The Lamborghini Urus super SUV is set to receive a mid-life refresh soon, and to get the automotive world’s attention, the Italian brand has used the facelifted model to set a new record in the production SUV category on the Pikes Peak hill climb route. The route is half a mile shorter than the Nurburgring… Continue reading New Lamborghini Urus claims SUV record at Pikes Peak
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‘Sound will become a key battleground for electric car dominance’
Rain against glass, a crescendo during a pivotal movie scene, the crunching of tyres on gravel, we live in a world where sounds are connected to deep emotional cues. How human beings hear and interpret sound is predominantly emotive. Sound triggers emotion. This sentiment is no different when it comes to our vehicles. Every rumble… Continue reading ‘Sound will become a key battleground for electric car dominance’
New Hyundai Ioniq 6 driven in this week’s Auto Express
In this week’s issue of Auto Express we get a first taste of the new all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 to see if it’s a serious Tesla rival. We also have an exclusive image that previews the look of Alfa Romeo’s new range-topping saloon, which will rival the BMW 5 Series when it arrives in 2027.… Continue reading New Hyundai Ioniq 6 driven in this week’s Auto Express
New Rodin FZero to offer F1 pace and 223mph top speed
New Zealand-based track car specialist Rodin has revealed its first bespoke model, the FZero, which founder David Dicker says will be the fastest car on earth. And although the first 30 Rodin FZeros will be track-only, Dicker has confirmed that a road-going version will arrive soon after, along with Rodin’s first all-electric model that’s also… Continue reading New Rodin FZero to offer F1 pace and 223mph top speed
Bentley Batur to debut at prestigious Monterey Car Week
Bentley has released a teaser video of its latest coachbuilt model, the Batur. The Crewe-based luxury carmaker has announced the Batur grand tourer will be unveiled at this year’s Monterey Car Week on 21 August. It’ll be another Mulliner project, following on from the Bacalar. The Batur will get an all-new design according to Bentley,… Continue reading Bentley Batur to debut at prestigious Monterey Car Week
Nights are getting way too hot to handle
Summer nights are getting increasingly dangerous thanks to climate change. By 2100, the risk of death from excessively hot nights is expected togrow six-fold compared to 2016 — even under the most optimistic predictions of future global warming, according to a new study published in the journal The Lancet Planetary Health. Hot nights are becoming… Continue reading Nights are getting way too hot to handle
Enel X Way and HiON Announce US Strategic Partnership to Expand Availability of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Partnership facilitates easy purchase and delivery of world-class Enel X Way commercial electric vehicle charging stations to US customers. SAN CARLOS, Calif. & SHAWNEE, Kan., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Enel X Way and HiON Distribution today announced a strategic partnership agreement to supply the fast-growing US market with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and accessories.… Continue reading Enel X Way and HiON Announce US Strategic Partnership to Expand Availability of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Ralph Nader urges regulators to recall Tesla’s ‘manslaughtering’ Full Self-Driving vehicles
Ralph Nader, a former presidential candidate and nationally recognized consumer protection advocate, called on federal regulators to recall Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) driver-assist feature, calling its deployment “one of the most dangerous and irresponsible actions by a car company in decades.” Nader, who first came to prominence with the 1965 publication of the bestselling book… Continue reading Ralph Nader urges regulators to recall Tesla’s ‘manslaughtering’ Full Self-Driving vehicles
Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster previewed ahead of 19 August debut
American tuner and supercar maker Hennessey has previewed a convertible version of its Venom F5 hypercar, which will make its debut at the Monterey Car Week later this month. Named the Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster, it looks set to become the world’s fastest convertible. It was previewed in two images released by the Texas-based firm and will be fully… Continue reading Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster previewed ahead of 19 August debut
Uprated Lamborghini Urus breaks Pikes Peak hillclimb record
An uprated version of the Lamborghini Urus has smashed the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record for production SUVs, finishing 17sec ahead of the previous champion. The new, as-yet-unrevealed variant of the Urus raced to the top of the famous Colorado hillclimb in 10min 32.064sec, driven by test driver Simone Faggioli – who also holds… Continue reading Uprated Lamborghini Urus breaks Pikes Peak hillclimb record