This week in Autocar, we cowl the novel automobile that’ll change Mini perpetually, drive a five-star Toyota that is simply been made even higher, and street check China’s Mannequin 3.
Information
Mini is getting ready to spherical off its line-up of three all-new core fashions later this 12 months with the disclosing of the Aceman crossover – we have now all it’s worthwhile to know concerning the predicted best-seller.
Over in Japan, Honda has revealed a daring new search for its future EVs, kicking off in 2026 with a placing massive saloon that majors on driver engagement.
In the meantime, we welcome again the return of the Volkswagen Up as an entry-level EV primarily based on the ID1 idea automobile, offering necessities for first-timers and metropolis use.
We additionally cowl Xpeng’s new plane provider, Kia’s rival to the Ford Transit, Merc’s angle to huge screens, and the UK’s first airport EV hub.
Evaluations
The sudden reputation of Toyota’s GR Yaris has paved the best way for this new ‘Evo’ mannequin. Has Toyota made a five-star automobile even higher? Matt Prior finds out.
Daring strikes from Hyundai, in the meantime, as its facelifted i20 swims towards the tide by ditching mild-hybrid energy. The precise determination?
The Renault Clio has regained a petroleum possibility with the TCe 90 – our editor explains why it is now the default small automobile advice.
For street check 5657, we get behind the wheel of China’s reply to the Tesla Mannequin 3 – the formidable new BYD Seal.
Options
Porsche’s newest scorching 911 is the brand new frontier for on-the-fly chassis adjustability, providing the driving force a world of configuration – however is it definitely worth the trouble? Richard Lane decides how finest to set one up.
Automobiles showing in movies and TV exhibits may be of a lot higher worth to their makersthan standard advertisments. We delve into the secrets and techniques of product placement.
Meyers’ Manx hits 60 this 12 months however its maker is trying to the longer term, with a brand new EV on the playing cards. Felix Web page visits its HQ in California to search out out extra.
What’s it actually prefer to reside with an EV? Three years after making the swap, Jesse Crosse shares his prime ideas.
Opinion
Matt Prior recounts his chat with the chief engineer of the Toyota GR Yaris, and decides it is effective to hook round in your automobile, as long as you do not do it in public.
Steve Cropley, in the meantime, riffs on the wonders of driving a Bentley Continental, updates us on his Dacia Duster simply because it’s had a service, and why the Golf GTI and not using a handbook gearbox would not annoy him.
