Jaguar Land Rover and battery supplier Envision AESC are in talks to supply cells for electric Range Rover and Land Rover models, the Financial Times has reported. The potential partnership could lead to the construction of a new gigafactory in the UK, which is JLR’s preferred location, but sites in Spain and Hungary are also… Continue reading JLR’s talks with Envision AESC could lead to new UK gigafactory
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Cupra reveals new electrified mid-sized SUV for 2024
Cupra has previewed a new SUV that will go on sale in 2024 and be built alongside the Audi Q3 Sportback. The model will feature the choice of a mild-hybrid (MHEV) powertrain or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) set-up with an electric-only range of around 62 miles. Cupra says it will lead a new generation of PHEV… Continue reading Cupra reveals new electrified mid-sized SUV for 2024
Steve Cropley: Polestar’s sports suspension is an acquired taste
Isn’t it weird how rapidly and how far your opinions about a car can change? Such thoughts flooded my mind after spending some time in Matt Prior’s long-term Polestar 2, a £60,000 dual-motor, full-house edition. The point at issue was that when we first drove this car on its optional £5000 Öhlins sports suspension, early… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Polestar’s sports suspension is an acquired taste
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro makes dynamic debut in Bahrain
The Aston Martin Valkyrie made its dynamic debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend, completing two runs of the Sakhir International circuit. The hypercar, which is limited to track-only driving, completed its first run ahead of Saturday’s qualifying session before rounding the circuit again on Sunday before the race. The AMR Pro is driven… Continue reading Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro makes dynamic debut in Bahrain
Under the skin: how new inverters give EVs more power and range
Most of the headlines surrounding EV technology relate to advances in battery technology, performance and range. But one of the most important bits in an EV’s drivetrain, the inverter, is often overlooked. McLaren Applied Technology, Nio, Equipmake and BorgWarner have all recently announced new, compact 800V inverter technology that’s capable of significantly increasing the range… Continue reading Under the skin: how new inverters give EVs more power and range
Alpine A4810 concept is a hydrogen hypercar for 2035
The stunning new Alpine A4810 concept is an intriguing vision of the zero-emission sports cars the French brand could be building in 2035. Described as a ‘super-berlinette’, the concept is the work of transportation design students at the Turin-based Istituto Europeo di Design, who were briefed in autumn 2021 by Alpine to create a concept… Continue reading Alpine A4810 concept is a hydrogen hypercar for 2035
Behind the scenes as Alpine tests all-new 2022 Formula 1 car
Rookie drivers: Teams now have to give a rookie (meaning a driver who has started no more than two grands prix) an outing in first practice at least twice during the season. Wheels and tyres: Diameter is up from 13in to 18in and tyre blankets can now heat tyres only to 70deg C (it used… Continue reading Behind the scenes as Alpine tests all-new 2022 Formula 1 car
Maserati to launch three EVs in 2023 and axe Ghibli
Maserati will launch three electric cars next year, the Italian premium brand said today as it announced its 2021 sales figures. It follows parent company Stellantis’s announcement earlier this month that Maserati would be one of a handful of its brands to go electric in all models launched from 2025. The entire line-up will be electric by… Continue reading Maserati to launch three EVs in 2023 and axe Ghibli
Audi plotting pick-up truck to rival Ford Ranger
Audi could soon bring to market a premium-oriented pick-up truck to rival higher-spec versions of the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, as it emerges such a model is being considered at a high level. The shock confirmation came courtesy of the German brand’s CEO Markus Duesmann, who, when asked if an Audi pick-up was a… Continue reading Audi plotting pick-up truck to rival Ford Ranger
Official: Nissan GT-R axed in Europe after 13 years on sale
The Nissan GT-R, one of the longest-serving production cars on sale today, will finally go off sale in Europe in light of strict new noise regulations coming into effect later this year. Official confirmation of the move comes some 13 years after the GT-R first went on sale in Europe, and a few months after… Continue reading Official: Nissan GT-R axed in Europe after 13 years on sale