Britain has had its fair share of mystifying car manufacturers – some brands that puzzle us because of their success and quite a few others whose diminutive scale has baffled us all. Lotus has been firmly in the last of those categories for many years, but this week we’ve finally seen real evidence that this… Continue reading ‘We’ve finally seen evidence that Lotus really does have an exciting future’
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New Lotus SUV likely as part of brand’s electric revolution
Lotus has revealed a substantial new product strategy that will see the company move beyond sports car manufacturing and likely into SUVs, using four platforms to create a Lotus line-up broader than at any other point in the marque’s history. The arrival of the all-new combustion powered Emira sports car, which will be revealed this… Continue reading New Lotus SUV likely as part of brand’s electric revolution
Jaguar Land Rover shuts two factories due to semiconductor shortage
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is temporarily closing two of its UK plants due to a global shortage of semiconductors. The manufacturer’s factories in Castle Bromwich and Halewood will begin “operating a limited period of non-production” from 26 April, while operations will continue at the JLR Solihull plant. In a statement, JLR said: “Like other automotive… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover shuts two factories due to semiconductor shortage
First Ferrari electric car to launch in 2025
Ferrari will launch its first all-electric car in 2025 following confirmation by the brand’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Elkann, in a call to shareholders earlier today. Speaking at Ferrari’s Annual General Meeting, Elkann said: “We are continuing to execute our electrification strategy in a highly disciplined way. And our interpretation and application of… Continue reading First Ferrari electric car to launch in 2025
Electrogenic finalises electric car conversions for Triumph Stag and Morgan 4/4
Oxford-based classic car converter Electrogenic has completed two world-first electric conversions for the Triumph Stag and Series II Morgan 4/4. Both the conversions are unique one-of-one cars and have been made to exacting customer specifications. The electric Triumph Stag is a 1976 model, but it has had its 3.0-litre V8 engine removed. In place is… Continue reading Electrogenic finalises electric car conversions for Triumph Stag and Morgan 4/4
MG offers £750 discount for electric car converts
MG has launched a new campaign which it hopes will incentivise the uptake of electrified vehicles. Between now and 26 April, anyone who test drives the MG ZS EV, MG 5 EV or MG HS Plug-in Hybrid will get £750 off the price of those cars. MG’s latest deal is in addition to the government’s… Continue reading MG offers £750 discount for electric car converts
New 2021 Mercedes EQS: new specs confirm 478-mile range
Mercedes is readying itself for the reveal of the EQS – an all-electric limousine compassion for the S-Class, and a rival for the likes of the Tesla Model S and Audi e-tron GT. Ahead of reveal, the brand has released some key specifications for the new vehicle, which will be the first Mercedes model to… Continue reading New 2021 Mercedes EQS: new specs confirm 478-mile range
Land Rover extends partnership with Virgin Galactic to 2024
Land Rover has announced a three-year extension to its partnership with Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial space flight service. The British brand will continue to provide vehicles to the Virgin Galactic team as part of the agreement, which will be used to transport passengers to their flights. So far, Virgin Galactic has sold 600… Continue reading Land Rover extends partnership with Virgin Galactic to 2024
Jaguar Land Rover confirms plans to cut 2,000 jobs
Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to slash 2,000 jobs throughout the next year. The brand currently employs around 40,000 people and the company says this latest restructure will allow the business to run a little more efficiently. JLR has had a tricky financial year. The company was forced to cut 1,000 jobs last summer,… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover confirms plans to cut 2,000 jobs
New Jaguar Land Rover electric car offensive: full details
Land Rover is to launch six pure-electric models within the next five years as part of a wide-ranging review of the overall Jaguar Land Rover business by its incoming chief executive Thierry Bollore, while sister brand Jaguar is to be reimagined as an all-electric luxury brand by 2025. Jaguar Land Rover says that all of its brands’… Continue reading New Jaguar Land Rover electric car offensive: full details