There are a few companies that can transform classic cars into EVs these days, but Oxfordshire-based Everrati is the first one to turn its attention to the Porsche 911 Cabriolet. Everrati says it has worked to preserve the original character of the 911 drop-top through the “optimisation of weight distribution, chassis response and the performance… Continue reading Everrati reveals 500bhp electric Porsche 911 Cabriolet
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UK new car sales: Which brands shone in September 2022 and why?
Nissan Qashqai topped UK chart in the same month Sunderland built its five millionth SUV Close News 3 mins read 6 October 2022 An incredible push to fulfil demand for the Nissan Qashqai resulted in the SUV topping the UK sales charts for September and elevating Nissan to fifth in the brand charts after a lacklustre couple of… Continue reading UK new car sales: Which brands shone in September 2022 and why?
Lamborghini Aventador replacement to get hybrid power boost
He added: “We’re still working on the supercapacitor. We’re at the moment working on the next step, because the first generation is young.” The Aventador’s replacement, as with the follow-up to the Huracán due shortly afterwards, will also be completely new from the ground up, confirmed Mohr. He said: “There’s no carryover from any car.… Continue reading Lamborghini Aventador replacement to get hybrid power boost
First ride: 2022 Mercedes-AMG C63
Let’s not beat about the bush. You’re here because you want to know if a four-pot can really replace the legendary V8. And well, there’s no escaping it: even with all its turbo whistles and synthesised noise, the new Mercedes-AMG C63 doesn’t sound as special as it would have done with a V8. Mercedes-AMG knows this. “Our… Continue reading First ride: 2022 Mercedes-AMG C63
Audi RS4 Avant Competition
When we talk about having big shoes to fill, the Audi RS4 Avant is a fine example. Every new RS4 is, after all, a spiritual successor to the supercar-slaying Audi RS2 fast estate of the early 1990s – a car that managed to out-launch even the McLaren F1 to 30mph. Despite the need for such… Continue reading Audi RS4 Avant Competition
2022 Maybach S580 is the car for when a mere Mercedes won’t do
Mercedes-Benz, justifiably renowned for building luxurious and advanced vehicles for going on 140 years, recently announced it will trim its lineup radically, dropping “low-margin” vehicles so it could concentrate on developing expensive new technologies, primarily electric vehicles. This was a classic example of corporate victim-blaming. Mercedes didn’t add those vehicles — the compact A-class sedan… Continue reading 2022 Maybach S580 is the car for when a mere Mercedes won’t do
Can Car-to-Car Communication Technology Save Lives?
“We’ve had a 10-year battle with the F.C.C. for radio spectrum,” said Hilary Cain, vice president of technology, innovation, and mobility policy at the alliance. “Now technical rules for C-V2X still need to be finalized. But V2X is very important because unlike traditional vehicle sensors, C-V2X can see around corners and through things.” To communicate,… Continue reading Can Car-to-Car Communication Technology Save Lives?
Ford hikes starting price of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup for second time in less than two months
Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks are shown at the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on April 26, 2022 in Dearborn, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor is increasing the starting price of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup by $5,000 for the 2023 model year, citing rising costs and supply chain issues.… Continue reading Ford hikes starting price of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup for second time in less than two months
Ford to end production of $500,000 GT supercar with special edition
2022 Ford GT LM Edition Ford DETROIT — Ford Motor will end production of its $500,000 GT supercar later this year with a special edition model paying tribute to the vehicle’s racing heritage. The Detroit automaker on Wednesday said the 2022 Ford GT LM Edition will be the last model of the third-generation car, which… Continue reading Ford to end production of $500,000 GT supercar with special edition
Audi R8 successor will be fully electric
Audi’s sports car future is looking electric. We’ve already seen sleek, low-slung EVs from the brand in the shape of the e-tron GT and the ‘sphere’ concepts but new plans are being laid out for a replacement for the TT sports car and even its halo car – the R8. We’ve previously heard from Linda… Continue reading Audi R8 successor will be fully electric