BMW has started production of hydrogen fuel cell systems for its next-generation BMW iX5 Hydrogen model, with the first vehicles set to hit the road for testing later this year. Built at BMW’s competence centre for hydrogen in Munich, the FCEV powertrain consist of a fuel cell, two hydrogen tanks and a fifth-generation BMW eDrive electric motor. … Continue reading BMW starts hydrogen fuel cell production for BMW iX5
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Exclusive: new McLaren CEO on electrification and building an SUV
Open gallery New McLaren CEO Michael Leiters McLaren 720S took Ferrari “many years to counter,” says Leiters McLaren GT commenced brand’s push into luxury grand tourer territory Plug-in hybrid Artura is around 100kg lighter than Ferrari 296 GTB by McLaren’s estimations Close News 9 mins read 1 September 2022 Access to this content requires a… Continue reading Exclusive: new McLaren CEO on electrification and building an SUV
Video | Suzuki Vitara: take a look at our week behind the wheel
“I really like the front grille, and the headlights help make it look really strong”, says Rafael. “I have an ‘over-the-shoulder’ test I do with all my cars – if I feel the need to look back at the car when walking away from it, then it’s good looking! I definitely looked back at the… Continue reading Video | Suzuki Vitara: take a look at our week behind the wheel
New 2026 Polestar 6 EV sells out one week after public debut
The Polestar 6 convertible electric sports car has sold out in its initial 500-car guise just one week after its public debut. Presented to crowds at The Quail and Pebble Beach in the US, the Polestar 6 will be launched in 2026. It appeared in the US in LA Concept edition guise – an exclusive first edition… Continue reading New 2026 Polestar 6 EV sells out one week after public debut
Opinion: Thomas Schäfer is the man to save Volkswagen
Amid the recent turmoil and musical chairs in Volkswagen’s management, one name has rapidly come to prominence: Thomas Schäfer. For much of the past decade, he headed up VW’s South African operation, by all accounts doing a very good job but still away from the main engine room of the group. Go to Source
Autocar magazine 31 August 2022: on sale now
Ariel, maker of the barebones Atom sports car, was never going to follow the crowd when the time came to produce an EV. What we’ve got, however, defies all expectations: the Hipercar is a four-wheel drive, 1180bhp weighing just 1556kg – a featherweight by EV standards. As if it wasn’t already cool, there’s also a… Continue reading Autocar magazine 31 August 2022: on sale now
Could eVTOL aircraft be the future of personal transport?
Open gallery Volkswagen showed its eVTOL prototype in August Hyundai’s urban air mobility division, Supernal, showed its first eVTOL concept in July Close News 4 mins read 31 August 2022 One trend that has become increasingly apparent in the past two or three years has been car manufacturers’ growing interest and investment in the burgeoning… Continue reading Could eVTOL aircraft be the future of personal transport?
From the archive: On this day in 1936
How often these days do we hear of a faltering marque aiming to appeal to a younger, richer and sportier clientele? Ninety years ago, this was the story for Delahaye. The French firm swapped tractors, trucks and basic cars for tourers that won it rallies, fame and the finest coachbuilders’ attention – and probably the… Continue reading From the archive: On this day in 1936
Skoda working on sub-£20,000 electric Fabia replacement
Skoda is working on an entry-level electric model that will replace the Skoda Fabia, boss Klaus Zellmer has told Autocar. This new car will also be priced similarly to the Fabia, Zellmer said, which currently retails in the UK at £17,800 in Hatch SE Comfort guise. Speaking at the launch of the Vision 7S concept… Continue reading Skoda working on sub-£20,000 electric Fabia replacement
New Skoda logo: wordmark revealed to replace emblem on cars
The next generation of Skoda vehicles won’t be adorned by an emblem, the firm has confirmed, with just a new wordmark used instead. Unveiling its fresh logo – the eighth iteration – alongside its new Modern Solid design language, the Czech firm confirmed that two versions have been created: an updated take on its classic emblem and a… Continue reading New Skoda logo: wordmark revealed to replace emblem on cars