The Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 isn’t the first road-going EV produced by AMG, but its runner-up status shows how quickly this part of the market is developing. The pioneering Mercedes-AMG SLS Electric Drive was launched in 2014, when its 738bhp peak output was deeply impressive and its claimed 120-mile range was pretty respectable for an off-the-shelf… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG EQE 53
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New 2022 Range Rover Sport priced up from £80,325
He said: “It has a seamless finish from body to glass and the body side is very smooth. It’s more sophisticated than the outgoing Range Rover Sport. “At the rear, we’ve moved the numberplate down to give a cleaner surface than before. Even the graphics on this car are harmonious. We don’t want anything to… Continue reading New 2022 Range Rover Sport priced up from £80,325
Hyundai to reveal radical new N sports car on 15 July
Hyundai’s N performance division will reveal a new model on 15 July as part of the brand’s annual N day. The mysterious new model has been previewed on social media ahead of its world premiere, wrapped in cloth in a dimly lit warehouse. Only its most distinctive body features were on display. A large spoiler… Continue reading Hyundai to reveal radical new N sports car on 15 July
Racing Lines: Silverstone delivered a typical British GP classic
Of course, there’s room for improvement at the old airfield. As my family found, two hours to escape from the car park to the A43 was a sorry and all too familiar story. But what a day we had had. Silverstone’s current deal with F1, which has made the race viable for the circuit for… Continue reading Racing Lines: Silverstone delivered a typical British GP classic
Chinese firm BYD posts 314.9% growth in electrified vehicle sales
Chinese manufacturer BYD posted a 314.9% year-on-year increase in electrified vehicle sales in June in its mission to surpass Tesla. The company – which is based in Shenzhen and backed by American billionaire magnate Warren Buffet – sold 641,000 hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric cars worldwide from January to June, 134,036 of those in June. Tesla sold 564,000 electric cars in… Continue reading Chinese firm BYD posts 314.9% growth in electrified vehicle sales
Worst June for new car registrations in 26 years
The number of new cars registered in the UK last month was the lowest in June since 1996, new figures have revealed, as supply shortages hampered the automotive industry. The data, released this morning by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showed that 140,958 cars were registered, down 45,180 (24.3%) on June 2021.… Continue reading Worst June for new car registrations in 26 years
2024 BMW X3 primed to take on Mercedes-Benz GLC
The big-selling BMW X3 will enter its fourth generation in 2024, taking the fight to the recently revealed Mk2 Mercedes-Benz GLC with new powertrains, refreshed styling and a completely overhauled cabin. The new SUV, which has been caught testing on public roads around BMW’s German headquarters, looks to be getting a bigger front grille than its… Continue reading 2024 BMW X3 primed to take on Mercedes-Benz GLC
Autocar notebook: BMW’s F1 blues and Cupra’s go-karts
This week, we hear how Cupra wants the upcoming Urban Rebel to drive, but first we ask if BMW has its sights set on an F1 return. BMW’s F1 blues Will BMW return to Formula 1 as it looks to fast-track its understanding of electric powertrains? It’s unlikely, according to BMW M boss Frank van… Continue reading Autocar notebook: BMW’s F1 blues and Cupra’s go-karts
Chinese firm GAC unveils hydrogen-powered MPV concept
Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has revealed a new luxurious MPV concept featuring a bespoke hydrogen powertrain. Unveiled at the GAC Tech Day event, where the Chinese company previews newly developed technologies, the concept has been named Space. GAC didn’t give details of the Space’s powertrain, but it also unveiled a 1.5-litre hydrogen-fueled engine at the event, claiming that… Continue reading Chinese firm GAC unveils hydrogen-powered MPV concept
Fuel price protests bring UK motorways to a standstill
Campaigners are causing long tailbacks across the UK as they target motorways in ‘go-slow’ protests over the rising cost of fuel. Protesters are calling on the government to drop fuel duty as the price of petrol and diesel continues to soar to unprecedented levels. Most recent figures show that a litre of petrol costs on… Continue reading Fuel price protests bring UK motorways to a standstill