The Cooper name is steeped in motorsport history. A legendary car maker whose innovative designs changed the face of four-wheeled competition. The Cooper portfolio includes winning Formula One cars that were driven by icons such as Sir Stirling Moss and Sir Jack Brabham. But it’s the MINI Cooper that’s perhaps the most iconic car in… Continue reading Two electric MINIs get the John Cooper Works treatment
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Nissan Micra
That ‘audacity’ idea was met with scepticism by journalists at the car’s European press launch in Rotterdam. Because – as it might seem, at the very least – all the company has done here is to take a Renault 5, modify the headlights, bumper styling and body surfacing a bit, and slap on some Nissan badges. It… Continue reading Nissan Micra
GWM Poer 300
The open road also exposes the Poer 300’s unimpressive ride comfort. It feels particularly unsettled by undulations and cracks at low speeds, and this fidgeting continues on quicker B-roads. It does eventually rein itself in at motorway speeds, but it’s no match for the Ford Ranger and constant jiggling about on longer journeys could prove… Continue reading GWM Poer 300
Lotus Elise S1 reimagined as 600kg, central-seat supercar
British firm Analogue Automotive has detailed the VHPK, a dramatic new reimagining of the Lotus Elise S1 weighing just 600kg and featuring a central driving position. Announced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the seminal sports car’s unveiling, it draws on the Sport Elises raced in the Autobytel Lotus Championship at the turn of the millennium. Like… Continue reading Lotus Elise S1 reimagined as 600kg, central-seat supercar
Cyber attack could be costing JLR £5 million a day
JLR could be losing up to £5 million a day in profit as it continues to suffer the consequences of a devastating cyber attack that shut down its operations on 1 September. The shutdown of car production in the British firm’s two factories in the UK as well as those in China, India and Slovakia… Continue reading Cyber attack could be costing JLR £5 million a day
Skoda rules out Citigo successor based on Volkswagen ID 1
Skoda isn’t considering launching an electric car smaller than the forthcoming Epiq in the future, preferring to focus its entry-level efforts on its existing ICE models. The Epiq will arrive next year using the Volkswagen Group’s new MEB Entry platform, which it will share with the Volkswagen ID Polo, Volkswagen ID Cross and Cupra Raval – all… Continue reading Skoda rules out Citigo successor based on Volkswagen ID 1
BYD’s Ferrari rival confirmed for UK launch in 2027
BYD’s Ferrari-rivalling Yangwang brand will enter the UK, but not until 2027, according to the firm’s Europe chief. The Chinese giant will launch its Denza brand in Britain next year with a three-car line-up designed to take on premium rivals such as Porsche and Audi – and the more extreme Yangwang will follow soon after. Stella Li, BYD’s vice-chairman… Continue reading BYD’s Ferrari rival confirmed for UK launch in 2027
Industry plans for new small, affordable car class backed by EU
European Union president Ursula von der Leyen will work with car industry bosses to develop a new ‘E-car’ category of small affordable cars in a bid to help safeguard the industry. In July, Stellantis chairman John Elkann and then Renault Group boss Luca de Meo proposed creating a class of small cars with fewer safety regulations… Continue reading Industry plans for new small, affordable car class backed by EU
GWM Ora Cat revealed as crossover sibling to 03 hatchback
GWM is priming a new electric crossover to sit alongside the Ora 03, a new filing with China’s Ministry for Industry and Information Technology has revealed. The new Ora model, known simply as the Cat in China, adopts the retro-inspired styling cues familiar from the 03. These include round headlights and fuller forms within its surfacing. Roof… Continue reading GWM Ora Cat revealed as crossover sibling to 03 hatchback
Why are designers so obsessed with ‘challenging’ styling?
Ever see something online and sigh and think that you know what the comments are going to be like? That’s how I felt when I saw the studio pictures of the Bentley EXP 15 concept car. I feel like I could have told them. And while I know that what people say on social media… Continue reading Why are designers so obsessed with ‘challenging’ styling?