The gas engine is dead, long live the gas engine. In a nod to the uncertain road ahead for electric-vehicle adoption, Stellantis announced an all-new internal-combustion engine line Friday, even as the automaker targets 50% EV sales in the U.S. by 2030. Called Hurricane, the high-performance, 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, inline-6 cylinder will replace V-8 powerplants for the… Continue reading Hurricane watch: New inline-6 engine replaces V-8s as Stellantis manages EV regulations
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JLR’s talks with Envision AESC could lead to new UK gigafactory
Jaguar Land Rover and battery supplier Envision AESC are in talks to supply cells for electric Range Rover and Land Rover models, the Financial Times has reported. The potential partnership could lead to the construction of a new gigafactory in the UK, which is JLR’s preferred location, but sites in Spain and Hungary are also… Continue reading JLR’s talks with Envision AESC could lead to new UK gigafactory
Nio’s outlook will be in the spotlight when the Chinese EV maker reports earnings Thursday
China-based electric-vehicle maker Nio reports fourth-quarter earnings and 2022 guidance after U.S. markets close on Thursday. Go to Source
New 2022 Ferrari Purosangue SUV shown in official teaser pic
Ferrari has confirmed that it will reveal its first SUV later this year, teasing the new car’s front end design on Instagram ahead of its arrival. Codenamed Purosangue, the SUV’s final name has yet to be revealed but it’s likely to be positioned as a higher-riding, high-performance Ferrari model rather than a two-box SUV. The… Continue reading New 2022 Ferrari Purosangue SUV shown in official teaser pic
724bhp Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series debuts as Affalterbach most powerful sports car
Having already pushed the envelope rather far with the Black Series, Mercedes-AMG has developed an even more extreme and non-road-legal version of the GT. Dubbed the Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series, it uses a fettled version of the Black Series’ flat-plane 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Thanks to motorsport-spec fuel injectors and other unspecified tweaks, it produces 724bhp,… Continue reading 724bhp Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series debuts as Affalterbach most powerful sports car
Honda announces new SUV for 2023
Honda has revealed its plans for a new SUV to sit alongside the HR-V, CR-V and e:Ny1. The new car will occupy the C-segment SUV sector, rivalling cars such as the Toyota RAV4, Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage. The announcement was made alongside a preview of the upcoming e:Ny1 Prototype, which will be made available… Continue reading Honda announces new SUV for 2023
Cupra reveals new electrified mid-sized SUV for 2024
Cupra has previewed a new SUV that will go on sale in 2024 and be built alongside the Audi Q3 Sportback. The model will feature the choice of a mild-hybrid (MHEV) powertrain or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) set-up with an electric-only range of around 62 miles. Cupra says it will lead a new generation of PHEV… Continue reading Cupra reveals new electrified mid-sized SUV for 2024
Steve Cropley: Polestar’s sports suspension is an acquired taste
Isn’t it weird how rapidly and how far your opinions about a car can change? Such thoughts flooded my mind after spending some time in Matt Prior’s long-term Polestar 2, a £60,000 dual-motor, full-house edition. The point at issue was that when we first drove this car on its optional £5000 Öhlins sports suspension, early… Continue reading Steve Cropley: Polestar’s sports suspension is an acquired taste
Punch Powertrain’s compact DCT system debuts with Tata Altroz
Belgium-based powertrain systems supplier, Punch Powertrain has launched its DCT system in India. The DT1 made its debut with the launch of the Tata Altroz DCA. The company claims that it is a compact and affordable design and is said to offer a reliable performance. The Belgian firm says it is also planning to launch… Continue reading Punch Powertrain’s compact DCT system debuts with Tata Altroz
Lono Mobility plans pool of home chargers
The founders of Lono Mobility says the chargePool app enables the sharing economy of the charging infrastructure. As electric vehicles gain popularity and there is an all-around push to increase adoption, range anxiety continues to be a key concern. Lack of adequate charging infrastructure is often cited as a key roadblock. This is exactly what… Continue reading Lono Mobility plans pool of home chargers