When the wraps were taken off of the Porsche 963 LMDh Le Mans contender at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last month, among the figures in team gear watching on was a young British driver few will have reason to recognise. Yet. Adam Smalley, 21, is backing himself to change all that in the next couple… Continue reading Racing lines: Porsche’s Adam Smalley aiming for Le Mans seat
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Pagani to continue releasing V12 hypercars after scrapping EV plan
He added, however, that he never gets complacent about demand and remains respectful of market conditions that could affect his company, because many of its customers work in financial services. “We’re a success, but a lot can happen suddenly,” he said. “There’s a difference between success at the moment and foresight of the future.” To… Continue reading Pagani to continue releasing V12 hypercars after scrapping EV plan
Geely launches new EV brand Radar with electric pick-up truck
Chinese car giant Geely has today launched another EV brand and shown off its first venture: an electric pick-up truck. Called Radar Auto, the brand is “starting with trucks but is much more than just trucks”, promising to create a large electric portfolio also including SUVs and even ATVs. Its debut vehicle, the RD6, will be built on Geely’s… Continue reading Geely launches new EV brand Radar with electric pick-up truck
Panasonic claims new battery tech will increase range by 20%
Major battery supplier Panasonic has claimed its new technology could increase range by 20%, allowing for roomier and lighter EVs. The Japanese company is working to make its batteries more energy-dense. This would mean the same size pack could deliver a longer range and give manufacturers the chance to use smaller batteries without forfeiting any distance. To do this,… Continue reading Panasonic claims new battery tech will increase range by 20%
Updated 2023 Kia Xceed will go hybrid-only
The high-riding Kia Xceed hatchback is due a mid-life facelift, bringing updated styling, an enhanced cabin and an all-electrified powertrain line-up. The subtly updated Citroën C4 rival will continue to be offered with a choice of mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options, but the 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre petrol engines offered at launch are set to… Continue reading Updated 2023 Kia Xceed will go hybrid-only
Rental e-scooter trials to be extended until May 2024
Rental e-scooter trials in England will be extended by almost a further two years until at least the end of May 2024, a government minister has confirmed. There are currently 30 government-approved trials across England run which allow users to rent e-scooters, and they are currently the only way it is legal to ride an… Continue reading Rental e-scooter trials to be extended until May 2024
Steve Cropley: Land Rover Discovery still seems a winner
Saturday and Sunday I’ve just spent a first uncomplicated weekend behind the wheel of my new long-termer, a Land Rover Discovery D300, whose arrival I had been looking forward to for many weeks. Major news about this machine will in future appear in another part of the magazine, but I just have to tell you… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Land Rover Discovery still seems a winner
From the archive: on this day in 1947
As Italy strove to get back on its feet after the war, we visited its biggest car makers – Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia – and were pleased to find them doing well. What of its coachbuilders, though? We headed to Farina and Pinin Farina in Turin and Touring in Milan to find out. “Pinin… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1947
Lamborghini technical boss on switching from V12s to EVs
“Hybridisation brings a lot of options that just weren’t there before. I’m particularly excited about the possibilities of torque vectoring left to right. Yes, there were options with semi-active differentials and so on, but now the possibilities are much greater. “I promise you now that you will really be able to drive these cars. They’re… Continue reading Lamborghini technical boss on switching from V12s to EVs
First Lamborghini EV is high-riding grand tourer for 2028
“So far, we still have good news, in that we’re taking more orders than we have production capacity, meaning waiting times are more than a year. But I do see dark clouds: interest rates rising, inflation, raw material prices, energy prices. It’s a global issue that will have an impact of some kind. But our… Continue reading First Lamborghini EV is high-riding grand tourer for 2028