When the Abarth 500 arrived in 2008 it was a wild hot hatch, and it only seemed to get crazier as the years went by. The new Abarth 500e has picked up the baton and now the range has been expanded with two new models that make the electric hot hatch a little more accessible.… Continue reading New Abarth 500e electric hot hatch starts from £34,195
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New Volkswagen Golf R 333 teased as the next special edition R
Volkswagen has previewed its latest limited edition Golf R, combining the uprated 328bhp engine fitted to the Golf R 20 Years model with a selection of unique styling elements. The new model will only be available in Germany, though, with UK sales rules out entirely. The bold yellow hue previewed is not a fully bespoke… Continue reading New Volkswagen Golf R 333 teased as the next special edition R
Tech Talk: How EVs can still make use of solar panels
A quick comparison on how much energy an electric car needs with how much a commercial solar panel harvests quickly dispels any notion of realistically powering EVs using them. That’s not to say the idea hasn’t been tried, though. In fact, the idea goes all the way back to 1955 and General Motors’ Sunmobile. But… Continue reading Tech Talk: How EVs can still make use of solar panels
Understanding the legalities of Minda Corporation’s attempt to acquire additional stake in Pricol
The Indian automotive industry has been abuzz with news of Minda Corporation’s recent decision to acquire a 15.7% stake worth Rs 400 crore in rival Pricol Ltd. While Minda initially brushed off the move as putting extra money to good use, the market speculated it as a hostile takeover. Pricol’s top management promptly responded by… Continue reading Understanding the legalities of Minda Corporation’s attempt to acquire additional stake in Pricol
Mini Electric Convertible
One therefore questions the reason for what must have been an expensive engineering exercise. The official line is that Mini wants to be first with a convertible EV, but reading between the lines, I think it’s testing the water ahead of the all-new Mini electric hatchback (coming in 2024) and an as-yet-unconfirmed electric convertible version… Continue reading Mini Electric Convertible
New Callum Vanquish VC25 revealed as shooting brake
When we drove the Callum Vanquish 25 by R-Reforged we were impressed with the way it handled, the way it looked and the level of customer interest despite the near half a million pound price tag. Well, now legendary designer Ian Callum has given us a look at his latest project – a shooting brake… Continue reading New Callum Vanquish VC25 revealed as shooting brake
£230k Land Rover Defender Works V8 Islay Edition unveiled
The original Land Rover Defender has not been short on special editions during its 33-year production run (with many of those coming after its official end in 2016), but the firm’s ‘Classic’ division may just have created the ultimate version with the new Land Rover Defender Islay Edition. Land Rover says the Islay Edition is… Continue reading £230k Land Rover Defender Works V8 Islay Edition unveiled
Lucid posts widening losses as demand concerns linger, says it has enough cash to last into 2024
In an aerial view, a sign is posted on the exterior of Lucid headquarters on March 29, 2023 in Newark, California. Electric vehicle maker Lucid announced plans to lay off 1,300 workers, 18 percent of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid Group on… Continue reading Lucid posts widening losses as demand concerns linger, says it has enough cash to last into 2024
Tesla urged by seven senators to end forced arbitration for workers and customers
Elon Musk walks in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome, May 6, 2023. Clive Mason | Formula 1 | Getty Images A group of mostly Democratic senators pressured Tesla CEO Elon Musk to end the company’s use of forced arbitration clauses in employee and… Continue reading Tesla urged by seven senators to end forced arbitration for workers and customers
New MG Cyberster: specs, pictures, video and 2024 release date
It’s official. The MG roadster has been reborn for the electric car era. The famous British brand, now owned by China’s SAIC, has finally taken the covers off its new Cyberster. The MG Cyberster will go down as one of the worst-kept secrets of the last few years thanks to a series of major leaks… Continue reading New MG Cyberster: specs, pictures, video and 2024 release date