Skoda will launch a range-topping electric seven-seat SUV by 2026, plus a supermini and a compact crossover, in a push to become one of Europe’s leading sellers of mass-market EVs. The flagship SUV has been previewed by the striking new Vision 7S concept, which recently appointed brand boss Klaus Zellmer has described as an “entirely new”… Continue reading Skoda’s seven-seat electric concept primed for 2026 production
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How Shell Recharge Solutions is rethinking EV charging
The potential of home – and smart – charging According to the RAC Foundation, a typical UK car spends 96% of its time parked up, with 73% of that time spent parked at home. Equally, 68% of those quizzed in the EV Driver Survey Report 2022, said they had a dedicated charge point at home.… Continue reading How Shell Recharge Solutions is rethinking EV charging
2023 Smart #1 EV gets high-performance overhaul by Brabus
The Smart #1 Brabus has been revealed at the Chengdu motor show in China, featuring a huge boost to performance and sportier styling courtesy of the famed German tuner. The biggest difference between the #1 Brabus and the standard #1 is the addition of a second electric motor at the front, giving the electric crossover four-wheel… Continue reading 2023 Smart #1 EV gets high-performance overhaul by Brabus
Inside the industry: UK government is sleepwalking into EV transition
Last year, 8.2% of the 705,826 cars made in the UK were electric and a further 17.9% hybrid. The remaining 73.9% were either petrol or diesel. That, in the most simplistic of terms, tells you all about the steepness of the challenge faced by the car industry to get ready for global ICE cut-offs, starting… Continue reading Inside the industry: UK government is sleepwalking into EV transition
Inside story: Audi Sport’s innovative production processes
Open gallery Close Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. To subscribe, please see below and to login please click here Basic Register Access to additional free article Regular newsletters to help you get the facts fast Invitations to free webinars with industry leaders Best deal The Knowledge £66… Continue reading Inside story: Audi Sport’s innovative production processes
Scottish EV start-up targets Defender with £75,000 4×4
EV start-up Munro Vehicles is gearing up to reinvigorate the Scottish car industry with its all-terrain 4×4, which it will supply to US industrial operations – including gold mines in Nevada – from 2023. The 371bhp 4×4 is one of a select few commercial EVs currently on the market and includes useful features such as permanent… Continue reading Scottish EV start-up targets Defender with £75,000 4×4
Can synthetic fuel replace fossil fuel on a global scale?
Human nature (take the easiest route) and financial considerations (take the most profitable route) are arguably the two things that drive society forward. That’s especially true when solving the world’s problems, such as global warming. Electrification of cars ticks both boxes but raises the question of whether the early decision to abandon combustion engines misses… Continue reading Can synthetic fuel replace fossil fuel on a global scale?
Greatest road tests ever: BMW Z3 M Coupé
It’s a cult classic today, but the quirky BMW Z3 M Coupé’s disappointing dynamics marked it down to just a three-star verdict when new. It was identical to the M Roadster from nose to A-pillar, but the rest of the M Coupé exuded pure aggression, with its flared arches, a chunky rear deck and four… Continue reading Greatest road tests ever: BMW Z3 M Coupé
Sea-Doo Rise is new all-electric hydrofoiling surfboard
Canadian jet ski manufacturer Sea-Doo is branching out into the electric mobility market with its new Sea-Doo Rise, an all-electric hyrdofoiling board. Sea-Doo has a long history of building personal watercraft and currently offers a range of different jet skis from recreational machines to race-inspired performance models. Now the firm is set of offer its… Continue reading Sea-Doo Rise is new all-electric hydrofoiling surfboard
Rear-wheel-drive Tesla Model Y goes on sale from £51,990
The entry-level, rear-wheel-drive variant of the Tesla Model Y has gone on sale in the UK, with prices starting from £51,990 ahead of deliveries starting in December this year. Previously, the Ford Mustang Mach-E rival was available with only a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive set-up in Long Range or Performance specifications. The new rear-wheel-drive Model Y undercuts the… Continue reading Rear-wheel-drive Tesla Model Y goes on sale from £51,990