In this week’s Autocar confidential, we unveil the unlikely inspiration for Everrati’s electric 911, Bentley’s commitment to sustainable leather and the possibility of a future lithium shortage in the latter part of the decade. Charging less for EVs How’s this for a win-win? Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Källenius has outlined his aim for the firm to… Continue reading Autocar Confidential: EVs getting cheaper, a future ‘lithium crunch’ and more
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Autonomous Volkswagen ID Buzz revealed ahead of 2025 launch
Volkswagen has revealed a prototype autonomous version of the forthcoming ID Buzz electric MPV that features technology developed by self-driving technology specialist Argo AI. The ID Buzz, which features a retro design that evokes the original T2 Transporter, is set to launch next year in both passenger and commercial vehicle forms. Unveiled at the Munich… Continue reading Autonomous Volkswagen ID Buzz revealed ahead of 2025 launch
New Defender V8 Bond Edition is spy-themed limited-run special
Land Rover‘s SV Bespoke division has revealed the Defender V8 Bond Edition to mark the off-roader’s appearance in the forthcoming 007 film No Time to Die. Limited to 300 examples worldwide, the special edition is available in both the three-door 90 and longer-wheelbase, five-door 110 forms. Based on the recently launched 518bhp Defender V8, it’s powered by a 5.0-litre supercharger… Continue reading New Defender V8 Bond Edition is spy-themed limited-run special
Hot Wheels offers enthusiasts chance to have toy of their car made
Hot Wheels is giving one car owner the chance to have their car made immortalised as a toy. The toy-car maker is asking owners of customised cars to enter the Hot Wheels Legends event to be in with a chance of having their car turned into a 1:64 scale model that will be released in… Continue reading Hot Wheels offers enthusiasts chance to have toy of their car made
New Cupra UrbanRebel concept previews 2025 urban EV
Cupra has unveiled the UrbanRebel Concept, a bold racing-inspired machine that previews the firm’s forthcoming entry-level electric crossover due in 2025. The new machine has been unveiled by the Spanish firm ahead of the Munich motor show, where it will be shown in public for the first time. It is the first glimpse of a… Continue reading New Cupra UrbanRebel concept previews 2025 urban EV
Isuzu and Arctic Trucks reveal hardcore D-Max AT35
Isuzu has joined forces with Arctic Trucks to deliver the latest D-Max AT35, based on the new D-Max. Set to go on sale 14 February 2022 the hardcore pick-up truck features a strengthened chassis and Arctic Trucks’ Bilstein performance suspension set-up, which includes bespoke springs and dampers at the front, an adjustable anti-roll bar and extended shackles… Continue reading Isuzu and Arctic Trucks reveal hardcore D-Max AT35
New Vauxhall Astra to get pure-electric variant in 2023
The radically restyled and mechanically reinvented eighth-generation Vauxhall Astra will be available as a pure-EV in 2023, it has been confirmed. Giving new details of the reinvented hatchback ahead of its market launch next month, Vauxhall revealed it will spawn an ‘Astra-e’ version to join the Corsa-e, Mokka-e, Combo-e Life and Vivaro-e Life in the… Continue reading New Vauxhall Astra to get pure-electric variant in 2023
Hyundai reveals self-driving Ioniq 5 ‘robotaxi’
A fully autonomous Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi has been revealed by the South Korean car maker and Motional, a driverless tech firm that was founded in March last year. The Ioniq 5 robotaxi boasts level four autonomy, which means it can drive itself in all situations unless a driver takes manual control. The companies say… Continue reading Hyundai reveals self-driving Ioniq 5 ‘robotaxi’
New 2021 Kia Sportage gets bespoke European version
Kia has unveiled the European edition of the new fifth-generation Sportage – and it’s the first time in 28 years that it has offered a version of the SUV specifically developed for the region. The Sportage is among the Korean firm’s most successful models sold globally and the new version switches to the Hyundai Motor… Continue reading New 2021 Kia Sportage gets bespoke European version
Dacia to reveal new Jogger seven-seater at Munich show
Dacia will reveal a new seven-seat family car called the Jogger, which will be revealed at the Munich motor show as a replacement for the Lodgy MPV. The new model from Group Renault’s budget brand, described as “a versatile family car”, will be revealed on 3 September ahead of going on display at the Munich… Continue reading Dacia to reveal new Jogger seven-seater at Munich show