Of all the recent CEO swaps, Volvo dropping Jim Rowan in favour of his predecessor Håkan Samuelsson provoked the most puzzled response among car industry watchers. “It’s the biggest surprise of all the changes,” said former Nissan and Aston Martin senior executive Andy Palmer. “In my mind, he was doing great.” Volvo hasn’t officially confirmed the reason for Rowan’s… Continue reading Volvo CEO was pushed out as financial conditions turned stormy
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New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115
The new Citroën C3 Hybrid has gone on sale in the UK, priced from £20,115. A rival for the £21,895 Renault Clio E-Tech, the new variant of the C3 uses a fresh development of Citroën parent company Stellantis’s widely used 48V mild-hybrid powertrain. This comprises a turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, a single electric motor and… Continue reading New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115
Omoda 9 revealed as £45k hybrid with 93-mile EV range
New Chinese marque Omoda has launched the 9 as its flagship model for the UK. Priced from £44,990 and due to land in showrooms from May, the plug-in hybrid is positioned to undercut rivals in the premium family SUV segment such as the BMW X3, Lexus NX and Volvo XC60. The 9 is powered by… Continue reading Omoda 9 revealed as £45k hybrid with 93-mile EV range
Leapmotor to have a six-car line-up in the UK by 2027
Leapmotor will have six cars in its UK line-up by 2027 as it looks to solidify its place as the latest Chinese electric car maker cutting through here. The firm, whose international business is 51% owned by global giant Stellantis, already sells a Dacia Spring rival, the T03, and has just launched the C10 large SUV. A range-extender version will arrive at… Continue reading Leapmotor to have a six-car line-up in the UK by 2027
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.134)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Matt Prior arrives on the scene with an engine in the boot of his car. Steve Cropley talks the ‘spirit of MG’ artwork, why you can feel elements of carmakers in someone else’s cars, and more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.134)
Vauxhall Corsa Electric update brings 266 miles of range for £29k
The Long Range version of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric has received an update that increases its range by 14 miles. Vauxhall attributed the gain to improved cell chemistry in the nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery and revisions to the electric car’s motor reducing energy consumption. This means the Long Range variant is officially capable of driving 266 miles between charges, compared with 252 miles… Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa Electric update brings 266 miles of range for £29k
Hyundai Inster gets wild race-ready rework
Hyundai has reimagined its new Inster small electric car as a futuristic hot hatch with aggressive styling and a stripped-out interior, taking inspiration from video gaming. Named a portmanteau of ‘Inster’ and ‘steroid’, the Insteroid follows last year’s RN24 Concept, which was described as a ‘rolling lab’ for future hot Hyundai EVs. It wears a wide-hipped, box-arched bodykit,… Continue reading Hyundai Inster gets wild race-ready rework
Hyundai Inster gets wild race-ready rework
Hyundai has reimagined its new Inster small electric car as a futuristic hot hatch with aggressive styling and a stripped-out interior, taking inspiration from video gaming. Named a portmanteau of ‘Inster’ and ‘steroid’, the Insteroid follows last year’s RN24 Concept, which was described as a ‘rolling lab’ for future hot Hyundai EVs. It wears a wide-hipped, box-arched bodykit,… Continue reading Hyundai Inster gets wild race-ready rework
Why Zagato and Touring see a bright future for coachbuilding
Zagato insists that his firm will embrace new technology, rather than fear it. He cites artificial intelligence and 3D stamping as beneficial for its small-scale projects, explaining: “You don’t have to invest thousands of euros in moulds or tooling, because you can quickly build the parts to create one-off and few-off cars. We’re already building… Continue reading Why Zagato and Touring see a bright future for coachbuilding
MWIC Bonus Episode 4: Autocar meets Rolls-Royce CEO Chris Brownridge
In this bonus podcast, Autocar’s Editor-at-large, Matt Prior, meets the Rolls-Royce CEO, Chris Brownridge. Speaking at the launch of the Spectre Black Badge, Brownridge tells us about Black Badge Rolls-Royces, how many cars Rolls should sell, what it’s like working in the luxury sector, and more, including private islands. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our… Continue reading MWIC Bonus Episode 4: Autocar meets Rolls-Royce CEO Chris Brownridge