The third of three concepts revealed by Genesis to showcase its vision of a sustainable and luxurious future, the X Convertible packs four seats, a hard-top roof and premium technology. It’s the latest representation of the firm’s ‘Athletic Elegance’ design language, with a long bonnet, short overhangs and a unique, quad-LED light arrangement both at… Continue reading Los Angeles motor show 2022: all the cars on display
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Genesis reveals luxury all-electric X Convertible concept
Genesis has revealed an electric convertible concept that, it says, showcases its commitment to sustainable luxury car ownership. Called the Genesis X Convertible, the four-seat model is the third in a trio of concepts intended to highlight the firm’s stance on luxury, sustainability and premium technology. It follows the two-door coupé X Concept, revealed in 2021, and the striking,… Continue reading Genesis reveals luxury all-electric X Convertible concept
Volkswagen Golf to return with electric power for ninth generation
The Volkswagen Golf is tipped to continue into a ninth generation with electric power, in line with the firm’s plan to retain historically significant nameplates. Volkswagen boss Thomas Schafer said the firm would not be retiring the Golf name, and instead the model could become part of the ID line-up of electric vehicles. The current, eighth-generation… Continue reading Volkswagen Golf to return with electric power for ninth generation
New Subaru Impreza 4WD hatch brings back RS range-topper
The Subaru Impreza has returned for a sixth generation to rival the Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic with a purposeful new look and the option of a warmed-up RS range-topper. Making its global debut at this year’s LA motor show, the reborn Impreza brings significant technological and dynamic improvements over its predecessor – and drops… Continue reading New Subaru Impreza 4WD hatch brings back RS range-topper
Hyperion XP-1 hydrogen-powered supercar makes public debut
American start-up Hyperion is at the LA motor show to showcase its XP-1 hydrogen electric supercar, which it claims offers 1000 miles of range between refills. Announced in 2020 as part of a plan to increase wider adoption of hydrogen technology across the automotive industry, the two-seat XP-1 combines hydrogen fuel cells with supercapacitor storage to power multiple electric… Continue reading Hyperion XP-1 hydrogen-powered supercar makes public debut
New Smart #3 SUV leaked ahead of full 2023 reveal
The next step in Smart’s electric evolution has been leaked online, with the firm set to introduce a coupé-SUV model that’s much larger than the recently introduced Smart #1. Badged the Smart #3, the sleek model was posted on Instagram by CocheSpias and sports similar styling to the smaller #1. The car shown clearly resembles… Continue reading New Smart #3 SUV leaked ahead of full 2023 reveal
Volkswagen reviewing plans for €2 billion Trinity EV factory
Volkswagen’s plans to build a €2 billion (£1.7bn) factory for its Trinity flagship saloon are currently under review. Construction of the plant in Wolfsburg was planned to begin in spring 2023, having been approved this March by recently ousted CEO Herbert Diess with a view to start building the new premium EV from 2026. The German company targeted a… Continue reading Volkswagen reviewing plans for €2 billion Trinity EV factory
Official: electric vehicles to pay VED from 2025
Electric vehicles will be charged vehicle excise duty (VED) from April 2025, chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced. Reading the Autumn Statement in the House of Commons, Hunt said the move will make the motoring tax system “fairer”. A social media post from the Treasury added that the change will ensure “all motorists begin to pay… Continue reading Official: electric vehicles to pay VED from 2025
Hungarian firm to develop Stellantis driver-assistance tech
Stellantis has purchased Hungarian technology firm Aimotive, a specialist in software and hardware solutions for autonomous vehicles. The acquisition is intended to accelerate development of STLA Autodrive, the car-making conglomerate’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) platform earmarked for a 2024 launch. STLA Autodrive comprises Level 2, Level 2+ and Level 3 assistance systems, the third taking total… Continue reading Hungarian firm to develop Stellantis driver-assistance tech
Why car makers are so frustrated with Euro 7
Tightening emissions are a fact of life if you sell cars into the European Union. But car companies are currently spitting feathers over the EU’s latest plan to cut pollutants from new cars, both ICE and electric, that will be known as Euro 7. The manufacturers are attacking the proposals from all sides, calling them… Continue reading Why car makers are so frustrated with Euro 7