MG doesn’t expect major changes to be made to the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, because this could increase pressure on the UK government to reverse other financial policies, such as farmers’ inheritance tax. Commercial director Guy Pigounakis said the ZEV mandate, a fast-track review of which was confirmed Tuesday by the government, had fundamentally “changed the way cars… Continue reading MG expects only small changes to ZEV mandate rules
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
New pictures released of upcoming Range Rover Electric
The new electric Range Rover is undergoing final-stage testing ahead of its launch next year. New images show JLR’s second production EV testing in the United Arab Emirates – following Arctic Circle testing earlier this year – where temperatures are hitting as high as 50deg C with humidity levels of 90%. One of the key… Continue reading New pictures released of upcoming Range Rover Electric
Speed limits for cars in Scotland could be lowered
Speed limits for cars in Scotland could be reduced on selected roads if proposed new laws are given the go-ahead. Transport Scotland has proposed lowering the 60mph limit on single-carriageway roads to 50mph. This could “significantly reduce” collisions that result in injury or death while maintaining journey times, according to the government transport agency. The changes have already… Continue reading Speed limits for cars in Scotland could be lowered
Why the new Skoda Elroq is a great company car
Smarter and safer on the road For fleet managers and company car drivers alike, having advanced in-car technology that lends a helping hand on long journeys and an extra set of eyes to keep you safe is paramount. The new Skoda Elroq offers even more state-of-the-art driver and safety systems. Plus, alongside its extensive suite… Continue reading Why the new Skoda Elroq is a great company car
Hyundai Bayon
You have to look pretty hard to discern how the new Bayon has changed compared to the first-generation model. The Bayon’s look is pretty inoffensive and tweaks to the stylish crossover’s exterior have helped retain this ethos. There’s a new front grille, revised headlights and more distinctive LED daytime running lights of a similar look to that… Continue reading Hyundai Bayon
Autocar digital archive now 100% complete
The Autocar Archive is now 100% complete, as a result of a gap-filling partnership with The British Library, giving subscribers access to all 6647 issues of Autocar published since 1895. The digital archive of Autocar magazine issues was relaunched in partnership with digimag provider Exact Editions last year and work had been ongoing since then to… Continue reading Autocar digital archive now 100% complete
Plug-in hybrid cars can do 100mpg, but they need to be honest
Being entirely in favour of, or entirely opposed to, any particular kind of car is a deeply questionable arguing position, I’ve always thought. You hear people say things like ‘God, I hate electric cars’ all the time; or it could be SUVs, hypercars, microcars or huge off-roaders. My response is usually along the lines of… Continue reading Plug-in hybrid cars can do 100mpg, but they need to be honest
Lexus LBX
The first thing you notice when you open the door to the LBX is that Lexus has absolutely succeeded in making the interior feel very upmarket, just shrunken down from, say, the Lexus RX. The design is restrained and modern but not reductionist and simplistic like a Tesla or a recent Range Rover, while the materials… Continue reading Lexus LBX
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.116)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley visit Gordon Murray Automotive, makers of the limited-edition T50 and T33 sports cars, to talk to two of the people behind the project. Dario Franchitti is a four-time Indycar champion and three-time Indy 500 winner, who has now nearly full-time… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.116)
Autocar magazine 27 November: on sale now
In this week’s issue we look into Jaguar’s radical redesign, and share details on Hyundai’s seven seater Ioniq 9. Plus, we look back on 8 generations of the VW Golf, drive the Volvo XC90 facelift, and investigate why EVs still might not be suitable for some drivers. Make someone’s Christmas or treat yourself with our… Continue reading Autocar magazine 27 November: on sale now