The designer of the original Lotus Elise has reimagined his seminal sports car as a rapid-charging EV that will take the form of a road-going prototype in November this year, ahead of sportier versions planned for the coming years. Hosting highly advanced battery hardware from a British-based technology firm called Nyobolt, this striking electric concept is expected… Continue reading Reborn Lotus Elise S1 concept begins road testing in November
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2024 Audi RS6 to go “more extreme” with over 621bhp
Any limited-edition, range-topping V8 RS6 could arrive as soon as next year, with Grams confirming that Audi Sport will reveal a combustion car in 2024 – along with its first EV, based on the PPE architecture developed with Porsche, which is likely to be a hot version of either the upcoming Audi Q6 E-tron or… Continue reading 2024 Audi RS6 to go “more extreme” with over 621bhp
Inside BYD’s plan to conquer the European EV market
Here’s a good pub quiz question: who was the world’s biggest manufacturer of plug-in cars in 2022? What would you guess? Tesla’s the obvious one. Maybe the Volkswagen Group or Stellantis? Well, you’d be looking at the wrong side of the planet. BYD, or Build Your Dreams, is a Chinese manufacturer based in Shenzhen. It… Continue reading Inside BYD’s plan to conquer the European EV market
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 40)
Episode 40 of the Autocar motoring podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident gearheads Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about their frustrations with lane keep assist, find wheel fixing magie, take delivery of a Bentley and wonder on the Renault Austral‘s complex powertrain. There’s also much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 40)
Motorists cut back on servicing amid cost of living crisis
Evidence is emerging that as the cost of living increases and used car prices continue to rise, motorists are falling into two camps: those cutting back on vehicle maintenance to save money and others who, unable to replace their cars and fearful of future high repair bills, are having them serviced or repaired without question. … Continue reading Motorists cut back on servicing amid cost of living crisis
JLR leverages Tata Group synergies, selects Agratas as battery partner for 720km range EVs
JLR (formerly known as Jaguar Land Rover) will partner with Indian battery company Agratas to source packs that will give EVs a range of up to 450 miles / 720 kilometres, the company told investors on Monday. Agratas is owned by JLR parent company Tata, which is looking at both the UK and Spain as a location… Continue reading JLR leverages Tata Group synergies, selects Agratas as battery partner for 720km range EVs
JLR leverages Tata Group synergies, selects Agratas as battery partner for 720km range EVs
JLR (formerly known as Jaguar Land Rover) will partner with Indian battery company Agratas to source packs that will give EVs a range of up to 450 miles / 720 kilometres, the company told investors on Monday. Agratas is owned by JLR parent company Tata, which is looking at both the UK and Spain as a location… Continue reading JLR leverages Tata Group synergies, selects Agratas as battery partner for 720km range EVs
Toyota to roll out solid-state EV in 2027 with 1,200km range
Toyota is accelerating its development of solid-state batteries following a “technological breakthrough” in their durability and is fast progressing with plans to ultimately produce EVs with more than 930 miles / 1,488 kilometres of range. Solid-state batteries – so called because they use a solid electrolyte rather than a liquid one, as in today’s lithium ion units –… Continue reading Toyota to roll out solid-state EV in 2027 with 1,200km range
Toyota to roll out solid-state EV in 2027 with 1,200km range
Toyota is accelerating its development of solid-state batteries following a “technological breakthrough” in their durability and is fast progressing with plans to ultimately produce EVs with more than 930 miles / 1,488 kilometres of range. Solid-state batteries – so called because they use a solid electrolyte rather than a liquid one, as in today’s lithium ion units –… Continue reading Toyota to roll out solid-state EV in 2027 with 1,200km range
Nyobolt unveils six-minute-charge sports car
Nyobolt, the UK-based developer of breakthrough ultra-fast-charging batteries, has revealed how its advanced battery technology can transform electric vehicles. The Nyobolt EV is essentially the Lotus Elise S1 reborn as a rapid-charging electric sports car that can charge fully and repeatedly in less than 6 minutes – a new record in automotive electrification. Designed by… Continue reading Nyobolt unveils six-minute-charge sports car