Adaptive air suspension comes as standard and has been specially tweaked to make up for the weight of the battery. Predictably, that means it’s a whole lot stiffer than the relatively soft petrol versions. That’s a good thing when it comes to handling, because it allows you to take better advantage of the impressive chassis.… Continue reading Maserati Grecale Folgore
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How Tesla became the top-selling car company in Norway
Norway has had massive success with EV adoption — 82% of new cars sold in the country in 2023 were electric, according to the Norwegian Road Federation. This high adoption rate can be attributed to the generous subsidies the Scandinavian country has offered to electric vehicle owners as well as its investment in charging infrastructure.… Continue reading How Tesla became the top-selling car company in Norway
On the scene at the M25 closure: did it really cause traffic chaos?
The first-ever planned full-land closure of a stretch of the M25, Britain’s busiest motorway, this weekend had sparked warnings of traffic chaos. Intrigued to how south west London’s infrastructure would cope with the potential chaos, we decided to pay a visit. Concorde, the Intercity 125 and the M25 motorway. Three icons of British transportation, but… Continue reading On the scene at the M25 closure: did it really cause traffic chaos?
Bharat Forge to raise Rs 500 crore through NCDs, term loan
Auto component maker Bharat Forge is planning to raise an amount of up to Rs 500 crore through a term loan and by issuing non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The company plans to secure an unsecured term loan of up to Rs. 375 crore, while it plans to raise Rs 125 crore by issuing rated, listed, unsecured,… Continue reading Bharat Forge to raise Rs 500 crore through NCDs, term loan
Why UK speed limits are confusing for pick-up drivers
Well, this is a little embarrassing. When I previously suggested that all drivers should be regularly reminded of their responsibilities on the road, reader Phil Townsend wrote to suggest that I ought not to be overtaking cars doing 60mph on dual carriageways in my Ford Ranger Raptor because its speed limit is also 60mph on… Continue reading Why UK speed limits are confusing for pick-up drivers
Driving 100 laps of the M25 in the 1999 COTY-winning Ford Focus
When we first announced the Ford Focus as European Car of the Year in our 18 November 1998 issue, would we have predicted, 25 years on, that it would remain the contest’s most significant winner, in our judging panel’s opinion? Well, we must have had an inkling, because the test that Autocar conceived to welcome… Continue reading Driving 100 laps of the M25 in the 1999 COTY-winning Ford Focus
‘Electrifying’ India’s EV manufacturing plans: Why the Govt’s new EV policy offers a level playing field
The government of India has finally announced the much-awaited new electric vehicle policy. A scheme that was known in the industry circle as a Tesla policy – in all fairness – a very well-balanced one, that may put India on the global EV manufacturing map yet again. This move may facilitate the likes of Tesla… Continue reading ‘Electrifying’ India’s EV manufacturing plans: Why the Govt’s new EV policy offers a level playing field
Mazda 2 Hybrid
If you saw the previous 2 Hybrid on a Mazda forecourt, it immediately stood out from its stable-mates. “I wouldn’t call it a black sheep, but it didn’t fit the line-up,” says Stenuit. So the goal for this revamp was to make the regular Mazda 2’s “adopted sibling” look more like part of the family.… Continue reading Mazda 2 Hybrid
Jaguar I-Pace owners angry as smart charging ability removed
Jaguar I-Pace owners are angry at JLR for abruptly pulling third-party access to its cars, ending the EV’s ability to work with smart charging technology. This means owners will now, in essence, see their energy bills soar, because they will no longer be able to remotely charge their EVs to preset amounts at the most economical times. Smart energy… Continue reading Jaguar I-Pace owners angry as smart charging ability removed
Tesla Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Factory Worker
Tesla and a former employee have agreed to settle a closely watched lawsuit that cast a harsh light on the carmaker’s treatment of Black workers. Lawyers for Tesla and for Owen Diaz, who worked at the company’s factory in Fremont, Calif., did not disclose the terms of the settlement in a legal filing on Friday.… Continue reading Tesla Settles Discrimination Suit With Former Factory Worker