Chinese start-up Small Sports Car (SSC) has launched an electric two-seat sports car that it claims will act as a “national sports car” with “pure driving pleasure”. Called the SC-01, the small, sleek coupé is the company’s first ever car. It’s set to arrive in 2023 with a price of around ¥300,000 – the equivalent of around… Continue reading Small Sports Car SC-01 to be ‘national sports car’ for China
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Final Lamborghini Aventador rolls off production line
The Lamborghini Aventador has bowed out of production with the completion of the last LP 780-4 Ultimae, which is also the brand’s last pure-V12 production car. The final Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae rolled off the production line in Sant’Agata, Italy, to bring to an end the model’s 11-year run. A plug-in hybrid replacement is expected to be revealed later… Continue reading Final Lamborghini Aventador rolls off production line
Under the skin: How an EV can cut your energy bills
With the spectre of colossal electricity bills looming over us like some sort of fully charged Grim Reaper, there’s plenty of talk about how the cost benefits of running EVs might be about to suddenly disappear. But quite apart from the fact that fossil fuel prices will only keep increasing, could there be more to… Continue reading Under the skin: How an EV can cut your energy bills
BMW iX1
It’s practical, too. The iX1 gets a useful 490 litre boot capacity and a cubby beneath the boot floor that’s big enough for a couple of cables, while the rear seats split and fold in a 40/20/40 format. The rear seatback also recline in a 60/40 split, but they don’t slide, as they do in… Continue reading BMW iX1
BMW X1 xDrive23i M Sport Premier
With steering that’s short on texture and feedback, if predictable and well weighted, you have confidence but don’t feel terribly connected or encouraged regardless of which mode you’re in. Body control is decent, though, and you can feel the xDrive four-wheel drive shuffling power to the rear wheels and delivering a sharper, more enjoyable turn-in… Continue reading BMW X1 xDrive23i M Sport Premier
Electric company cars: your guide to Kia’s range
Two potent powertrains deliver the Kia EV6’s exhilarating performance, ranging from quick to even quicker. The 226bhp RWD single motor model is ideal for the day-to-day with 350Nm of electrified torque and 0-62mph in a hot hatch baiting 7.3 seconds. The 321bhp AWD dual motor model ups the ante with 605Nm of torque and 0-62mph… Continue reading Electric company cars: your guide to Kia’s range
BMW to race at Le Mans in 2024 with M Hybrid V8 LMDh
BMW has announced it will race its M Hybrid V8 hypercar in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2024, following its entry into the US-based IMSA Sportscar Championship next year. The WEC includes the Le Mans 24 Hours, so 2024 will be the first time that BMW has made an appearance at the iconic event since 1999, when… Continue reading BMW to race at Le Mans in 2024 with M Hybrid V8 LMDh
New VW concept aims to replace short-haul flights
The Volkswagen Group has revealed a new level five autonomous concept that could replace short-haul flights, the firm thinks. The Gen.Travel shows how the VW Group envisages travel will advance over the next decade. The car’s uniquely shaped cabin can be set up in different ways, such as four seats and a central table for business use, or with… Continue reading New VW concept aims to replace short-haul flights
New Zero DSR/X launched as electric adventure motorbike
American electric motorbike manufacturer Zero has revealed its new DSR/X adventure motorbike, which headlines the firm’s model line-up for 2023. Zero offers a range of electric motorbikes from the entry-level FXE urban commuter to the SR/S performance bike. The firm’s new DSR/X adventure (ADV) e-motorbike blends urban and motorway commuting with off-road capabilities. The DSR/X… Continue reading New Zero DSR/X launched as electric adventure motorbike
All-electric Skoda Octavia in the works to join new EV line-up
Development of an electric Skoda Octavia is underway and the model is primed to go on sale later this decade as the Czech firm rapidly bolsters its EV line-up. Before a zero-emissions version of the brand’s biggest seller is launched, Skoda will refresh its current ICE and plug-in hybrid Octavia variants, due to hit showrooms… Continue reading All-electric Skoda Octavia in the works to join new EV line-up