Ford has outlined its plans for further electric cars in Europe by revealing a new ‘start-up’ business unit called Ford Model e, which will deliver three new electric SUVs by 2024. Two of these new all-electric models will be built at the firm’s Cologne factory, which is currently undergoing a $2bn transformation from being the… Continue reading Ford confirms three new EVs by 2024 including electric Puma
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Ford developing clutchless manual gearbox for ICE cars
Ford has filed a patent for a clutchless manual transmission for combustion-engined cars, featuring an automated clutch action that does without a third pedal. The driver can also override the automatic clutch function through a pressure-sensitive gear lever. In the patent files, the gearbox is described as being ‘mounted to the engine block’, indicating that… Continue reading Ford developing clutchless manual gearbox for ICE cars
Toyota and Yamaha are working on a hydrogen-powered V8 engine
Toyota has called on Yamaha to create a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine. And Yamaha hasn’t done things by half-measures, choosing to take the Lexus RC F’s 5.0-litre V8 unit as a starting point for the project. The block is basically the same, but Yamaha has made modifications to the engine’s fuel injectors, cylinder heads and… Continue reading Toyota and Yamaha are working on a hydrogen-powered V8 engine
Aston Martin V12 Vantage set for 16 March debut
Aston Martin has teased its upcoming V12 Vantage once again – this time revealing the reveal date and a brief clip of its engine note. In the official video we also see the phrase ‘Never go quietly’, referring to the Gaydon brand’s focus on making more electric cars in future. The new V12 Vantage front… Continue reading Aston Martin V12 Vantage set for 16 March debut
New Lotus Type 132 SUV revealed in patent drawings
The first ever Lotus SUV, codenamed the Type 132, will be unveiled on 29 March. But these leaked patent images from China reveal elements of the car’s design a little ahead of time. We’ve already seen a teaser video hinting at minor design details, such as carbon inserts on the wheels, grooved brake discs, and… Continue reading New Lotus Type 132 SUV revealed in patent drawings
Lotus Advanced Performance teases modern day Can-Am racer
Lotus has set up a new special operations division called Lotus Advanced Performance – and it’ll enter the market with a bang. This teaser image suggests the company’s first project will be a modern-day take on a Can-Am race car. Although the iconic British brand never made it in the Can-Am race series, it did… Continue reading Lotus Advanced Performance teases modern day Can-Am racer
New electric Lotus sports car set for 2026 launch
Lotus has teased a new all-electric sports car successor to its iconic Elise. The Lotus EV is due in 2026 on a new platform being developed by the British brand for use in future electric sports cars – and the next-generation Alpine A110. Now owned by Chinese parent Geely, Lotus has confirmed that the new… Continue reading New electric Lotus sports car set for 2026 launch
New Lotus Tech Creative Centre design studio to open in Warwickshire
Lotus has confirmed further expansion of its UK footprint with the opening of a new design centre in Warwickshire, which will come online early in 2022. The Lotus Tech Creative Centre is the new name for parent company Geely’s existing UK design studio, and the centre will be responsible for leading the design direction of… Continue reading New Lotus Tech Creative Centre design studio to open in Warwickshire
New 2022 Aston Martin DBX707 storms in with 697bhp
Aston Martin has revealed what it calls “the world’s most powerful luxury SUV” in the form of a new, high-performance version of the DBX. It’s called the DBX707 and, like the regular DBX, it will be built at the brand’s St Athan factory in South Wales. It hits the road this summer. The headline figures… Continue reading New 2022 Aston Martin DBX707 storms in with 697bhp
Secret cars Ford never built: from the RS200 successor to the new Escort
Ford has a long history in motorsport, including many iconic race and rally winners. But as the company shifts towards a more sustainable future, how can it hope to excite a new generation with electric models? One potential answer has been provided by the company’s European design team, as part of a tie-in with a… Continue reading Secret cars Ford never built: from the RS200 successor to the new Escort