This latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior discussing new bosses at both JLR and Lotus, and what it might mean for the companies. Meanwhile Prior gets behind the wheel of the new Aston Martin Valhalla, plus a restomod, the Kamm 912 C (based on a Porsche 912). There’s also… Continue reading What’s going on at JLR and Lotus?
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
WATCH: Aston Martin Valhalla! | Prototype hypercar reviewed
[embedded content] Aston Martin Valhalla! | Prototype hypercar reviewed This is the new Aston Martin Valhalla, Aston’s new supercar – or hypercar, if you think that 1064bhp pushes it from one bracket to the next. It’s reviewed here still in prototype form at Aston’s discreet development facility inside Silverstone. Aston Martin says that the Valhalla’s… Continue reading WATCH: Aston Martin Valhalla! | Prototype hypercar reviewed
Polestar 3 goes 581 miles to break electric SUV range record
The Polestar 3 has claimed the world record for the longest distance travelled by an electric SUV on one charge, cracking nearly 600 miles in one hit on UK roads. The new Long Range version of Polestar’s flagship SUV, with a 107kWh battery and a single 295bhp motor on the rear axle, managed 581.3 miles… Continue reading Polestar 3 goes 581 miles to break electric SUV range record
Rise of unsafe vehicles on UK roads is ’cause for alarm’
The number of people penalised for driving unroadworthy vehicles rose by more than 50% last year – and, according to the RAC, it is “just the tip of the iceberg”. New data revealed by a freedom of information request submitted by the firm shows that 13,109 motorists received points for driving cars in unsafe condition… Continue reading Rise of unsafe vehicles on UK roads is ’cause for alarm’
Manta-inspired Vauxhall concept to preview future of GSe
Vauxhall will showcase the future of its GSe performance sub-brand with a new concept that nods to motorsport icons of the past, such as the Manta 400 rally car. The GSe sub-brand was relaunched in July as a badge for performance-honed versions of Vauxhall’s EVs, starting with the 276bhp Mokka GSe. This concept, however, will go… Continue reading Manta-inspired Vauxhall concept to preview future of GSe
Aston Martin Valhalla
The Valhalla’s major mechanical piece, its engine, takes Mercedes-AMG’s 4.0-litre V8 as a starting point. But rather than the usual Aston cross-plane-crank kind, it’s the AMG GT Black Series flat-plane version. Such V8s have 180deg planes and fires on alternate cylinder banks for more even gas flow and smoother primary balance than cross-plane ones – although they can suffer secondary… Continue reading Aston Martin Valhalla
2026 Mercedes GLA to rival Golf and ID 3 with petrol or EV power
Mercedes-Benz is taking direct aim at Volkswagen Golf and ID 3 with its new third-generation GLA crossover. The smallest member of the brand’s MMA-based compact car family will be sold in both electric and hybrid forms, replacing the first-generation EQA EV in the second half of 2026 and the second-generation ICE GLA in early 2027. Pictures of the new… Continue reading 2026 Mercedes GLA to rival Golf and ID 3 with petrol or EV power
Kimera Evo38: Lancia 037 tribute gains mild-hybrid system, 4WD
The striking Kimera Evo38 has been revealed in finished production form ahead of its debut at Monterey Car Week, bringing almost 600bhp, mild hybridisation and four-wheel drive. A vision of “what would have been” if the legendary WRC-winning Lancia 037 had continued being developed beyond 1992, it is an evolution of the Italian firm’s debut model,… Continue reading Kimera Evo38: Lancia 037 tribute gains mild-hybrid system, 4WD
Czinger shelves GT, SUV to focus on more variants of 21C hypercar
American firm Czinger, renowned for its radical 3D-printing approach to car manufacturing, has scrapped plans for a multi-model strategy and will focus on increasing the life of its 1233bhp 21C hypercar. Speaking to Autocar, new CCO George Biggs said previously announced plans for a striking grand tourer – previewed in 2022 by the Hyper GT… Continue reading Czinger shelves GT, SUV to focus on more variants of 21C hypercar
Hyundai Ioniq 2 due at Munich show as affordable Renault 4 rival
Hyundai is readying an affordable rival for the Renault 4 as it looks to reinforce its position in Europe and get significantly closer to its Kia sibling for sales success. The imminent arrival of the Bayon-sized EV, which is likely to be badged Ioniq 2, shows the breadth of Hyundai’s expanding line-up as it pushes into the booming… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 2 due at Munich show as affordable Renault 4 rival