Williams Advanced Engineering has rebranded to WAE Technologies, following its acquisition by the Australian metals company Fortescue Metals Group for £164 million last year. Founded in 2010 as an offshoot of the late Sir Frank Williams’ eponymous Formula 1 team, the firm has rebranded because its licence to use the name has lapsed. The new name… Continue reading Williams Advanced Engineering rebrands to WAE Technologies
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Tesla sales fall short in final quarter of 2022
Tesla fell just short of investors’ sales expectations during the final quarter of 2022, despite setting a new record for car production throughout the year. Analysts expected the American EV firm to deliver around 420,000 cars during the fourth quarter, but it recorded 405,278. Nonetheless, this was a 12.9% increase over the previous quarter. An… Continue reading Tesla sales fall short in final quarter of 2022
Car stunt supremo Ken Block killed in snowmobile crash
Ken Block, known for his series of outlandish Gymkhana stunt videos and his rallying and rallycross outings, has died in a snowmobile accident at the age of 55. The American’s death was confirmed by his Hoonigan Racing team in a post on Instagram. The accident occurred in Utah, US, with the local sheriff’s office saying… Continue reading Car stunt supremo Ken Block killed in snowmobile crash
Inside the industry: what to expect from 2022 sales figures
The official numbers will come in over the next few days, but here are the headlines to look out for from 2022’s registrations. The UK’s best-selling vehicle is likely to be a van for the second year in succession, namely the Ford Transit Custom. Those battling for the top spot among cars included the Nissan… Continue reading Inside the industry: what to expect from 2022 sales figures
European car sales uptick fuels global optimism
Despite the ongoing threats of global recessions, many of the markets around the world are starting to pick up. Countries in Europe, North America, South America and Asia have shown signs of life, but it must be noted that sales a year ago were down considerably, giving lots of room for growth. Improving on 2021’s… Continue reading European car sales uptick fuels global optimism
Opinion: Slow-charging batteries could be electric sports cars’ answer
Maserati’s global head of e-mobility, Ana Paola Reginatto, is as focused on what might be happening in 10 years’ time as next year. She told us: “On average, we expect 60% of our customers for our electric cars to be completely new to Maserati. We’re opening up new opportunities, and we have to be flexible… Continue reading Opinion: Slow-charging batteries could be electric sports cars’ answer
Maserati Levante flagship to swap combustion for electric power
The second-generation Maserati Levante will follow the MC20 Folgore to market by the middle of the decade, swapping from combustion to electric power in a bid to take on the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. It is expected to be the final entry into Maserati’s first fleet of EVs, after Folgore versions of the… Continue reading Maserati Levante flagship to swap combustion for electric power
2024 Maserati MC20 Folgore EV to retain V6 character
Lotus and Porsche have chosen this format for their upcoming electric two-seat sports cars in order to preserve the characteristic agility of their ICE models, with the added benefit that it allows for familiar proportions and packaging. Meanwhile, though, the Granturismo Folgore uses a T-shape battery running between the rear wheels and down the transmission… Continue reading 2024 Maserati MC20 Folgore EV to retain V6 character
BMW Alpina D4 S Gran Coupe
Germany’s classic executive saloon has hit something of a zenith with this extra-special version of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. The BMW Alpina D4 S Gran Coupé has a super-rare combination of static, dynamic, rational and subjective qualities the likes of which you only find in cars built for uncompromising speed, efficiency, luxury, desirability and driver appeal.… Continue reading BMW Alpina D4 S Gran Coupe
Alfa Romeo suggests 6C name for supercar nearing launch
Alfa Romeo has shown the logo of a limited-run supercar, potentially called 6C, which it will launch this year. The emblem appears briefly at the end of a recent Alfa Romeo Instagram video, and is the first official glimpse of the firm’s upcoming halo model. Alfa boss Jean-Philippe Imparato recently told Autocar that the project could be announced as soon as March 2023. … Continue reading Alfa Romeo suggests 6C name for supercar nearing launch