Volkswagen’s electric SUVs could be called ID X in the future, as the firm looks to ensure its model line-up is easily understood in markets around the world. For example, the upcoming compact SUV version of the Volkswagen ID 3 would be called ID 3 X, under the plans. VW boss Thomas Schafer said the maker… Continue reading Volkswagen to change ID EV naming strategy
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Autocar Business Trends 2022: Battery swaps to kill range anxiety
The new Autocar Business Trends report is a quarterly analysis of the principal ways in which the automotive industry is changing. In the latest instalment, we look at the emergence of battery-swap technology, and consider whether its roll-out into Europe could reshape the way fleets operate. Go to Source
Volkswagen ID 3 compact SUV, two £20k entry-level EVs confirmed
The MEB platform will bow out later this decade, to be replaced by a new architecture called SSP (scalable systems platform), on which all volume-selling Volkswagen Group models will be based. Schäfer said that Volkswagen is “shedding old habits” in terms of its product line-up, focusing on core models in the future and “noticeably simplifying our… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 3 compact SUV, two £20k entry-level EVs confirmed
Volkswagen accelerates ID 3 facelift; reintroduces physical buttons
Volkswagen has accelerated the launch of its updated ID 3, CEO Thomas Schäfer has said, bringing it forward to 2023. The move is in reaction to well-publicised issues around the electric hatchback’s software, which has been so problematic that it’s widely rumoured to be the reason for former Volkswagen Group boss Herbert Diess leaving the business earlier this year.… Continue reading Volkswagen accelerates ID 3 facelift; reintroduces physical buttons
How the National Grid will work with electric cars
Battery electric vehicles are no flash in the pan, they’re here to stay. From a whole life perspective and taking everything into account from battery production to end-of-life, recent studies rate battery vehicles as having the least impact on greenhouse gasses, and the environment as a whole, than any other conventional or alternative powertrain type.… Continue reading How the National Grid will work with electric cars
The fastest electric cars
Rimac is something of an old hand in the electric sports car sector: the wild C_Two is the Croatian firm’s second production model. Making its debut in 2018 and with customer deliveries due in 2021, the 1914bhp carbonfibre-bodied machine is said to dispatch 0-60mph in 1.85sec and crack 186mph in a breathless 11.8sec. An electric… Continue reading The fastest electric cars
Mercedes-Benz S-Class PHEV 2022 long term test
Even with just a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, with petrol prices being what they are, it was a sizeable disincentive. It would only do 25mpg if you drove it unusually gently. So what hope, then, for the S-Class, with its similar weight and a 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine? Of course, the secret lies in its ability to travel… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz S-Class PHEV 2022 long term test
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (episode 7)
Episode 7 of My Week In Cars brings you closer to Matt and Steve’s weekly column in Autocar magazine. Join our pair of petrolheads as they have a chat about the fearsome off-roading capabilities of trials cars, an electric Rolls-Royce, petrolheads worried about certain issues, and, of course, your correspondence. Make sure you never miss… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (episode 7)
From the archive: on this day in 1975
Every car firm has a wealth of unrealised projects in its archives. Most will never see the light of day, but occasionally we get tantalising glimpses into alternate histories. One such instance came in 1975, when we met Phil Weaver, who had retired from Jaguar, having worked in its Special Projects and Competitions department. Back… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1975
Autocar magazine 26th October: on sale now
This week, we unearth an exclusive – a two seat Caterham EV – drive the new Nissan Z and uncover Britain’s best affordable driver’s car. Pick up a copy of our latest mag to find out more. News Caterham has revealed plans to produce an all-electric sports car and EV edition of the fabled Seven… Continue reading Autocar magazine 26th October: on sale now