Toyota has released a teaser image of an upcoming X Prologue model that will be revealed next week – and likely previews the firm’s forthcoming range of full-electric models. The single image shows a darkened silhouette of a narrow and stylised LED headlight, which wraps around a closed-off front fascia – indicating that the X… Continue reading Toyota teases new X Prologue model ahead of reveal
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Inside the industry: Pre-registering EVs helps manufacturers avoid emissions fines
Pre-registration is the car industry’s dirty little secret or the customer’s best friend, depending on your perspective. It relates to cars that have never been owned or driven by a member of the public but been registered to a dealer, broker or leasing firm and thus – on paper, at least – found a first… Continue reading Inside the industry: Pre-registering EVs helps manufacturers avoid emissions fines
When manufacturers experiment: 10 cars that bucked the trend
To truly understand the appeal of cars like the Nissan Nismo GT-R, Toyota GR Yaris and Alpine A110, as we’ve just done in our three-way track visit seen elsewhere on this site, you have to consider their standing in their respective showrooms. The GT-R, for example, can be found nestled between Micras and Qashqais; the GR… Continue reading When manufacturers experiment: 10 cars that bucked the trend
Skoda sales boss Alain Favey heads to Bentley
Skoda sales and marketing boss Alain Favey will move to fellow Volkswagen Group brand Bentley later this year to replace Chris Craft in the same role. Favey, whose career with the VW Group stretches back to 2009 and includes stints at Volkswagen, Porsche and Skoda, will oversee product launches from the British luxury brand from June… Continue reading Skoda sales boss Alain Favey heads to Bentley
Opinion: Using a PCP deal to take the worry out of buying an EV
I’m a bit credit averse generally, but the EV’s coming of age has wiped away any lingering doubts about using PCP in my mind. The rate of technical progress is mind-boggling. With charging speeds doubling, game-changing solid state batteries poised to come on the market and no doubt more around the corner we may not… Continue reading Opinion: Using a PCP deal to take the worry out of buying an EV
New Volkswagen Trinity project is radical EV flagship for 2026
Volkswagen‘s new Project Trinity will arrive in 2026 as a cutting-edge EV, offering autonomous driving and introducing a ‘radical’ new business model, with most functions offered as downloadable services. The forthcoming flagship model has been described previously as a “highly efficient flat-seat concept with an iconic design,” and a teaser image shown as part of a… Continue reading New Volkswagen Trinity project is radical EV flagship for 2026
Volkswagen to launch entry-level ID electric car after 2025
Volkswagen CEO Ralf Brandstätter says the firm is fully committed to producing a small electric ‘people’s car’, with a target starting price of around £17,000, as part of its fast-growing ID range. The German firm is currently rolling out a number of electric-only models on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, starting with the ID 3 hatch and… Continue reading Volkswagen to launch entry-level ID electric car after 2025
Formula 1 2021: Portuguese GP returns to calendar to follow Imola
Formula 1 bosses have filled the final remaining gap in the 2021 season schedule with a return to Portugal’s Portimão circuit on 2 May. The Portuguese Grand Prix will follow two weeks after the Emilia Romagna GP at Imola, also returning to the calendar for a second time in 2021 after featuring in F1’s heavily revised 2020… Continue reading Formula 1 2021: Portuguese GP returns to calendar to follow Imola
Volkswagen to launch at least one new EV per year
Volkswagen will further accelerate its electrification plans, with boss Ralf Brandstätter pledging that more than 70% of its cars sold in Europe will be fully electric by 2030 – double VW’s previous target. The firm had previously pledged that 35% of the Volkswagen brand’s European sales would be fully electric vehicles by the end of… Continue reading Volkswagen to launch at least one new EV per year
Inside the industry: Can Bollore really Reimagine JLR?
So large was the recent explosion of news detonated by Jaguar Land Rover that the boom is still resonating. While lots was revealed in Thierry Bolloré’s first public outing as JLR CEO, here are some of the questions that we feel still need answers. Why cancel the new Jaguar XJ, nigh-on complete at an estimated investment… Continue reading Inside the industry: Can Bollore really Reimagine JLR?