Fiat boss Olivier François recently said an electric Abarth 500 is a logical extension of the new EV Fiat 500, which suggests he’s on the same wavelength as us. In our road test of the 500, we noted how its small dimensions and pointy chassis give it potential for a performance version without compromising its positioning as a city… Continue reading Opinion: Electric 500 shows Fiat the way forward
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Thomas Muller replaces Nick Rogers as JLR engineering chief
A former Volkswagen Group engineering boss has been appointed executive director of product engineering at Jaguar Land Rover, Nick Rogers having left the position at the end of 2021 after seven years. Thomas Müller, who has worked in the automotive industry for more than 20 years, has experience of research and development into chassis, advanced driver-assistance systems… Continue reading Thomas Muller replaces Nick Rogers as JLR engineering chief
Rivian Pares Delivery Targets for 2022, Citing Supply Problems
Rivian, which has had a rocky ride in the stock market after a blockbuster initial public offering, cast a further shadow over its outlook on Thursday, reporting that supply chain problems could severely constrain its production of electric vehicles. The company said it would be able to produce only 25,000 vehicles this year, half the… Continue reading Rivian Pares Delivery Targets for 2022, Citing Supply Problems
Carmakers Race to Control Next-Generation Battery Technology
WOBURN, Mass. — Already far behind Asian manufacturers in building electric car batteries, U.S. automakers and their suppliers are racing to develop a new generation of batteries that are cheaper, can pack in more energy and charge faster. It is a global contest with huge economic consequences for automakers, small battery start-ups and car buyers,… Continue reading Carmakers Race to Control Next-Generation Battery Technology
Sony and Honda Announce Tie-Up to Make Electric Cars
TOKYO — The Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony announced on Friday that it would team up with Honda to develop electric cars for sale as early as 2025, becoming the latest company to throw its hat into the burgeoning market for battery-powered vehicles. Demand for electric cars is small but skyrocketing as concerns about… Continue reading Sony and Honda Announce Tie-Up to Make Electric Cars
New Aston Martin V12 Vantage storms in with 690bhp
This is the all-new Aston Martin V12 Vantage. The Gaydon firm has confirmed that the car represents a last outing for engines of this kind in the Vantage model line: the Porsche 911 rival will never again be equipped with twelve-cylinders. To give V12 power in the Vantage a worthy send-off, Aston Martin has thoroughly… Continue reading New Aston Martin V12 Vantage storms in with 690bhp
Henrik Fisker’s radical plan to take on Tesla
Henrik Fisker’s idea of a decent hotel breakfast is three fried eggs on a large plate, sunny side up. This much I discovered when I met the Danish-born, Californian-based EV entrepreneur in a Park Lane hotel last week – right before he jumped on a flight to Austria to review 47 Fisker Ocean prototypes that… Continue reading Henrik Fisker’s radical plan to take on Tesla
My life in 12 cars: Lotus boss Matt Windle
“That car was rubbish,” he says with feeling. “Bits kept falling off. I got through two sets of brake discs in the first year. It was fast and at times I enjoyed driving it. The engine was beautiful. But I got to know my dealership far too well, and they weren’t much use. It taught… Continue reading My life in 12 cars: Lotus boss Matt Windle
Ford recalls 737K vehicles to fix oil leaks, trailer brakes
Ford is issuing two recalls covering over 737,000 vehicles to fix oil leaks and trailer braking systems that won’t work. The oil leak recall includes the 2020 through 2022 Ford Escape SUV and the 2021 and 2022 Bronco Sport SUV with 1.5-Liter engines. A housing can crack and oil can leak onto engine parts, which… Continue reading Ford recalls 737K vehicles to fix oil leaks, trailer brakes
GM’s BrightDrop announces new names for its EV products
BrightDrop, the General Motors Co. startup focused on offering electric delivery options, is changing the names of its products, the company said Friday. The EV600, a long-range electric delivery van with 600 cubic feet of cargo space, will now be the Zevo 600. And the EV400, a smaller electric delivery van with 400 cubic feet of… Continue reading GM’s BrightDrop announces new names for its EV products