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Autocar magazine 30 August: on sale now

This week in Autocar, we have all the details about Jaguar’s highly anticipated electric XJ saloon. We also reveal Britain’s top fun EV and take a spin in a Unimog.

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Jaguar is getting ready to launch a luxurious electric saloon. This car will indirectly replace the discontinued XJ EV and will be launched alongside two electric crossovers. We have all the information you need.

Alpine is bringing back the A310 as a four-seater electric sports car. It promises to be a future icon in the world of sports cars and will stay true to the lightweight and agile DNA of Alpine. Following this, Alpine will introduce two SUVs in the D- and E-segments.

Meanwhile, Ford and Volkswagen are venturing into the wild with their new Nugget and California campers. We take a close look at what these campers have to offer.

Reviews

We test the new Range Rover Velar, which aims to enhance its luxurious image with a minimalist design approach. We find out if it still delivers the goods on its home turf.

Vauxhall treats us to a plug-in hybrid edition of the Astra Sports Tourer. Our reviewer, Matt Prior, goes to Oxfordshire to determine if it’s a sensible choice compared to the petrol model.

Toyota promises efficiency improvements and software tweaks to make its new b74X the best in its class. We investigate if these claims hold true.

Our road tests include the 617bhp Mercedes AMG EQE 53 and the Porsche 911 T, which is often considered the purist’s choice. We evaluate if the Porsche lives up to its reputation as the perfect entry-level option.

Features

Is 2023 the year when electric cars become truly enjoyable to drive? Our second annual ‘EV Handling Day’ test will reveal all. We gather six EVs that promise exceptional dynamics and engaging powertrains.

A Unimog is like a Swiss Army knife on wheels, capable of handling any task. It can go places and do things that no other vehicle can. Matt Prior explores what makes this vehicle so special.

Formula 1’s recent commercial success has led to conflicts with the most powerful figure in motorsport. Edd Straw interviews Mohammed Ben Sulayem to get the inside scoop.

Opinion

Matt Prior delves into the origins of the term ‘supercar’ and traces its journey to becoming a common word in the last century.

Steve Cropley discusses one of the main challenges of electric cars, shares his exhilaration about the fastest car he has ever used for a track event, and explains why he is a fan of the Jeep Wrangler.

Motorsport

1957 Jaguar XKSS Could Fetch $12 Million at Monterey Car Week Auction

The Jaguar XKSS was an unexpected creation resulting from the company’s decision to retire from racing in 1956. Sir William Lyons, the founder of Jaguar, chose to convert the remaining D-Type race cars into high-performance sports cars, giving birth to the XKSS. Sixteen examples of the XKSS were produced, and one of them, known as XKSS 707, will be up for auction by RM Sotheby’s at Monterey Car Week in August.

Originally painted cream with a red leather interior, XKSS 707 had been purchased by Lou Brero Sr., but unfortunately, he passed away in a racing accident before taking delivery. The car was subsequently sold to Sammy Weiss, the owner of Oxford Motors in Sacramento, California, who then sold it to Sidney Colberg. Colberg held onto the car until he sold it to Lord Anthony Bamford in 1975.

Lord Bamford, the chairman of JCB, a prominent British heavy equipment manufacturer, owned the car briefly and later passed it on to Geoffrey Marsh, who had it reconditioned. Marsh then sold it to I.G. Campbell McLaren. It was McLaren who had XKSS 707 refinished in a metallic blue color and registered it with the JAG 1 vanity plates it boasts today. The car remained in the McLaren stable for years, participating in historical events like the Le Mans Classic and gracing the pages of several British enthusiast magazines.