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A shock new Volvo flagship, mega GT showdown, and ask Richard Hammond on saving classic cars
This week in Autocar, we've got the lowdown on a shock new flagship from Volvo, play host to a mega GT showdown between Aston Martin and Ferrari, and ask Richard Hammond how classic cars can be saved.
*News*
Toyota is preparing to expand and electrify the Land Cruiser line-up to establish the name as a brand in its own right - we've got the lowdown on each model the brand will introduce.
The Volvo S90 saloon is expected to be replaced by a new electric flagship launching in 2025 and likely to be called the ES90 - we have all you need to know and an exclusive render showing what it might look like.
What will Volkswagen's future electric cars look like? And what will its interiors look like? We interview the brand's head of design to find out...
Volkswagen is also “just a few weeks away” from unwrapping the long-awaited ‘Mk8.5’ Golf hatchback, which it promises to have 'fixed'. We have the full story.
*Reviews*
The Maserati Ghibli 334 Ultima acts as the Italian brand's Swanson to V8 power with a special edition of the moribund saloon. Does it go out with a bang or a whimper?
Mercedes has just launched the CLE with a 2.0-litre diesel engine, making it a brand-new car with two doors and an engine that drinks from the black pump… Can this really be 2024? We find out how well it fits in.
Want a plush electric SUV and fancy yourself as Carlos Sainz? Well, the Audi Q8 E-tron Edition Dakar might be the car you're looking for. We head to Oman and put one to the test.
We're also driving the Maserati Levante and, for road test 5656, we've got the Porsche 911 Dakar.
*Features*
It's time for a mega-GT triple test - Britain vs Italy's finest. Has Aston Martin finally succeeded in its mission to match the suave Italians? Matt Saunders introduces the new DB12 to the Ferrari Roma and Maserati Granturismo Trofeo.
"We want to make our work perfect" says Richard Hammond about his classic car restoration business. Steve Cropley talks to Hammond about The Smallest Cog, TV, what the future holds for the car, and his dream for this summer.
It's clear that politicians want the motorist's vote. At the start of a general election year, they are making vote-seeking overtures to the motoring public. We look at their policies and ask experts to reveal their motoring vision for the UK.
*Opinion*
Matt Prior riffs on the Audi Q8 E-tron Dakar Edition as an early foray into the world of electric off-roading, and why it could re-write the off-roading rulebook.
Steve Cropley, meanwhile, drifts into 2024 with the Silver Arrows stunt drivers, gives his short verdict on the new Ford Kuga, and why he enjoyed driving over the festive period more than any other time.
*Used*
The BMW Z8 was a beautifully made roadster with stunning performance, but lacks a thoroughbred feel - John Evans explains why it's still a decent investment.