The Bayon arrived in 2021 New model is expected to sit between Inster and Kona Electric and be twinned with Kia's upcoming EV2 Hyundai will reveal a electric crossover, likely an electric alternative to the Bayon, in "the next few months" as it pushes to expand its EV offerings. Understood by Autocar to be
Volkswagen Multivan and California gain four-wheel drive PHEV
Priced from £54k, the new powertrain packs 242bhp and an electric-only range of up to 59 miles The Volkswagen Multivan and its camper van counterpart the California have gained the four-wheel drive with the introduction of a new plug-in-hybrid powertrain. Priced from £54,525 in the Multivan and £71,295 in the California, the new
Women feel unwelcome and patronised at car showrooms
Survey finds half believe car buying experience is tailored towards men The motor trade isn’t doing enough to make women feel welcome when they’re buying a car, according to new research. In 2023, almost 17 million women held a UK driving licence, compared with almost 18 million men, and many women buy
Mercedes-AMG to simulate gearboxes in 'emotional' EVs
V8 rumble and gearchanges are considered key to getting AMG loyalists on board with electrification Mercedes-AMG will simulate internal-combustion powertrains in its upcoming EVs in a bid to hit the “emotional” benchmarks set by its previous V8- and V12-powered sports cars. Speaking to Autocar at the launch of the AMG Concept GT
Dacia Duster to remain rugged 4×4 in move to electric power
Value brand will roll out affordable EVs and extend its family-sized range Dacia is readying its hugely popular Duster for the EV age – and the upcoming electric variant is set to stay true to its affordable, rugged ethos as well as retain the option of a go-anywhere 4x4. The Romanian brand
Work underway at Tata's UK EV battery factory ahead of 2027 opening
Bridgwater factory will initially create batteries for JLR and Tata Motors; 40GWh capacity will be largest in Europe Work has begun in building what will become one of Europe’s largest EV battery factories - and the Somerset site is planned to open in 2027. It comes more than a year after the £4billion
Krief: The engineering guru who swapped Ferrari for Renault
Why the 296 GTB engineer now wants to make mainstream cars fun It turns out there’s an 11-week lead on a half-hour audience with Philippe Krief. Surprised? Don’t be. In September last year, the man from Marseille became the Renault Group’s new chief technology officer. This would be a substantial professional endeavour