The Volvo EX90 will go into production in the coming months, more than 18 months after it was first revealed, with the Swedish brand promising its new electric flagship SUV will set new standards for safety. The large SUV, which will sit alongside the combustion-engine XC90, was first shown back in November 2022. Manufacturing will… Continue reading First ride in 2025 Volvo EX90 as testing wraps up
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Seat Leon update brings 62-mile PHEV and upgraded infotainment
The Seat Leon has been updated with a range of more efficient petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains, as well as upgraded interior technologies. The entry-level 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine has been replaced with an updated version of the larger 1.5-litre turbo unit. It sends 114bhp and 162lb ft of torque – 6bhp and 14lb ft more… Continue reading Seat Leon update brings 62-mile PHEV and upgraded infotainment
Stellantis to launch Leapmotor T03 as ultra-affordable EV for Europe
Stellantis will bring Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor T03 supermini and C10 SUV to European markets – including the UK – beginning in September. The multinational giant paid £1.3 billion for a 21% stake in the eight-year-old Chinese firm and exclusive export rights late last year. The T03 and C10 are the first of a… Continue reading Stellantis to launch Leapmotor T03 as ultra-affordable EV for Europe
New-look Kia EV6 boosts range and upgrades tech
The Kia EV6 has received a major update that brings its styling into line with its newer siblings, as well as a new battery that boosts its range. The new look brings adaptive LED headlights inspired by those on the larger Kia EV9, plus the upcoming EV3 and EV5. The front grilles have also been expanded,… Continue reading New-look Kia EV6 boosts range and upgrades tech
New Vauxhall Frontera EV brings seven seats and 248-mile range
The Vauxhall Frontera, a chunky electric replacement for the Crossland, will go on sale in the UK imminently with a range of up to 248 miles and the option of seven seats. It will be available with a choice of two batteries, giving either 186 miles as standard or 248 miles in the long-range version,… Continue reading New Vauxhall Frontera EV brings seven seats and 248-mile range
Report: Mercedes stops developing new platform for luxury EVs
Mercedes-Benz is set to dramatically reduce its investment in electric vehicle platform development, with a decision not to push ahead with plans for its new MB.EA Large architecture, according to reports in Germany. The new platform, planned to be launched in 2028, was earmarked to underpin successors to the existing EQE and EQS saloons and SUVs. As… Continue reading Report: Mercedes stops developing new platform for luxury EVs
Unpicking Audi’s quarta horribilis
One stat leapt out from the Audi Group’s financial results from the first quarter of 2024: Lamborghini made more money than Audi. Bentley came close, too. That’s overall operating profit, not just profit per car. We all know how good margins can be on selling luxury motors, but Lamborghini delivered just 2630 cars in the quarter, compared with Audi’s 397,000. From… Continue reading Unpicking Audi’s quarta horribilis
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The UK now gets a G500, huzzah. Alas, it is not a V8. The only way to get your hands on an eight-cylinder G is to go down the AMG route. The ‘regular’ G-Class, is only available with 3.0-litre inline six engines. The G500 is a 443bhp petrol, while the G450d is a 352bhp diesel.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Mercedes-AMG G63
The biggest change is the new AMG Active Ride Control suspension system. Hydraulics replace torsion bar cross-stabilises, and the shock absorbers also gain hydraulic connections. Essentially you can decrease stiffness for off-roading, and increase it to reduce roll while cornering on road. It makes for the sweetest handling G ever. One of Merc’s engineers was… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG G63
Ferrari engineering boss: Turbocharged V12 “is not in my mind”
Ferrari has invested heavily in making its V12 compliant with new emissions regulations without the need for turbocharging – and the brand is committed to keeping its largest engine breathing freely well into the future. The Ferrari 12 Cilindri has been revealed as the firm’s new GT flagship, using an evolved version of the 6.5-litre… Continue reading Ferrari engineering boss: Turbocharged V12 “is not in my mind”