Steve Cropley - MY WEEK IN
Autocar UK|March 20, 2024
Fascinating to hear that MG's centenary will be the big celebration at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed - and that the vehicle most prominent in sculptor Gerry Judah's monumental installation in front of Goodwood House will be the Cyberster, a two-tonne electric roadster, special show editions of which are probably being built in China right now.
Steve Cropley - MY WEEK IN

MONDAY

Given the car's mass, Goodwood engineers might even have to reinforce the elaborate but discreet foundations under the Duke of Richmond's lawn to handle the weight of Judah's girder-based structures.

It has lately become fashionable to observe how canny MG's Chinese parent, SAIC, was to purchase a well-known and succinct marque name - with an octagonal trademark thrown in. These assets have certainly brought success to the cars. But SAIC's perception of the value of this heritage came some time after the actual purchase. A few years ago, I attended a Beijing motor show at which MG was ludicrously portrayed as standing for 'Modern Gentleman' and the show stand was populated by models dressed like characters from a Jane Austen TV drama. More fascinating will be to see what today's MG company does in future with a heritage to which it has never made any contribution. Let's hope the management recognises a responsibility to build on something that has brought much benefit.

" This is a gigantic coup for the whole UK car community "

TUESDAY

Bu hikaye Autocar UK dergisinin March 20, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

Bu hikaye Autocar UK dergisinin March 20, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

AUTOCAR UK DERGISINDEN DAHA FAZLA HIKAYETümünü görüntüle
REINVENTING THE WHEEL
Autocar UK

REINVENTING THE WHEEL

AUK-based consortium has been perfecting the in-wheel motors that could represent a step change in EV packaging and production. Mark Tisshaw drives a modified Defender and finds out more

time-read
7 dak  |
May 22, 2024
EVENT HORIZON: THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER
Autocar UK

EVENT HORIZON: THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER

There are plenty more motoring meets, events and shows across the UK in the coming months. Here's a taste of the wide variety on offer

time-read
3 dak  |
May 22, 2024
EAT, SLEEP, HUSTLE, REPEAT
Autocar UK

EAT, SLEEP, HUSTLE, REPEAT

Wimbledon's Southside Hustle has grown from intimate get-together into thriving monthly social event. Alex Goy goes along for the ride

time-read
3 dak  |
May 22, 2024
SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Autocar UK

SUPPLY AND DEMAND

The E-Class and 5 Series have reflected buyers' wants and needs for almost five decades. Illya Verpraet drives the latest plug-in versions of each

time-read
7 dak  |
May 22, 2024
INEOS GRENADIER QUARTERMASTER
Autocar UK

INEOS GRENADIER QUARTERMASTER

Young manufacturer's hard-grafting off-roader gains a longer pick-up truck variant

time-read
2 dak  |
May 22, 2024
BMW M4 CS
Autocar UK

BMW M4 CS

Rather than cranking the dial up to 11, as the CSL did, this car aims for a perfect 10

time-read
3 dak  |
May 22, 2024
SKODA OCTAVIA
Autocar UK

SKODA OCTAVIA

Around of improvements for the big-selling, big-bodied family hatchback

time-read
2 dak  |
May 22, 2024
MERCEDES-AMG GT 63
Autocar UK

MERCEDES-AMG GT 63

Second coming of the Porsche 911 pretender promises the same plus a bit extra

time-read
4 dak  |
May 22, 2024
CUPRA BORN VZ
Autocar UK

CUPRA BORN VZ

Do chassis and motor upgrades for leading EV create a truly fun electric hot hatch?

time-read
2 dak  |
May 22, 2024
CUPRA TAVASCAN
Autocar UK

CUPRA TAVASCAN

Eye-catching new electric family SUV is a sporty alternative to the Volkswagen ID 4

time-read
5 dak  |
May 22, 2024