Amazon Rivian Electric Delivery van 2023 front quarter static
The first 300 Rivian European Electric Delivery Vans will be deployed across Germany
New cars

Amazon and Rivian bring modified electric van to Europe

Bespoke electric delivery van for retail giant is shorter and narrower than American counterpart

4 July 2023
Amazon and Rivian bring modified electric van to Europe
Volkswagen ID cars 2023
The Volkswagen Group had the largest market share in Europe from January to May 2023, but cut EV production
Car sales

Headwinds threaten European car sales rebound

Inflation might combine with increased new car prices and other factors to cause a "bleak" second half of 2023

4 July 2023
Autocar Business
Headwinds threaten European car sales rebound
Roewe D7 front three quarter
Roewe has confirmed two drivetrain options for the new saloon
New cars

Roewe D7 electric saloon could come to UK as an MG

Nebula platform-based electric saloon is bound for sale in China by end of 2023 to rival Volkswagen ID 7

3 July 2023
Roewe D7 electric saloon could come to UK as an MG
BYD Seal front quarter tracking 2023
Weakening EV and PHEV sales have raised concerned over China's continued economic growth
Electric vehicles

China introduces £56.5bn tax-relief package for electrified cars

Electric and plug-in-hybrid cars will be exempted from a 10% sales tax in 2024 and 2025 to boost sales

3 July 2023
Autocar Business
China introduces £56.5bn tax-relief package for electrified cars
Aflfa GTV EV render 2023 web
The next GTV is not officially part of Alfa Romeo’s product plan
New cars

Alfa Romeo SZ to inspire 2026 electric coupe

Design boss hints at the influence of ‘Il Mostro’ in the gestation of the next GTV

3 July 2023
Alfa Romeo SZ to inspire 2026 electric coupe
Continental Conti silent
ContiSilent foam layer is claimed to cut noise by 9dBA
Technology

Under the skin: How tyres are changing for electric cars

EVs require substantially different tyre technology, so Continental, Hankook and Michelin have responded

3 July 2023
Under the skin: How tyres are changing for electric cars
Honda Integra Type R front three quarter road
The Mk1 Integra Type R was introduced in 1995 with an expensive starting price
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Honda Integra Type R Mk1 and Mk2

Integra Type R's were as good to drive as they were high-revving, but what are the pitfalls for each generation?

3 July 2023
Used car buying guide: Honda Integra Type R Mk1 and Mk2
New cars

Obituary: Designer Peter Horbury dies aged 73

Peter Horbury was best known for his work at Volvo, reinventing its design language and saving the company

1 July 2023
Obituary: Designer Peter Horbury dies aged 73
Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ Coupe front quarter static
'Coda Tronca' ('short tail') signature from classic Alfa Romeos such as the Giulia TZ will return
New cars

Alfa Romeo EVs to switch to retro-inspired aero look

Jeep Avenger sibling, due in 2024, will be the first to adopt a low-drag ‘Coda Tronca’ tail

30 June 2023
Alfa Romeo EVs to switch to retro-inspired aero look
Autocar Change Makers podcast
Listen to episode one now
Podcasts

Change Makers Podcast: Will car sharing replace ownership? (ep.1)

Turo UK boss Xavier Collins says car-sharing could be life-changing for the modern motorist - and car retailers

30 June 2023
Change Makers Podcast: Will car sharing replace ownership? (ep.1)

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