bmw neue klasse ix3 front three quarter
New SUV will take design influence from Vision Neue Klasse saloon, as imagined here
New cars

BMW Neue Klasse SUV concept confirmed for 21 March unveiling

New Vision Neue Klasse X concept will preview the future of the German brand’s electric SUV line-up

18 March 2024
BMW Neue Klasse SUV concept confirmed for 21 March unveiling
Bentley EV front three quarter
The brand's first EV will be one of five; its design details are being finalised
New cars

First Bentley EV will feature unique distinctive design

Robin Page talks to Autocar about 2025-bound EV, as well as future concepts and working with VW

18 March 2024
First Bentley EV will feature unique distinctive design
Catesby Tunnel Ariel Atom 4R front three quarter
Prior and Cropley tested the Atom with a series of sprint runs
Features

Aero testing the new Ariel Atom 4R in Catesby tunnel

Catesby is a 1.7-mile disused railway tunnel turned aero test facility - we help Ariel get some drag coefficients

17 March 2024
Aero testing the new Ariel Atom 4R in Catesby tunnel
M25 diversion March 2024 2
The M25 is completely closed between junctions 10 and 11
Consumer

On the scene at the M25 closure: did it really cause traffic chaos?

The first daytime closure of part of the M25 was set to affect millions of drivers. Our man assesses the fallout

16 March 2024
On the scene at the M25 closure: did it really cause traffic chaos?
Ford Focus rear
We wanted to do a year’s worth of driving in one week to see how it coped. It excelled
Features

Driving 100 laps of the M25 in the 1999 COTY-winning Ford Focus

While the original Ford Focus is now renowned and loved, when it won COTY we gave it a much harder time

16 March 2024
Driving 100 laps of the M25 in the 1999 COTY-winning Ford Focus
Consumer

Jaguar I-Pace owners angry as smart charging ability removed

Manufacturer says limiting third-party access to cars is to "keep clients’ data as safe as possible”

15 March 2024
Jaguar I-Pace owners angry as smart charging ability removed
vw up render 2024
Successor to the VW e-Up is scheduled to go on sale by the end of 2027
New cars

Volkswagen close to final design of £17k ID 1 electric car

Company to decide on one of four proposals for the price-leading Renault Twingo rival due in 2027

15 March 2024
Volkswagen close to final design of £17k ID 1 electric car
Mercedes Vision EQXX concept record front lead
This was the advanced Vision EQXX concept's third epic efficiency test
Electric cars

Mercedes Vision EQXX breaks own efficiency record with 8.4mpkWh

The concept travelled 627.6 miles across the Arabian Peninsula at an impressive average of 8.4 miles per kWh

15 March 2024
Mercedes Vision EQXX breaks own efficiency record with 8.4mpkWh
Consumer

Drivers to be affected as M25 section to close this weekend

Major route will close to demolish a bridge; diversion set up between Addlestone and Cobham

15 March 2024
Drivers to be affected as M25 section to close this weekend
Skoda Epiq front lead
The Epiq name is derived from the ancient Greek word ‘epos’
New cars

2025 Skoda Epiq is rugged urban EV for sub-£25,000

New entry-level SUV is due on sale next year at less than £25,000, targeting reborn Renault 4 and Fiat Panda

15 March 2024
2025 Skoda Epiq is rugged urban EV for sub-£25,000

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