This week in Autocar we unveil the brand new Volkswagen Golf, drive the indirect successor to the Ford Fiesta and why the 3D printed Czinger 21C could transform the automotive industry.
News
The revised Volkswagen Golf has undergone major ergonomic, powertrain and design revisions to boost the hatchback’s appeal – and it will be topped by a GTI that’s more powerful than ever before.
At Honda, the iconic NSX will return as the brand’s halo EV, with its boss confirming the electric sports car will be introduced as the flagship of the 0-series EVs.
Staying in Japan, we report on Lexus teaming the LBX with the Toyota GR Yaris to create the Morizo RR – a 300bhp crossover complete with faster aerodynamics.
Reviews
Ford has updated the Tourneo Courier, its smallest van and MPV, to create the successor to the Fiesta. We find out how it performs with the new Puma underpinnings.
The Lexus LM is a newcomer to the luxury MPV category, but it is so much more than just a van with seats. Matt Saunders finds out why limousines should worry.
The much-loved Suzuki Jimny has been given a practicality boost with an extra pair of doors, but only in certain markets. We discover what we are missing.
Ford road test 5658, we test the World Car of the Year 2023: the Jeep Avenger. Does this first EV for Jeep have what it takes to crack Europe?
Functions
The new Kia EV9 ranks up there with luxury large SUVs from established brands, so we decided to find out whether buyers are willing to pay for Korean luxury by comparing it to the Land Rover Defender 110 and Audi Q8 E-tron.
Bicester Scramble meanwhile swaps Panama hats for crocodiles – Murray Scullion discovers why a new generation is flocking to the big car event.
Designed by artificial intelligence and 3D printed by robots, the Czinger 21C has the potential to transform the automotive industry, according to those behind it. We’re going to their American base to find out what’s what.
Opinion
Matt Prior talks about bias in the automotive sector and how it can affect us all, and why there could soon be a huge change in the way we view manufacturers.
Steve Cropley, meanwhile, has become obsessed with a rare 1973 Range Rover, describes an electric vehicle experience we don’t appreciate enough, and why he’s annoyed by Zap-Map.
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