has confirmed that a right-hand-drive version for the UK won’t be introduced. A spokesman said: “Renault UK has decided to not commercialise… Continue reading Renault Twingo to be taken off sale in the UK
New Audi A6 Allroad spied ahead of imminent launch
Audi is expected to pull the wraps off its new A6 Allroad in the coming weeks, and new spy images show the model testing on the road with light disguise. The jacked-up estate moves into its fourth generation this year, sticking close to the original brief of offering the same level of practicality as a standard… Continue reading New Audi A6 Allroad spied ahead of imminent launch
New Karma Revero plug-in hybrid saloon tests in Europe
The current Revero uses solar panels located on its roof that can power the car’s electrified powertrain. Solar panels have been seen on earlier development cars, so expect improvements to their efficiency with the 2019 model if they do continue into production. “The energy collected from the solar panels is supplied directly to the car’s high-voltage battery, which in turn… Continue reading New Karma Revero plug-in hybrid saloon tests in Europe
Volvo primed to replace V40 with SUV-coupe
The Volvo V40 will be indirectly replaced by an SUV-coupé in the next three years, in reaction to falling sales and the need to accommodate electrification. Lex Kerssemakers, Volvo‘s European boss, confirmed to Autocar that the V40 will not be replaced directly but said that it would be superseded by a higher-riding model. He is confident that Volvo… Continue reading Volvo primed to replace V40 with SUV-coupe
Lotus models to be built in new China factory
Future Lotus models are set to be produced in China, as owner Geely is developing a $1.3 billion (£1.01 billion) factory with a capacity of 150,000 vehicles a year. According to a Reuters report, the facility in Wuhan would provide an opportunity for the Norfolk-based sports car manufacturer to build SUVs as part of its… Continue reading Lotus models to be built in new China factory