Olivier François, CEO of both Fiat and Abarth, said: “The new Abarth 500e is one of the most exciting launches in the history of the brand: a great new addition to the Abarth line-up. I like to think of it as family, so our fanbase will be involved in every step of our electrification journey.” He… Continue reading New all-electric Abarth 500e makes first UK appearance
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Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster makes UK debut at Salon Privé
The Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster made its public debut in the UK at Salon Privé 2023 in London as the open-top variant of the Texan firm’s Venom F5. It is fitted with the same 1817bhp Fury V8 engine and is expected to become the world’s fastest convertible, with a claimed top speed over 300mph. Created after an… Continue reading Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster makes UK debut at Salon Privé
Stellantis testing 28 engine families for synthetic fuel compatibility
Stellantis has announced that it’s finalising testing of 28 engine families for compatibility with e-fuels, which it claims can provide a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions. E-fuels are a type of sustainable fuel produced using green hydrogen, itself made from water and renewable energy. This green hydrogen is combined with carbon – often by using… Continue reading Stellantis testing 28 engine families for synthetic fuel compatibility
New 2023 MG HS gains sharper styling and updated tech
The MG HS has received upgraded technology, an improved infotainment system and a more aggressive-looking front end as part of a facelift. The SAIC-owned manufacturer’s flagship SUV now features a sharper-lined front bumper and more pronounced beltline, alongside a wider grille and multifunction LED headlights that have also grown in size to enhance the model’s credentials as the… Continue reading New 2023 MG HS gains sharper styling and updated tech
Editor’s letter: Why the Land Rover brand is not disappearing
Some familiar model names are disappearing with the switch to electrification, the biggest scalp so far being Ford’s Fiesta and also some continued questions over perhaps the most famous car name of all: Golf. JLR, as Jaguar Land Rover has formally renamed itself this week, has some incredibly powerful nameplates of its own, including Range… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Why the Land Rover brand is not disappearing
Ford F-150 Lightning: 563bhp EV pick-up to go on sale in Norway
The Ford F150 Lightning will go on sale in Europe later this year, with Norway becoming the first country outside of North America to receive the firm’s all-electric pick-up truck. Ford says a limited number of special launch edition models will be available to order in the Scandinavian country, which has the highest uptake of… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning: 563bhp EV pick-up to go on sale in Norway
ICAT organises 7th edition of International Symposium on Lighting
The Director of ICAT, Saurabh Dalela, in his inaugural address, emphasised the body’s readiness to support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and lighting component suppliers for their product development and certification needs. The 7th edition of the International Symposium on Lighting (ISoL-2023) was organised by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) on April 20, 21, 2023,… Continue reading ICAT organises 7th edition of International Symposium on Lighting
ICAT organises 7th edition of International Symposium on Lighting
The Director of ICAT, Saurabh Dalela, in his inaugural address, emphasised the body’s readiness to support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and lighting component suppliers for their product development and certification needs. The 7th edition of the International Symposium on Lighting (ISoL-2023) was organised by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) on April 20, 21, 2023,… Continue reading ICAT organises 7th edition of International Symposium on Lighting
Fifth-gen Lexus RX launched
Lexus has launched the new RX hybrid SUV in India, with prices starting at Rs 95.80 lakh for the RX350h Luxury variant, and going up to Rs 1.18 crore for the higher-performance RX500h F-Sport+ variant (both prices, ex-showroom, India). The Lexus RX was unveiled in India at Auto Expo 2023. Lexus has priced the RX competitively – earlier models have… Continue reading Fifth-gen Lexus RX launched
Speed bumps ahead for India’s PV market
The initial euphoria following the post Covid-19 market recovery for the automotive markets seems to be subsiding now. Tell-tale signs are evident. A slowing economy, rising interest rates, high inflation and swelling vehicle prices have already dampened the demand momentum for the industry. Even with chip supplies improving and production has been back to normal,… Continue reading Speed bumps ahead for India’s PV market