“F1 drivers have so much awareness and mental capacity to know exactly what’s going on, and when extra rules get thrown into the mix, they use the guidelines to get an advantage,” says Herbert. “This whole apex thing: the race is just to get to the apex first.” As for abusing track limits, Herbert admits… Continue reading Johnny Herbert: F1 drivers use guidelines ‘to get an an advantage’
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Racing to change the world: When Autocar met Sir Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton wants to maintain the momentum by speaking out against racism and inequality to such an extent that it has become his main motivation to continue in the sport. “As I continue to grow, I understand the sheer mass and size of issues surrounding us,” he says. “I would love to be able to do… Continue reading Racing to change the world: When Autocar met Sir Lewis Hamilton
GWM’s flat-eight motorbike proves Chinese car makers can have fun
It has come to my attention that the people behind the Funky Cat (Great Wall Motor, who later renamed the Ora EV something much more prosaic) have made something actually funky. This column item is ultimately going to be about cars, so I beg the patience of any reader who will write in when they… Continue reading GWM’s flat-eight motorbike proves Chinese car makers can have fun
Tired or wired? UK road trip in the 260,000-mile Tesla Model S
As such, our total distance is going to be just over 190 miles. So I’m beginning to do electric car range maths – a complex branch of maths closely related to that executed at the end of a restaurant meal for many people, when the bill is being split. In the end, the car is… Continue reading Tired or wired? UK road trip in the 260,000-mile Tesla Model S
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Speeding offences in England and Wales hit all-time high
The number of speeding offences recorded by police forces across England and Wales last year hit an all-time high, according to new data released by the Home Office. A total of 2,324,542 speed-limit breaches were recorded during 2023 – an increase of 10% compared with the year prior and the highest since comparable records began in 2011.… Continue reading Speeding offences in England and Wales hit all-time high
Renault still committed to F1 after axing Alpine engine programme
The Renault Group remains committed to Formula 1 through its Alpine team and sees it as a powerful marking tool for its road car efforts. Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo said the sport is a “boom box” for amplifying Alpine and was something the company could be built around, giving it “credibility to enthusiasts”.… Continue reading Renault still committed to F1 after axing Alpine engine programme
Dacia considering Dakar-inspired special editions
Dacia is open to creating limited-series Dakar versions of its road cars off the back of its inaugural entry into the world’s most famous rally. The Dacia Sandrider, a rally buggy inspired by the Manifesto concept car, will compete in next month’s Dakar Rally as part of the wider World Rally-Raid Championship. Dacia CEO Denis Le… Continue reading Dacia considering Dakar-inspired special editions
‘Desperate moves’: how the car industry hit ZEV targets
The discounts offered on expensive electric cars in an extraordinary year were so enormous that it made cheaper brands look pricey. “Customers were being told ‘you can have a 45-grand car for 33-35 grand’. We’re sitting there with our 32-grand car, which all of a sudden looks horribly expensive,” Guy Pigounakis, commercial director at MG Motor UK,… Continue reading ‘Desperate moves’: how the car industry hit ZEV targets
Polestar 3 gains single-motor version with 438-mile range
The Polestar 3 has gained a single-motor variant with a range of 438 miles between charges. Its rear-mounted drive unit puts out 295bhp and 361lb ft of torque, enabling the electric SUV to complete the 0-62mph sprint in 7.8sec. That’s 2.7sec behind the existing Dual Motor version, which packs 483bhp and 620lb ft, and 3.0sec behind… Continue reading Polestar 3 gains single-motor version with 438-mile range