Polestar will preview its next-generation technology with the reveal of a new driver assistance system, which will debut on the upcoming Polestar 3 SUV. Set to be presented to the public at CES in Las Vegas in early January, the new system has been developed in partnership with Smart Eye, a Swedish tech firm which… Continue reading Polestar previews future tech with new driver monitoring system
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Safety body to investigate EV repair and insurance costs
Thatcham Research will lead a five-month investigation into EV repair and salvage processes to help insurance companies prepare for the post-ICE era. The safety specialist has received funding for the project from Innovate UK, the government-backed national innovation agency. The non-profit firm, which helps to run the Euro NCAP crash-testing program, claims that little is currently known about how… Continue reading Safety body to investigate EV repair and insurance costs
BMW M testing quad-motor EV prototype
A quad-motor, fully electric BMW M car is officially in the works, with the German firm testing a concept – recently spotted in public for the first time – that will form the basis of its next generation of performance EVs. Captured by Autocar’s spy photographers, new images reveal the extent to which the prototype’s BMW i4 M50… Continue reading BMW M testing quad-motor EV prototype
New Lotus Type 133 luxury saloon ramps up for 2023 reveal
Global Lotus dealers have been shown the final design for the Type 133, he confirmed, “so they know what’s coming next – and excitement was very high”. Elaborating on how Lotus and Polestar could collaborate in the future, Windle explained: “Geely is flexible and comfortable with us working with our sister companies, or third parties… Continue reading New Lotus Type 133 luxury saloon ramps up for 2023 reveal
Car haulage firms find opportunity amid industry challenges
If you think driving a car transporter looks difficult, then spare a thought for the people running the business. Unpredictable demand, driver shortages and rising costs are among the challenges facing a sector still adjusting to Brexit and grappling with the after-effects of the Covid pandemic. Amid the turmoil, BCA Automotive, a major operator, took… Continue reading Car haulage firms find opportunity amid industry challenges
Insight: McLaren Applied capitalising on 2021 spin-off
Applied isn’t planning to turn into a mass maker of inverters but is looking to share its expertise with bigger manufacturers. “We’ve got it to a stage where it works properly and can be integrated with a motor,” says Fry. “What we need to do next is to get it ready for a much higher… Continue reading Insight: McLaren Applied capitalising on 2021 spin-off
Volkswagen Group announces major strategic reshuffle
The Volkswagen Group has outlined plans for a major restructuring under new CEO Oliver Blume. In a move aimed at providing a “closer working connection” between each of the German giant’s main brands, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche will take on new areas of competence within a revised business structure that will provide “clearer priority setting and… Continue reading Volkswagen Group announces major strategic reshuffle
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Nio prepares to launch £100,000-plus electric luxury saloon
Nio is preparing to enter the upper-luxury sector with a new electric saloon, according to a Chinese media report citing an insider with knowledge of the Shanghai-based car maker’s future model plans. Claimed to be in the early design and engineering phase, the new four-door has reportedly been conceived around a price of more than RMB1… Continue reading Nio prepares to launch £100,000-plus electric luxury saloon
2023 Vauxhall Mokka Electric gets 252-mile range and more power
An updated Vauxhall Mokka Electric will arrive in 2023 with an increased range and more power as the British firm looks to keep pace with competitors such as the Hyundai Kona Electric. Available from March, the Mokka Electric gains a 20% range boost, thanks to the same 51kWh (usable) battery – replacing a 50kWh unit… Continue reading 2023 Vauxhall Mokka Electric gets 252-mile range and more power