Even in the fuel crises of the 1960s and 1970s, which were far worse than anything we’re experiencing today, little effort was made to explore ways of making cars more energy-efficient. It has taken this long, global warming and the world waking up to the need for sustainability to get companies to look into ways… Continue reading Under the skin: How heated seatbelts can increase EV range
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UK’s pothole problem set to worsen as road repair costs surge
Soaring inflation and the squeeze on council budgets are set to make a dent in the roads maintenance budget as local leaders tighten spending belts – even though the Autumn Statement in November made no direct mention of a highways funding cut. Thought to be most at risk is the £2.5 billion repair fund pledged… Continue reading UK’s pothole problem set to worsen as road repair costs surge
Volkswagen primes rugged 4×4 EV on Ford Ranger platform
Volkswagen’s plan to launch an electric off-road SUV – known as the ID Ruggdzz – appears to be back on track, following confirmation that the ladder-frame chassis used by the new Amarok pick-up is being engineered to take an electric drivetrain. This Ford-developed chassis, which is also used by the fourth-generation Ford Ranger pick-up, currently… Continue reading Volkswagen primes rugged 4×4 EV on Ford Ranger platform
New Volkswagen ID.7 debut nears as interior is revealed
At the start of 2023 Volkswagen gave us a good look at its latest ID model – the ID.7. Despite camouflaged livery, we found out what the exterior of the Tesla Model 3 rival will look like on the outside and now VW has given us a peek at the inside too. The ID.7 will… Continue reading New Volkswagen ID.7 debut nears as interior is revealed
New Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid priced from £44,595
Alfa Romeo has launched the plug-in hybrid variant of its Tonale SUV, adding to the mild-hybrid options that went on sale last year. Three trim levels will be available for the PHEV: the limited-edition, £44,595 Speciale and range-topping Veloce models can be ordered now whereas the entry-level Ti model will be out in spring 2023. … Continue reading New Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid priced from £44,595
All-new Mercedes EQA saloon undergoes winter testing
We’ve caught the new Mercedes EQA saloon testing before, but this is the first time we’ve seen a road-registered example – suggesting development of the compact EV is well on the way. The prototype car is still wrapped in camouflage but we can already see key design details for Mercedes’ newest electric car. Technical details… Continue reading All-new Mercedes EQA saloon undergoes winter testing
“BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry”
It’s been an incredibly difficult week for the UK auto industry. The collapse of BritishVolt is the opening note of the death knell for Britain’s auto industry. Simply put, BritishVolt was unable to survive because the environment in the UK for battery manufacturing is far from attractive. The lack of government support, and therefore a… Continue reading “BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry”
Allison Transmission to provide propulsion system for India’s Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle
Allison Transmission to provide propulsion system for India’s Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle Allison Transmission, the leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for tactical wheeled and tracked defence vehicles, and medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, has been chosen by Larsen and Toubro (L&T) to provide the Allison 3040 MX propulsion solution… Continue reading Allison Transmission to provide propulsion system for India’s Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle
Tier 6 electric scooter first ride
Sell it to me in a sentence… Sell? You can’t buy this electric scooter: it’s the newest machine from shared mobility operator Tier, which operates rental fleets in Essex, London, Milton Keynes and York. Erm, okay then… rent it to me in a sentence? Tier’s newest rental e-scooter features a number of small but substantial… Continue reading Tier 6 electric scooter first ride
Tata Altroz turns three years old, sells over 175,000 units since launch
The Tata Altroz, Tata Motors’ premium hatchback launched on January 22, 2020, completes three years in the Indian passenger car market today. Since launch through to end-December 2022, the Altroz is estimated to have sold 176,596 units in the domestic market (see data table below). Currently available in as many as 31 variants with 1.2… Continue reading Tata Altroz turns three years old, sells over 175,000 units since launch