[embedded content] While it’s not clear yet if those technical problems have been overcome, a Corvette dealer in New Jersey was taking $1000 deposits for the new model, even before the reveal date confirmation. In a further break with tradition, the C8 Corvette will be sold alongside a version of the current car. Sources inside General Motors,… Continue reading New Chevrolet Corvette: Stingray name confirmed for reinvented icon
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Jaguar Land Rover receives £500m government loan guarantee for EV production
Jaguar Land Rover has received a £500 million loan guarantee as part of a new government initiative to support UK car manufacturers’ electrification schemes. In a meeting of automotive industry leaders at 10 Downing Street, Theresa May announced that the guarantee would be provided by UK Export Finance. The nature of the investment means that if… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover receives £500m government loan guarantee for EV production
The new Mini Electric has been a decade in the making
It’s nearly a decade since the field trials of the Mini E prototype in the UK. Loaned to selected members of the public (as well as in other countries including the US and Germany), it was an experimental car that lost its rear seats to make way for a battery pack. Much of BMW’s interest… Continue reading The new Mini Electric has been a decade in the making
Volkswagen ID 3: new Nissan Leaf rival seen barely disguised
[embedded content] The company says it has received pre-orders for more than half of the launch edition versions of its Renault Zoe rival. Customers in 29 European countries have been able to pay a deposit to pre-book one of the 30,000 examples of the ID 3 First models, which will feature a WLTP-certified range of 261 miles… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 3: new Nissan Leaf rival seen barely disguised
UK government invests £37m in twelve EV charging projects
The UK government has confirmed investment in twelve British engineering projects to “transform electric charge-point infrastructure”. The £37 million fund, which was announced last year as part of the government’s Road to Zero strategy, is now allocated to support innovations including wireless charging for EVs. Urban Foresight, a “smart city consultancy”, has been given £3 million so… Continue reading UK government invests £37m in twelve EV charging projects
Ferrari one-off models have five-year waiting list
The growing trend for one-off Ferraris is in response to clients’ increasing demands for extreme personalisation, says Ferrari commercial and marketing boss Enrico Galliera. Such is demand, Galliera says unique models “have the longest waiting list of all our product lines” at four to five years. “The client has not only a unique car but… Continue reading Ferrari one-off models have five-year waiting list
Bentley boss: “We’re in a rush to build an EV”
Bentley is “in a rush” to build an electric car, but the technology to do it credibly won’t exist until at least 2025, according to boss Adrian Hallmark. Speaking at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hallmark highlighted customer survey data that shows Bentley owners or aspiring buyers are 30% more inclined to own an EV… Continue reading Bentley boss: “We’re in a rush to build an EV”
New Koenigsegg Jesko: 300mph hypercar arrives at Goodwood
This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed isn’t short on hypercars, but the newly unveiled Koenigsegg Jesko might turn out to be the most hyper of them all. Headlines are a power output of up to 1578bhp, up to 1000kg of downforce and a targeted top speed of 300mph. Only 125 will be produced, with prices set… Continue reading New Koenigsegg Jesko: 300mph hypercar arrives at Goodwood
Porsche 991 RSR racer debuts at Goodwood
Porsche Motorsport used the Goodwood Festival of Speed to debut its latest 911 RSR endurance racer. While the previous RSR was based on the road going 991.1-generation 911 GT3 RS, this new model makes the switch to the 991.2 generation car. Homologation rules mean the latest 992-generation 911 will need to receive a Weissach upgrade… Continue reading Porsche 991 RSR racer debuts at Goodwood
Electric Porsche Taycan makes dynamic debut at Goodwood
The electric motors are similar in design to the unit employed on the petrol-electric hybrid driveline used by the Le Mans-winning 919 Hybrid, with a solenoid coil featuring rectangular, rather than round, wiring. This has enabled Porsche to package the copper wires within the solenoid coil more tightly together to make the electric motors smaller… Continue reading Electric Porsche Taycan makes dynamic debut at Goodwood