Renault has opened a new flagship showroom in London’s Battersea Power Station shopping centre, designed to show off its dramatically evolved brand image and new-generation electric cars to the British public. Similar in its conception to the shopping centre showrooms operated by Polestar, Tesla and Genesis, the new ‘Rnlt’ store is “designed to provide visitors… Continue reading EVs, skateboards, table football: Renault opens flagship London store
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Citroen issues no-drive notice for four models over brake worries
Citroën has told UK customers to not drive four of its newest models after a brake failure issue was discovered. The affected cars are right-hand-drive versions of the new Citroën C3, ë-C3, C3 Aircross and ë-C3 Aircross. The Vauxhall Frontera and Frontera Electric are also affected, but customer deliveries of those cars have yet to start.… Continue reading Citroen issues no-drive notice for four models over brake worries
New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross revealed as rebadged Scenic
Mitsubishi has unveiled the second-generation Eclipse Cross as a rebadged Renault Scenic, giving the brand a crucial battery-electric model as it effectively relaunches in Europe. It is differentiated from its French counterpart by styling tweaks such as Mitsubishi’s ‘Dynamic Shield’ grille, flanked by new streak-like daytime-running lights. The rear lights remain the same as on… Continue reading New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross revealed as rebadged Scenic
Inability to repair EV batteries could cause insurance to spike
Insurance premiums for electric cars will continue to rise unless the UK can find a cost-effective way of repairing damaged batteries rather than replacing them, warns Thatcham Research, an organisation owned by motor insurers. This is because the component is worth up to 55% of the value of a new EV – and more as… Continue reading Inability to repair EV batteries could cause insurance to spike
Polestar boss: 80% of customers like oddball features
Polestar is happy to have polarising features on its cars as a way of standing out against the competition. These include the likes of the lack of rear window on the Polestar 4, which instead has a camera to give the driver a digital rear view. At the recent Munich motor show, CEO Michael Lohscheller… Continue reading Polestar boss: 80% of customers like oddball features
Ten years after Dieselgate, does Europe have its swagger back?
Ten years ago, on September 18, 2015, the automotive industry changed forever with one ‘Notice of Violation’ issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). That might sound dry, but it was a bombshell that rapidly shook the entire automotive world. The EPA notice revealed “irregularities” in the nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions in the… Continue reading Ten years after Dieselgate, does Europe have its swagger back?
JLR hack: Supply chain staff told to apply for Universal Credit, claims union
Workers within the JLR supply chain are being told to apply for Universal Credit as the effects of the cyber attack on the British car maker continues well into its third week. The claim comes from workers union Unite, which also alleges that suppliers are moving workers onto reduced or zero-hour contracts as they battle… Continue reading JLR hack: Supply chain staff told to apply for Universal Credit, claims union
Wild Lotus Theory One concept “well within the realms of reality”
Even the three-seat cabin and revolutionary ‘grasshopper’ dihedral door system have been conceived with an eye on real-world usability, Payne explained, and the outlandish wedge-shaped silhouette and air-channeling bodywork don’t come at the expense of practicality, with a small boot included behind the seats. Asked if the Theory 1 was designed with real-world viability in… Continue reading Wild Lotus Theory One concept “well within the realms of reality”
Peugeot e-408
Like the exterior, the interior of the e-408 is taken straight from the ICE 408, which is actually pretty similar to the dashboard in the 308 and e-308. It’s mostly good news: a pleasing design, a well-screwed-together feeling and satisfyingly damped switchgear. However, as you go up the model range (our GT test car was… Continue reading Peugeot e-408
Bentley Bentayga
The Bentayga’s fundamental chassis and body-in-white have been little changed since its 2015 launch, but substantial design and technology upgrades – including the addition of new bodystyles and powertrains – have helped to keep Bentley out near the front of an increasingly busy super-SUV field. The Aston Martin DBX and Lamborghini Urus have fully embraced… Continue reading Bentley Bentayga