Chargeplace Scotland, the country’s national EV charging provider, is set to be broken up and fall into private ownership as the demand for EVs makes it “unsustainable” for it to continue operating as a publicly funded agency. The Scottish government-backed firm could be disbanded as early as this summer, owing to increased demand and a more pressing… Continue reading Chargeplace Scotland to be brought under private ownership
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Why Jaguar Land Rover faces a manufacturing dilemma in China
Two figures stood out starkly from JLR’s most recent results presentation: the average price of vehicles it exported to China last year (£101,000) versus the average price of cars made there with its joint-venture partner (£36,000). Companies often build cheaper models locally to remove some of the costs associated with importing. However, the price gulf between the two… Continue reading Why Jaguar Land Rover faces a manufacturing dilemma in China
Aston Martin DB11 successor unveiled tomorrow
Aston Martin will unveil its next-generation grand tourer – an overhauled version of the DB11 that was previously spotted testing on road and track – tomorrow. It will bring a technological overhaul, with teaser images released by the British firm confirming that the ageing Mercedes-Benz infotainment system from the DB11 has been replaced. Company chairman Lawrence… Continue reading Aston Martin DB11 successor unveiled tomorrow
BMW i5: new electric 5 Series to be revealed tomorrow
The new electric BMW i5 is due to be revealed in the coming months, having completed “the ultimate endurance test”. The highly anticipated EV version of the next-generation BMW 5 Series was confirmed for a 2023 launch in January, but only now has Munich released images of the Mercedes-Benz EQE rival undergoing a hardcore testing programme on ice, snow and rough… Continue reading BMW i5: new electric 5 Series to be revealed tomorrow
Jeep targets UK growth as boss admits firm “screwed up twice”
Jeep is looking to turn around its fortunes in the UK – a market that “we screwed up twice”, boss Christian Meunier has admitted to Autocar – with a significant push into electrification. The American company has identified EVs, including the warmly received Jeep Avenger, as the key to making significant inroads in Britain – where… Continue reading Jeep targets UK growth as boss admits firm “screwed up twice”
Alpine and Lotus axe deal to co-develop electric sports car
Alpine and Lotus have ended their collaboration on the development of a new electric sports car, widely understood to be the successor to the Alpine A110. The two firms signed a memorandum of understanding in January 2021, agreeing to conduct a “comprehensive feasibility study” for the car. In a statement issued today, Alpine said: “Lotus… Continue reading Alpine and Lotus axe deal to co-develop electric sports car
Rolls-Royce Spectre set to enter production in September
Rolls-Royce is set to begin producing its new Spectre electric coupé for customers in September, at an expected average transaction price of more than half a million euros apiece. Speaking to Autocar at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza in Italy – where the luxury EV made its European public debut – Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Spectre set to enter production in September
Lotus Type 133 to be 904bhp Porsche Taycan rival
Set to be revealed late this year, the Lotus Type 133 will be the brand’s first performance saloon since the early-1990s Vauxhall-based Carlton and is set to be particularly popular in China and the US – crucial markets for Lotus. Around five metres long, the Porsche Taycan rival will be positioned as the most luxurious model… Continue reading Lotus Type 133 to be 904bhp Porsche Taycan rival
2024 Lexus LBX hybrid crossover to be revealed on 5 June
Lexus will reveal its next model, the LBX, on 5 June. The ‘X’ in the name suggests that it will be an crossover, in keeping with the UX, RX and NX. Teaser images showing the LBX’s high roofline also appear to confirm this. The LBX is unlikely to be offered with solely electric power, given… Continue reading 2024 Lexus LBX hybrid crossover to be revealed on 5 June
BMW Z4 Touring concept channels spirit of Z3 Coupe
BMW has resurrected the spirit of the original BMW Z3 Coupe in a striking new concept car called the Touring Coupé. Unveiled at the 2023 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shore of Lake Como in Italy, the two-seat concept aims to show how a modern-day coupe variant of the third-generation BMW Z4 may have… Continue reading BMW Z4 Touring concept channels spirit of Z3 Coupe