The Land Rover Defender line-up has been shuffled, with the addition of a luxurious new seven-seater, a more potent diesel engine – and a plug-in hybrid that uses a three-cylinder engine. The revamp comes four years after the launch of the L663-generation Defender and, while not as substantial as a full-blown facelift, ushers in a range of… Continue reading Land Rover Defender drops six-cylinder petrol, gains three-pot PHEV
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A classic, remixed: Driving an electric Mercedes SL Pagoda
Who spends almost half a million pounds on an electrified restomod? According to Everrati, it’s a very eclectic bunch. Many of its customers are in the US; around one-third of them are female; and some don’t yet have a driving licence but are instead the fortunate beneficiaries of petrolhead parents foreseeing a zero-emissions future and… Continue reading A classic, remixed: Driving an electric Mercedes SL Pagoda
BMW M4 joins ‘Competition Sport’ line-up
BMW has revealed a more potent and track-focused version of the M4 as the latest entrant into its motorsport-inspired CS lineage. Following on from the existing ‘Competition Sport’ versions of the M2, M3 and M5, the new M4 CS has more power, less weight and a reworked chassis set-up compared with the Competition car, in… Continue reading BMW M4 joins ‘Competition Sport’ line-up
Tesla must provide NHTSA with Autopilot recall data by July or face up to $135 million in fines
Tesla vehicles sit on the lot at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, on April 15, 2024. Brandon Bell | Getty Images The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is pressing Tesla for answers about changes the company made to its Autopilot driver assistance system following a voluntary software recall in December that affected about 2… Continue reading Tesla must provide NHTSA with Autopilot recall data by July or face up to $135 million in fines
Tesla Chairwoman Robyn Denholm has sold over $50 million worth of stock in 2024
Robyn Denholm, chairman of Tesla Inc., speaks during an American Chamber of Commerce in Australia event in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Brendon Thorne | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla Chairwoman Robyn Denholm has just sold $17.3 million worth of her shares in the electric vehicle maker, according to a filing Monday, bringing… Continue reading Tesla Chairwoman Robyn Denholm has sold over $50 million worth of stock in 2024
Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid
Volkswagen said the Beach Tour represents its “classic camper van”, adding kitchen elements such as a single-ring gas cooker, a cutlery drawer and more storage space. It also gains a 230V power supply. The Coast drops to four seats but gets a larger, well-packaged kitchen, adding a fridge, cabinets, a sink and a second camper battery. The… Continue reading Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid
Lamborghini Huracan replacement to arrive in August as V8 PHEV
The successor to the Lamborghini Huracán will be launched in August, swapping its trademark naturally aspirated V10 for a plug-in hybrid powertrain. That powertrain will be based around a new V8 that has been engineered in-house, rather than taken wholesale from sibling firm Audi. When it arrives in August – a date confirmed to Autocar… Continue reading Lamborghini Huracan replacement to arrive in August as V8 PHEV
Hyundai considering pay-to-use in-car features, such as heated seats
Hyundai is considering introducing pay-to-use features in its cars, such as the ability to activate heated seats, as part of a move to keep connected to its customers post-sale. “We are looking at feature-on-demand as an option, in order to add more personalisation in the car,” said Marcus Welz, head of Hyundai Connected Mobility. Announced today,… Continue reading Hyundai considering pay-to-use in-car features, such as heated seats
Rolls-Royce Cullinan revamp brings fresh look and new options
To which end, the front of the Cullinan has been restyled with “simple feature lines and crisp edges”. Most obviously, the LED daytime-running lights now run down the edges of the fascia, joining with a new lower bumper arrangement that’s angled up at the sides to give the effect of a yacht breaking through water.… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Cullinan revamp brings fresh look and new options
Bentley Batur convertible is brand’s most expensive car yet
Bentley has taken the roof off its ultra-exclusive Batur to create its most expensive car yet – and one of the most powerful combustion convertibles to come out of Britain. The new drop-top is the third bespoke model line from Bentley’s Mulliner coachbuilding division, following the coupé on which it is based and the closely related… Continue reading Bentley Batur convertible is brand’s most expensive car yet