Autocar magazine’s Latest Edition: Aston Martin DB12, Pembleton T24, and BMW’s M3 Touring vs Range Rover Sport
Autocar magazine’s latest edition features some exciting news, reviews, and features for car enthusiasts. The magazine reveals the successor to the Aston Martin DB11, tests the Pembleton T24, and compares the BMW M3 Touring with the Range Rover Sport. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from Autocar’s latest edition.
News
Aston Martin’s new era is starting with the DB12, a front-engined 671bhp sports car that is being touted as “the world’s first super tourer.” Autocar delves into the radical tech changes that have been made to the car, both inside and out. Meanwhile, the Range Rover Sport is getting a hot SV edition with 626bhp, making it the fastest and most powerful production Range Rover yet. Kia is also launching a pair of smaller electric cars as it ramps up production of its bespoke EV-branded model range. Vauxhall’s new electric Astra represents “almost the last piece in the jigsaw” in the firm’s electrification push, with the family hatch setting the tone for the brand’s reinvention.
Reviews
Autocar takes the Pembleton T24 for a drive, a hand-built vintage tourer that weighs just 361kg. The magazine finds out why it manages to be both a pre-war restomod and a Morgan Super 3 with an extra wheel. The Honda Jazz has just gained a Crosstar specification, adding an upgraded motor and engine to the hybrid powertrain. Kris Culmer finds out if it adds anything to an already competent hatchback. Matt Saunders takes a drive in the Volkswagen Amarok, Will Rimell goes out in the Vauxhall Astra GSE, and for road test 5626, Autocar is in the BYD Atto 3.
Features
Autocar explores what a Range Rover has in common with the BMW M3 Touring. 40 years ago, such a question would have been inconceivable. Now, however, the magazine finds out what real-world parallels and differences can be drawn between these two high-powered, nimble performance cars. John Evans visits the salvage yard of Charles Trent Ltd to find out more about ‘deproduction’ – a surgical nine-step process of dismantling cars at the end of their lives. Richard Bremner goes through the perks and pitfalls of buying used exotic performance cars, from a £5500 Porsche Boxster to a £38,000 Ferrari Mondial – the two cheapest of each type on sale. Autocar also talks to Kia’s creative chief, Karim Habib, to dissect its design strategy, named Opposites United, which has won the Korean brand a crop of awards and high-praise from customers and critics.
Opinion
Matt Prior gets to meet his hero, the Alfa Romeo SZ, thanks to a loyal reader and gives us some insight into his love for the V6 Italian performance coupé. Steve Cropley takes great delight in meeting people who are even crazier about cars than he is, surveys the used car bargains of southern England, and bids a sad farewell to his trusty Vauxhall Astra long-term car.
Used
Mark Pearson takes a look at whether the Lotus Evora is a sublime sports car that you can use every day and whether it’s worth buying second hand.
Where to Buy
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In conclusion, Autocar magazine’s latest edition is packed with exciting news, reviews, and features for car enthusiasts. From the Aston Martin DB12 to the Pembleton T24 and the BMW M3 Touring vs Range Rover Sport comparison, there’s something for everyone in this edition.
