Porsche Taycan will be the name for the firm’s first all-electric car. It had previously been unveiled as the Porsche Mission E in concept form. The name, confirmed by the firm’s CEO Oliver Blume as part of Porsche’s 70th anniversary celebrations, is said to translate loosely as “lively, young horse” from a Eurasian dialect- a nod… Continue reading Porsche Taycan name confirmed for production version of Mission E
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
BMW UK recall inquest: delay contributed to man’s death
An inquest has found that BMW’s delay in recalling cars with a known electrical fault contributed to a man’s death. In December 2016 Narayan Gurung, a 66-year-old former serviceman, was killed in when he struck a tree in his Ford Fiesta after swerving to avoid a broken-down BMW that had suffered the issue and as a result… Continue reading BMW UK recall inquest: delay contributed to man’s death
Matt Prior: Why Elon Musk is wrong about car journalists
Can I talk shop? I know, I don’t want to either, but Elon Musk has gone off on one. Tesla’s chief executive, who has had a mixed relationship with the media, tweeted recently that the “problem is journos are under constant pressure to get max clicks and earn advertising dollars or get fired.” Which, by… Continue reading Matt Prior: Why Elon Musk is wrong about car journalists
European car industry defends emissions standards amid TRUE Initiative media storm
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has panned The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative, describing its claims as ‘misleading’. The TRUE Initiative, involving the International Council on Clean Transportation, FIA Foundation, Global NCAP, Transport & Environment and C40 Cities, claimed that even new diesel cars were failing to meet emissions standards set by the European Union, based… Continue reading European car industry defends emissions standards amid TRUE Initiative media storm
Autocar confidential: McLaren on a centre-seat track car, Hyundai on rapid chargers, Seat performance brand & more
This week’s snippets of automotive news include news on a centre-seat McLaren track car, Hyundai on rapid chargers, Seat performance brand and Honda on the diesel CR-V. Centre-seat McLaren: McLaren boss Mike Flewitt is interested in creating a track car with one central seat. “It would be fascinating to do [one],” he said. “It would… Continue reading Autocar confidential: McLaren on a centre-seat track car, Hyundai on rapid chargers, Seat performance brand & more
Hyundai Tucson to receive 48V mild hybrid diesel powertrain
The facelifted Hyundai Tucson will get a new diesel-electric 48V mild hybrid powertrain when sales begin in July. Kia recently announced that the system would feature on the facelifted Sportage and now parent company Hyundai is following suit with the Tucson, which occupies the same market as the Sportage. Power comes from a 183bhp 2.0-litre CRDi diesel… Continue reading Hyundai Tucson to receive 48V mild hybrid diesel powertrain
Audi Aicon concept to enter limited production under pilot project
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has revealed that a fleet of autonomous cars will enter production in 2021 based on the Audi Aicon concept, one of two AI-equipped concepts revealed at the Frankfurt motor show last year. It’s not yet confirmed how many of the cars will be made, but as a pilot project, volumes are unlikely to break three-figures.… Continue reading Audi Aicon concept to enter limited production under pilot project
Audi Q8 SUV: Range Rover Sport and BMW X6 rival launched
The new Audi Q8 will give the Range Rover Sport its sternest challenge yet as the battle for sales of style-led premium SUVs hits new levels of intensity amid unprecedented — and still growing — global demand. Priced from an estimated £65,000 and powered by a choice of 3.0-litre petrol and diesel engines, the Q8… Continue reading Audi Q8 SUV: Range Rover Sport and BMW X6 rival launched
Exclusive: Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales departs car maker
Jean-Marc Gales has abruptly left his position as CEO of Group Lotus plc, the Norfolk-based sports car maker and technology consultancy acquired last year by China’s Geely group, which also owns Volvo, Lynk&Co, Proton and LEVC. Gales told Autocar that he was leaving for “personal reasons” and that it was “time to move on”. He departs his job today and described it as… Continue reading Exclusive: Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales departs car maker
Jeep confirms new entry-level model to sit below Renegade
A new small Jeep model to sit below the Renegade has been confirmed by brand CEO Mike Manley. The compact-sized Jeep will launch by 2022 and will become the entry point into the Jeep range. It will be priced below the Renegade, suggesting a starting price of around £15,000. The confirmation of the model, which was scooped… Continue reading Jeep confirms new entry-level model to sit below Renegade