In contrast, a CNC stamping machine can be ready to punch perforations in the time it takes for a designer to create a pattern on a software package such as Adobe Illustrator or Autocad. The CNC machine features two moving heads with five electronically controlled pins on each. The pins are interchangeable, come in five… Continue reading All seams good: inside the world of leather upholstery
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Toyota Supra sports car to get manual gearbox option
After months of rumours, Toyota has confirmed it will introduce a long-mooted manual gearbox option for its Supra flagship sports car. The Toyota Supra was launched in 2019, sharing much of its powertrain and chassis with the similarly positioned BMW Z4. The headline engine option is a 335bhp 3.0-litre straight-six, and an entry-level 2.0-litre, four-cylinder… Continue reading Toyota Supra sports car to get manual gearbox option
Opinion: Hamlin’s Toyota Owners 400 victory was a dream come true
Denny Hamlin delivered a victory for the Nascar Cup Series’ old guard by claiming his first win of 2022 on home territory in Richmond, Virginia. The 41-year-old three-time Daytona 500 winner took the lead from William Byron with only five laps to run to head fellow veteran Kevin Harvick across the line by just 0.552sec.… Continue reading Opinion: Hamlin’s Toyota Owners 400 victory was a dream come true
New Renault concept to showcase hydrogen plans on 19 May
Renault will reveal a new concept car on 19 May, showcasing a fresh approach to design and previewing plans for a new hydrogen powertrain. The car was previewed earlier this year in Renault‘s annual results presentation, and while details are thin on the ground, it clearly bears a raft of new design cues – including angular… Continue reading New Renault concept to showcase hydrogen plans on 19 May
New York motor show 2022 report
Kia’s largest model, the 2023 Telluride has been fully revealed in New York, thus making its first public appearance. The three-row SUV is unlikely to make it to the UK, but the new model will feature new design elements inside out. Updated technology and convenience kit are both expected, including a new, large central infotainment screen.… Continue reading New York motor show 2022 report
Range Rover Velar gains six-cylinder mild-hybrid HST variants
Land Rover has added two new models to the Range Rover Velar line-up, which are driven by a choice of petrol and diesel engines with mild-hybrid technology. The Range Rover Velar HST 400 is driven by a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine, producing 394bhp and 405lb ft. The Range Rover Velar HST 300, meanwhile, is powered by… Continue reading Range Rover Velar gains six-cylinder mild-hybrid HST variants
New Genesis X Speedium Coupe is sleek hint at future EVs
Genesis has reworked its striking X concept to create the new Speedium Coupé – a sleek, performance-oriented hint at future EVs from the premium Korean marque. Making its debut at the New York motor show, the new Genesis X Speedium Coupé is described as a “freestyle” design exercise based on last year’s concept, led by… Continue reading New Genesis X Speedium Coupe is sleek hint at future EVs
New 2023 Indi One EV: Tesla Model Y rival opens for orders
The Indi One, a new crossover SUV from California start-up Independent Electric Vehicles (Indi EV), has opened for pre-orders at this week’s New York motor show. The first car has been reserved by William Bridge, CEO of sustainability NGO Global Green USA, whose star-studded honorary board includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Yoko Ono and Robert Redford. Indi EV was… Continue reading New 2023 Indi One EV: Tesla Model Y rival opens for orders
Nissan: sports and performance models are still viable
However, he added that more mainstream models will come first: “I would love to have an EV sports car, but we need to organise. We’re not ready to announce the sequence, but it’s clearly on the table.” Nissan’s timetable for solid-state batteries gives clues to when enthusiast-oriented EVs could arrive. Research is in a relatively… Continue reading Nissan: sports and performance models are still viable
Deus reveals 2169bhp electric hypercar in New York
New Austrian car manufacturer Deus has unveiled an all-electric hypercar at the New York motor show that looks set to become one of the most powerful cars on sale. Developed in partnership with Italdesign and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), the Deus Vayanne is predicted to produce more than 2169bhp and 1475lb ft of torque, according to computer simulations. … Continue reading Deus reveals 2169bhp electric hypercar in New York