Three weeks ago something inside me felt as though it may have broken. Something visceral, in the literal sense. It happened on the launch event of the very capable new Audi E-tron GT. And it wasn’t a result of dinner – often the scene of plutocratic, manufacturer-underwritten expansiveness but which here consisted of a burger van laid up… Continue reading ‘The RS E-tron GT left me gasping for breath in a way ICE cars don’t’
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How Magna developed cameras to allow cars to see in the dark
Exceptional night vision isn’t something humans are gifted with. Some of our friends in the animal kingdom, such as deer, are far better at seeing at night. See-in-the-dark tech was used first by the military, before automotive supplier Magna developed its first thermal imaging system in 2003. Called Night Vision, it was introduced in the… Continue reading How Magna developed cameras to allow cars to see in the dark
How reality blew apart the agency sales model dream, even for Tesla
Blame Tesla for opening car makers’ eyes to the possibility of direct sales. The EV specialist chucked out the old sales model, bypassed established dealers and owned the retail process by seamlessly integrating a slick online showroom with physical locations. The ‘legacy’ makers meanwhile were giving away around 10% of their revenue to the dealers. These independent… Continue reading How reality blew apart the agency sales model dream, even for Tesla
New McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
Based around a bespoke McLaren Aerocell carbon-fibre monocoque, the W1’s styling is an evolution of previous models’ – albeit with a sharper edge that is unashamedly optimised for aerodynamics following 350 hours in the wind tunnel. Anhedral doors open up and out to reveal a completely new cabin, with the fixed seats integrated into the… Continue reading New McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
Exclusive: Honda outsells Hero MotoCorp in September by 62,569 units
As per the latest retail market sales data available on the Vahan website (as of October 7, 2024, 6.30am), Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has sold more two-wheelers than market leader Hero MotoCorp in September 2024. Honda has gone ahead of Hero MotoCorp in September 2024. The last time it had done so was… Continue reading Exclusive: Honda outsells Hero MotoCorp in September by 62,569 units
Exclusive: Honda outsells Hero MotoCorp in September by 62,569 units
As per the latest retail market sales data available on the Vahan website (as of October 7, 2024, 6.30am), Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has sold more two-wheelers than market leader Hero MotoCorp in September 2024. Honda has gone ahead of Hero MotoCorp in September 2024. The last time it had done so was… Continue reading Exclusive: Honda outsells Hero MotoCorp in September by 62,569 units
Exclusive: Honda sells 62,569 more two-wheelers than Hero MotoCorp in September
As per the latest retail market sales data available on the Vahan website (as of October 7, 2024, 6.30am), Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has sold more two-wheelers than market leader Hero MotoCorp in September 2024. Honda has gone ahead of Hero MotoCorp in September 2024. The last time it had done so was… Continue reading Exclusive: Honda sells 62,569 more two-wheelers than Hero MotoCorp in September
Exclusive: Honda sells 62,569 more two-wheelers than Hero MotoCorp in September
As per the latest retail market sales data available on the Vahan website (as of October 7, 2024, 6.30am), Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has sold more two-wheelers than market leader Hero MotoCorp in September 2024. Honda has gone ahead of Hero MotoCorp in September 2024. The last time it had done so was… Continue reading Exclusive: Honda sells 62,569 more two-wheelers than Hero MotoCorp in September
McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
Based around a bespoke McLaren Aerocell carbon-fibre monocoque, the W1’s styling is an evolution of previous models’ – albeit with a sharper edge that is unashamedly optimised for aerodynamics following 350 hours in the wind tunnel. Anhedral doors open up and out to reveal a completely new cabin, with the fixed seats integrated into the… Continue reading McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
McLaren W1 succeeds P1 with 1258bhp V8 hybrid powertrain
There are active front and rear wings, including the W1’s signature feature of an Active Long Tail rear wing, which extends 300mm rearwards rather than upwards to work with the underfloor and rear diffuser to create extra downforce without adding drag. This function is available on track only. In the aero’s most extreme setting, Race mode,… Continue reading McLaren W1 succeeds P1 with 1258bhp V8 hybrid powertrain