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…
Lexus to launch Vantage-rivalling V8 supercar with up to 600bhp
Toyota recently announced – alongside allies Mazda and Subaru – plans to “revolutionise” the packaging of the internal combustion engine, doubling down on its belief that ICE technology will continue to play a role for cars in the future, despite…
Is it really worth trying to do major mechanical work yourself?
I’m sure I or a nearby shop have something to convert one to the other. I don’t. The shops don’t. So I go online. A few days pass. Then everything connects. Within three seconds the nut is undone. Per hour…
New world order: Lotus Eletre vs Audi SQ8 E-tron
The truth is, the way the Eletre gets itself down the road isn’t quite as impressive as what it’s like to simply inhabit, and doesn’t feel like what, or how, it’s been made to win you over. But it’s impressive…
UK election: What is each party’s plan for the future of motoring?
“Rebuilding Britain means modernising our transport infrastructure”, states the Labour manifesto, adding that the network has been “plagued by long-promised projects that are never delivered”. It says it will maintain and renew the road network, with a keen eye on potholes…
Jeep Renegade to be reinvented as £20k EV crossover by 2027
Jeep will launch an all-new electric version of its Renegade small SUV globally by 2027, with a starting price of less than £20,000. Jeep will use a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery to bring the cost of the small SUV down, Stellantis CEO…
New Smart #5 electric SUV packs up to 637bhp
The new Smart #5 is not just the brand’s largest model yet, but by far its most powerful, putting out more than 600bhp in its most potent guise. The new Volkswagen ID 4-rivalling crossover was shown in concept form at…
Labour would reinstate 2030 ban on new ICE car sales
The Labour Party has pledged to reintroduce the 2030 ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars if it wins the 4 July general election. The Conservative government last year delayed the end of sales of non-hybridised combustion cars…
BMW M2 boosted to 473bhp in 2 Series facelift
BMW’s M division has ramped up the power and performance of the M2 as part of a series of running changes for the popular sports coupé. Planned for UK sales in August from £63,360, the upgraded 2024 model receives a…