The current C-Class is one of the few remaining legacy Mercedes models without a direct EV equivalent, but the plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz C300e has one of the longest electric ranges of any PHEV on sale, at an official 68 miles, and the recently launched EQE saloon helps to fill the gap between the C-Class and the… Continue reading 2024 Mercedes C-Class EV spearheads brand’s electric rebirth
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Under the skin: Why glass half recycled is glass half full
Recycling as much of a car as possible when it, or parts of it, reach the end of life has been a priority for years now, but a surprisingly awkward material to recycle is a car’s windscreen. A new, one-year pilot project between Audi and a number of partners from the glass manufacturing business is… Continue reading Under the skin: Why glass half recycled is glass half full
Hope for Bloodhound LSR project as sponsor talks start again
Andy Green, driver of Bloodhound LSR, the land speed record car aiming to reach 1000mph but currently residing at Coventry Transport Museum, says discussions with sponsors are now restarting in the wake of the pandemic that brought the project to a halt. “We’re having conversations with potential commercial partners and following Bloodhound’s high-speed test in November 2019 when… Continue reading Hope for Bloodhound LSR project as sponsor talks start again
Inside the UK’s most secretive supercar maker
I wonder if there’s a slightly discomforting truth for some niche car makers about the buying public knowing places like this exist, mind. Even high-end hypercars have production lines, and they don’t really suit the real limited-volume stuff, the things that big-name badges like to put their name to but don’t always make themselves. Even… Continue reading Inside the UK’s most secretive supercar maker
Rolls-Royce reveals latest ultra-exclusive Boat Tail model
The latest, ultra-limited Rolls Royce Boat Tail model – the second in a series of just three cars worth around £20 million apiece – has been revealed ahead of its appearance at this weekend’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The hand-built model features a design commissioned by a customer whose family business originates from the pearling… Continue reading Rolls-Royce reveals latest ultra-exclusive Boat Tail model
Mercedes-AMG One: board must’ve been “drunk” to approve hypercar
The Mercedes-Benz board must have been “drunk” when they agreed to the delayed and troublesome Mercedes-AMG One, CEO Ola Källenius joked to investors yesterday. The company will reveal news about the Formula 1-engined hypercar “in a couple of weeks”, Källenius said, indicating that Mercedes is finally ready to reveal a car that has given it almost as… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG One: board must’ve been “drunk” to approve hypercar
2025 Mercedes-AMG EV sports saloon to rival Porsche Taycan
Although not seen on the design model, Mercedes-Benz says the production version of the Vision AMG will receive four frameless doors as well as a large liftback-style tailgate similar to that planned for the upcoming second-generation GT coupé (see right). Mercedes-Benz is yet to provide any great detail to how it will be developed for… Continue reading 2025 Mercedes-AMG EV sports saloon to rival Porsche Taycan
Renault Group CEO calls for rethink on NCAP crash test rules
Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has called for a debate on whether Euro NCAP safety tests are still fit for purpose. Speaking at the Change Now conference in Paris, where the Renault Scenic Vision concept was revealed featuring several safety technologies not currently evaluated by Euro NCAP, he said: “We need to keep an… Continue reading Renault Group CEO calls for rethink on NCAP crash test rules
Renault Scenic returns as radical EV with hydrogen range extender
Technology The cabin features an array of active systems to improve safety. The concept has an extra-large screen, spanning the width of the dashboard, that uses cameras to improve forward vision by as much as 24%, according to Renault. Renault has also added the Safety Coach system, a new feature that analyses the driver’s behaviour,… Continue reading Renault Scenic returns as radical EV with hydrogen range extender
How Mahle is getting ready for the electric vehicle shift
Open gallery Tesla Model 3 undergoing testing at Mahle Mahle HQ EU7 will require testing at new low of -7deg C Simon Reader, Mahle’s director of powertrain services EV-testing gear requires miles of heavy-duty wiring Rolling-road chamber simulates altitudes and temperatures Close Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. Click… Continue reading How Mahle is getting ready for the electric vehicle shift