LEVC, the maker of the London taxi, has revealed an electric eight-seat MPV as the first in a range of new “mobility solutions” it will launch in the coming years. It’s called the L380 in reference to the Airbus A380, the world’s largest airliner. It has already been confirmed to go on sale in markets outside of China, where… Continue reading Taxi maker LEVC reveals eight-seat luxury MPV
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
New-look Citroen e-Berlingo boosts range to 199 miles
Citroën has given the ë-Berlingo electric MPV a bold new look and boosted its range by 20% in a bid to enhance its appeal. Arriving in the UK in spring next year, the redesigned ë-Berlingo touts “saloon-like” levels of driver engagement, comfort and interior technology. Changes under the skin include a new 54kWh battery powering a 136bhp motor, allowing… Continue reading New-look Citroen e-Berlingo boosts range to 199 miles
Renault Zoe taken off sale in UK after 11 years
The Renault Zoe has been removed from sale in the UK after 11 years, with production of the small electric car set to end for good in March 2024. The final version of the Zoe will be built in France on 30 March. Production of the Smart Forfour-based electric Twingo, which was never sold in the UK, will… Continue reading Renault Zoe taken off sale in UK after 11 years
Porsche reveals augmented-reality ready electric Macan
This is even possible while the car is being driven thanks to special film technology that prevents the driver from seeing the display. Driving games, much like in Teslas, can be played while the car is charging. But unlike with a Tesla, you don’t use the steering wheel to control the virtual car. Macan EV:… Continue reading Porsche reveals augmented-reality ready electric Macan
Mercedes-AMG SL plug-in hybrid arrives with more than 800bhp
The battery is said to provide a continuous and reliable delivery of performance in high-demand situations, with particular attention paid to improved cooling. It allows the car to travel eight miles on electricity alone but wasn’t developed to provide “the longest possible range”. The driver can choose between eight driving modes: Electric, Battery Hold, Comfort, Smoothness, Sport, Sport Plus,… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG SL plug-in hybrid arrives with more than 800bhp
Next-generation Volkswagen Transporter previewed
The first official images of the next-generation Volkswagen Transporter van have been released in a teaser video. Arriving in 2024, the T7 Transporter will adopt an all-new architecture developed with Ford, offering the option of electric power for the first time. The hugely popular van, which makes up two-thirds of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) sales, is twinned with the Ford… Continue reading Next-generation Volkswagen Transporter previewed
Ferrari 812 successor due in 2024 retaining V12 power
Ferrari is in the final stages of developing its long-awaited successor to the 812 Superfast, due in 2024 and set to be powered by an 800bhp-plus V12. Spotted on numerous occasions testing in Italy – initially dressed as a Roma but now wearing production-spec bodywork – Ferrari’s new grand tourer notably features a significantly extended… Continue reading Ferrari 812 successor due in 2024 retaining V12 power
Ford Bronco
The Bronco has medium-weighted steering that feels positive, with that pleasing, natural take-up of weight and response that Ford always does so well. In fact, the Bronco handles on-road stuff with more sophistication than you might imagine. Sure, there’s some heavy body lean and suspension heave, but it’s a usefully better on-road car than a… Continue reading Ford Bronco
Why don’t car firms have good slogans anymore?
Whatever happened to ‘engineered like no other’? My colleague Steve Cropley last week asked this about Mercedes-Benz’s erstwhile advertising strapline, which was first mentioned in promotional copy in 1956 (with ‘…in the world’ on the end) and which routinely accompanied the company’s publicity until 1995. It was followed, if you remember, by ‘the best or… Continue reading Why don’t car firms have good slogans anymore?
Road trip: London to Liverpool in the electric Rolls-Royce Spectre
But, by the time its custodians have taken on a bite of lunch, the car has taken on an extra 100 miles of range in any case, and is ready to forge north again, this time on the M6. Short work indeed is made of it. And before 3pm, we are gliding into Greater Manchester.… Continue reading Road trip: London to Liverpool in the electric Rolls-Royce Spectre