In this week’s edition, we reveal all the details on the updated Tesla Model Y, drive the latest Morgan Plus Four, and pick out some of our favorite modern classic cars that you can snap up for a reasonable price.
News
Tesla wants to boost sales again with the introduction of a heavily redesigned Model Y, the world’s best-selling car. The SUV, planned for 2025, will have a refreshed look, more range, a new interior and more power. We’ll tell you all the important details about the upcoming electric car.
The new electric Range Rover Sport has been spotted testing in Spain as a prototype. The new electric car will undergo shakedown testing as one of six new JLR models due to launch by 2026. Pick up a copy of the current issue to find out more.
We also share news about the next generation Mercedes C-Class, the end of production of the Maserati Quattroporte and Levante, Nissan’s electric vehicle plans and Jeep’s new electric SUV flagship.
review
British carmaker Morgan has given its BMW-powered Plus Four a minor facelift. But has the latest round of updates improved the open-top sports car? Felix Page dusts off his flat cap and takes it for a spin.
The Brabus 900 Rocket R is the crazy new super sports car from the German tuning company based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S. Our man Richard Lane puts the 888 hp machine through its paces.
We also drive the Ford Focus ST Edition, the warmed-up Cupra Born VZ and the Mercedes-AMG GT (driving test number 5687).
Features
One of the greatest survivors in automotive history has just entered the electric car era. Matt Prior discovers that although the Electric Moke has no doors, it more than makes up for it with its charm.
You don’t have to be rich to drive a car that may attract envious glances for years to come – and compared to vintage cars, modern classics are more comfortable, better to drive and much more reliable. Murray Scullion offers some investment tips.
Also in the features section: Steve Cropley finds out which cars the Bentley design team drives and Damien Smith describes a special tribute to Aytron Senna at Silverstone.
Opinion
Matt Prior shares his thoughts on Proton’s plans to return to the UK and discusses the importance of brand names in UK car sales.
Steve Cropley visits Caterham’s new factory in Dartford, considers the idea of a new category for next year’s Autocar Awards and explains why he thinks cars need more exciting colour schemes.
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500 hp, a top speed of 330 km/h and enough space in the boot for your pet: the BMW M5 Touring with a V10 engine was the epitome of the high-performance station wagon class in the mid-2000s. Jonathan Bryce explains why it’s a fantastic used car – if you can handle the running costs.
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