Maserati Levante flagship to swap combustion for electric power

The second-generation Maserati Levante will follow the MC20 Folgore to market by the middle of the decade, swapping from combustion to electric power in a bid to take on the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.  It is expected to be the final entry into Maserati’s first fleet of EVs, after Folgore versions of the… Continue reading Maserati Levante flagship to swap combustion for electric power

2024 Maserati MC20 Folgore EV to retain V6 character

Lotus and Porsche have chosen this format for their upcoming electric two-seat sports cars in order to preserve the characteristic agility of their ICE models, with the added benefit that it allows for familiar proportions and packaging.  Meanwhile, though, the Granturismo Folgore uses a T-shape battery running between the rear wheels and down the transmission… Continue reading 2024 Maserati MC20 Folgore EV to retain V6 character

Our most-watched videos of 2022

There was no shortage of shiny metal on the Autocar YouTube channel over the past 12 months, as we drove everything from modified hot hatches to ultra-luxurious SUVs. Here are some of the highlights. Lotus Emira vs Porsche 718 Cayman GTS [embedded content] We had been wondering how the Lotus Emira would stack up ever since… Continue reading Our most-watched videos of 2022

This Supercar Collector Reveals What Is Next For His Garage – HotCars

Tim Burton aka Shmee150 is one of the most prolific content creators in the Automotive Industry, averaging more than a video per day for the past 13 years. So, it’s no surprise that he’s had a busy year. In his latest video uploaded to his Youtube Channel, he recaps on his 2022 as well as… Continue reading This Supercar Collector Reveals What Is Next For His Garage – HotCars

Here’s How The Noble M500 Exploits The EcoBoost V-6 Better Than … – TopSpeed

Modern emissions requirements continue to eat away at engine displacement and a number of cylinders in high-performance cars. Cars that featured rumbling V-8s now have to rely on heavily-turbocharged four-pots, but British carmaker Noble, begs to differ. Not long ago Ford’s F-150 truck went the downsizing route, ditching the 6.2-liter V-8 for a 3.5-liter EcoBoost… Continue reading Here’s How The Noble M500 Exploits The EcoBoost V-6 Better Than … – TopSpeed

India’s Lotus Chocolate rises 5% as Reliance Retail agrees to buy majority stakeA Reliance Retail unit will acquire 51% stake from the promoters for $…

Shares of Lotus Chocolate Co rose 5% on Friday, a day after a unit of Reliance Retail Ventures agreed to buy a majority stake in the Indian chocolate maker for 740 million rupees ($8.94 million). Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods arm of Reliance Retail, will acquire a 51% stake from promoters at 113 rupees a share and will also subscribe to some non-noncumulative redeemable preference shares. RCPL would also make an open offer to… Continue reading India’s Lotus Chocolate rises 5% as Reliance Retail agrees to buy majority stakeA Reliance Retail unit will acquire 51% stake from the promoters for $…

Autocar’s Christmas quiz 2022

Christmas lunch is over, so gather the family round for endless hours of fun with Autocar’s festive automotive brain teasers.  If you want to see how many you got right, or if you simply want to cheat, the answers can be found after each round of ten questions. Questions 1. Pirelli sponsors which football team’s stadium… Continue reading Autocar’s Christmas quiz 2022

What’s on the Radio? In Formula 1 Racing, It’s the Engineer.

Formula 1 drivers may look like they are alone in the car, but with the press of a button, they can turn to their teams for support and guidance. Radio communication is an important part of Formula 1 races. Drivers have a button on their steering wheel that will activate their radio, allowing them to… Continue reading What’s on the Radio? In Formula 1 Racing, It’s the Engineer.

What’s on the Radio? In Formula 1 Racing, It’s the Engineer.

Formula 1 drivers may look like they are alone in the car, but with the press of a button, they can turn to their teams for support and guidance. Radio communication is an important part of Formula 1 races. Drivers have a button on their steering wheel that will activate their radio, allowing them to… Continue reading What’s on the Radio? In Formula 1 Racing, It’s the Engineer.

“The Nissan Qashqai is just one of many British car industry success stories in 2022”

I’m going to take a bit of a flyer declaring this pre-Christmas, but I reckon it’s safe to say the best-selling car of 2022 will be the British-built Nissan Qashqai. Year-to-date numbers give it a lead in the sales charts of more than 4,500, with last year’s number one, the Vauxhall Corsa, in second place.… Continue reading “The Nissan Qashqai is just one of many British car industry success stories in 2022”