It was only a matter of time before the world of EVs and the world of hot hatches collided, particularly with Renault’s expertise in both fields. Enter the ZOE e-sport concept, which is not only hot hatch fast, but supercar fast thanks to a significantly powerful electrical powertrain developed from […]
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Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e convertible debuts at Geneva show
Bentley has unveiled a convertible companion to the EXP 10 Speed 6 coupe revealed at Geneva two years ago at the same venue this year, but there is a twist. Although similar in appearance, albeit white and a drop-top, the clue lies in the name of the new concept: Bentley […]
Beijing wants all taxis to be EVs, help control air pollution
Beijing in China is notorious for it’s air pollution problem, with air quality often so bad that people are advised not to go outside, or wear respirators if they do. With this in mind, a new pollution control measure is being considered that could see every taxi in Beijing changed […]
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is new 500kW flagship
Porsche has introduced a new flagship variant for the latest Panamera range, called the Turbo S E-Hybrid. It pairs hybrid technology with outright turbo performance. Under the bonnet is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 taken directly from the Panamera Turbo. It produces 404kW. Matched to that is an electric motor system […]
Electric MINI could be built in Germany, due to Brexit – report
According to German publication Handelsblatt, the electric MINI Cooper, due in 2019, might not be built in Britain but may in fact be built in the fatherland by BMW. The report suggests that initial plans to build the vehicle in the firm’s Oxford, United Kingdom plant are in doubt due […]
Mercedes-Benz GLC EV spotted, first EQ model (video)
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving what is believed to be the makings Merc’s first EQ model, based on the GLC mid-size SUV. Mercedes announced last year that it is going to launch 10 fully electric models by 2025, the first of which is set to be an SUV of […]
Techrules plans dramatic production car for Geneva
Techrules, a Chinese startup company has shown a picture of the car that will reach production in limited numbers. Looking even more daring and fantastical than the GT96 concept shown at last year’s Geneva Motor Show, the production version is styled by Fabrizio and Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign. The big […]
All-new ‘Elextra’ supercar previewed, 0-100km/h in under 2.3s
There’s another all-new, all-electric supercar on the horizon promising all kinds of crazy figures, from a startup company called Elextra. According to the press release, the Elextra will be unveiled at the Geneva motor show next month, showcasing “the highest level of engineering and craftsmanship” available. It plans an electric […]