The super-stripped out Alpine A110 R, the final iteration of the car before the launch of an Alpine electric sports car, has gone on sale with a £89,990 starting price. Called the A110 R – for ‘radical’ – it has been devised as a no-compromise, circuit-oriented plaything heavily inspired by Alpine’s involvement in motorsport. Sitting… Continue reading Hardcore Alpine A110 R arrives from £89,990
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Ford of Britain boss: Halewood revamp is ‘really big deal’
Ford announced today it will invest an additional £150 million in its Halewood factory as it scales up the plant’s involvement in its European electrification strategy. From 2026, Halewood will supply 420,000 motors for Europe-bound EVs annually – almost double the previously planned figure of 250,000. Autocar caught up with Ford of Britain chairman Tim Slatter following the news. How… Continue reading Ford of Britain boss: Halewood revamp is ‘really big deal’
Skoda accelerates EV plans: three electric cars by 2026
Skoda has brought forward the launch of its next three electric cars by four years, from 2030 to 2026. A spokesperson for the Czech brand confirmed to Autocar that the trio will be on the market “as early as 2026, with more to follow”. The new cars are expected to be a crossover known for now as the… Continue reading Skoda accelerates EV plans: three electric cars by 2026
Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge get more range, raised power
Volvo has increased the range of the Volvo C40 Recharge and Volvo XC40 Recharge EVs with a raft of efficiency tweaks and given them an uplift in power and a slightly higher price. The update for the Swedish marque’s entry-level electric cars – which from today cost, on average, just under £1000 more (C40 from £48,355,… Continue reading Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge get more range, raised power
Ford UK motor plant to supply 70% of brand’s European EVs
Ford will invest an additional £150 million in its Halewood factory as it scales up the historic UK facility’s involvement in its European electrification strategy. The firm confirmed last year that it would convert the gearbox plant to an electric powertrain plant by 2024. The new investment raises the total cost to £380m. The cash injection announced… Continue reading Ford UK motor plant to supply 70% of brand’s European EVs
Industry digest: companies should shout about good work
I am happy to report that, as the automotive and mobility industry transforms itself before our eyes, there are some outstanding innovators and problem solvers in the forefront of the changes. How do I know? Because for the past three years my company, Ennis & Co, has had the privilege of partnering with Autocar to deliver… Continue reading Industry digest: companies should shout about good work
Why Ford axing the Fiesta doesn’t spell the end for superminis
Such is the current cost of the battery that, when fitted to a supermini to give an acceptable driving range, it becomes on average 60% of the total build cost, according to recent analysis by the bank Bernstein. However, because of the higher pricing power of cars in the class above, the battery share of… Continue reading Why Ford axing the Fiesta doesn’t spell the end for superminis
Nissan performance arm primes bespoke electrified sports car
Nissan performance division Nismo is readying a new flagship model for the UK, expected to be a stand-alone sports car. Speaking to Autocar, Nissan Nismo CEO Takao Katagiri confirmed the unnamed model will be sold in the UK as well as mainland Europe and the US, following its release in the car maker’s home country… Continue reading Nissan performance arm primes bespoke electrified sports car
New Nissan Formula E car to influence future e-4orce models
Nissan has revealed its new car for the upcoming Formula E race season – and technology from the racer could be used on future production models. Called Nissan e-4orce 04, the car has 40% more power than last year’s challenger and a top speed of over 200mph. Its new red and white livery features a cherry blossom design, in… Continue reading New Nissan Formula E car to influence future e-4orce models
Jaguar using Formula E to develop next-generation EVs
Jaguar’s efforts in the Formula E electric single-seater race series will have a heavy influence on its next-generation of road-going EVs, bosses have confirmed. The firm has just revealed its new 2023 Formula E contender, designed in accordance to the new Gen3 specification which brings a dramatic power increase and wide-reaching performance changes. While the bodywork, aerodynamic… Continue reading Jaguar using Formula E to develop next-generation EVs