With a large 87.2kWh battery the Genesis claims a strong 323 miles, while 800V architecture means a 10 to 80 percent charge can take as little as 20 minutes. Strong refinement and a soft ride means comfort trumps driver fun, but with 364bhp from its twin motor set-up the Genesis delivers a strong turn of… Continue reading Best luxury electric cars
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Elon Musk reveals SEC sent him ‘settlement demand’ after Twitter buyout probe
SEC Chair Gary Gensler (L) and Elon Musk (R). Getty Images The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a “settlement demand” to Elon Musk, the tech billionaire disclosed in a social media post on Thursday. The post included a copy of a letter sent by Musk’s attorney, Quinn Emanuel Partner Alex Spiro, to SEC… Continue reading Elon Musk reveals SEC sent him ‘settlement demand’ after Twitter buyout probe
Audi confirms plans to shut Brussels plant as sale falls through
Audi will close its Brussels plant after the German car maker was unable to find a buyer. The factory, which will shut 28 February, currently builds the Q8 E-tron electric SUV, again sparking the question that Audi could end its production earlier than planned. Its successor is tipped to be produced in Mexico. “The decision… Continue reading Audi confirms plans to shut Brussels plant as sale falls through
The Dacia Spring might be flawed, but it’s easy to love
The original Fiat Panda vibes are strong with this one. Equally, this could well be what 70mph on the A34 feels like in an Ikea chest of drawers. A good one, mind you, that’s had all of those funny lock-screw things fully tightened up and has yet to be disassembled and lashed back together again… Continue reading The Dacia Spring might be flawed, but it’s easy to love
Why the global automotive business model might be dead
The dream of the global car industry to deploy the same technology across a range of brands around the world has long been under pressure, and recent events have further pushed a once-profitable strategy further into the darkness. “The difficulties of Stellantis continue to cast doubts about the global brand conglomerate business model,” Phillipe Houchois,… Continue reading Why the global automotive business model might be dead
New BYD Sealion 7 undercuts the Tesla Model Y at £44,990
BYD has announced its new Sealion 7 SUV will start from £44,990, undercutting the rival Tesla Model Y by £2000. It’s the brand’s first European model to use the new ‘Evo’ development of the architecture that underpins the existing Atto 3 crossover, Dolphin hatchback and Seal saloon, named e-Platform 3.0. It uses cell-to-body construction (in which battery cells are… Continue reading New BYD Sealion 7 undercuts the Tesla Model Y at £44,990
GM to Shut Down Its Cruise Robotaxi Project
The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use. Go to Source
New Lotus Emira Limited series celebrates past motorsport triumphs
A new collection of Lotus Emira Limited series models has been revealed, each showcasing one of five liveries inspired by past motorsport success and innovation. Each individual livery will be limited to 12 cars and offered for sale in 12 European markets – referencing the legendary Ayrton Senna’s race number – but the UK won’t be one of… Continue reading New Lotus Emira Limited series celebrates past motorsport triumphs
Mercedes-AMG’s new super SUV to pack more than 1000bhp
New car is being developed with “AMG first, EV second” mantra Electric GT SUV will use advanced tech to take on Eletre and Cayenne EVs Mercedes-AMG’s answer to the Lotus Eletre and upcoming electric Porsche Cayenne will be launched in two years and be one of the most powerful cars the brand has ever produced.… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG’s new super SUV to pack more than 1000bhp
Seat Ibiza and Arona to gain hybrid power as brand commits to ICE
Griffiths confirmed the Cupra Leon would be updated in its present form, which includes internal combustion and plug-in hybrid versions, to allow for production to be extended “well into the next decade”, alongside the closely-related Cupra Formentor. “The Cupra Leon and Cupra Formentor are both based on the same platform,” said Griffiths. “We will extend… Continue reading Seat Ibiza and Arona to gain hybrid power as brand commits to ICE