Mercedes-AMG GLC 53
Straight-six SUV aims to banish memory of four-cylinder plug-in hybrid AMG is quietly changing direction with this new Mercedes-AMG GLC 53.Three years after launching the technically ambitious but commercially divisive four-cylinder GLC 63 S E-Performance, it has stepped back from the highly complex plug-in hybrid formula used by that car in favour of something that feels far more natural for a f
Pouch cells: Innovative battery tech links Mk1 Leaf and Cayenne EV
Cayenne EV's pack is made up of 32 pouch cells, just like the original Leaf's Few things in the history of automotive technology can have progressed quite as rapidly as the lithium-ion battery pack, variations of which power all EVs on the roads today. When Tesla broke the mould in 2013 with the Model S, its battery comprised many thousands of individual '18650' cylindrical cells. The name is der
Survivors: The world’s longest-living cars
While many models come and go, there are some that refuse to fall... While nameplates can sometimes seem eternal, it’s rare for a car to remain unchanged for more than a decade. Manufacturers redesign platforms to incorporate the latest advances in weight-saving materials and safety, and they tweak sheet metal to lure buyers into showrooms with the promise of something fresh. But this story is
Porsche Cayenne & Cayenne Coupe Electric
Stalwart luxury SUV turns electric for its next generation – with an astonishing peak output of 1140bhp The all-electric, fourth-generation Porsche Cayenne is now an imminent arrival on UK roads. Before the summer is out, we should have Autocar’s very own set of benchmark measurements and numbers, a full set of impressions, and a definitive UK verdict on what might be Zuffenhausen’s most importan
Alfa Romeo channels Giulietta for new hatchback – with ICE and EV
Autocar's vision for a new Alfa hatch - based on official teaser C-segment hatch will come alongside closely related Tonale replacement; next-gen Giulia and Stelvio pushed back Alfa Romeo will launch a new family hatchback to rival the Volkswagen Golf in the next few years - its first since the Giulietta was axed in 2020. The new C-segment car will be based on parent company Stellantis's new ST
New Lotus Emira 420 Sport sheds weight, boosts agility for £106k
New 420 Sport is lightest Emira – and could be the last before it drops AMG and Toyota power Lightest Emira brings bespoke bodywork, improved aero – and an Esprit-style removable roof Lotus has revealed a new lightweight Emira that aims to offer a "pure expression" of the company's DNA with improved agility and responsiveness over the standard car. Based on the Emira Turbo, with the Mercedes-AM
New BYD Dolphin G supermini revealed as UK's smallest PHEV
New VW Polo-sized plug-in hybrid to arrive this summer as Chinese brand's first Europe-focused car The new BYD Dolphin G DM-i is the Chinese firm’s first car developed specifically for Europe – and will take on both electric and petrol rivals with an unusual plug-in hybrid powertrain. Due to go on sale in the UK this autumn, with pricing tipped to start from under £20,000, the new model is a 4160
The most controversial cars made by Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz was the first to put the automobile into production, but that doesn’t mean all its cars since have been such a success… Mercedes is not a brand particularly known for controversy, at least compared with some we could mention. It has, however, had its moments, producing cars which certainly gave people pause for thought. Here, then, are 30 models which could, using the term very br
Volvo quit estates, but you don't have to - bag a V90 for £8k
This is a traditional family car a sleek design twist — and it's reliable too, if you choose the right one Think of a large family estate car. You're picturing a Volvo, aren't you? Although the XC90 is the Volvo de choix for big families these days, the more traditional V90 estate still holds massive appeal, having only recently bowed out of production after nearly a decade. And not just because
1036bhp, 329 miles, £440k: Ferrari Luce revealed as wild super-EV
Rule-breaking silhouette was conceived in partnership with iPhone designer Jony Ive Prancing Horse plugs in: mad Luce brings radical styling and performance specs to match its V8 and V12 siblings Ferrari has revealed the exterior design and full technical details of its new Luce electric car. Ferrari’s second five-door car (after the Purosangue) and its first five-seater will go on sale priced
Coachbuilding king: how Zagato made world's prettiest cars prettier
How do you improve on something as gorgeous as the Aston Martin DB4? This design house knew how... When I was 11, I was fortunate enough to see a green 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GTZ in the metal. Ever since, I've been obsessed with the genius of Zagato. Now, I'll be the first to admit that I'm not exactly qualified to talk at length about the intricacies of car design, and I'm also aware that, as a t
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