JLR has extended its vehicle production pause by another week, as it continues to grapple with the impact of a cyber attack earlier this month, and now plans to start building cars again on 1 October. The company had planned to restart production at its UK and Slovakia factories tomorrow (24 September) but has delayed… Continue reading JLR delays production restart to 1 October after cyber attack
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Why we never shut up about the Porsche 911? Here’s the truth
Fair warning: the next 750 words are going to be about the Porsche 911. Some of the readership thinks we cover this car too liberally, and they’re right, if for the wrong reasons. Why that is will soon become clear, but now’s your chance to click away and pretend none of this happened. Still here? Much… Continue reading Why we never shut up about the Porsche 911? Here’s the truth
Why we never shut up about the Porsche 911? Here’s the truth
Fair warning: the next 750 words are going to be about the Porsche 911. Some of the readership thinks we cover this car too liberally, and they’re right, if for the wrong reasons. Why that is will soon become clear, but now’s your chance to click away and pretend none of this happened. Still here? Much… Continue reading Why we never shut up about the Porsche 911? Here’s the truth
How Changan went from one man to market launch in 18 months
Not one but two new Chinese car brands will be launched in the UK this month: Chery and Changan. After rapid improvements in design, engineering, technology and branding by Chinese car companies, now comes the scale of their market-readiness. Chery and Changan have created not just cars but fully fledged car companies too. Both have built… Continue reading How Changan went from one man to market launch in 18 months
Toyota Aygo X
Inside, little has changed from the previous Aygo X, which is fine: within the constraints of a sub-four-metre city car, there wasn’t much wrong previously. The new-generation model that launched in 2022 felt notably more upmarket than previous Aygo offerings, closer in comfort and quality to a traditional supermini than a cost-conscious city car. There’s… Continue reading Toyota Aygo X
Bentley set to follow Porsche in extending ICE age, confirms CEO
Bentley is readying pure-petrol successors to the Bentayga, Continental GT and Flying Spur in a reversal of its EV-only plan, brought on by drastic U-turn at Porsche late last week. Under its Beyond100 strategy, the British luxury car maker planned to phase out petrol engines entirely by 2035. But it’s now set for significant alterations as its Volkswagen… Continue reading Bentley set to follow Porsche in extending ICE age, confirms CEO
Kia EV4
For all the talk about hatchbacks, saloons and driving dynamics, we’re not feeling it here. Without question, you feel like you’re sitting on top of the battery, with a seat that’s very comfortable but feels stuck in a high setting and a steering column that pokes out of the dash at a slightly bus-like angle.… Continue reading Kia EV4
Rent-a-bike insurance claim flaw found after hit-and-run
With more than 50,000 rental e-bikes now in London alone, many used by inexperienced riders, motorists are at risk of accidents that aren’t their fault – but, as one has learned, this can be difficult to prove. Unlike cars, rental bikes have no registration plates, so they can’t be readily identified. However, to ensure redress is obtained for anyone in… Continue reading Rent-a-bike insurance claim flaw found after hit-and-run
Motorist angry after hit-and-run by rented e-bike
With more than 50,000 rental e-bikes now in London alone, many used by inexperienced riders, motorists are at risk of accidents that aren’t their fault – but, as one has learned, this can be difficult to prove. Unlike cars, rental bikes have no registration plates, so they can’t be readily identified. However, to ensure redress is obtained for anyone in… Continue reading Motorist angry after hit-and-run by rented e-bike
BMW confirms hydrogen iX5 with 300-plus mile-range
BMW has announced the first official details of the hydrogen X5 SUV that is scheduled for a market launch in 2028. The arrival of the new FCEV will mean the fifth-generation X5, due on sale next year, will offer BMW’s broadest-ever range of powertrains: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell. It has… Continue reading BMW confirms hydrogen iX5 with 300-plus mile-range