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)
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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
New Jaecoo 7: upmarket off-roader lands with sub-£30k price
The 4WD 7 is also claimed to offer genuine off-road ability, with seven driving modes, approach and departure angles of 21deg and 29deg and a breakover angle of 200mm. A Bosch-developed integrated power braking system can simulate a locking differential. It is priced at £35,065. As with the 5, European market versions of the 7 will feature bespoke suspension… Continue reading New Jaecoo 7: upmarket off-roader lands with sub-£30k price
Confirmed: Government set to rework EV mandate
Changes are set to be made to the UK’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, the government has confirmed, following a backlash from car makers over the rules. The decision was announced this evening by business secretary Jonathan Reynolds, who said he was “concerned” by how the current “inherited” laws “are working at the moment”. The government will… Continue reading Confirmed: Government set to rework EV mandate
Lamborghini commits to launching electric Lanzador by 2030
Lamborghini has no plans to follow Aston Martin and Bentley in delaying its first electric car – but will keep its three new hybrid models on sale for as long as possible. In an exclusive interview with Autocar at the UK debut of the Lamborghini Temerario supercar, boss Stephan Winkelmann said he was confident that the firm’s previously… Continue reading Lamborghini commits to launching electric Lanzador by 2030
Stellantis proposes Luton plant closure
Vauxhall owner Stellantis has announced plans to close its long-running commercial vehicle factory in Luton, just months after Group bosses threatened closures as part of a battle with the government over its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) targets. The announcement, which puts 1100 jobs at risk, is part of a move to “consolidate” its UK manufacturing footprint… Continue reading Stellantis proposes Luton plant closure
Rewriting ZEV mandate rules is the right thing to do
Think it was tough for car makers to hit the ZEV mandate in 2024? As it stands, it’s going to get even tougher in 2025. And 2026, and 2027… The 22% electric car sales mix requirement in 2024 becomes 28% in 2025 and increases up to 80% in 2030. While six percentage points year-on-year might not… Continue reading Rewriting ZEV mandate rules is the right thing to do
Sleek new Audi Q5 Sportback revealed with £77k V6 range-topper
The new Audi Q5 Sportback has been revealed with a new design, fresh interior and a starting price of £52,350. Mirroring the line-up of the standard Q5, itself unveiled last month, the rakish Q5 Sportback is available with a mild-hybrid petrol, diesel and thumping petrol V6. Priced from £52,350 – £2500 more than the SUV… Continue reading Sleek new Audi Q5 Sportback revealed with £77k V6 range-topper
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Volkswagen Passat eHybrid
Stalwart estate gets a cutting-edge hybrid system and 80-mile EV range Traditional estate cars like the Volkswagen Passat eHybrid can feel like something of an endangered species, but look closer and you will see that there are still plenty of new ones entering the market.We have recently seen an all-new BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class… Continue reading Volkswagen Passat eHybrid