In a surprise move, Aston Martin has announced the departure of its chief executive Tobias Moers with immediate effect. Moers will be replaced by Amedeo Felisa, a former chief executive of Ferrari who was already sitting on the Aston Martin board of directors. In a statement to the stock exchange Aston Martin said that Moers… Continue reading Aston Martin replaces Tobias Moers with former Ferrari boss
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What is Ford SYNC 4?
Ford first introduced its SYNC infotainment system in 2007, with the earliest generation allowing drivers to connect their mobile phone to the car via Bluetooth. This permitted basic functions like making calls, sat-nav and even sending text messages. SYNC 4 is the very latest iteration, introduced in 2021 and launched in the Ford Mustang Mach-E,… Continue reading What is Ford SYNC 4?
New sketch of 2025 Volkswagen ID.1 unveiled
Plans for the pure-electric ‘ID.1’ supermini have been pushed back to 2025, but this new design sketch shows what Volkswagen’s rival to the Vauxhall e-Corsa and Peugeot e-208 will look like when it does finally arrive. This new sketch is our best look yet at the new all-electric ID model and we can see it’s… Continue reading New sketch of 2025 Volkswagen ID.1 unveiled
Ferrari SP48 Unica unveiled as one-off V8 berlinetta
Ferrari has uncovered its newest one-off supercar commission: the SP48 Unica. Starting with the platform and twin-turbocharged V8 from the F8 Tributo, Ferrari has given the SP48 an entirely bespoke body and an optimised aero package, alongside unique interior finishes. The new car is destined for one of Ferrari’s ‘long-standing clients’, who was closely involved… Continue reading Ferrari SP48 Unica unveiled as one-off V8 berlinetta
All-electric TVR Griffith coming as firm joins Formula E
TVR has announced its sponsorship of Formula E this year along with plans for an all-electric Griffith sports car. The move comes as TVR looks to focus on electrified vehicles with company chairman Les Edgar saying its Formula E sponsorships “not only demonstrate our commitment to revolutionising the TVR brand, but to EV, and becoming… Continue reading All-electric TVR Griffith coming as firm joins Formula E
New Mercedes CLE convertible spotted ahead of 2023 release
We’ve spied the Mercedes CLE testing before, but these new images show the BMW 4 Series convertible rival isn’t too far away. A mid-size convertible Mercedes destined to replace convertible variants of the C-Class and E-Class, Auto Express understands the new model will be badged CLE – a nameplate the German brand has owned for… Continue reading New Mercedes CLE convertible spotted ahead of 2023 release
New 2023 BMW X5 M facelift spotted testing on track
BMW’s popular X5 SUV will receive a facelift towards the end of this year and a revised X5 M model will follow soon after. We’ve caught the sporty X5 M testing before, but these latest images of it being evaluated at the Nurburgring reveal some new design touches not seen before. At the front, the… Continue reading New 2023 BMW X5 M facelift spotted testing on track
Volvo invests in electric car battery developer StoreDot
Volvo has anmounced it is investing in StoreDot, an Israeli company developing fast-charging battery technology for electric cars. StoreDot has previously said it is working on technology that could result in batteries that can charge up to 99 miles of pure electric range in five minutes. The partnership could mean StoreDot’s technology could hit the… Continue reading Volvo invests in electric car battery developer StoreDot
Speed limiters could be fitted to all new cars under EU ruling
Speed limiters could be fitted to all newly manufactured cars following a controversial EU ruling. The UK Government is set to launch a consultation on the matter, looking into the possibility of speeding drivers having their car’s engine power reduced or having warning alarms going off. Such systems would be based on “intelligent speed assistance”,… Continue reading Speed limiters could be fitted to all new cars under EU ruling
Volkswagen targets 435 miles of range for updated MEB platform
Volkswagen has revealed plans to update the MEB platform, targeting increased range, faster charging times and higher performance for future cars using the brand’s all-electric vehicle architecture. Confirmed in a presentation to attendees at the UBS Paris Electric Car Day, a slide within the presentation referred to ‘enhancements’ that are coming for the MEB platform,… Continue reading Volkswagen targets 435 miles of range for updated MEB platform