GKN Automotive, a tier one supplier that has sold over a million of its eAxle electric axle systems, has announced that 13 more electrified models powered by its eDrive technology will soon go on sale. The models, from four global manufacturers, range from four-wheel-drive SUVs to a battery-electric city car. The powertrain line-up includes GKN’s… Continue reading GKN electric drive systems to power 13 new electrified models
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Volkswagen committed to ‘entry-level’ ID electric models
Volkswagen CEO Ralf Brandstätter says the firm is fully committed to producing a small electric ‘people’s car’, with a target starting price of £17,800, 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 earlier this… Continue reading Volkswagen committed to ‘entry-level’ ID electric models
2022 BMW X7 begins on-road testing with new front end
BMW has begun on-road testing of the updated version of its X7 luxury SUV, launched just two years ago, ahead of an anticipated launch in 2022. The facelifted X7 will retain the current car’s striking front grille, in line with the company’s commitment to its radical but controversial new styling direction. These new images confirm that the restyling will instead… Continue reading 2022 BMW X7 begins on-road testing with new front end
Lamborghini Sian makes dynamic debut with limited-run Ducati
The new Lamborghini Siån – a hybrid hypercar packing 808bhp from an electrified V12 – has been shown on the move for the first time as subsidiary company Ducati unwrapped a matching version of its Diavel 1260 sports motorbike. Limited to 630 units, the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini is finished in the same Verde Gea and Oro… Continue reading Lamborghini Sian makes dynamic debut with limited-run Ducati
Aston Martin to provide F1 safety cars from 2021
Aston Martin will provide the safety and medical cars at more than half of the Formula 1 races next season. The agreement, which is yet to be formally announced but which has been confirmed by Racefans.net, will result in Aston Martin taking over the duties from part-shareholder Mercedes at 12 of the planned 23 races… Continue reading Aston Martin to provide F1 safety cars from 2021
Successful BMW pilot takes control of sales process from dealers
BMW could adopt a more digital sales approach after the successful completion of a pilot project by its subsidiary in South Africa. The strategy would mean customers deal directly with BMW when it comes to pricing, purchasing and invoicing. The recent announcement of Peter van Binsbergen as the incoming boss at BMW SA is likely… Continue reading Successful BMW pilot takes control of sales process from dealers
Under the skin: How Stanford is lightening EV batteries via lithium
In a decade or two, we’ll all probably look back and laugh at the angst over EV battery size, weight and capacity, but for now, making improvements to all three is what everybody is hoping for. It’s beginning to look increasingly likely that those improvements won’t come from some massive breakthrough, such as a completely… Continue reading Under the skin: How Stanford is lightening EV batteries via lithium
Established 1895: Autocar’s role in the transport revolution
Lawson has called to see the editor of The Cyclist, a solemn-looking former schoolteacher named Henry Sturmey, who founded the magazine – originally known as The Bicyclists’ Independent Handbook – in 1879 at the age of 22 and later sold the title to the enterprising Iliffe company, which prints the lithographic transfers for the cycle… Continue reading Established 1895: Autocar’s role in the transport revolution
Jaguar Land Rover’s design team shuffle may signal bigger changes
To the casual observer, the reshuffle of design leadership at Jaguar Land Rover might not be much more than internal house management and a reward for Gerry McGovern‘s unusually successful long run (from a 1985 MG concept to the next Range Rover) at the various brands that once made up British Leyland. However, a source has told Autocar… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover’s design team shuffle may signal bigger changes
Inside the industry: Self-driving tech is beset with difficulties
Perhaps the most complex challenge facing the car industry today is vehicle autonomy, the path to achieving it and the motivations for doing so. To most, the end goal isn’t in question; a utopia of zero accidents is too compelling for legislators to ignore and the rewards of success (this is an industry estimated to be… Continue reading Inside the industry: Self-driving tech is beset with difficulties