Porsche has announced that it wants to “drive forward the development of synthetic fuels [e-fuels]” and is seeking partners to build pilot factories to prove e-fuels’ viability. Although Porsche is investing in electrification, as evidenced by the introduction of the Taycan EV earlier this year, it believes the technology is not reducing its carbon footprint quickly enough.… Continue reading Porsche seeks partner to develop synthetic fuels
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Iconic Volvo P1800 reborn as 414bhp continuation special
Geely’s motorsport arm, Cyan Racing, has unveiled the Volvo P1800 Cyan as a modernised, uprated take on its sibling brand’s iconic 1960s sports coupé. The continuation car was designed as a road-legal version of an imagined Cyan Racing track car from the 1960s, and as such goes without modern driving aids such as stability control, anti-lock brakes… Continue reading Iconic Volvo P1800 reborn as 414bhp continuation special
Lotus ends Evija development contract with Williams Advanced Engineering
Lotus has terminated its technical partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), which had seen the two firms work together on the all-electric Evija hypercar. In an official statement, Lotus said: “Williams Advanced Engineering has been a technical partner, bringing specific high voltage and battery development expertise to the Evija hypercar project. “As the programme entered its… Continue reading Lotus ends Evija development contract with Williams Advanced Engineering
Volvo launches new car subscription service in UK
Volvo has launched its Care by Volvo subscription service across the UK, claiming that the scheme offers a “genuine, flexible alternative” to buying a car. The scheme has previously been trialled on a regional basis in the UK, but will now be offered nationwide across Volvo’s full range of cars. The monthly subscription payment covers… Continue reading Volvo launches new car subscription service in UK
Spyker confirms fresh investment and new models
Dutch sports car maker Spyker has confirmed plans to expand its product line with two supercars and an SUV after new investors purchased the company. Russian oligarch and SMP Racing owner Boris Rotenberg and his business partner, Michail Pessis, have taken Spyker into a collaboration with other firms they own, including motorsport firm BR Engineering and design… Continue reading Spyker confirms fresh investment and new models
Electrified classic car firm Lunaz reveals two Rolls-Royce EVs
Classic car electrification firm Lunaz has revealed two new models for its burgeoning line-up of converted historics: zero-emissions versions of the 1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V and Silver Cloud. Just 30 build slots will be made available in a selection of bodystyles that include four-door limousine, two-door coupé and drop-head coupé. Prices for a Silver Cloud begin at… Continue reading Electrified classic car firm Lunaz reveals two Rolls-Royce EVs
How Lotus CEO Phil Popham is shaping the firm’s future
Popham says there will be versions of Lotus’s new car that can fit all of the company’s existing price ranges, depending on specification, starting at today’s £55,000 and reaching £110,000 for the best-equipped and fastest. Existing models will be phased out in the medium term but will overlap “for a while” as Lotus monitors and… Continue reading How Lotus CEO Phil Popham is shaping the firm’s future
Kia boosts supply of e-Niro and Soul EV to meet demand
Kia has boosted the UK supply of its popular e-Niro and Soul EV electric crossovers to meet “intense demand” and reduce waiting times. The Korean brand yesterday announced that last month was its best July on record in terms of UK sales, having shifted 28% more units than in the same period last year. The… Continue reading Kia boosts supply of e-Niro and Soul EV to meet demand
2020 Skoda Enyaq: electric SUV’s interior details revealed
Skoda has preveiwed the interior of its new Enyaq iV SUV, its first electric model built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, ahead of its unveiling on 1 September. The new machine, which uses the same underpinnings as the new Volkswagen ID 3, is said to feature a cabin that “reflects modern living environments”. Skoda designers have exploited the MEB platform’s… Continue reading 2020 Skoda Enyaq: electric SUV’s interior details revealed
Autocar Business Live: join us in conversation with SMMT boss Mike Hawes tomorrow
It is a pivotal moment for the car industry, both in the UK and globally, as it navigates not only a post-pandemic landscape but also the ongoing challenges of electrification, digitalisation and more. We will delve deeper into these issues, and particularly what they mean for the UK car industry, in our first Autocar Business… Continue reading Autocar Business Live: join us in conversation with SMMT boss Mike Hawes tomorrow