The UK government will now allow the installation of EV chargers without planning permission from a local authority, regardless of whether it’s for private or public use. The move is intended to accelerate the roll-out of EV chargers across the UK, the previous Conservative government having set a target for the installation of 300,000 chargers across the nation… Continue reading EV charger installations no longer require planning permission
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Hyundai i10
We know cars like the i10 as city cars but there’s little to stop them being everyday family transport these days, such is their capability. Certainly, in the i10’s case, when it comes to accommodating people, it does it easily enough. An average-sized adult can sit behind the same with a couple of inches of… Continue reading Hyundai i10
Volkswagen Golf eHybrid
It’s a shame, with reference to the car’s comfort-first positioning, that VW didn’t think to make its excellent 14-way Ergoactive seats standard-fit. As it is, however, the Golf eHybrid offers a good, comfortable and fairly well-supported driving position; plenty of room for taller occupants up front; and just enough second-row space for average-height adults, without… Continue reading Volkswagen Golf eHybrid
Ford Focus ST off sale as order book full until end of production
The business case for such cars has been sullied by the shift to more profitable (and ultimately less dynamic) SUVs, as well as tightening fleet emissions regulations that have pushed manufacturers towards EVs and low-emission hybrids. Hyundai pulled its i30 N and smaller i20 N from Europe last year, the Peugeot 308 GTi didn’t survive more than… Continue reading Ford Focus ST off sale as order book full until end of production
Alpine confirms V6-powered Ferrari SF90 rival for 2028
Alpine will launch a supercar in 2028 with a turbocharged V6 hybrid powertrain pumping out more than 1000bhp, the head of the Renault Group’s premium brand has said. The new supercar was previewed by the firm’s Alpenglow concept, which also featured a V6. However, Alpine has opted to add twin electric motors on the front axle to create an all-wheel-drive… Continue reading Alpine confirms V6-powered Ferrari SF90 rival for 2028
Skoda Favorit reimagined as ‘minimalistic’ EV for new age
Skoda has reimagined the Favorit as a modern electric car, melding the original’s Bertone-penned lines with the brand’s new Modern Solid design language. Conceived by designer Ljudmil Slavov in some 120 hours of his own time, the project was intended to retain the feel of the 1987 hatchback without leaning on overtly retro cues, such… Continue reading Skoda Favorit reimagined as ‘minimalistic’ EV for new age
New BMW i4 M60 brings more power than petrol M4 CS
BMW has launched a new range-topping M60 version of the i4 electric saloon with 593bhp – outpunching the petrol-powered M4 CS by a full 50bhp. Replacing the 537bhp i4 M50, the i4 M60 is priced from £70,910 and can complete the 0-62mph sprint in 3.7sec – down 0.2sec on the old car. That makes it some £50k cheaper than… Continue reading New BMW i4 M60 brings more power than petrol M4 CS
“New CEO Antonio Filosa could be what Stellantis really needs”
In the six months since Carlos Tavares was ousted from his role as Stellantis CEO, there’s been plenty of speculation about his replacement, whether a high-profile executive from another firm (both the Renault Group’s Luca de Meo and ex-Cupra man Wayne Griffith were linked to the role) or a big-name outsider from the tech industry. You can see… Continue reading “New CEO Antonio Filosa could be what Stellantis really needs”
New Renault 4 undercuts Mini and Fiat rivals with prices from £27k
The new Renault 4 will be available to order in the UK from July, with prices starting from £26,995 to undercut the Mini Aceman and Fiat 600e. When order books open on 1 July for early-access ‘R-Pass’ holders, and 15 July for everyone else, the Renault 4 will be available in three trim levels. Entry-level… Continue reading New Renault 4 undercuts Mini and Fiat rivals with prices from £27k
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.142)
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior meet in a Jeep Wrangler to talk their respective Autocar columns. Cropley meets Jo Budge, who decides what your Audi is equipped with, nearly gets run over by an Aston Martin Cygnet, and he and Prior discuss what is the ideal car size, and what the next steps are… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.142)