Commercial vehicle electrification firm Lunaz Applied Technologies (LAT) has entered administration, with the loss of around 40 jobs. Autocar understands the three-year-old firm, founded in 2021 as an offshoot of classic car electrification specialist Lunaz, has folded after failing to obtain the necessary funding to begin production of its electric bin lorry, dubbed the Lunaz… Continue reading Lunaz Applied Technology: bin lorry electrifier enters administration
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New MG 3 is the UK’s cheapest full hybrid car at £18,495
The new MG 3 has been priced at £18,495, making it the cheapest full hybrid car on sale in the UK, ahead of the Renault Clio and the Toyota Yaris. MG has also revealed specification details for the supermini, which is open for order now with deliveries set to begin imminently. Its new Hybrid Plus powertrain… Continue reading New MG 3 is the UK’s cheapest full hybrid car at £18,495
Fisker Ocean production stops for six weeks as funding talks continue
Fisher is pausing production of the Ocean SUV for six weeks as it looks to secure crucial financial backing, amid doubts over its ability to continue operating. The move comes as the EV firm announces some $150 million in funding from an existing investor, who remains nameless. The money will be provided in the form… Continue reading Fisker Ocean production stops for six weeks as funding talks continue
Official pics: Mercedes-AMG tests bespoke EV super-saloon
Mercedes-AMG’s first dedicated electric car is nearing completion ahead of its launch next year, with new images of the 1000bhp Porsche Taycan rival giving the best look yet at its sleek, aero-optimised design. Equipped with innovative drivetrain technology that is likely to make it the firm’s most powerful road car yet, the new super-saloon will… Continue reading Official pics: Mercedes-AMG tests bespoke EV super-saloon
Sign up: Automotive leaders to debate EV future of aftersales
So much of the talk around electric cars has been on the initial purchase, and what needs to be done to help people make the decision. Once that decision has been made and that new electric car has been delivered to the customer, what happens next? Enter the world of aftersales, which we will be… Continue reading Sign up: Automotive leaders to debate EV future of aftersales
Nio names new mass-market EV brand Onvo ahead of May launch
Nio CEO William Li has confirmed the Onvo name for the Chinese EV maker’s new volume market sub-brand, ahead of its launch in May. The Onvo brand is an extension to the Nio portfolio, targeted at more price-conscious family car buyers. Its first model is set to be a Tesla Model Y rival, planned for delivery… Continue reading Nio names new mass-market EV brand Onvo ahead of May launch
BMW Neue Klasse SUV concept confirmed for 21 March unveiling
But while the new EV moves on to the Neue Klasse platform, the more familiar ICE variants will be based on an updated version of the CLAR platform in use today. Weber said: “When a large part of your sales is electric, you have to consider how you align all platforms for volume growth. We… Continue reading BMW Neue Klasse SUV concept confirmed for 21 March unveiling
First Bentley EV will feature unique distinctive design
Bentley’s design director of the past five months, Robin Page, can be reasonably described as a Bentley ‘lifer’, even though he was busy designing Volvos for a decade immediately before he took up his current role. Page worked in Bentley’s Crewe HQ for 17 years of his early career, rising to become head of interior… Continue reading First Bentley EV will feature unique distinctive design
Aero testing the new Ariel Atom 4R in Catesby tunnel
For the likes of us, helmet-wearing amateurs in normal clothes, there’s a 60mph limit in the tunnel. Other users – properly kitted BTCC teams, Le Mans racers – are allowed much higher speeds, although the tunnel’s operators reserve the right to run risk assessments and frame different rules for different users. It’s an eerie experience,… Continue reading Aero testing the new Ariel Atom 4R in Catesby tunnel
Maserati Grecale Folgore
Adaptive air suspension comes as standard and has been specially tweaked to make up for the weight of the battery. Predictably, that means it’s a whole lot stiffer than the relatively soft petrol versions. That’s a good thing when it comes to handling, because it allows you to take better advantage of the impressive chassis.… Continue reading Maserati Grecale Folgore