The Cupra Tavascan is to be produced in China and exported to European markets, including the UK, starting in 2024. The new SUV-coupé, unveiled in near-production-ready guise at a Cupra brand presentation in June, is planned to become the firm’s second dedicated electric car, following the Cupra Born hatchback launched in 2020. The sister model to the… Continue reading 2024 Cupra Tavascan electric SUV to be produced in China
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New Toyota electric crossover is one of five EVs by 2026
The production version of Toyota’s new bZ Compact Crossover concept will be its second bespoke electric car, and one of five due to launch between now and 2026. Expected on sale by the end of 2023, and possibly called the bZ3X, the sleek new crossover is sized to take on the Volvo C40 Recharge and… Continue reading New Toyota electric crossover is one of five EVs by 2026
Can Scotland re-establish its automotive industry?
But Michelin remained involved, and together with Scottish Enterprise and Dundee City Council, it has worked on developing a 32-hectare site that aims to generate economic growth, impact the local supply chain and support innovation as Scotland progresses to net zero. Phase one of the £25 million project is already complete, and by the time… Continue reading Can Scotland re-establish its automotive industry?
Under the skin: why the hydrogen fuel cell car is coming
California has long been a barometer for anything to do with emissions and air quality and has been since the 1970s. For that reason it’s always worth taking any new developments emerging there very seriously. Since 1999 when it was formed, the California Fuel Cell Partnership hasn’t given up on its vision of establishing a… Continue reading Under the skin: why the hydrogen fuel cell car is coming
Greatest road tests ever: Land Rover 90 County V8
Tested 22.2.89 Before the Discovery appeared, Land Rover attempted to close the gap between its base model and the Range Rover by introducing the supposedly plusher County trim. The County’s Range Rover-sourced all-alloy 3.5 V8 was fed by twin carbs and sent drive to a five-speed manual gearbox and, in turn, a dual-range transfer box.… Continue reading Greatest road tests ever: Land Rover 90 County V8
How electric Lamborghinis will “keep the dream alive”
Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann says the firm needs to transition to the “new world order” within the next decade, “without destroying the dreams of the customers”. The German, who in 2020 returned to Lamborghini for his second spell as CEO, is heading up major changes at the firm, including overseeing its last combustion-engined model. Autocar… Continue reading How electric Lamborghinis will “keep the dream alive”
Amazon expands e-cargo bike fleet with new delivery hubs
Retail giant Amazon has expanded its fleet of electric cargo bikes after launching three further micromobility hubs in Manchester and London. Amazon’s new hubs are part of the company’s five-year £300 million investment in the electrification of its UK transportation network, with e-cargo bikes and walkers set to make more than two million deliveries per… Continue reading Amazon expands e-cargo bike fleet with new delivery hubs
Bentley Batur starts testing ahead of 2023 launch
Bentley has begun testing of its new, ultra-low-volume Mulliner coupé, the Batur, which previews how its future electric models will look. The launch of the limited-run car also signals the end of production for the ubiquitous 6.0-litre Crewe-built W12 engine that has powered its cars for 20 years. Now the car, limited to just 18 units,… Continue reading Bentley Batur starts testing ahead of 2023 launch
Volkswagen extends MEB lifespan in radical strategy overhaul
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has given the go-ahead for a substantial investment in the MEB (Modularer E-Antriebs Baukasten) electric car platform, setting up a fundamental revision of the German car maker’s electric car strategy up to and beyond 2030. The reported €1.5 billion (£1.3bn) investment, which encompasses the development of more advanced battery cell,… Continue reading Volkswagen extends MEB lifespan in radical strategy overhaul
Borgward declared bankrupt after failed rescue efforts
Borgward has been declared bankrupt after last-ditch efforts to save the company failed. The historic German brand was revived by Foton (a truck division of Chinese-state-owned BAIC) in 2014 and subsequently sold to Ucar, a Chinese mobility company, in 2019. The bankruptcy ruling, handed down by the First Intermediate People’s Court of Beijing, puts an end to… Continue reading Borgward declared bankrupt after failed rescue efforts