The Suzuki Misano concept is a sporty two-seater which is claimed to combine the company’s “two souls” of manufacturing cars and motorbikes, styled by a group of 24 masters students at the Istituto Europeo di Design (European Institute of Design). The design is inspired by Suzuki’s brand values, as well as the famous comedy film… Continue reading Suzuki Misano concept is EV two-seater with motorbike cues
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Audi and Porsche to collaborate on 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours racers
Audi says it has “largely completed” concept work on its 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours challenger – and has hinted that the machine will be closely related to the new hypercar being developed for the event by sibling company Porsche. The Ingolstadt-based firm has taken 13 victories in the endurance event, most recently with the R18… Continue reading Audi and Porsche to collaborate on 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours racers
Inside the industry: Porsche turned electric dreams into reality
In hindsight, the clues were there two years ago, when talk among friends invetably turned to EVs. I was mounting a defense of the usual complaints (short range, too complex, frail charging infrastructure, not even that green anyway) when someone shuffled forward: “Actually, I’ve just put down a deposit on the Porsche Taycan.” It was… Continue reading Inside the industry: Porsche turned electric dreams into reality
New Maserati Levante Hybrid brings improved agility and efficiency
Maserati has taken its next step towards electrification with the unveiling of the Levante Hybrid, which follows the Ghibli saloon in adopting 48V mild-hybrid functionality for improved efficiency. On sale late this year, the new Levante variant pairs a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a belt-integrated starter-generator, which recovers energy under braking and deceleration… Continue reading New Maserati Levante Hybrid brings improved agility and efficiency
Dacia Sandero given two-star rating in Euro NCAP safety test
The Dacia Sandero Stepway has been given a two-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, with the head of the organisation labelling the car’s limited autonomous emergency braking system “disappointing”. The two-star score for the high-riding version of budget brand Dacia’s hatchback was matched by the firm’s Logan saloon in the latest round of testing conducted by the Euro NCAP safety… Continue reading Dacia Sandero given two-star rating in Euro NCAP safety test
New Toyota GR 86 coupe revealed as GT86 successor
Toyota has unveiled the new Toyota GR 86 coupe, the successor to the GT86, which will go on sale in Japan in the autumn and will eventually be offered in the UK. The lightweight rear-drive four-seater was revealed alongside the new second generation Subaru BRZ, which it was jointly developed with. The new BRZ, which… Continue reading New Toyota GR 86 coupe revealed as GT86 successor
Opinion: ‘Voltswagen’s’ rebrand falls short of electric
When news of a leaked press release saying Volkswagen’s American division was rebranding itself as Volkswagen first emerged, I figured the release in question was probably scheduled for 1 April. Because, I mean, it couldn’t possibly be true, could it? Except, it seems, it is. Volkswagen of America – sorry, Voltswagen of America – has… Continue reading Opinion: ‘Voltswagen’s’ rebrand falls short of electric
Porsche and ExxonMobil to test synthetic fuel for racing
A renewable fuel formulated by ExxonMobil is to be used in the Porsche Supercup, a support series that will share the billing at 10 Formula 1 grand prix this season. The Esso Renewable Racing Fuel is a blend of biofuels made from hydrogen and captured CO2, and its creators claim that it could lead to a… Continue reading Porsche and ExxonMobil to test synthetic fuel for racing
VW being rebranded as Voltswagen in US
All Volkswagen electric vehicles will now be branded Volkswagen in the US and the company name will change from Volkswagen of America to Volkswagen of America. The move comes as part of a rebranding exercise designed to emphasise the company’s all-electric future in America. The change will be from May 2021 and is not an… Continue reading VW being rebranded as Voltswagen in US
BP Pulse charging network to double in size by 2030
BP Pulse plans to double the number of EV chargers in its UK network to 16,000 by 2030, with ultra-fast charging hubs set to appear on high-traffic roads such as motorways. The charging company – formerly known as BP Chargemaster – will work in partnership with The EV Network (EVN), a charging infrastructure development company.… Continue reading BP Pulse charging network to double in size by 2030