2
Menu
Home
My Library
My Account
Pocketmags Plus+
Title A-Z
Category A-Z
Popular Magazines
Latest Offers
Gift Vouchers
Activate a Subscription
Blog
Help & Support
US
0
Basket
My Account
My Library
Login
Plus+
BEST SELLERS
OFFERS
Craft & Hobby
Aviation & Transport
Leisure
General Interest
Sport
SITE SETTINGS
GBP - £
USD - $
AUD - $
CAD - $
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
LIGHT MODE
DARK MODE
All Categories
Art & Photography
Art
Design
Architecture
Photography
Aviation & Transport
Motorcycles
Flying & Aviation
Car Magazines
Trains
Home & Family
Kids
Family
Pets & Animals
Cooking
DIY
Gardening
Real Estate
Home Decor
Food and Drink
Cooking & Baking
Drink
Vegetarian & Vegan
Gluten Free & Special Diets
General Interest
History & Knowledge
Astrology
Education & Literary
Spiritual & Religion
Industry & Trade
National & Regional
Books
News & Current Affairs
Fitness & Health
Healthcare
Running
Women's Fitness
Men's Fitness
Healthy Eating & Diet
Spirituality & Wellbeing
Craft & Hobby
Collection
RC Modelling
Scale Modelling
Sewing & Knitting
Woodworking
Arts & Crafts
Leisure Interest
Travel
Boating & Sailing
Poker & Gambling
RV & Motorhome
Outdoor & Camping
TV & Movie
Tattoo
Horse & Equestrian
Animal
Men's Interest
Fashion
Gay
TV & Movie
Men's Fitness
Motorcycles
Car Magazines
Soccer
Angling & Fishing
Gaming
Accessories & Gadgets
Newspapers
All
Music
Classical
Heavy Metal
Alternative
Rock
Pop
Practical & Playing
Hi-Fi
Sport
Soccer
Cycling
Rugby
Golf & Cricket
Soccer Programmes
Angling & Fishing
Guns & Archery
Boxing & MMA
Horse & Equestrian
Other
Boards & Watersports
Running & Athletics
Racing
Ski & Snowmobile
Outdoor Adventure
Gaming and Tech
Apple
Gaming
Internet
Gadgets
PC
Mobile
Industry & Trade
Money & Finance
Architecture & Building
Military & Defense
Teaching & Education
Media
Retail Trade
Agriculture
Hospitality
Business
Logistics
Government
Travel
Women's Interest
Hairstyles
Celebrity Gossip
Weddings & Bridal
Lifestyle & Fashion
Weight Loss
Fitness
SITE SETTINGS
GBP - £
USD - $
AUD - $
CAD - $
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
EUR - €
LIGHT MODE
DARK MODE
Digital Subscriptions
>
Autocar
>
8-May-2024
>
Damien Smith
Home
My Library
My Account
Pocketmags Plus+
Title A-Z
Category A-Z
Popular Magazines
Latest Offers
Gift Vouchers
Activate a Subscription
Blog
Help & Support
Read on any device
Safe & Secure Ordering
4 MIN READ TIME
MOTORSPORT
Damien Smith
Racing ended soon after it started in the BTCC season opener
Patience is a virtue tested all too often for Britain’s
motorsport faithful.
Unlock this article and thousands more for just
99p
Get unlimited access to 650+ titles
30 day trial, then just $9.99 p/ month.
One per customer. Cancel anytime.
Learn more
Unlock this article and much more with
You can enjoy:
Enjoy this edition in full
Instant access to 600+ titles
Thousands of back issues
No contract or commitment
Try for 99c
SUBSCRIBE NOW
30 day trial, then just $9.99 / month. Cancel anytime. New subscribers only.
Learn more
More Options:
SUBSCRIBER LOGIN
|
PRINT OFFERS
|
DIGITAL OFFERS
|
DIGITAL BACK ISSUES
SUBSCRIBER LOGIN
PRINT OFFERS
DIGITAL OFFERS
DIGITAL BACK ISSUES
This article is from...
Autocar
8-May-2024
VIEW IN STORE
Other Articles in this Issue
THIS WEEK
TRANSIT TRIUMPHS, BUT SMALL CARS SOLDIER ON
THIS WEEK’S ROAD test (p46) features Britain’s best-selling
NEWS
New Ferrari flagship packs 819bhp from an atmo V12
Mighty, tech-rich GT will be available in coupé and convertible guises from next year
Bold, fresh look for updated Cullinan
Revised SUV majors on bluff proportions as Rolls-Royce ramps up tech and options
Red Bull faces post-Newey era
Newey has been linked with moves to both
AMG lines up turbo V8 for CLE 63
Performance arm U-turns on unpopular PHEV power for coupé range-topper
NEW Q6 GOES ON SALE FROM £60K
Audi’s new electric SUV, the Q6 E-tron, is
POLESTAR HITS NEW CHARGE HEIGHTS
Polestar has demonstrated its new extreme fast-charging (XFC)
FORTWO EV ‘CRUCIAL’ FOR SMART
Smart design chief Gorden Wagener has said that
EVs ‘DON’T NEED’ DIFFERENT LOOK
Mercedes wants its EVs to look more like
M4 joins Competition Sport line-up
Lighter, faster and more track-focused take on hot BMW coupé packs 543bhp
Batur becomes priciest Bentley
OFFICIAL PICTURES Open Batur will offer endless paint
NEW NAME FOR HONDA IN BID TO BREAK LANGUAGE BARRIER
Honda is changing the name of its e:Ny1
Renault fills final gap in SUV line-up
Captur spawns more practical, hybrid-only Symbioz as £30k Nissan Qashqai rival
A110 signs off with £200k special
Alpine readies Cayman GT4 RS-baiting track-focused ‘ultimate’ model with 330bhp
EVERY WEEK
TWR lets Supercat out of bag
XJS-based Supercat’s supercharged V12 sends 600bhp to rear
HOW TYRE FIRMS KEEP TABS ON PARTICLES
Michelin’s rolling rig collects and filters tyre particle
Mini rediscovers its British humour
Goller: New Minis “will put a smile on
Matt Prior TESTER’S NOTES
Picanto is tired of being picked on so
Steve Cropley
MY WEEK IN CARS
LETTER OF THE WEEK
Better than a Porsche My son tells me
Moss hits 246mph in MG’s Roaring Raindrop
Moss reached 246mph on salt flats with ease
SLIDESHOW
Surprising driving laws from around the world
TESTED
MINI COOPER SE
TESTED 29.4.24, BARCELONA, SPAIN ON SALE SUMMER PRICE £34,500
FERR ARI SF90 XX SPIDER
TESTED 27.4.24, MODENA, ITALY ON SALE NOW
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
TESTED 25.4.24, YORKSHIRE ON SALE NOW
GWM OR A 07
TESTED 23.4.24, BAODING, CHINA ON SALE SUMMER
GEOMETRY PANDA
TESTED 26.4.24, BEIJING, CHINA ON SALE CHINA ONLY
Ford Transit Custom
This new version is the UK’s best-selling vehicle, but is there joy to be found in a van?
FEATURES
NO SURRENDER
The supermini is an endangered species but the new Suzuki Swift has arrived to change all that. James Disdale pits it against the class champ, Renault’s Clio
Goth metal
Just as Ikea is a furniture store taken to the max, the wonderful new World of Volvo in Gothenburg is rather more than your ever yday car museum. James Attwood drops by
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Everrati’s electric luxury restomod business is picking up pace. Stephen Dobie drives its latest model, a Mercedes SL Pagoda with twice the original power
“I just enjoy doing interesting and challenging things”
Ford UK and Ireland boss Lisa Brankin won the top honour at the Autocar Great Women 2024 awards. She tells Will Rimell what motivates her
Autocar Great Women 2024: the winners
OVERALL AND EXECUTIVE WINNER Lisa Brankin Chair and
OUR CARS
VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
Big 4x4s with big diesel engines: things to forget or preserve? We intend to find out
FORD RANGER RAPTOR
Despite appearances, it feels like a car in many ways, including on the motorway
HONDA E:NY1
How do you like the sound of a version that’s better in almost every way for £15k less?
McLAREN ARTURA
Our car’s back up to full speed, but can it chase down a 750S?
DEALS
PROPER MINT
A Mk5 Polo can be a refreshing alternative to a fast Ford
HOW TO GET ONE IN YOUR GARAGE
An owner’s view SANDY Mc CREADIE “I’ve owned
James Ruppert
KICKING TYRES
ROAD TEST INDEX
The latest and greatest rated as only Autocar knows how
NEW CARS A TO Z
For full reviews of every car listed here, visit
ADVERTISEMENT
Absolute Radio
THE MAGAZINE SHOP
themagazineshop.com/BAU24PA/aca
WHAT CAR
whatcar.com
AUTOCAR ARCHIVE
themagazineshop.com/aca24paa/aca
CARS
CARS.COM
AUTOCAR ARCHIVE
themagazineshop.com/aca23ed/aca/
SILVER SPEED
ADRIAN FLUX
adrianflux.co.uk
Zuto
www.zuto.com
ben
ben.org.uk
Basket -
0 items
Your basket is currently empty.
Continue Shopping
Basket Total:
$
0.00
 Earning
0
Loyalty Points
Each Point is worth 1 penny or unit of currency and can be redeemed against future purchases here at Pocketmags.com
Got a discount code? Add it in the next step.
Checkout Securely
Continue Shopping
Or, read for just
99c
with
You can enjoy:
The issue in your basket
Instant access to 600+ titles
Thousands of back issues
30 days for just 99c
TRY PLUS+ FOR 99c
30 days access, then just $9.99 / month. Cancel anytime. New subscribers only.
Learn more