Once you’re off and rolling at almost any speed, the Roma, like all modern Ferraris, has a direct steering ratio that picks up pace only just off-centre, and here, as in any of the firm’s models, that takes some getting used to. But when cornering quickly, the Roma rolls appreciably less than the Portofino and… Continue reading Ferrari Roma
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
Murray firm developing ultra-lightweight chassis for new supercars
Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) is to launch “a portfolio of new vehicles” underpinned by a ultra-lightweight supercar chassis being developed by a UK consortium. Project M-Lighten aims to create monocoques using high-strength extrusion aluminium alloy which, while lighter, will be stronger and produced in a greener way than today’s GMA supercars, the T50 and T33. GMG will… Continue reading Murray firm developing ultra-lightweight chassis for new supercars
‘Challenging backdrop’ of low private EV sales hits charging firms
One of the UK’s largest charger companies is facing a fight for its future, after the slowdown in EV take up wiped more than £10 million from its market value overnight. On the release of its 2024 results, which revealed a £7m shortfall on its revenue target of £60m, Pod Point’s share price fell 41%.… Continue reading ‘Challenging backdrop’ of low private EV sales hits charging firms
Mercedes-AMG to return to V8 power with upcoming CLE 63
Mercedes-AMG will return to V8 power, confirming an all-new mild-hybrid petrol engine will debut in the upcoming CLE 63 later this year. The move marks a shift away from the controversial four-cylinder plug-in hybrid drivetrain introduced in the current C63, which failed to gain traction with customers, leading to a significant drop in sales for… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG to return to V8 power with upcoming CLE 63
The tech new Mercedes CLA is using to crack EV efficiency
When Mercedes-Benz first showed the Concept CLA in 2023, it coined the phrase “the one-litre car of the electric age”, highlighting the lengths it was going to in achieving 93% efficiency between the battery and the driving wheels. The new CLA EV is due later this year, and with a potential range of 466 miles… Continue reading The tech new Mercedes CLA is using to crack EV efficiency
Toyota preparing new MR2, Celica and Lexus supercar
Toyota is gearing up for a three-pronged assault on the sports car market by reviving the legendary Celica and MR2 names and preparing a brand-new group flagship in the vein of the fire-breathing Lexus LFA. The combustion-powered trio will form the backbone of a rebuilt sports car line-up, in essence filling gaps left by the… Continue reading Toyota preparing new MR2, Celica and Lexus supercar
The genesis of self-propelled buses and vans
It would be reasonable to assume that motorised commercial vehicles came some time later than cars, considering how puny the very first cars were. Take the Benz Viktoria of 1893, for instance: its single cylinder put out just 3hp. But you would be dead wrong: that very car was used to create the first combustion-engined… Continue reading The genesis of self-propelled buses and vans
Chips ahoy: Why computing giants suddenly care about cars
If you pay any attention to the world of tech or the stock market, you’ve probably heard of Nvidia. And if you haven’t, you will definitely know car firms that use the American tech giant’s hardware or software in some capacity: Tesla, Volvo, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, BYD, Hyundai and more. Basically, in the coming era, when… Continue reading Chips ahoy: Why computing giants suddenly care about cars
Off-roading enthusiasts should be screaming for lighter batteries
The electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class I reviewed recently is an intriguing car. Tell me that loading your new 4×4 with four big blokes would take it over its gross vehicle weight and normally I’d tell you that I’d rather drive a 40-year-old Suzuki SJ 410 for the rest of my days than give it the time of day. And I… Continue reading Off-roading enthusiasts should be screaming for lighter batteries
Breaking: Mini delays EV production at Oxford
Electric car production at Mini’s Oxford plant has been delayed for an unconfirmed amount of time, with the worldwide slowdown of EV sales blamed. The decision was confirmed to Autocar this evening by Mini parent company BMW Group. The German firm previously announced all non-Chinese market production of the electric Mini Cooper and Mini Aceman would move to Oxford from China… Continue reading Breaking: Mini delays EV production at Oxford