The Bugatti Centodieci will soon go into production ahead of customer deliveries beginning this year, the production-based prototype having completed more than 50,00 kilometers (31,068 miles) of endurance tests. Bugatti says the 1577bhp Bugatti Chiron-based hypercar was driven 1200km (745mi) per day so that technical teams could gather data on handling routes, circuits, highways and in city… Continue reading Bugatti Centodieci nears production after 50,000km of tests
Author: Autocar Magazine UK
All-new 2023 Lotus Eletre EV to be officially revealed today
Lotus has announced its new electric SUV, to be unveiled today (Tuesday 29 March), will be called Eletre. Posting on Twitter, the brand said: “Lotus Eletre. Coming to life on 29.3.22.” Earler this month, new design patents of the SUV, prevously known as Type 132, surfaced on Australia’s online intellectual property platform, giving us a first look at… Continue reading All-new 2023 Lotus Eletre EV to be officially revealed today
Cyberster to lead MG’s electric model expansion
The Cyberster roadster will arrive before 2024 as an affordable halo car for MG and one of three new models arriving by that date. It will build on the Chinese brand’s recent phenomenal success in the UK: sales grew 66% last year, from 18,415 in 2020 to 30,600. The MG 4 hatchback will arrive first,… Continue reading Cyberster to lead MG’s electric model expansion
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio gain dynamic Estrema range-toppers
The Alfa Romeo Giulia and Alfa Romeo Stelvio will gain a new, range-topping Estrema specification at the end of April, which Turin says emphasises the focus on dynamics and refinement. Estrema is the firm’s first global special series and adds a host of technical upgrades as standard. Basic kit on both the new saloon and SUV include active suspension, chassis domain… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio gain dynamic Estrema range-toppers
Aston Martin readies 830bhp Ferrari 296 GTB rival for 2023
Aston Martin is pushing ahead with plans to strengthen its image as a bona fide British rival to Ferrari and in 2023 will reveal an entry-level supercar with a mid-mounted V8 to take on the new Ferrari 296 GTB. It will be the third addition to Aston Martin’s mid-engined supercar line-up, following the launch this… Continue reading Aston Martin readies 830bhp Ferrari 296 GTB rival for 2023
JLR’s talks with Envision AESC could lead to new UK gigafactory
Jaguar Land Rover and battery supplier Envision AESC are in talks to supply cells for electric Range Rover and Land Rover models, the Financial Times has reported. The potential partnership could lead to the construction of a new gigafactory in the UK, which is JLR’s preferred location, but sites in Spain and Hungary are also… Continue reading JLR’s talks with Envision AESC could lead to new UK gigafactory
Cupra reveals new electrified mid-sized SUV for 2024
Cupra has previewed a new SUV that will go on sale in 2024 and be built alongside the Audi Q3 Sportback. The model will feature the choice of a mild-hybrid (MHEV) powertrain or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) set-up with an electric-only range of around 62 miles. Cupra says it will lead a new generation of PHEV… Continue reading Cupra reveals new electrified mid-sized SUV for 2024
Steve Cropley: Polestar’s sports suspension is an acquired taste
Isn’t it weird how rapidly and how far your opinions about a car can change? Such thoughts flooded my mind after spending some time in Matt Prior’s long-term Polestar 2, a £60,000 dual-motor, full-house edition. The point at issue was that when we first drove this car on its optional £5000 Öhlins sports suspension, early… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Polestar’s sports suspension is an acquired taste
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro makes dynamic debut in Bahrain
The Aston Martin Valkyrie made its dynamic debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend, completing two runs of the Sakhir International circuit. The hypercar, which is limited to track-only driving, completed its first run ahead of Saturday’s qualifying session before rounding the circuit again on Sunday before the race. The AMR Pro is driven… Continue reading Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro makes dynamic debut in Bahrain
Under the skin: how new inverters give EVs more power and range
Most of the headlines surrounding EV technology relate to advances in battery technology, performance and range. But one of the most important bits in an EV’s drivetrain, the inverter, is often overlooked. McLaren Applied Technology, Nio, Equipmake and BorgWarner have all recently announced new, compact 800V inverter technology that’s capable of significantly increasing the range… Continue reading Under the skin: how new inverters give EVs more power and range