On this week’s 148-page Christmas version, we drive a JCB monster truck, compete to construct the very best Lego automotive and predict what’s going to occur within the motoring world in 2025. Plus our street testers sit down for his or her annual Secret Santa lunch and we interview Grand Prix and Le Mans winner …
Nissan-Honda merger will create a brand new automotive powerhouse
The reported merger talks between Honda and Nissan may cut up the Japanese automobile manufacturing business into two highly effective entities. Neither Honda nor Nissan have confirmed plans for a merger, which was first reported on December 17 by Japanese newspaper Nikkei. Nonetheless, the pair agreed to collaborate on software program and EVs in August. …
Admit it: You’re keen on a huge Seventies American land yacht
Most of those behemoths have been powered by V8s starting from 6.0 liters to eight.0 liters. Nevertheless, it was the final of their variety, because of the oil disaster of 1973 that ultimately caught up with them. Emissions rules made a mockery of the most important engines – the 1975 Coupe de Ville had an …
Confirmed: New Honda Prelude with simulated gearbox
The brand new Honda Prelude hybrid coupe will function a novel simulated gearbox when it launches in 2026 as a part of an effort to make sure it affords driving pleasure. The Japanese agency will revive the long-running mannequin after a niche of greater than 20 years – and the brand new model will function …
Skoda Enyaq will get new look impressed by Imaginative and prescient 7S idea
The Skoda Enyaq will obtain a serious replace later this 12 months, getting a brand new look impressed by the Imaginative and prescient 7S idea automobile. A pair of design sketches launched by Skoda reveal that the electrical household SUV will get the brand new Tech Deck face of the 7S. It consists of a …
Movers and shakers: the newest job strikes within the automotive business
Welcome to Movers and Shakers, a brand new Autocar Enterprise characteristic masking the newest job strikes from throughout the auto business. This web page will probably be frequently up to date with all the largest transfers, promotions and divestitures within the sector, masking all the pieces it’s essential know. Identify: David Beattie Firm: Mini UK …
Volvo EX90 Evaluate 2024, worth and specs
The cabin has a pleasant Scandi vibe and a cool, premium really feel, even when it would not really feel as opulent as, or have the ‘wow’ issue of, a BMW iX. It nonetheless feels top quality and particular person in its fashion. Look nearer, although, and there is proof of very drastic cost-cutting of …