Author: Autocar Magazine UK

Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ

JLR has opened a solar farm the size of 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters as part of efforts to increase its energy independence. The 26-hectare, 18MW site can generate enough electricity to power a third of the Jaguar and Land Rover base. The site is home to JLR’s design, engineering and R&D teams. It’s part of a… Continue reading Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ

Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has opened a solar farm the size of 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters as part of efforts to increase its energy independence. The 26-hectare, 18MW site can generate enough electricity to power a third of the British firm’s base. The site is home to JLR’s design, engineering and R&D… Continue reading Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ

Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has opened a solar farm the size of 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters as part of efforts to increase its energy independence. The 26-hectare, 18MW site can generate enough electricity to power a third of the British firm’s base. The site is home to JLR’s design, engineering and R&D… Continue reading Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ

Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has opened a solar farm the size of 36 football pitches at its Gaydon headquarters as part of efforts to increase its energy independence. The 26-hectare, 18MW site can generate enough electricity to power a third of the British firm’s base. The site is home to JLR’s design, engineering and R&D… Continue reading Solar to supply a third of energy at JLR HQ

Vauxhall reveals wild next-gen Corsa concept with 789bhp

The brand’s ‘Vizor’ fascia has also been redesigned. While current models feature a gloss black panel, on the concept it’s transparent with daytime-running lights behind. The griffin motif now also lights up. Adams said this is an element that Vauxhall is exploring for production: “We’ve got a clear philosophy, but you want to find fresh… Continue reading Vauxhall reveals wild next-gen Corsa concept with 789bhp

Leapmotor B05: VW Golf rival to be revealed at Munich show

Leapmotor will reveal the B05 hatchback, an electric rival to the Volkswagen Golf, at the Munich motor show next month. The new model is one of three cars – the others being another hatchback and a small SUV – that will arrive within the next two years as Leapmotor grows its global line-up. Confirmed to Autocar by the… Continue reading Leapmotor B05: VW Golf rival to be revealed at Munich show

Allroad to Nowhere: what happened to lifted estates?

I can’t quite believe it: there are now no lifted estate cars on sale in the UK. With confirmation that the new Subaru Outback won’t be coming here, they’re all gone. What ever happened to the Seat Leon X-Perience, Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer and Toyota Corolla Trek? Then there was the Skoda Octavia and Superb Scout… Continue reading Allroad to Nowhere: what happened to lifted estates?

Second-hand car buyers go for superminis over SUVs

Nine of the 10 best-selling used cars in the UK are still traditional hatchbacks and superminis, in stark contrast to the popularity of SUVs among buyers of new cars. The greater sales potential and profitability of crossovers and SUVs – together with the arrival of margin-slashing safety and emissions regulations – have threatened the commercial… Continue reading Second-hand car buyers go for superminis over SUVs

Citroen C3

Like the exterior, the interior of the new C3 is identical to that of its ë-C3 electric counterpart. This means there are some very welcome physical switches and buttons for the heating and ventilation and a 10.25in touchscreen left simply for the navigation, music and wireless smartphone mirroring (either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto).  The new C3… Continue reading Citroen C3