Skoda has also been truly innovative by developing three clever Smart Dials on the dashboard. The pair of outside dials allow you to control various aspects of the cabin ventilation system, including temperature and airflow direction, plus the heated seats. The centre dial, meanwhile, allows you to control functions such as the car’s driving modes,… Continue reading Why the Skoda Superb is a 5-star car
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Developments in China mean self-driving is closer than ever
Autonomous driving and the technology behind it played a significant part at this year’s Shanghai motor show. For over a decade, the industry has believed that there won’t be a sudden leap from conventional cars to fully automated self-driving cars. Instead, it has expected ADAS features to gradually increase in sophistication until they become capable of… Continue reading Developments in China mean self-driving is closer than ever
New Renault Clio set for Munich show debut ahead of 2026 launch
Renault has confirmed that the new sixth-generation Renault Clio will be revealed imminently, with September’s Munich motor show a likely venue for the supermini’s debut. Currently the best selling car in Europe in its facelifted fifth-generation form, the next Clio is set to go on sale early next year with one of its biggest overhauls in generations. Renault has… Continue reading New Renault Clio set for Munich show debut ahead of 2026 launch
Mercedes-AMG readying aggressive new GT to take on 911 GT3 RS
Mercedes-AMG is readying a V8-powered, track-honed rival to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, created to set new record lap times. It will be previewed by the new Concept AMG GT Track Sport, based on the second-generation AMG GT that was launched in 2023. While work is under way on creating the first electric AMG GT for… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG readying aggressive new GT to take on 911 GT3 RS
Observing ADAS from the passenger seat: how annoying is it, really?
Recently we had a ‘situation’ on the road test desk. Nothing serious, just a logistical mess, but the eventual solution involved me blagging a lift up to MIRA from one of my What Car? colleagues. George kindly bent his run from Brixton to the M1, passing through not just Finchley but also Archway, which is where I… Continue reading Observing ADAS from the passenger seat: how annoying is it, really?
Toyota IQ: the brilliantly flawed city car that’s now a cult classic
It takes a certain confidence to label a product ‘IQ’. You’ll want your buyers swiftly deducing that this is a better kind of thing, an intelligently designed thing that’s superior to others like it. Because if it isn’t, there’ll be plenty of scope for chippy little jokes. Toyota’s IQ certainly looked different enough to shine… Continue reading Toyota IQ: the brilliantly flawed city car that’s now a cult classic
New EV grant pales in comparison to manufacturer discounts
An overwhelming majority of car makers have craved the return of incentives to boost demand for electric cars in the UK with ever-greater desperation since the start of 2024. The government’s ZEV mandate, introduced 18 months ago, meant manufacturers faced significant fines for not selling enough EVs, and barely an interview with a top UK… Continue reading New EV grant pales in comparison to manufacturer discounts
Tesla announces cheaper Model Y to combat sales and revenue dive
Tesla will launch a cheaper variant of the Model Y in a bid to increase sales after posting one of its worst ever quarterly sales declines. In January, Tesla boss Elon Musk to launch a range of “more affordable models” by this summer in a bid to broaden its appeal. Rather than an entirely new model, this… Continue reading Tesla announces cheaper Model Y to combat sales and revenue dive
EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August
Car buyers are set to learn which models qualify for the UK government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG) on August 11. Speaking at a briefing to announce the UK’s latest automotive manufacturing figures, Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT) boss Mike Hawes confirmed the August date and said he expected around one third of… Continue reading EVs eligible for new £3750 grant to be confirmed on 11 August
GWM: Ora 03 maker to reveal shock flagship PHEV supercar
Great Wall Motor, the Chinese manufacturer of the Ora 03 and Haval Jolion Pro, is poised to take on the Ferrari 296 and McLaren Artura with a new flagship supercar. The surprising news was revealed by company chairman Wei Jianjun, who posted a photo on China’s Weibo social media platform to mark the 35th anniversary of… Continue reading GWM: Ora 03 maker to reveal shock flagship PHEV supercar