Tax reforms announced as part of chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s economic ‘Growth Plan’ will make company cars cheaper for drivers and employers, the Treasury has told Autocar. The mini-budget is designed to support households and businesses during a period of spiralling inflation and brings forward two policies that affect how company cars are taxed. From April… Continue reading Mini-budget will reduce company car tax, confirms Treasury
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Students at University of Stuttgart set new EV acceleration record
A group of 20 students from the University of Stuttgart in Germany has set a new Guinness World Record for the world’s fastest-accelerating electric vehicle. The self-built prototype, designed and constructed by Greenteam, achieved 0-62mph in a staggering 1.461sec, beating the previous record of 1.513sec, which was set by a team in Switzerland in 2016. That’s… Continue reading Students at University of Stuttgart set new EV acceleration record
Mobilize Duo leads new Renault brand’s electric mobility push
Asked why Mobilize opted for a 2+1 three-wheel design, rather than a conventional two-wheel arrangement, Lecharpy said: “We want to be as inclusive as possible, and two wheels isn’t for everyone.” It is closed off on only one side to save weight and steers from the rear to minimise the turning circle. Mobilize also claims… Continue reading Mobilize Duo leads new Renault brand’s electric mobility push
How Ferrari’s SUV tech redefines active suspension
Of all the things that go to make up the personality of a car, ride and handling are right at the top of the list. A good chunk of the way it feels, comforts, thrills and feeds back intentions to the driver are down to those two things. And while drivetrains are changing radically, the… Continue reading How Ferrari’s SUV tech redefines active suspension
Editor’s letter: Are premium brands taking sustainability seriously?
Currently reading: Editor’s letter: Are premium brands taking sustainability seriously? Car makers tout sustainability ambitions, but weighty, material-rich SUVs raise questions about their commitment Performance-oriented BMW XM weighs 2.75 tonnes – the brand’s heaviest car yet Close Opinion 3 mins read 10 October 2022 Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Are premium brands taking sustainability seriously?
New Nio ET5 electric saloon confirmed for UK in 2023
Growing Chinese premium EV brand Nio will make its UK debut late next year, company founder and CEO William Li said at Nio’s launch in Germany on Friday. The brand will launch with its mid-sized Nio ET5 saloon, a rival to the Tesla Model 3, and other models more suited in size to the UK market, Li said.… Continue reading New Nio ET5 electric saloon confirmed for UK in 2023
New Davinci DC100 revealed as striking electric performance bike
The Davinci DC100 high performance electric motorbike from Chinese outfit Davinci Motors had made its official debut in China – and it could be on its way to the UK. Chinese start-up Davinci Motors offers a small number of electric motorbikes, with the DC100 being the first model that the firm has put through its… Continue reading New Davinci DC100 revealed as striking electric performance bike
Citroen C5 X
If insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, then the new Citroen C5 X is not good news for the firm’s management. It has been shown repeatedly that large saloons and estates from French brands – and by extension any brand that isn’t a German premium manufacturer –… Continue reading Citroen C5 X
Bugatti’s first electric car pushed back beyond 2030
No fully electric Bugatti will be released this decade, Autocar understands, despite owner Mate Rimac planning to launch hybrid and electric hypercars before 2030. “At the moment, we’re looking at the next step for the hybrid model; everything else is a little too far down the line,” Bugatti’s design director Achim Anscheidt said, with this hybrid supercar earmarked to arrive… Continue reading Bugatti’s first electric car pushed back beyond 2030
Insight: How AI cuts car and tech development times
Racing team Jota Motorsport uses AI on its simulator to cut set-up time and cost Close News 5 mins read 7 October 2022 Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. To subscribe, please see below and to login please click here ]]> Basic Register Access to additional free article… Continue reading Insight: How AI cuts car and tech development times