This platform is expected to feature a cell-to-chassis design that integrates the battery pack into the structure itself to lower the centre of gravity, and accommodates motors developed by British firm YASA – based in Oxford, intriguingly just 35 miles from Aston’s Gaydon HQ. However, Mercedes’ stake in Aston now comes second to that of the Saudi… Continue reading Aston Martin considers Mercedes, Lucid and Rimac EV platforms
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Skoda previews Vision 7S electric seven-seater concept
Skoda has previewed its upcoming Modern Solid design language with a sketch showing the interior of a new electric concept car, the Vision 7S. The image shows a spacious interior with a wraparound design and room for up to six adults. An integrated child seat has also uniquely been positioned on the centre console, which Skoda says is… Continue reading Skoda previews Vision 7S electric seven-seater concept
Can Hyundai’s N division transfer its magic to electric cars?
In recent years, Hyundai has emerged from performance car no-man’s land to be the defender of the hot hatch with its N models. The Hyundai i20 N is a breath of fresh air in a segment with a huge attrition rate, and while the Hyundai Kona N and Hyundai i30 N can be a little… Continue reading Can Hyundai’s N division transfer its magic to electric cars?
New Hyundai Vision N 74 is retro hydrogen drift machine
Hyundai is celebrating its design history and looking to future technology with the hydrogen-powered N Vision 74 concept. Unveiled at the same time as the Hyundai Ioniq 6-based RN22e, the EV explores hydrogen fuel cell rather than battery power and highlights a lesser-known part of Hyundai’s history. Design boss SangYup Lee recounted that the concept’s genesis… Continue reading New Hyundai Vision N 74 is retro hydrogen drift machine
Radical Hyundai RN22e concept previews N sports EVs
The outlandish new Hyundai RN22e concept is a race-inspired vision of what to expect from the brand’s coming performance EVs – the first of which will be the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. To all intents and purposes, the prototype looks like an N version of the new Hyundai Ioniq 6, albeit with more overtly track-focused cues, but… Continue reading Radical Hyundai RN22e concept previews N sports EVs
Matt Prior: Ram ride reveals Range Rover’s resistance
After three days, perhaps it doesn’t look as big as it did on day one. But the sheer size of the Ram pick-up truck outside my house (full feature soon) is really something to behold. I know American pick-ups like this aren’t meant for us – although, to my mild surprise, I find there is… Continue reading Matt Prior: Ram ride reveals Range Rover’s resistance
BMW mulls Mini Electric Convertible for next generation
The bezels around the rear lights will also be dropped for the fourth-generation design, as will the distinctive separate panel in front of the Mini’s front doors. Even though the three-door Mini EV and Mini ICE hatchbacks are based on entirely different architectures, they will both share the stripped-back interior that has been developed under… Continue reading BMW mulls Mini Electric Convertible for next generation
Updated MG 5 EV estate goes on sale at £30,995
MG has revealed pricing and specification details for the new MG 5 EV electric estate, which has redesigned bodywork, upgraded standard equipment and improved towing capabilities. One of two EVs sold by the Chinese firm, alongside the MG ZS EV crossover, it’s priced from £30,995 – a slight premium over the previous version – and available in two specification levels. … Continue reading Updated MG 5 EV estate goes on sale at £30,995
Subs exclusive: Lynk&Co boss on how the brand apes Netflix
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Racing lines: Porsche’s Adam Smalley aiming for Le Mans seat
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