Being late to the party when it came to Autocar staff each choosing our favourite cars of 2021, I was surprised to discover the latest superstar from Zuffenhausen – winner of this year’s Handling Day contest, no less – remained unspoken for. I wondered how I could have been so wrong about my clearly degenerate… Continue reading Autocar writers’ cars of 2021: Porsche 911 GT3
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Damon Hill’s highlights from his F1 glory days
“I got a very late opportunity in F1 and I always thought just getting there was a bloody good achievement,” says Hill, now 61. “I had a good crack with Alain in 1993 and won some grands prix. With Ayrton we never got to find out how I would have matched up. I would have… Continue reading Damon Hill’s highlights from his F1 glory days
Let’s stick together: how Airfix builds its models
REVEL This German model company has a large range of cars in its catalogue, spanning pre-1964 classics to what it calls post-1974 moderns via motorsports, muscle cars and street rods. POCHER Owned by Airfix parent firm Hornby Hobbies since 2020, this Italian company specialises in large, high-quality model cars and motorcycles, with prices starting from… Continue reading Let’s stick together: how Airfix builds its models
Top 10 fuel-efficient petrol cars in India
While car owners in India have seen some respite in petrol rates – with the November 4 excise duty cut by the Centre and some states and prices remaining stable – a price hike in the future cannot be ruled out. So, having a fuel-efficient car can help you save that little bit more on… Continue reading Top 10 fuel-efficient petrol cars in India
Hyundai Venue crosses 250,000 sales in 30 months since launch
Hyundai Motor India’s first-ever compact SUV – the Venue – has driven past the 250,000-unit sales mark in the Indian market. The milestone comes 31 months after the Venue was launched on May 21, 2019 at introductory prices starting at Rs 650,000 and going up to Rs 11.10 lakh The Venue is available with three… Continue reading Hyundai Venue crosses 250,000 sales in 30 months since launch
Creta sells 80,476 units in April-November but Ertiga, Brezza closing in fast
Top 5 UVs (356,717 units) contributed 41% to total UV sales of 870,894 units (April-November 2021). Ertiga Just 6,550 units behind leader Creta and Brezza 7,527 units behind. When the top five models in a specific vehicle sub-segment account for 41% of total sales and also for nearly 20% of total passenger vehicles sales in… Continue reading Creta sells 80,476 units in April-November but Ertiga, Brezza closing in fast
Chinese electric car start-up Nio reveals a new sedan, augmented reality glasses
Chinese electric car company Nio revealed Saturday a new sedan and custom augmented reality glasses that reduce the need for in-car screens. Go to Source
How Cruise boss Ammann, GM failed to bridge widening divide
Cruise CEO Amman, parent GM failed to bridge divide over vision News Sports Autos Business Michigan Life + Home Entertainment Opinion Obituaries Apparently ousted Cruise LLC CEO Dan Ammann is credited with shrinking parent General Motors Co.’s global footprint, sharpening the automaker’s financial performance and leaving Detroit to take leadership of the carmaker’s autonomous-vehicle maker. But two sources… Continue reading How Cruise boss Ammann, GM failed to bridge widening divide
New Mercedes Vision EQXX: image released ahead of January debut
Mercedes-Benz is just days away from unveiling its Vision EQXX concept, an ultra-efficient EV with a focus on aerodynamics. Now, the firm has put out a revealing teaser image showing the car’s profile. Mercedes’ COO Markus Schafer has previously disclosed that it promises a real-world range of 1000km (620 miles). Dubbed “the most efficient vehicle… Continue reading New Mercedes Vision EQXX: image released ahead of January debut
Autocar writers’ cars of 2021: Toyota Camry
Yes, I’ve picked a Toyota Camry as my star car of the year. And not even a high-spec one, but a US market version powered by a slightly wheezy and rattly, entirely non-hybrid 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that pushes out a modest 200bhp. Have I gone made? Well, possibly, but some context is needed. To be… Continue reading Autocar writers’ cars of 2021: Toyota Camry