Have you ever seen footage of a Jaguar XJ220 racing series? I recommend it if you haven’t. Called Fast Masters, it was run in 1993 in the US as a way of building the Jaguar brand there – and, helpfully, it occupied some of Jaguar’s supercars, which after the recession of the early 1990s weren’t… Continue reading The papers are wrong to compare pick-ups with tanks
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Radio gaga: the wild and wonderful world of RC racing
“If you can already drive a model car, it’s not a step up, more a step across,” says Orman when I ask how easy the Touring Cars are to drive. “With a Tamiya, you have an electric motor, whereas here you have a clutch to engage. But it’s fundamentally an RC car, so you can… Continue reading Radio gaga: the wild and wonderful world of RC racing
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
You could think of it as Ford’s take on the Porsche 911 Dakar or Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato. For some rough-road capability, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has been given a range of rally-themed addenda. It’s based on the Mach-E GT – the 480bhp, dual-motor high-performance version – but it has been given a 20mm suspension lift… Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally
Fiat readies all-new 500 for 2029 and Panda for 2030
Fiat plans to launch an all-new 500 in 2029 and an all-new Panda in 2030, in a commitment to producing city cars in Italy for the foreseeable future. “The plan for Fiat is very clear,” Jean-Philippe Imparato, COO for Europe at Fiat parent company Stellantis, told Autocar at the Brussels motor show. “The 500 will be completed by… Continue reading Fiat readies all-new 500 for 2029 and Panda for 2030
New 2027 Dacia Sandero will be redesigned but remain a hatchback
The next-generation Dacia Sandero will retain its conventional hatchback shape even as it gains an electric option and is restyled with influence from the chunky Duster and Bigster SUVs. Due in 2027, the next-generation Sandero will be a heavy evolution of today’s car, remaining atop the Renault Group’s CMF-B architecture – which will allow it… Continue reading New 2027 Dacia Sandero will be redesigned but remain a hatchback
Jeep Grand Cherokee to be replaced by Wagoneer S EV in Europe
Jeep will take the Grand Cherokee off sale in Europe this year – and the Wrangler is also potentially in the firing line. The moves come as Jeep continues its push of new EVs, with the all-electric Wagoneer S – a similar size to the Grand Cherokee – next to arrive, at the end of this year.… Continue reading Jeep Grand Cherokee to be replaced by Wagoneer S EV in Europe
Microlino gains open-sided, roofless Spider model
Micro has shown a new open-roofed version of its Microlino electric quadricycle, intended to serve as a more characterful alternative to golf carts. Named the Spider, it’s effectively the reborn Isetta with its roof and side panels removed for easy access. A canvas roof panel is offered for shade (rather than outright weather protection), echoing similarly… Continue reading Microlino gains open-sided, roofless Spider model
BYD Atto 2 launched in Europe with 194-mile range
BYD has confirmed the European specification of its new Atto 2 crossover, positioning it as a rival for the likes of the Vauxhall Frontera and Renault 4. At launch, it will be available with a single motor that sends 174bhp to the front wheels, with power drawn from a 45.1kWh battery pack that yields a… Continue reading BYD Atto 2 launched in Europe with 194-mile range
Mazda 6 returns as sleek Tesla Model 3 rival
The Mazda 6 will return to UK showrooms in early 2026 as a sleek, rear-wheel-drive electric fastback to rival the Tesla Model 3. Named the 6e, it will offer two motors and two battery packs. The entry-level car packs 241bhp and a 68.8kWh battery, which yields 300 miles of range and a 0-62mph sprint time… Continue reading Mazda 6 returns as sleek Tesla Model 3 rival
New 2025 Tesla Model Y revealed with fresh look
The new 2025 Tesla Model Y has been officially revealed as sales of the updated crossover begin in China. Codenamed Project Juniper and spotted testing in Europe earlier this month, this facelift for the Model Y comes as Tesla faces intense competition in all global markets. Broadly, the upgrades match those made to the Tesla… Continue reading New 2025 Tesla Model Y revealed with fresh look