Great car designers & their finest creations

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Car designers can have a huge effect on a company’s fortunes and leave legacies that last for generations.

While some can spend an entire career without ever contributing a complete project, others have an ability to   turn out one stunning shape after... ( подробнее )

Autocar confidential: Bentley's sales snub, the standalone Citroen and more

In this week's round-up of automotive gossip,   we hear why Bentley isn't worried about annual sales growth, the uniqueness of Citroen's   ?-C4 electric hatchback,   and more.

Bentley's sales snub

Bentley is one of the few manufacturers not aiming for annual sales growth, according to boss Adrian Hallmark. “We’re not aiming for... ( подробнее )

1985bhp Aspark Owl previewed in new video

A ?2.5 million hypercar that is claimed to be “the fastest-accelerating car in the world” has been previewed in a new video ahead of customer deliveries.

Just 50 examples of the Aspark Owl, shown in the clip   below, will be delivered to buyers this autumn after the supercar completed tests including clocking a 0-60mph sprint time of 1.72sec... ( подробнее )

New Dacia Sandero and Sandero Stepway shown for the first time

The new Dacia Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Logan have all been revealed, with the firm claiming they are set to "redefine the essential car"   with new styling and increased equipment.

Renault’s budget-conscious Romanian sub-brand has unveiled images and limited details of the three new third-generation   models ahead of a full launch event... ( подробнее )

Strange, odd and generally unique car design details

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Give car designers a free rein and they can come up with dramatic shapes, and they can also dream up some very unusual details.

Here, we celebrate the weird, wonderful and downright odd design elements that have these cars stand out for the right or wrong... ( подробнее )

Skoda Enyaq iV: electric SUV to gain coupe version next year

Skoda’s recently revealed Enyaq iV electric SUV will soon be joined by a style-oriented coup?   version, spy images have revealed.

The Czech brand’s first bespoke, MEB platform-based electric car was first previewed by the Vision iV concept. That featured a more sloping roof design than the eventual production Enyaq, but prototype shots... ( подробнее )

Renault and Nissan partner with Uber to encourage EV adoption

Renault and Nissan have entered into a new partnership with ride-sharing service Uber as part of a shared drive to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Europe.

The allied car makers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the mobility giant   and will “explore a strong partnership to provide partner drivers on the Uber... ( подробнее )

Renault to re-brand F1 team as Alpine for 2021

The Renault F1 team will be rebranded as Alpine F1 for next season, as part of a major push for the performance sub-brand.

The French giant's F1 outfit, which is run from Enstone, Oxfordshire, will carry the name and colours of the revived sports car firm. The 1.6-litre hybrid powertrains will remain branded as Renault E-tech units, ensuring... ( подробнее )

Maserati names new small SUV Grecale for 2021 launch

Maserati has outlined further details of its bold revival plan, including the name of its new, smaller SUV model that's due in 2021.

The brand's important second SUV, following the larger Levante, will be called the Grecale - named after the "fierce north-east wind of the Mediterranean Sea".  

Destined to play "a key role in the... ( подробнее )

Skoda Kodiaq vRS to be removed from sale due to emissions rules

Production of the   Skoda Kodiaq vRS   will gradually cease in the coming weeks as the model becomes the latest victim of tightening emissions regulations.

Confirmed by the Czech brand in a statement, the sporting large SUV will no longer be offered with the 237bhp twin-turbo diesel engine currently used in the vRS. The statement also confirms... ( подробнее )