Revived sports car brand TVR has emerged as a shock new sponsor for the Formula E electric race series, as it announces an accelerated EV strategy that will bring a Griffith EV sports car to market in 2024. The Ebbw Vale-based outfit behind TVR’s reinvention – which showed its debut model, the Ford V8-powered Griffith,… Continue reading TVR confirms 2024 electric Griffith as it partners Formula E
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British firm builds virtual Nardo test track for EVs
A British firm is digitally recreating Italy’s famous Nardò test track, to “accelerate development” of the next generation of electric vehicles. The project, headed by software specialists rFpro, will see the famous Nardò Technical Centre’s test circuit created in the virtual world, to allow carmakers to test the performance of new platforms before physically building… Continue reading British firm builds virtual Nardo test track for EVs
Ineos Grenadier: UK dealers named ahead of July launch
Ineos plans to “make the buying process as convenient and painless as possible” with an equal focus on providing a digital retail model and a physical dealer network. In addition, Ineos has partnered with Bosch to provide aftersales support and plans to open 14 service-only facilities across the UK, although these locations have yet to… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier: UK dealers named ahead of July launch
Electric Rolls-Royce Spectre to be new-age Phantom coupe
However, Rolls-Royce director of engineering Mihiar Ayoubi offered lots of insight into the wider technical development of the Spectre and its early progress. The battery, for example, plays a key role in the overall package. It is completely flat underneath to allow for a smooth floor to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The battery’s mounting also enables… Continue reading Electric Rolls-Royce Spectre to be new-age Phantom coupe
How Lamborghini gives owners the VIP treatment
Lamborghini Ad Personam division Red with green? Blue with yellow? Brown with anything? And do you want the seatbelts to match? Who knew that specifying your own anything-goes supercar would involve so many choices? This abundance of decisions when almost anything is possible is why Lamborghini, like other luxury car manufacturers, has devised a way… Continue reading How Lamborghini gives owners the VIP treatment
Q&A: How e-scooter racing is aiming to improve road safety
A lot of new e-scooter road safety studies have highlighted how different they are from bikes when it comes to rider injuries in the event of a crash. Racing scooters will be much faster, so have you been able to use any of those studies when considering your own safety systems? “You work from scratch.… Continue reading Q&A: How e-scooter racing is aiming to improve road safety
New law to make EV charging network 99% reliable
The UK’s electric vehicle rapid charging network will be required to have a 99% reliability rate under new laws coming in later this year. This, ministers hope, will eradicate range anxiety and create a “world-class” charging grid. The legislation also includes a £1.6 billion investment in 300,000 new charge points across the country, which, it… Continue reading New law to make EV charging network 99% reliable
New Xpeng P5 EV: Chinese Tesla Model 3 rival lands in Europe
Reservations for the new Xpeng P5 saloon are now being taken in selected European markets as the Chinese firm continues to build on an ambitious expansion strategy aimed at establishing itself at the forefront of the EV ranks. The third model from the company is set to follow the Xpeng G3 SUV and larger Xpeng P7 saloon into Denmark, the… Continue reading New Xpeng P5 EV: Chinese Tesla Model 3 rival lands in Europe
Ferrari test mule could preview 812 replacement
Ferrari has long been vocal about keeping its venerable V12 engine in production as it electrifies its line-up and new spy shots suggest testing is now under way on a 12-cylinder successor to the Ferrari 812 Superfast. Spotted on roads near the supercar firm’s Maranello factory, the car is clearly in the very early stages… Continue reading Ferrari test mule could preview 812 replacement
Winners and losers from the UK car market in Q1 2022
Currently reading: Winners and losers from the UK car market in Q1 2022 After another few months of adversity, our report reveals which car makers in the UK did or didn’t have a good quarter Open gallery Close Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. Click here to purchase a… Continue reading Winners and losers from the UK car market in Q1 2022