Le Mans-inspired Jaguar F-Pace SVR Edition 1988 launched

Jaguar won the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours in 1988 with its XJR-9 sporting the legendary ‘Silk Cut’ purple livery, and now the British brand is paying tribute to that iconic victory with the new F-Pace SVR Edition 1988.  Jaguar’s SV Bespoke division has finished the special edition F-Pace in Midnight Amethyst gloss paintwork, Champagne… Continue reading Le Mans-inspired Jaguar F-Pace SVR Edition 1988 launched

Amby poised for comeback 

Amidst all the grim news on the Ukrainian crisis and China lockdown, there was welcome relief in the form of reviving a legacy brand. The Ambassador is due for a return though in a completely rebooted avatar and, in all likelihood, from the Stellantis stable. More specifically, it will roll out of the former CK… Continue reading Amby poised for comeback 

Yamaha feels Shanghai lockdown heat

Yamaha Motor Company has acknowledged that the China lockdown imposed in Shanghai has “impacted the electronic components used in our electrically power-assisted bicycles and motorcycles”.  The company is now “starting to see ways” to resolve the issue with some parts and expects the effects to be minimised from the second quarter onward. These comments were made… Continue reading Yamaha feels Shanghai lockdown heat

2022 Lexus RX gets redesign, PHEV and new tech

It produces combined totals of 302bhp and 421lb ft for a 0-62mph time of 7.0sec, while an 18.1kWh lithium ion battery yields an electric-only range of 40 miles, putting it slightly ahead of the Land Rover Discovery Sport P300e (37 miles). The RX 500h, positioned as the most dynamically focused model in the line-up, offers… Continue reading 2022 Lexus RX gets redesign, PHEV and new tech

Steve Cropley: A week in winners from Genesis and BMW

This week, Cropley has been getting to grips with some new metal in West Sussex, and has a positive dealership experience to share. Monday Years ago, after the late Earl’s Court and Birmingham NEC car exhibitions had passed into history, Autocar made a point of recognising Goodwood’s rising role as a car-show substitute, and the… Continue reading Steve Cropley: A week in winners from Genesis and BMW