This week in Autocar, now we have all it’s essential know in regards to the new Audi RS5, reveal the brand new Porsche Taycan, and have a look at a Renault redesigned with Lego.
News
The Audi RS4 will quickly be referred to as the RS5, bringing with it a hybrid-assisted V6 and a set of dynamics to take the combat to Merc-AMG’s 671bhp C63 – now we have all there may be to know.
Staying with Audi, we cowl the reveal of the RS6 GT – a limited-run, £180,000 property with carbonfibre all over the place and revised aero.
Over to Porsche and the launch of the brand new Taycan, stated to be ‘higher in each self-discipline’. We have what it’s essential learn about its drivetrain, vary, charging, inside and dynamics.
Meanwhile BMW has formally revealed the brand new 5 Series Touring, set to be bought within the UK initially with two EV choices and a PHEV.
Reviews
Subaru has launched the Crosstrek because the substitute for the XV, full with updates to 4×4 chassis and a brand new mild-hybrid engine – we discover out what they quantity to.
The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé might need a 470bhp V6 and 0-62mph time of simply 4.9sec, however we reckon it is essentially the most compromised Cayenne you should buy – Murray Scullion investigates.
The BMW X6 has been handled to enhanced powertrains and next-generation inside tech, in addition to a model new look. But is it higher than an Audi Q8 or Range Rover Velar?
We’re additionally testing the Range Rover Sport, Audi Q8 and SQ8, and for street check 5660, we have the Lexus LM.
Features
Nicolas Fremau constructed a Lego mannequin along with his youngsters one Christmas. Then he and his colleagues at Renault scaled it up into the unconventional E-Tech Hybrid system. Steve Cropley pays a go to to listen to the story.
There’s now an 800lb ft value-led Czech electrical off-roader on sale within the UK – and it’s not a Skoda. Kris Culmer takes a drive of the MW Motors Spartan EV 2.0.
What is it wish to dwell with a traditional? After shopping for, restoring, and promoting an previous Beetle 1302 S, Felix Page tells us why it’s best to get pleasure from traditional motoring when you nonetheless can.
Opinion
Matt Prior riffs on the event of vehicles during the last 20 years and why, if you happen to’re drained or bewildered by most new fashions, there’s nonetheless a pocket of thrills obtainable to you from grassroots British makes.
Steve Cropley, in the meantime, talks in regards to the newest Ford Mustang Mach-E and rejoices at lastly with the ability to advocate it to a pal, why his time with the Audi SQ8 E-tron reminds him of studying to fly, and offers us a remaining replace on his potential buy of a traditional Range Rover.