Chinese upcoming brand Omoda has revealed a radical new compact crossover aimed at the MG4 and Kia EV3. The Omoda 3 will be officially launched in October ahead of a global rollout including the UK starting late in the year or early 2026 and will be offered with an electric drivetrain as well as plug-in… Continue reading Omoda 3 unveiled as stylish crossover bound for the UK
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Nissan shouldn’t rush to replace the legendary GT-R
The Japanese concept of wabi-sabi is difficult, or impossible if you ask some Japanese people, to precisely define. But I have Google and all the false confidence of a mediocre, middle-aged, Western white man, so here we go. Loosely, it’s an aesthetic that values imperfection and transience. Andrew Juniper, a furniture maker and author of… Continue reading Nissan shouldn’t rush to replace the legendary GT-R
Mercedes-AMG to reveal bespoke electric super-saloon in June
It also looks to have a prominent retractable rear spoiler and flush door handles in order to boost downforce and aid aerodynamic efficiency respectively, as well as a split rear window. An evolution of the concept’s striking tail-lights looks to be hidden beneath the wrap, and the bulky lower bumpers are expected to accommodate similarly… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG to reveal bespoke electric super-saloon in June
Mercedes-AMG to reveal bespoke electric super-saloon in 2025
It also looks to have a prominent retractable rear spoiler and flush door handles in order to boost downforce and aid aerodynamic efficiency respectively, as well as a split rear window. An evolution of the concept’s striking tail-lights looks to be hidden beneath the wrap, and the bulky lower bumpers are expected to accommodate similarly… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG to reveal bespoke electric super-saloon in 2025
Porsche looks to be readying road-going 963 Le Mans car
Porsche looks to be readying a Le Mans car for the road, which it could unveil at the famous 24-hour race in June. A shadowy teaser image released by the German brand shows a side profile of the 963 hypercar (below) that currently competes in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). During the announcement, Porsche heavily referenced the… Continue reading Porsche looks to be readying road-going 963 Le Mans car
Volvo begins building EX30 electric car in Belgium
Volvo is now building its EX30 electric car in Ghent, Belgium, in a strategic move to assemble key models closer to the markets where they sell best. The small SUV was previously assembled solely in Zhangjiakou, China, before being shipped across the globe. However, Volvo decided in October 2023 that adding production capacity for the model in the… Continue reading Volvo begins building EX30 electric car in Belgium
Amazon-backed Slate reveals bare-bones £20k EV pick-up for US
New American EV manufacturer Slate, backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has revealed a back-to-basics compact pick-up truck set to cost the equivalent of just £20,000. The secretive start-up had not made any public announcements about its debut model, called simply Truck, in the run-up to its unveiling, but is now taking reservations and plans… Continue reading Amazon-backed Slate reveals bare-bones £20k EV pick-up for US
Musk’s dream of self-driving Tesla fleets looks as distant as ever
Cracks are appearing in Elon Musk’s plan to maintain sky-high valuations for Tesla by pivoting to full autonomy. Musk has long promised his company would be able to update the majority of Teslas on the road to drive unsupervised, starting with robotaxi rides at the company’s home city in Austin, Texas, from June. Musk confirmed… Continue reading Musk’s dream of self-driving Tesla fleets looks as distant as ever
Range Rover Electric: fresh pictures ahead of SUV’s arrival later this year
Müller said: “A hot climate is one of the most challenging for any battery-electric vehicle, because of the need to cool the cabin and optimise battery performance at the same time. “The additional challenge of driving on sand requires controlled low-speed torque, so our specially developed traction control and thermal management systems work in harmony to… Continue reading Range Rover Electric: fresh pictures ahead of SUV’s arrival later this year
Range Rover Electric: fresh pictures ahead of SUV’s arrive later this year
The new Range Rover Electric has completed a second round of winter testing ahead of its launch. Key aspects put to the test included the EV’s new thermal management system: how well it could heat the cabin and maintain rapid-charging performance in extreme sub-zero temperatures. The prototypes also faced high-angle inclines and declines on frozen surfaces, testing that their one-pedal driving modes (using… Continue reading Range Rover Electric: fresh pictures ahead of SUV’s arrive later this year