Predicting which country US president Donald Trump will target with tariffs next is probably a fool’s errand, but the real fool is one who isn’t fully braced for impact. With that in mind, what is the likely outcome for the British car industry if the US decides to charge companies more for the price of entry?… Continue reading What’s the damage if Trump hits British cars with tariffs?
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Government funding squeeze puts roads on back burner
Twelve years after it was given the go-ahead and five years since construction started, the new 0.9-mile Silvertown Tunnel beneath the Thames that links Silvertown in east London to the Greenwich Peninsula will open on 7 April. The announcement by Transport for London (TfL) is a rare piece of good news at a time when,… Continue reading Government funding squeeze puts roads on back burner
BYD Atto 2
Which brings us to the Atto 2’s interior. When you’re going to battle with cars like the Aceman, the Peugeot E-2008 and the forthcoming Renault 4, an eye-catching design will always help. But aside from being interesting to look at, it has to be tough enough to withstand multiple school runs, be free from infotainment… Continue reading BYD Atto 2
Autocar Drivers of Change: JLR’s Barbara Bergmeier crowned overall winner
JLR’s Barbara Bergmeier has been named the overall winner at the inaugural Autocar Drivers of Change awards. Held and judged in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and Ennis & Co, Autocar Drivers of Change is a new initiative championing diverse talent in the automotive industry. A sibling event to Autocar Great… Continue reading Autocar Drivers of Change: JLR’s Barbara Bergmeier crowned overall winner
Vauxhall Luton to close by June
Stellantis will begin shutting down Vauxhall’s Luton plant in April, with production at the site fully ended by June, the car giant has confirmed to Autocar. In November 2024, the decision was announced to close the historic commercial vehicle factory, with all of Vauxhall’s UK operations moved to Ellesmere Port. Production of the relocated operations… Continue reading Vauxhall Luton to close by June
Ford working on range-extender EVs as electric sales dip
Ford has said it is developing range-extender EVs to make electrified motoring more affordable in larger segments, having suffered a global dip in EV sales last year. Ford CEO Jim Farley confirmed that the company is developing both SUV and pick-up platforms designed for range-extender EVs (RExs), without giving a date for launch. REx vehicles such… Continue reading Ford working on range-extender EVs as electric sales dip
Remember when trains would take your car across the UK?
The Channel Tunnel’s Le Shuttle service is a marvel, saving drivers hassle and several hours on a ferry, and even after 30 years it’s still something of a novelty to drive your car onto a train carriage. But did you know that such services used to be available across the UK? As far back as… Continue reading Remember when trains would take your car across the UK?
Crucial Volvo EX60 to start testing this year ahead of 2026 launch
The first prototype of the new Volvo EX60 – the firm’s first model to sit on an advanced new highly scalable platform – will begin on-road testing this year ahead of is production launch in 2026. The new model will be a key model for Volvo’s electric switch as the EV equivalent of the hugely popular XC60 family SUV,… Continue reading Crucial Volvo EX60 to start testing this year ahead of 2026 launch
Alfa Romeo Junior hybrid brings 134bhp for £27,895
The Alfa Romeo Junior hybrid has gone on sale in the UK, priced from £27,895. Named the Junior Ibrida, it swaps electric power for the mild-hybrid set-up used across a range of models in the Stellantis group, such as the Citroën C4, Fiat 600 and Vauxhall Corsa. It pairs a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine with… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Junior hybrid brings 134bhp for £27,895
Citroen C3 Aircross
Like the exterior, it’s a similar story inside, with our Max trim test car’s funky split dashboard that’s centered around a 10.25in touchscreen. Naturally given the C3 Aircross’ value positioning, there is plenty of cheap plastic to be found, but Citroen has done a good job to lift the ambience. There are some nice looking… Continue reading Citroen C3 Aircross