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Mercedes' future 1000bhp electric GT, Tolman vs i20 N, Corvette E-Ray driven
This week in Autocar, we reveal all the details about Mercedes’ high-powered four-door coupe, which will succeed the GT - it will pack an unprecedented punch, and it will begin testing this year.
Meanwhile, Vauxhall plots an electric city car, explore Kia’s line-up of EVs and drive the stunning Prodrive P25.
*News*
A Mighty 1000bhp AMG is set to up the EV arms race, with a successor to the GT 4-Door Coupé. We’ve got all the details in this week’s mag.
Toyota is primed to launch a new version of the GR Supra, which will be driven by the engine from a BMW M3, with a more focused drive that could see the revival of the GRMN badge.
There’s a push to make the UK a leader in driverless tech, with a Horiba MIRA-led project that will focus on safety of autonomous systems. The project aims to cut testing costs and accelerate development.
Vauxhall is plotting a sub-Corsa city car! The Adam-style electric urban hatchback is expected to be priced from just £22,000.
*Reviews*
The first four-wheel-drive Corvette is also the first with an electrified powertrain. We take the new Corvette E-Ray for a drive.
Our minds were blown by the Prodrive P25, the legendary motorsport engineering firm’s road-going rally car. Now to unleash it fully on some race-centric tarmac…
We also drive the new Renault Clio E-Tech and the Peugeot 2008. Pick up this week’s mag to see our verdicts…
*Features*
Tolman’s restomod take on the 205 GTi adds modern appeal to a hot hatch classic, but how does it fare against our current class champ? James Disdale finds out.
Rolls-Royce has had to adapt its meticulous production lines to accommodate the new, all-electric Spectre. Felix Page finds out how it was done.
The Rennsport Reunion at Laguna Seca Raceway gave even the most hardcore of Porsche addicts their fix, including Andrew Frankel. Read his experiences in this week’s mag.
*Opinion*
Matt Prior discusses the Porsche 911 S/T and the superb sports car’s ride. He also discusses the ever-reducing wheel weight in modern cars.
Steve Cropley gives us an update on his Alpine A110, and tells of his experience at the annual All Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group, which is held at the House of Commons.
*Used*
The Nissan Note is this week’s second chance pick, while James Ruppert recommends a used Mustang.