Short timeline for Euro 7’s introduction is an industry-wide challenge Strict new emissions rules will prompt final evolution of the internal combustion engine, with huge implications New electrically heated e-catalysts, due as standard fitment in petrol and hybrid engines from 2025, are set to delay the starting procedure of new cars by up to 30sec.… Continue reading Euro 7: everything car makers, buyers and retailers need to know
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MG 3 replacement to continue with petrol power
MG will stick with petrol power for the replacement for the MG3 supermini, due before the end of 2024, but likely add a hybrid system to reduce CO2. The current MG3 is now a minor player within MG compared to hotter selling models like the MG ZS small SUV and MG HS compact SUV, but… Continue reading MG 3 replacement to continue with petrol power
New Lucid Gravity is seven-seat super-SUV to rival Tesla Model X
The new Lucid Gravity is a tech-rich and highly luxurious electric SUV aimed squarely at the BMW iX and Mercedes EQS SUV. Due on sale in 2024, it is the second model in the California-based EV start-up’s portfolio, after the Lucid Air luxury saloon – tipped for an imminent European and UK market launch –… Continue reading New Lucid Gravity is seven-seat super-SUV to rival Tesla Model X
Ford Ranger Raptor
The VDC unit, in turn, tells the Raptor’s new Fox ‘Live Valve’ adaptive dampers to promptly force extra compression pressure into the lower extremes of their travel, effectively preparing this 2.5-tonne, 5.3-metre, 288bhp flying pick-up truck for imminent landing. It seems a missed opportunity, frankly, that the seatbelt warning lights don’t flash on at this… Continue reading Ford Ranger Raptor
Hardcore Porsche 911 Dakar to be revealed on Thursday
Porsche will unveil the 911 Dakar, a hardcore off-road edition of its flagship coupé, on Wednesday (16 November) at the Los Angeles motor show, meaning an early morning reveal for the UK. As a tribute to Porsche’s victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar rally, this spiritual successor to the 911 Safari was driven 500,000km (roughly 310,750 miles)… Continue reading Hardcore Porsche 911 Dakar to be revealed on Thursday
Rimac Nevera is world’s fastest electric production car
The Rimac Nevera has become the world’s fastest electric production car, achieving a record-breaking top speed figure to match its eye-watering quarter-mile run from 2021. The Croatian hypercar, which was driven by Rimac’s chief test and development driver, Miro Zrnčević, hit a top speed of 258mph. Set into its highest-speed mode, which improves the balance… Continue reading Rimac Nevera is world’s fastest electric production car
2026 Scout SUV teased on new company website
The resurrection of the International Harvester Scout has gained added momentum with the launch of a new Scout Motors website, upon which the Volkswagen-owned brand has teased the first in what officials say will be a series of new electric SUV and pick-up truck models in a darkened image. Planned for customer sales in 2026, the initial… Continue reading 2026 Scout SUV teased on new company website
No spin-off for ‘golden nugget’ Dacia despite star profit role
Breaking into more larger, more expensive segments is key to Dacia’s strategy for boosting turnover Close News 4 mins read 15 November 2022 Renault’s announcement on Tuesday that it would split its businesses to better prepare for an electric, low-carbon future included news Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge.… Continue reading No spin-off for ‘golden nugget’ Dacia despite star profit role
Inside the industry: Is the self-driving dream over?
Nobody really knows for sure, but the figure of £87 billion is currently being touted as the amount spent to date in the pursuit of developing fully self-driving Cars, the likes of which we have been assured are ‘just a few years away’ for at least a decade now. And which, beyond a few prototypes,… Continue reading Inside the industry: Is the self-driving dream over?
New DS flagship SUV to rival Audi Q5 from 2024
“We can catch people with the story of electrification. This is what Tesla did. We have the room to create the story. This is the reason why we are the first Stellantis brand to launch the new battery and powertrain on the DS 3, so that we are leaders in the company.” Q&A with Beatrice… Continue reading New DS flagship SUV to rival Audi Q5 from 2024