Technology that will halve EV charging times, without the need for any battery overhauls, is being primed for a roll-out by the middle of the decade. MagLiB, which uses a magnetic field while charging batteries, could deliver “150-200 miles in under 10 minutes”, said Thomas Heenan, creator and CEO of start-up Gaussion. The magnetic field is… Continue reading Exclusive: UK firm’s radical tech can charge an EV in 10 minutes
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From the archive: on this day in 1987
It isn’t hindsight that makes the BMW M3’s arrival historic: we were sure it was such at the time. Not much remained from the regular E30-generation BMW 3 Series, the chassis being totally revised, the body superbly redesigned and a 2.3-litre 16v straight six making 200bhp fitted. Sounds puny today, but this car weighed just… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1987
Autocar magazine 19 April: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we’ve got all you need to know about one of the most extensive product upgrades in Porsche’s history, our first drive of the BYD Dolphin and why the 2023 BTCC season looks to be its best yet. News Porsche has revealed the new Cayenne and with it comes upgraded engines, revised… Continue reading Autocar magazine 19 April: on sale now
Honda unveils electric SUV trio at Shanghai motor show
Honda has unveiled three new electric SUVs at the Shanghai motor show, previewing the brand’s future line-up in China. The first to make production will be the e:NS2 and e:NP2, a pair of EVs designed to succeed the HR-V-based e:NS1 and e:NP1 models launched last year. The current pair are identical save for the colour… Continue reading Honda unveils electric SUV trio at Shanghai motor show
GM hit with $365K fine by feds, settles discrimination claim
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Drew Barrymore raves about sold-out Ford x Sydney Sweeney clothing line
Talk show host Drew Barrymore held up the khaki overalls with pink straps and raved. She said she loves Sydney Sweeney, an Emmy-winning actress with her own workwear clothing line in partnership with Ford Motor Co. (and Dickies), called Ford x Sydney Sweeney. Bib overalls, work pants, bandannas and baseball caps with a label that… Continue reading Drew Barrymore raves about sold-out Ford x Sydney Sweeney clothing line
The first electrified Corvette just sold for more than $1 million. Here’s who bought it.
One of the world’s largest private collectors of Corvettes — who once dreamed of owning just one — has now increased his collection of the iconic cars to 122. Car dealer and NASCAR race team owner Rick Hendrick, 73, paid $1.1 million for the first electrified 2024 Corvette E-Ray on Saturday at the 2023 Barrett-Jackson… Continue reading The first electrified Corvette just sold for more than $1 million. Here’s who bought it.
Some electric vehicles from BMW, Nissan, Hyundai and Volkswagen will no longer get federal tax credits
An electric vehicle is charged in Monterey Park, California, on April 12, 2023. – US President Joe Biden’s administration unveiled new proposed auto emissions rules, aiming to accelerate the electric vehicle transition with a target of two-thirds of the new US car market by 2032. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Fewer electric… Continue reading Some electric vehicles from BMW, Nissan, Hyundai and Volkswagen will no longer get federal tax credits
Fewer new cars qualify for $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. Here are 2 alternatives
Uwe Krejci | Digitalvision | Getty Images The number of new electric vehicles eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit fell by almost half on Tuesday, as new rules issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury took effect. However, consumers in the market for an electric passenger vehicle can still access a tax break… Continue reading Fewer new cars qualify for $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. Here are 2 alternatives
Nio says it won’t join the ‘price war’ and slash prices like Tesla
New-energy electric vehicles are seen at a Nio store in Shanghai, China, March 19, 2023. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images SHANGHAI — Chinese electric car company Nio will keep its prices high rather than cut them, CEO William Li told CNBC in an interview. “For us, we will certainly not join the… Continue reading Nio says it won’t join the ‘price war’ and slash prices like Tesla