Autocar magazine 23 August: on sale now

Autocar magazine 23 August: on sale now

Autocar magazine 23 August: on sale now

This week in Autocar, we have all the information you need about Lamborghini’s surprising new electric vehicle. We will also reveal the best-handling electric vehicle and conduct a road test on a black cab.

News

Lamborghini has finally unveiled its long-awaited electric vehicle, a striking four-seat GT named the Lanzador. We have all the technical details and an exclusive comment from the CEO of the brand.

Mercedes-AMG has also introduced the second-generation GT, aiming to compete with the Aston Martin Vantage and Porsche 911. According to the company’s CEO, this car has been designed to meet the desires of customers.

Bentley has collaborated with The Little Car Company, a specialist in miniature vehicles, to create an 85% scale electric replica of the legendary Bentley Blower from 1929. We delve deeper into this replica priced at £108,000.

Reviews

Porsche has given the iconic Panamera a sleeker appearance, improved dynamics, and better powertrains. We bring you a firsthand review of a prototype in Barcelona.

The Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato is the final iteration of Lambo’s V10 baby. We explore whether this orange-liveried off-road supercar is simply a tactic to sell the end-of-line model or the best version yet.

Jaguar may have been the first to develop a credible electric vehicle with the I-Pace, but the facelift of the car has been long overdue. Our reviewer, Illya Verpraet, tests the new I-Pace to see if it still meets expectations.

In addition, we take a closer look at the very pink Porsche 718 Cayman Style Edition and conduct a road test of a black cab to provide insights for non-veteran cab drivers.

Features

Richard Bremner investigates how to get 500bhp without breaking the bank. We explore cars like the V10-powered Audi RS6 Avant and the Nissan GT-R, which offer the most power for your money.

The Bentley Continental GT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and we join the British company in their festivities. James Attwood attends the party and takes three of the most iconic Conti’s for a drive.

Maturo, a restomodding firm, has created a road-ready Group A rally car based on the Lancia Delta Integrale. Matt Prior takes it for a spin to see how it performs.

Opinion

In his column, Matt Prior discusses the decline of the Ford Fiesta, his affection for his Africa Twin bike, and gives a word of caution to those considering buying a model they believe will increase in value.

Steve Cropley visits the Ariel Motor Co HQ and test drives their new Hipercar. He also shares an amusing software glitch experience in his Bentley and discovers an innovative new technique from our photographer Max Edleston.