So its plan involves developing a mobile power pack (a swappable battery) for use by electric motorbikes and ‘mini-EVs’ – likely to mean quadricycles or vehicles that fall under Japan’s kei car rules. “We are aiming to be carbon-neutral as a company by 2050, so we will introduce carbon-neutral technology not only to cars but… Continue reading ‘Our time has come’: Honda’s CEO on its bold EV future
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Kia Ceed
Inside the Kia Ceed’s mix of materials, graphics, infotainment system and the haptic feel of its switchgear are all very easy to understand and adapt to, but there’s nothing to get excited about. Crowing the dashboard is the infotainment touchscreen. Pre-facelift this was 7.0in on entry-level Ceeds and 8.0in on pricier versions, growing to 10.25in… Continue reading Kia Ceed
Mercedes-Benz CLA prototype breaks EV 24-hour distance record
Overall, the prototype was stationary for close to 28%, approximately six hours and 40 minutes, of the 24-hour record attempt. These short but regular stops enabled Mercedes-Benz to take advantage of a boost function that allows a high initial charging rate on a DC system compared with the average achieved over longer but fewer stops.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CLA prototype breaks EV 24-hour distance record
Autocar magazine 06 November: on sale now
In this week’s issue of Autocar, we look at Tesla ten years on from the launch of the Model S, share highlights in the automotive industry from the autumn budget, drive the new, lairy Abarth 600e and give our final thoughts on the Polestar 2. Subscribe to Autocar here News In an exclusive interview with… Continue reading Autocar magazine 06 November: on sale now
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.113)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley are joined live at the Royal Automobile Club in London by Jonathan Palmer, CEO of MotoSport Vision. JP has had a stellar career, qualifying as a doctor while making his way into F1, racing sports cars, helping develop the McLaren… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.113)
Live with Jonathan Palmer, talking F1, Senna, Tom Cruise and making his own car
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley are joined live at the Royal Automobile Club in London by Jonathan Palmer, CEO of MotoSport Vision. JP has had a stellar career, qualifying as a doctor while making his way into F1, racing sports cars, helping develop the McLaren… Continue reading Live with Jonathan Palmer, talking F1, Senna, Tom Cruise and making his own car
Vauxhall Mokka update hikes starting price by £3150
The updated Vauxhall Mokka has gone on sale, with its starting price rising by £3150 to £24,705. The entry-level Griffin trim level has been axed as part of a light update intended to keep the small crossover competitive against a host of new rivals. Sold in combustion-engined and electric forms, it is the British brand’s second-best-seller behind… Continue reading Vauxhall Mokka update hikes starting price by £3150
New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability
Aston Martin is aiming for record annual sales of around 8000 a year as part of new boss Adrian Hallmark’s plan to return the persistently loss-making company to profit. Hallmark, formerly boss of Bentley, told investors he’d undergone “60 days of intense learning” since joining the company at the start of September. His first move… Continue reading New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability
Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV
Welcome to the long-term squad, Nissan Ariya. Well, Ariya the second. I’ve recently swapped from an Ariya Advance, which is near the bottom of the spec league table, with a 63kWh battery and front-wheel drive, to the almost top-spec Evolve, with an 87kWh battery and four-wheel drive. I won’t go into the tedium of specific… Continue reading Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV
Kia Sportage facelift brings chunky look and upgraded hybrid
The Kia Sportage has been updated in its native Korea, gaining a bold new look inside and out, plus a new range of powertrains. Its styling has been revised to more closely match that of the brand’s electric cars, the EV3, EV6 and EV9, with new column-like headlights and a blockier front grille. At the… Continue reading Kia Sportage facelift brings chunky look and upgraded hybrid