Volvo was one of the biggest industry success stories of the 2010s, doing what no other car maker has done in the modern era by breaking out of the mainstream and becoming a true premium player. The cars, designed by Thomas Ingenlath, looked great and the business performed even better, setting sales records six years… Continue reading Volvo has got the band back together
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Bugatti FKP Hommage one-off unveiled as 1578bhp Veyron tribute
[embedded content] Bugatti has unveiled the FKP Hommage, a one-off hyper-GT that has been conceived as the “ultimate Veyron” in tribute to the groundbreaking model, says the company’s design chief. The new car – named in honour of Ferdinand Karl Piëch, the former Volkswagen Group boss who was responsible for the transformational Veyron project –… Continue reading Bugatti FKP Hommage one-off unveiled as 1578bhp Veyron tribute
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N offers 641bhp and 302-mile range for £65,800
UK order books have opened for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, with the 641bhp super-saloon priced from £65,800. Hyundai’s second electric performance car, it represents a significantly upgrade over the regular Ioniq 6. In addition to the high-output dual-motor powertrain, which allows it to dispatch the 0-62mph sprint in 3.2sec and hit 160mph, it gets electrically adjustable… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 6 N offers 641bhp and 302-mile range for £65,800
Buying an old BMW sent me down a numberplate rabbit hole
When you buy an old car, it’s easy to get pulled into various internet rabbit holes – buying guides, common problems, popular upgrades, that sort of thing. But I’ve set foot in a particularly deep and magnetic one-one to rival QAnon and Pizzagate: numberplates. Modern UK plates are sensible and a bit boring. There’s only… Continue reading Buying an old BMW sent me down a numberplate rabbit hole
“Biggest update ever”: 2.5m older Volvos to get new EX60’s tech
Volvo is preparing to roll out “one of the biggest over-the-air updates in the history of the world” later this year when it remotely installs a new infotainment interface in 2.5 million cars worldwide. Every Volvo equipped with the company’s Android Automotive operating system – which was launched in 2020 on the XC40 Recharge (now… Continue reading “Biggest update ever”: 2.5m older Volvos to get new EX60’s tech
Bugatti Veyron FKP Hommage leaked ahead of full reveal
[embedded content] Bugatti has unveiled the FKP Hommage, a one-off hyper-GT that has been conceived as the “ultimate Veyron” in tribute to the groundbreaking model, says the company’s design chief. The new car – named in honour of Ferdinand Karl Piëch, the former Volkswagen Group boss who was responsible for the transformational Veyron project –… Continue reading Bugatti Veyron FKP Hommage leaked ahead of full reveal
Clarification plea from car makers over EU’s 2035 EV climbdown
European car makers are pleading for speedy clarification on proposals published in December designed to ease the path to full electrification, with specific focus on the new small car category. Manufacturers including Renault and Stellantis have largely welcomed the proposed changes, which include allowing some ICE car sales after 2035. Go to Source
Sleek Kia super-GT could make production as EV7
Kia is considering a production version of the Vision Meta Turismo concept as part of plans to expand its range with new bodystyles. The Meta Turismo is a four-door low-slung GT concept with an unusual interior designed to offer different experiences to driver and passenger. While few details have been revealed, it could potentially fit into… Continue reading Sleek Kia super-GT could make production as EV7
Official: New Volvo EX60 is ‘game-changer’ with 503-mile range
The new Volvo EX60 has been revealed as the Swedish firm’s most important model in years, introducing a ‘game-changing’ new platform, a suite of radical in-car technology and the capacity to “end range anxiety” with a colossal, class-leading range of up to 503 miles. The EX60 is Volvo’s fourth bespoke EV, and marks the firm’s entry into… Continue reading Official: New Volvo EX60 is ‘game-changer’ with 503-mile range
My Week in Cars Podcast: Have Jaguars become cooler?
In the latest episode of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about the recent Bicester Scramble. They discuss whether Jaguars are cooler than they’ve been for a while and whether Cropley could have saved money on his Dacia repairs. Plus what you can learn from the passenger seat… Continue reading My Week in Cars Podcast: Have Jaguars become cooler?