Ford Mustang Mach E outside factory
Lessons from Model Y can help Ford reduce cost of building Mustang Mach-E
Manufacturing

Tesla's electric car cost-cutting is a 'huge gift' for Ford

Ford boss says Tesla "set the standard" with the Model Y and pledges to follow its lead on next-gen EVs

1 November 2023
Autocar Business
Tesla's electric car cost-cutting is a 'huge gift' for Ford
My Week in Cars

My Week in Cars: at the Royal Automobile Club with Andy Palmer

Ex-Nissan and Aston Martin boss joins Matt and Steve for a fascinating discussion and reader Q&A

1 November 2023
My Week in Cars: at the Royal Automobile Club with Andy Palmer
Skoda Enyaq render front three quarter
The Enyaq's SSP platform is set to eventually underpin 80% of VW Group cars
New cars

Skoda Enyaq successor due in 2028 with 12-minute charging

Brand's first SSP-based car will get bespoke batteries and be built in the Czech Republic

31 October 2023
Skoda Enyaq successor due in 2028 with 12-minute charging
Lexus RZ one motion grip
'One Motion Grip' now uses 200deg steering ratio instead of 150deg
New cars

Toyota to begin steer-by-wire production in 2024

'One Motion Grip' system is set to be offered initially on the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ

31 October 2023
Toyota to begin steer-by-wire production in 2024
Mazda UK range front 2
Mazda is keen to continue using combustion engines, especially to extend the range of its EVs
Environment and energy

Mazda UK boss: Pragmatic 2035 ICE ban a relief for car buyers

Jeremy Thomson says the postponement will not change the pace at which electric cars are bought

31 October 2023
Mazda UK boss: Pragmatic 2035 ICE ban a relief for car buyers
toyota prius 2023 front quarter
Design overhaul brings Prius closer to the ground and extends wheelbase
New cars

Exclusive: New Toyota Prius will go on sale in UK

Hybrid front-runner was originally removed from the market due to demand for SUVs

30 October 2023
Exclusive: New Toyota Prius will go on sale in UK
Mercedes G Class climbing
V8-engined Mercedes-AMG G63 will be offered with a ‘kinetic’ suspension set-up
New cars

First ride: 2024 Mercedes-AMG G63

Revised off-roader gets semi-active suspension option in G63 guise; due next year

30 October 2023
First ride: 2024 Mercedes-AMG G63
Volkswagen Golf GTI front three quarter
The Mk8.5 Golf is due to be revealed early next year
New cars

Volkswagen Golf GTI gets major overhaul for final petrol outing

More power, chassis upgrade and cabin revamp mark petrol hot hatch swansong

30 October 2023
Volkswagen Golf GTI gets major overhaul for final petrol outing
Lexus UX manual gearbox dashboard
Lexus UX 300e is modified with Toyota GR86 pedals and gearshifter, plus rev counter
New cars

Driven: Toyota's manual gearbox for electric cars

New software-based system aims to offer more driver involvement. Is it more than a gimmick?

30 October 2023
Driven: Toyota's manual gearbox for electric cars
BMW digital
BMW says this digitalisation approach is not at odds with its focus on producing the ‘ultimate driving machines’
Car sales

How BMW is using digital to target next generation of customers

Behind the scenes, the Munich firm is making seismic changes to its sales and marketing approach

30 October 2023
Autocar Business
How BMW is using digital to target next generation of customers

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