Meanwhile, Mike Duff drives a prototype of the new Lamborghini Urus Performante to determine whether its tweaks – a diet saving 47kg, and a 15bhp boost – pay off dynamically. We’ve also had time in the new Honda Civic on UK roads – can the hybrid hatchback reinvigorate the neglected family hatch class? Features This… Continue reading Autocar magazine 24 August 2022: on sale now
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Osprey: disabled access to EV chargers to be “the minimum”
High-speed, accessible EV charging sites will become the norm in the UK, according to the boss of Osprey Charging, which is aiming to eliminate range anxiety – especially for disabled drivers. Osprey CEO Ian Johnston’s words came as the firm opened its first fully disabled-accessible site in the UK, situated in Brackley, Northamptonshire. This hosts eight 150kWh… Continue reading Osprey: disabled access to EV chargers to be “the minimum”
Aehra CEO on why 2022 is right time for a new premium EV brand
Aehra is set to show “95% ready” designs for a saloon and an SUV in the coming months Hazim Nada says innovative, asset-light production and waning brand fidelity will help Italian start-up thrive Aehra is a newly formed Italian EV company that plans to shake up the “high-premium” car segment with a bold, ergonomically-focused design rethink… Continue reading Aehra CEO on why 2022 is right time for a new premium EV brand
Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.5 Ti UK Drive
In N mode, at a steady 30mph, we hit the throttle and a stopwatch at the same time, and it wanted more than 3.5sec to gain just 10mph. For comparison we climbed into a diesel Citroen Berlingo van – not a rival, I know, but what we had to hand – and it was a… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.5 Ti UK Drive
New Mercedes-Benz EQG to pioneer long-range battery tech
The upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQG is set to become the first model to receive the firm’s new high-silicon-content battery, which will increase range within a compact package. Insiders have confirmed that the electric off-roader, which is due to be launched in 2025, has been earmarked first for the battery technology previewed by the one-off EQXX saloon… Continue reading New Mercedes-Benz EQG to pioneer long-range battery tech
Vehicle supply issues not close to resolution, fleet managers warned
Fleet managers should expect shortages of new company cars to continue through 2023 and beyond, consultancy firm Arthur D Little has warned, adding that even bigger disruption for semiconductor supply could still be ahead. Vehicle manufacturers have faced a challenging recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic, including lockdowns, social distancing and a combination of factory fires,… Continue reading Vehicle supply issues not close to resolution, fleet managers warned
MG 4 SE Long Range
Even a short while ago, the idea that MG Motor could directly benchmark one of its cars against a Volkswagen, not merely as an ambition but as a serious attempt to match and even better the model in question, would have produced reactions ranging from acidic cynicism to full-on mirth. But, study the look, content,… Continue reading MG 4 SE Long Range
Faraday Future FF91: 1050bhp EV production may finally begin
Faraday Future is to ramp up production of its FF91 EV, with work planned to start later this year and deliveries starting just six weeks later – but only if more cash can be found to finish work on its factory. The American firm has been handed $52 million (£44m) by unnamed investors to get its facility… Continue reading Faraday Future FF91: 1050bhp EV production may finally begin
Toyota GR Yaris H2: hydrogen hot hatch shown in action
Toyota president and CEO Akio Toyoda has doubled down on his enthusiasm for hydrogen combustion technology, after taking to the wheel of the flag-bearing Toyota GR Yaris H2 prototype at WRC rally Belgium over the weekend. The keen racer demonstrated the potential of the specially adapted prototype – a hydrogen-fuelled, combustion-engined concept version of the brand’s acclaimed four-wheel-drive hot… Continue reading Toyota GR Yaris H2: hydrogen hot hatch shown in action
How is EV battery design and production changing in 2022?
Open gallery Tesla’s decision to use LFP batteries in the standard-range Model 3 surprised UBS bank analysts Chinese battery companies BYD and CATL are responsible for key developments to LFP batteries The Ford Mustang Mach-E is following Tesla’s example, getting LFP cells from 2023 Swapping the 77kWh ID 3 battery for an LFP version could… Continue reading How is EV battery design and production changing in 2022?