Tag: BMW

Lancia lights and Lambo levers: confessions of a parts bin addict

We try to keep our group tests somewhat relevant, so it’s not often that a Lamborghini Revuelto and a Skoda Superb meet on the same shoot. But it eventually happeend because of logistical reasons, which led me to the delightful discovery that the two share a handbrake switch. We sometimes criticise expensive cars for using… Continue reading Lancia lights and Lambo levers: confessions of a parts bin addict

EU 2035 combustion-engine ban review: What’s at stake

The ban is a key measure to help attain the EU’s target of carbon neutrality by 2050. The European Commission is expected to announce on Tuesday measures relaxing a 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales. While Europe’s embattled auto industry and its backers have lobbied hard for Brussels to relax the ban,… Continue reading EU 2035 combustion-engine ban review: What’s at stake

Chinese brand Aion reveals UK launch plans

Aion will prioritise sustainable growth rather than chasing market share when it comes to the UK next year with a range of electric and plug-in hybrid models, bosses have said. The Chinese brand will give GAC – China’s fifth-largest car manufacturer – an official presence in the UK for the first time. It will arrive in the spring… Continue reading Chinese brand Aion reveals UK launch plans

Are BMW’s upcoming FCEVs the last chance for hydrogen?

Due to enter series production in 2028, BMW’s third-generation fuel cell system will be “a milestone in automotive history”, says BMW, and “the first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to be offered by a global premium manufacturer”. It may be the first from a premium manufacturer but other FCEV makers include partner and fuel cell… Continue reading Are BMW’s upcoming FCEVs the last chance for hydrogen?

Tesla, BYD, BMW, and Volkswagen Lead the Charge in a $1.96 Trillion Electric Mobility Boom by 2034

Company Logo Key opportunities in the electric mobility market involve electric cars, hub drive systems, and li-ion batteries, with significant growth in China. Focus on electric LCVs, hub drives, and commercial segments. Strategies include partnerships, product innovations, and expanding in emerging markets. Aim for sustainable transport and advanced digital features. Electric Mobility Market Electric Mobility… Continue reading Tesla, BYD, BMW, and Volkswagen Lead the Charge in a $1.96 Trillion Electric Mobility Boom by 2034

This Group Pays Bounties to Repair Broken Devices—Even If the Fix Breaks the Law

“My moral belief is that this should be accessible to people,” Kociemba says. Kociemba submitted his fix to Fulu, but discovered that another developer, calling themselves Team Dinosaur, had just submitted a fix slightly before Kociemba did. Still, Fulu paid out the full amount to both, roughly $14,000 apiece. Kociemba was surprised by that, as… Continue reading This Group Pays Bounties to Repair Broken Devices—Even If the Fix Breaks the Law

EU’s 2035 petrol and diesel car ban will be watered down, says senior MEP

A BMW car plant in Munich. German carmakers have lobbied against the EU ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A BMW car plant in Munich. German carmakers have lobbied against the EU ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images EU’s… Continue reading EU’s 2035 petrol and diesel car ban will be watered down, says senior MEP