China’s Xiaomi has shattered the Nürburgring lap record for electric production cars, sending its mega-powered SU7 Ultra saloon around the Green Hell almost three seconds quicker than the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. The smartphone giant’s 1527bhp tri-motor super-saloon, equipped with an optional track package, went around the German track in 7min 4.957sec – outpacing the hottest Taycan’s 7min… Continue reading China’s Xiaomi claims EV Nurburgring record with 1527bhp SU7 Ultra
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Volvo EX40
You’ve guessed it: the interior is exactly the same as the old XC40 Recharge’s. This is a good thing, meaning it avoids falling into the hands-free, overly minimalist approach of the EX30 and EX90. While there’s no ignition or starter button in here (get in, select drive and off you go), there are still several buttons… Continue reading Volvo EX40
Alpine A290
The A290 takes the Renault 5’s interior and ramps it up a notch. We’ve only driven the leather-lined, range-topping GTS trim so far, but for a small car, this feels like a very special, expensive cabin. It’s a little dark, but the two-tone blue leather looks unusual but classy. While you can easily find some… Continue reading Alpine A290
Vauxhall Grandland Electric gains 4WD variant with 321bhp
The Vauxhall Grandland Electric has gained a dual-motor variant, making it the first electric car from the British brand to send power to all four corners. Topping the line-up, the new SUV uses the same set-up as its Peugeot e-3008 and Peugeot e-5008 cousins. This combines the standard Grandland Electric’s front-mounted 210bhp motor with a 111bhp motor on… Continue reading Vauxhall Grandland Electric gains 4WD variant with 321bhp
Ineos considers Chery tie-up to boost Fusilier development
Chery CEO Yin Tongyue said in April last year that “two premium marques” in Europe wanted to use Chery platforms and the f rm was in talks with two others. One of those premium brands was Chery joint-venture partner JLR, which has since announced that it will revive the Freelander brand in China using Chery’s T1X… Continue reading Ineos considers Chery tie-up to boost Fusilier development
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.144)
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior head to the Autocar store room to talk classic Mini tours, the new Bovensiepen Zagato – the latest car from the family behind Alpinas – and the GWM Haval Jolion Pro, a forgettably-named car from the maker of the Ora Funky Cat, a name you wouldn’t ignore. There’s much more too,… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.144)
Land Rover refreshes Discovery Sport again for 2026
Land Rover has updated the Discovery Sport again, following changes to the larger Discovery and the Defender. The middle-rung Dynamic SE and range-topping Dynamic HSE trims have been replaced by new grades named Landmark and Metropolitan, while the entry-level S has become the Dynamic S. There are also new option packages aimed at visits to the beach, road… Continue reading Land Rover refreshes Discovery Sport again for 2026
Polestar 3
Even though we tested it without the Performance Pack upgrades, the Polestar 3 proved itself quite fast on Horiba MIRA’s mile straights. If you’re spending around £80,000 on a dual-motor electric SUV, you should probably expect 0-60mph in around six seconds, but this one will do it in less than five. Even when it battery’s… Continue reading Polestar 3
Volkswagen plots electric comeback for Touran MPV
The 2016 Budd-e concept measured 4597mm in length, some 70mm longer than the second-generation Touran and 124mm shorter than the standard-wheelbase ID Buzz. Insiders say new sliding door and seating concepts are being developed in a bid to provide the sort of modernity of potential rivals, including the recently introduced Zeekr Mix. While the existing ID Buzz targets… Continue reading Volkswagen plots electric comeback for Touran MPV
Transit vans the key to Ford’s European sales growth
Ford Pro has been the sector leader in commercial vehicles in Europe for the past 10 years, and so far in 2025 it has achieved a market share of close to 20%. “And that’s just the vehicle business,” said Hans Schep, general manager of Ford Pro Europe, Ford’s European commercial vehicle arm. Vehicle sales aside,… Continue reading Transit vans the key to Ford’s European sales growth