A British firm is digitally recreating Italy’s famous Nardò test track, to “accelerate development” of the next generation of electric vehicles. The project, headed by software specialists rFpro, will see the famous Nardò Technical Centre’s test circuit created in the virtual world, to allow carmakers to test the performance of new platforms before physically building… Continue reading British firm builds virtual Nardo test track for EVs
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Ineos Grenadier: UK dealers named ahead of July launch
Ineos plans to “make the buying process as convenient and painless as possible” with an equal focus on providing a digital retail model and a physical dealer network. In addition, Ineos has partnered with Bosch to provide aftersales support and plans to open 14 service-only facilities across the UK, although these locations have yet to… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier: UK dealers named ahead of July launch
Electric Rolls-Royce Spectre to be new-age Phantom coupe
However, Rolls-Royce director of engineering Mihiar Ayoubi offered lots of insight into the wider technical development of the Spectre and its early progress. The battery, for example, plays a key role in the overall package. It is completely flat underneath to allow for a smooth floor to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The battery’s mounting also enables… Continue reading Electric Rolls-Royce Spectre to be new-age Phantom coupe
Parts shortage halts production of Chevy Corvette next week
Production of the Chevrolet Corvette at General Motors Co.’s Bowling Green, Kentucky, plant will be shut down next week due to a temporary parts shortage unrelated to the global semiconductor shortage, the company confirmed Friday. “Due to a temporary part constraint, Bowling Green Assembly will take downtime next week (week of April 25) on both first… Continue reading Parts shortage halts production of Chevy Corvette next week
Tata Motors joins other OEMs in increasing prices
Tata Motors announced a price increase across its passenger vehicles range, to partially offset the rise in input costs. The price increase which comes into effect beginning today has a weighted average increase of 1.1 percent , depending on the variant and model, the company said in a statement. The development comes days after Maruti Suzuki which… Continue reading Tata Motors joins other OEMs in increasing prices
How Lamborghini gives owners the VIP treatment
Lamborghini Ad Personam division Red with green? Blue with yellow? Brown with anything? And do you want the seatbelts to match? Who knew that specifying your own anything-goes supercar would involve so many choices? This abundance of decisions when almost anything is possible is why Lamborghini, like other luxury car manufacturers, has devised a way… Continue reading How Lamborghini gives owners the VIP treatment
New Mercedes CLE convertible spotted ahead of 2023 release
We’ve spied the Mercedes CLE testing before, but these new images show the BMW 4 Series convertible rival isn’t too far away. A mid-size convertible Mercedes destined to replace convertible variants of the C-Class and E-Class, Auto Express understands the new model will be badged CLE – a nameplate the German brand has owned for… Continue reading New Mercedes CLE convertible spotted ahead of 2023 release
New 2023 BMW X5 M facelift spotted testing on track
BMW’s popular X5 SUV will receive a facelift towards the end of this year and a revised X5 M model will follow soon after. We’ve caught the sporty X5 M testing before, but these latest images of it being evaluated at the Nurburgring reveal some new design touches not seen before. At the front, the… Continue reading New 2023 BMW X5 M facelift spotted testing on track
Q&A: How e-scooter racing is aiming to improve road safety
A lot of new e-scooter road safety studies have highlighted how different they are from bikes when it comes to rider injuries in the event of a crash. Racing scooters will be much faster, so have you been able to use any of those studies when considering your own safety systems? “You work from scratch.… Continue reading Q&A: How e-scooter racing is aiming to improve road safety
New law to make EV charging network 99% reliable
The UK’s electric vehicle rapid charging network will be required to have a 99% reliability rate under new laws coming in later this year. This, ministers hope, will eradicate range anxiety and create a “world-class” charging grid. The legislation also includes a £1.6 billion investment in 300,000 new charge points across the country, which, it… Continue reading New law to make EV charging network 99% reliable