Innovative power management software, in the form of active torque vectoring, will also be used to give the “driving dynamic of a lightweight car” and counteract the dynamic penalty of a several-hundred-kilogram weight gain, said Alpine CEO Philippe Krief. The Frenchman, known for his work as an engineer on such acclaimed sports cars as the… Continue reading Alpine A310 due in 2028 as Porsche 911 rival
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Ford confirms return to top class at Le Mans 2027
Ford will return to the top echelon of endurance racing in 2027 with a view to winning the fabled 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time since 1969. Confirming Autocar’s previous report, Ford said it would develop a hypercar to enter the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in two years’ time. This marks a… Continue reading Ford confirms return to top class at Le Mans 2027
Musk hits new levels of hype as Tesla earnings fall short
Tesla CEO Elon Musk ratcheted the hyperbole to new levels on the company’s latest earnings call, talking up the earnings potential of new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab autonomous car, even as earnings on the core automotive business delivered a “significant” miss on analysts’ expectations. Tesla’s quarterly discussions with business analysts have rarely followed… Continue reading Musk hits new levels of hype as Tesla earnings fall short
Polestar gets rally-ready with beefed-up versions of 2, 3 and 4 EVs
Polestar has given its line-up of electric cars the full-bore rally treatment in a drive to emphasise “the Swedish brand’s performance DNA”. Making their public debut, appropriately, at the annual FAT Ice Race in Austria, the ‘Arctic Circle’ versions of the Polestar 2, 3 and 4 each feature extensive modifications aimed at improving their performance… Continue reading Polestar gets rally-ready with beefed-up versions of 2, 3 and 4 EVs
Morgan releases first pictures of imminent Plus Six replacement
Morgan has released the first pictures of the replacement for the Plus Six, its flagship sports car. It is a rakish coupé, melding the classical styling of the Plus Six and its four-cylinder Plus Four sibling with elements of the Aero cars that bowed out in 2018. Notably, it has a long, sloping tail, similar to… Continue reading Morgan releases first pictures of imminent Plus Six replacement
Tesla to launch ‘more affordable models’ by the summer
Tesla is on the cusp of launching a range of “more affordable models” in a bid to broaden its appeal after it logged its first annual decline in sales since becoming a mainstream brand. It sold 1.79 million cars last year, down from 1.81m in 2023. The new cars are intended to ultimately boost Tesla‘s… Continue reading Tesla to launch ‘more affordable models’ by the summer
Stellantis claims new tech could slash battery costs by 2030
Claims of revolutionary breakthroughs in EV battery technology come and go on a frequent basis. But it looks as though Stellantis has turned a corner with lithium-sulphur technology, which promises to halve the cost per kWh, improve rapid-charging speed by 50% and weigh significantly less. Stellantis says the new batteries are “targeted” to power its… Continue reading Stellantis claims new tech could slash battery costs by 2030
Renault shoots for EV range record with new Filante concept
The Renault Filante Record 2025 has been created as a “laboratory on wheels” to push the boundaries of energy efficiency in EVs and uses new technology and materials that will trickle down into future production cars. Fitted with a special 87kWh battery pack and weighing just 1000kg, the Filante Record 2025 has the goal of setting new… Continue reading Renault shoots for EV range record with new Filante concept
BMW M3 CS Touring gets 542bhp and carbonfibre aplenty
The BMW M3 CS Touring has been revealed as an even hotter, track-focused version of the brand’s smaller performance estate, bringing extra power and a significant reduction in weight. By replacing the bonnet, front splitter, front air intakes, side mirror caps and rear diffuser with carbonfibre components, BMW has shed some 15kg from the M3 Touring, bringing… Continue reading BMW M3 CS Touring gets 542bhp and carbonfibre aplenty
Porsche 911 GT3
The GT3 is still a brilliant track car. As ever the engine still zings with the best of them, gearshifts are instant, brake pedal feel is firm. And added to those are things I might be kidding myself I noticed even though, before Jan 2025, I last drove a GT3 in August 2023. I do… Continue reading Porsche 911 GT3