While the Grand Sphere has been designed around its autonomous capabilities, Lichte insisted that it will retain a driver focus. “It’s an Audi, and an Audi must be a pleasure to drive,” he said. The concept retains a steering wheel, although this will retract into the dashboard when the car is in autonomous mode. That… Continue reading Audi Grand Sphere concept to preview luxury A8 successor
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Experimental Polestar 2 brings power hike and chassis upgrades
A more powerful, experimental Polestar 2 has been unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, designed to showcase what a sportier version of the electric saloon could look like. Borrowing engineering cues from the Polestar 1, the upgraded 2 brings an additional 67bhp, taking power to 470bhp but still running the twin-motor, four-wheel drive set-up. Official… Continue reading Experimental Polestar 2 brings power hike and chassis upgrades
New British firm reveals lightweight, manual sports car for £40,000
A new British-built £40,000 mid-engined sports coupé, developed in secret and now ready for the road and poised for production, will make its debut this week at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Called the Wells Vertige, the car was designed to be beautiful, simple to own and fun to drive. It’s the brainchild of entrepreneur… Continue reading New British firm reveals lightweight, manual sports car for £40,000
Bugatti to launch EVs but also retain ICE power
Bugatti will diversify its line-up and usher in electrification following the signing of a partnership with EV specialist Rimac but will continue to offer internal combustion engines in the long-term. The ultra-exclusive French brand is now part of the Croatia-based Rimac Group, having partnered with Rimac Automobili to form new company Bugatti Rimac LLC. As part of this joint venture, Bugatti… Continue reading Bugatti to launch EVs but also retain ICE power
Audi Sphere trio previews autonomous SUV, coupé and saloon
Audi has teased three new concept cars that bosses claim showcase its vision of future autonomous-capable vehicles. The three concepts, named the Sky Sphere, Grand Sphere and Urban Sphere, are due to be shown in the course of the next year. They were detailed in a video posted to Linkedin by Audi sales boss Henrik… Continue reading Audi Sphere trio previews autonomous SUV, coupé and saloon
New car registrations up 28%, but chip shortage stunts growth
The UK’s new car market continued its post-pandemic recovery in June, the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reveal, but semiconductor supply issues hampered a stronger bounce back. A total of 186,128 new cars were registered in June, which represents a 28% improvement on the same period in 2020, when dealerships were… Continue reading New car registrations up 28%, but chip shortage stunts growth
Inside the industry: JLR chief Bolloré must strike a fine balance in rebooting Jaguar
Exciting, isn’t it, to get the first clues on the reinvention of Jaguar from CEO Thierry Bolloré? The promise of a unique brand positioning, a Range Rover-esque luxury philosophy and the internal design competition that achieved in three months what normally takes 18 all whet the appetite for what’s to come by 2025. But as… Continue reading Inside the industry: JLR chief Bolloré must strike a fine balance in rebooting Jaguar
Jaguar Land Rover to crack down on poor reliability
Jaguar Land Rover boss Thierry Bolloré has pledged to solve the firm’s reliability and quality issues once for all. Bolloré, who assumed the role of CEO last autumn, says a lot of progress has already been made in what he describes as the first priority of his ‘Reimagine’ plan to turn the company’s fortunes around.… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to crack down on poor reliability
New Volvo Concept Recharge previews future flagship SUV
Volvo has unveiled a new Concept Recharge that previews the forthcoming electric-only XC90 successor that will spearhead its next generation of cars. The Swedish firm currently has two electric cars in its line-up, the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, but both are built on the multi-powertrain CMA platform. The firm will launch the XC90 successor as… Continue reading New Volvo Concept Recharge previews future flagship SUV
Volvo targets 621-mile EV range by 2030 as part of tech focus
Volvo boss Håkan Samuelsson has unveiled plans for the firm to become a leader in the premium electric car market, through the use of new technology that it says will boost the range, safety and functionality of its cars. The plans were detailed at the Swedish firm’s Tech Moment event. Introducing the event, Samuelsson said that… Continue reading Volvo targets 621-mile EV range by 2030 as part of tech focus