Why the Tesla Model Y isn’t really an SUV, but a trendy MPV
Is the Tesla Model Y an SUV? If you were, say, an activist against urban-dwelling 4x4s, would you be inclined to put a narky sticker on the windscreen of one or pop a lentil into one of its tyre valves…
The scrap man keeping the UK’s aging Volvos alive
Coppen reckons the average age of his Volvos is 12 years, but I’ve seen many around the place that are much older. He removes their lights, door mirrors, radios and parcel shelves for storage and resale. “They’re my biggest sellers,” he…
Four-door feud: BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes E-Class
BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes E-Class: Verdict If plug-in hybrids have come of age with regards to their powertrains, then they are still compromised in their packaging and the way they handle their considerable kerb weight. Ultimately, then, both of…
Ferrari gears up for first EV with opening of new E-building
Ferrari has made a significant step towards the launch of its first EV next year with the opening of the new E-building production facility at its factory in Maranello. The new 42,500sqm facility, which was opened in a ceremony attended by Italian president…
Bugatti plots front-engined Type 57 successor as next V16 car
With the Bugatti Tourbillon now entering advanced on-road testing, the company is looking at other models that could use its V16 hybrid drivetrain – and a revival of the stunning Type 57 SC Atlantic is one likely option. Asked if…
‘Stone age’ EV tech depresses used values
Close The car market is moving into a scenario where the remaining combustion-engined models are becoming much more valuable second-hand than their electric equivalents. However, as EV values slide for the 21st consecutive month, a two-tier narrative is emerging in which…
Why BYD is sponsoring Euro 2024
If you’ve watched any of Euro 2024, it will have been impossible to miss the presence of BYD. The Chinese manufacturer has taken a prominent sponsorship of this major football tournament, its adverts and branding covering the 10 stadiums being…
HWA Evo: Mercedes 190E reborn with carbon body and 443bhp V6
German engineering firm HWA has revealed an homage to the iconic Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II, which is built from the ground up and set for sale next year. The original Evo II was driven by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine…
Suzuki Ignis Review (2024) | Autocar
The Ignis seats four adults in surprising comfort; in the back, we’re talking knees free from backrests and heads well clear of the ceiling here. The driver also gets a decent amount of adjustability behind the wheel, and behind you…
Why you need to understand software-defined vehicles
Close Many new terms have entered the automotive lexicon over the past few years with the rise of electrification, some easier to define and understand than others. Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) sits towards the jargon end of the scale, yet it’s a term that…