Ferrari gears up for first EV with opening of new E-building
Ferrari has made a significant step towards the launch of its first EV next year with the opening of the new E-building production facility at its factory in Maranello. The new 42,500sqm facility, which was opened in a ceremony attended by Italian president…
Bugatti plots front-engined Type 57 successor as next V16 car
With the Bugatti Tourbillon now entering advanced on-road testing, the company is looking at other models that could use its V16 hybrid drivetrain – and a revival of the stunning Type 57 SC Atlantic is one likely option. Asked if…
‘Stone age’ EV tech depresses used values
Close The car market is moving into a scenario where the remaining combustion-engined models are becoming much more valuable second-hand than their electric equivalents. However, as EV values slide for the 21st consecutive month, a two-tier narrative is emerging in which…
Why BYD is sponsoring Euro 2024
If you’ve watched any of Euro 2024, it will have been impossible to miss the presence of BYD. The Chinese manufacturer has taken a prominent sponsorship of this major football tournament, its adverts and branding covering the 10 stadiums being…
HWA Evo: Mercedes 190E reborn with carbon body and 443bhp V6
German engineering firm HWA has revealed an homage to the iconic Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II, which is built from the ground up and set for sale next year. The original Evo II was driven by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine…
Suzuki Ignis Review (2024) | Autocar
The Ignis seats four adults in surprising comfort; in the back, we’re talking knees free from backrests and heads well clear of the ceiling here. The driver also gets a decent amount of adjustability behind the wheel, and behind you…
Why you need to understand software-defined vehicles
Close Many new terms have entered the automotive lexicon over the past few years with the rise of electrification, some easier to define and understand than others. Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) sits towards the jargon end of the scale, yet it’s a term that…
Lexus to launch Vantage-rivalling V8 supercar with up to 600bhp
Toyota recently announced – alongside allies Mazda and Subaru – plans to “revolutionise” the packaging of the internal combustion engine, doubling down on its belief that ICE technology will continue to play a role for cars in the future, despite…
Is it really worth trying to do major mechanical work yourself?
I’m sure I or a nearby shop have something to convert one to the other. I don’t. The shops don’t. So I go online. A few days pass. Then everything connects. Within three seconds the nut is undone. Per hour…
New world order: Lotus Eletre vs Audi SQ8 E-tron
The truth is, the way the Eletre gets itself down the road isn’t quite as impressive as what it’s like to simply inhabit, and doesn’t feel like what, or how, it’s been made to win you over. But it’s impressive…