Ford of Europe is one of 25 large companies to put its name to a petition calling on the European Union to ban the sale of new ICE cars and vans from 2035. The company has already committed to phasing ICE vehicles out of its line-up by 2035 and achieving net-zero carbon neutrality at the same time. Having already… Continue reading Ford backs call for European ban on new ICE cars from 2035
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Autocar notebook: Bentley’s soaring sales and Lexus’s hydrogen plans
Bentley sales and profits up again Bentley remains well and truly on its A-game, following its best-ever financial performance in 2021 with a strong showing in the first quarter of 2022. Standout figures include a 162% year-on-year increase in operating profits to £144.6 million, a 35% year-to-date sales increase and a huge boost in revenue… Continue reading Autocar notebook: Bentley’s soaring sales and Lexus’s hydrogen plans
Vauxhall Insignia axed in UK, to return as EV by 2026
The Vauxhall Insignia is no longer on sale in the UK, and the brand has no immediate plans to launch a replacement. “The Insignia stopping for Vauxhall,” UK managing director Paul Willcox told Autocar. “We will fulfil orders, but there is no plan in the short-term to replace it straight away. “There will still be… Continue reading Vauxhall Insignia axed in UK, to return as EV by 2026
Under the skin: How the BMW i7 makes use of its advanced tech
Although much of the chat surrounding the new BMW 7 Series has focused on its looks, the firm’s electric drive technology continues to evolve underneath that controversial skin. The first global model from launch will be the BMW i7 xDrive60 BEV powered by the brand’s existing fifth-generation eDrive package, with elements of it, such as… Continue reading Under the skin: How the BMW i7 makes use of its advanced tech
The evolution of Bugatti, according to 300mph Andy Wallace
You may know Andy Wallace for a few different things. If not for recently taking a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport to 300mph, it will be for taking a McLaren F1 to 240mph, winning at Le Mans on his first try or winning the Daytona 24 Hours three times. Bugatti’s ‘pilote officiel’ has enjoyed – and… Continue reading The evolution of Bugatti, according to 300mph Andy Wallace
Matt Prior: Why I’m excited for Aston Martin’s future
So that’s that: Tobias Moers’ time as the CEO of Aston Martin has ended. I wonder whether in time, as the saying now goes, “recollections may vary” about the whys and hows. Summaries of the state of Aston Martin already vary. Moers streamlined and made its production lines more efficient, so good has come from… Continue reading Matt Prior: Why I’m excited for Aston Martin’s future
Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 690bhp beast hits Silverstone
[embedded content] The smallest Aston Martin, the Vantage sports car, has just been treated to a serious powertrain makeover, and we’ve already tested the results on track. This, the fourth-generation Aston Martin V12 Vantage, has a 690bhp turbocharged V12 sourced from the Aston Martin DB11 and Aston Martin DBS Superleggera. It’s now rated for a… Continue reading Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 690bhp beast hits Silverstone
Dacia designer Miles Nurnberger leaves after less than a year
Dacia design boss Miles Nurnberger, who made headlines last year in a shock move from Aston Martin, has announced his departure from the Romanian firm. The move comes just under a year since it was announced he would succeed Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos (now head of Alfa Romeo design) as Dacia’s design director. Speaking to Autocar in… Continue reading Dacia designer Miles Nurnberger leaves after less than a year
New Bentley Bentayga EWB replaces Mulsanne as flagship
Instead, buyers get a choice of three rear-seat options: a luxurious two-seat layout, a classic three-person bench and a combination of the pair called ‘4+1’, which puts a small jump seat between two larger rear seats. The EWB also introduces (optionally) a new kind of climate seat that senses an occupant’s body temperature and surface… Continue reading New Bentley Bentayga EWB replaces Mulsanne as flagship
Mercedes-AMG previews concept for first bespoke sports EV
An electric Mercedes-AMG concept car is set to be revealed next week, giving clues to a production model set to launch in 2025. The revelation, made by Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit, came as he outlined Mercedes’ plans to develop only electric car platforms from 2025 and to offer only… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG previews concept for first bespoke sports EV