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
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Citroen e-C3 Aircross
The Smart Car platform allows for the fitment of both petrol (badged C3 Aircross) and electric powertrains. Currently, just one electric setup is available that comprises a 111bhp motor on the front wheels and which draws power from a 44kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery pack. It is claimed to allow 186 miles of driving between recharges, down… Continue reading Citroen e-C3 Aircross
New DS No8 tops out at £63,290 with 370bhp and 426 miles
The DS No8, the French premium brand’s new flagship, has gone on sale in the UK from £50,790, topping out at a lofty £63,290. The rakish Tesla Model Y rival signals the start of a new era for DS in which it will pursue a fresh approach to how it designs, engineers and markets its… Continue reading New DS No8 tops out at £63,290 with 370bhp and 426 miles
Up returns: Volkswagen previews £17k city car for March reveal
Grünitz outlined the importance of bringing such a car to market: “You need a smaller car that’s affordable for the broader customer base. That’s why we’re going for €25,000 for the ID 2all and we’re invested in the development phase for a vehicle below €20,000. That’s Volkswagen. “We have to go in that direction to convince our… Continue reading Up returns: Volkswagen previews £17k city car for March reveal
Caselani’s Type-Ami is inspired by the classic H Van and 2CV
Italian coachbuilder Caselani has given the Citroën Ami a retro makeover inspired by the famed H Van. Called the Type-Ami, it gives the quadricycle a dramatic new look, bolstered by a vibrant range of colours, including orange, yellow and baby blue – but historic shades inspired by the H Van and Citroën 2CV are available too.… Continue reading Caselani’s Type-Ami is inspired by the classic H Van and 2CV
Industry calls for car tax rethink as private EV sales miss targets
The UK automotive industry is calling for more to be done to encourage private buyers into electric cars, as the latest sales figures reveal EV uptake is falling well short of the government’s mandated targets. The 139,345 new cars registered in the UK last month included 29,634 pure-electric models, a significant 42% increase over the… Continue reading Industry calls for car tax rethink as private EV sales miss targets
Jaecoo 7
Our Deluxe petrol test car didn’t feel as well appointed as the Luxury PHEV. Sure, it comes with plenty of standard kit, and there are softer materials draped over the top of the doors and the dash, but the tinny interior trim, plasticky seat upholstery and unusually shaped gear selector make it feel pretty austere. The PHEV… Continue reading Jaecoo 7
Autocar’s view on the planned 2030 ICE phase-out
Ever since 2020, when then prime minister Boris Johnson first outlined plans to ban the sale of new non-zero emission cars from 2030 onwards, there has been more confusion than clarity. Under various subsequent UK governments, the date has moved from 2030 to 2035 and back, and all the while there has been a plan… Continue reading Autocar’s view on the planned 2030 ICE phase-out
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.126)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast join our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley talk about the 2035 combustion ban on all cars, including micro manufacturers, pothole problems, The Concrete Club, listening to Ian Callum, and much more besides, including your correspondence. You can make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast by… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.126)
Councils hike parking costs in bid to plug budget holes
Councils across the UK are plotting higher parking charges as they come under pressure to achieve clean-air targets and plug gaps in their tightening finances. Planned changes also include premiums for larger vehicles, tougher parking controls, possible reductions in the numbers of on-street spaces and the introduction of parking charges in free-to-park areas in many… Continue reading Councils hike parking costs in bid to plug budget holes