Coventry-made self-driving vehicles which will form part of the biggest autonomous vehicle trials in the UK are ready to roll. Ten ‘Pod Zero’ vehicles made by Aurrigo, a division of RDM Group, have arrived in Milton Keynes, where they will soon be taking to the pavements and streets of the town. The pods are being… Continue reading Coventry-made driverless pods ready to roll
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Ford Mach 1 EV crossover to spearhead new era for car maker
Ford is pressing ahead with its first all-new battery electric vehicle, a front-drive crossover – and it is committed to the Mondeo in Europe until the mid-2020s, despite last month’s announcement that it is pulling out of the saloon and hatchback market in the US. The all-electric crossover, dubbed Mach 1 in reference to its Mustang-derived… Continue reading Ford Mach 1 EV crossover to spearhead new era for car maker
Ford readies all-new Mach 1 EV crossover, axes US cars
Ford is pressing ahead with its first all-new battery electric vehicle, a front-drive crossover – and it is committed to the Mondeo in Europe until the mid-2020s, despite last month’s announcement that it is pulling out of the saloon and hatchback market in the US. The all-electric crossover, dubbed Mach 1 in reference to its Mustang-derived… Continue reading Ford readies all-new Mach 1 EV crossover, axes US cars
Volkswagen ID hatch to stay true to concept, says design boss
The design of the production version of the Volkswagen ID hatchback has been signed off and stays true to the concept first seen in 2016, according to VW’s design boss, Klaus Bischoff. The ID hatchback, due on sale in 2019, is the first model from the VW brand to be designed as an electric vehicle from the… Continue reading Volkswagen ID hatch to stay true to concept, says design boss
Porsche Stops Taking Custom Orders In Europe To Prepare For WLTP
The tougher test procedure is forcing Porsche to take some drastic decisions. In case you haven’t heard by now, the overly optimistic lab-based New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) will be replaced beginning September with the far more realistic Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) that takes place in the real world. This switch has had… Continue reading Porsche Stops Taking Custom Orders In Europe To Prepare For WLTP
Tesla needs to sell more expensive Model 3s so the company doesn’t ‘die,’ Musk says
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the final details of the dual-motor, all-wheel drive version of the Model 3 over the weekend, including a top-of-the-line variant that is more expensive than a base-level Model S or X. While we’ve known for a long time that these were coming, this is the most clarity Tesla’s offered yet… Continue reading Tesla needs to sell more expensive Model 3s so the company doesn’t ‘die,’ Musk says
Fiat Chrysler recalling 51K Jeep Cherokees because of fire risk
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee SUVs because of a fire risk. (Photo: FCA US LLC) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling more than 51,000 of its 2018 Jeep Cherokees because of a fire risk. The company said it is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the defect, involving fuel-supply tubes that… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler recalling 51K Jeep Cherokees because of fire risk
Geely’s Volvo electric vehicles are using Korean batteries made in China and the competition isn’t happy
China’s protectionist laws are currently being relaxed when it comes to electric vehicles, but there are still some rigorous restrictions. For example, Chinese electric vehicles need to be powered by Chinese batteries. A new report now shows that Geely found a workaround for Volvo’s electric vehicles by using Korean batteries made in China and the competition… Continue reading Geely’s Volvo electric vehicles are using Korean batteries made in China and the competition isn’t happy
Aston Martin growth spurt continues with £43m profit in Q1
Aston Martin has announced pre-tax profits of £43.7 million in the first quarter of 2018, leading to the British marque being named “the world’s fastest growing auto brand” by consultancy firm, Brand Finance. The profit rise has been largely credited to the recently launched DB11 V8 Coupe and Volante models along with early interest in… Continue reading Aston Martin growth spurt continues with £43m profit in Q1
Volkswagen selects Cubic Telecom as the technology enabler on the Touareg model
Cubic Telecom announced that Volkswagen AG selected Cubic as the technology enabler on the Touareg model for its connected car experience. Touted as the most connected Volkswagen model ever, Cubic Telecom’s embedded technology manages data delivery throughout Europe to enable Car-Net® online services which are integrated with the Touareg’s new infotainment system “Innovision Cockpit”. Services… Continue reading Volkswagen selects Cubic Telecom as the technology enabler on the Touareg model