Rolls-Royce has released a very cryptic announcement reflecting on its founder and its long-standing history, ahead of a “historic announcement” taking place later today. Common sense points us in the direction of a radical electric vehicle unveiling. While it remains speculation on our part, it’s likely that this historic announcement […]
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Lotus shows new ‘LEVA’ architecture, for future electric sports cars
Just weeks after Lotus confirmed the 2022 Emira ‘First Edition’, the company has unveiled to the world its new electric chassis technology, codenamed Project LEVA. LEVA takes its name from the Lightweight Electric Vehicle Architecture platforms that were first announced by Lotus back in October, 2020, when the company announced […]
Audi signs Gymkhana star Ken Block to the team, potential Dakar drive?
Audi has confirmed the addition of Hoonigan-in-chief, Mr Ken Block, will be joining its team, in an announcement filled with more than a few clues of Block’s involvement with the company’s Dakar Rally aspirations. While it might not seem like the most logical joining of forces, when you start digging […]
Investigators urge Tesla to rectify Autopilot concerns before adding features – report
Following investigations, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has urged Tesla to make a number of changes to its Autopilot system before the company expands the platform and offers new features. According to an Automotive News report, the call came from Jennifer Homendy, chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety […]
Polestar doubles R&D team in UK, previews new Model S rival
Polestar has announced moves to double its research and development arm, as the part-Swedish part-Chinese manufacturer looks to get a stronger foothold in the world of electrified motoring. Polestar has confirmed its plans for a new research and development hub in the UK, which would effectively double the amount of […]
Hyundai IONIQ 5 price confirmed for Australia, online sales model
This is an exciting one. It’s Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5. And the price for Australia has just been confirmed to start from $71,900. Watch out, Telsa Model 3, there’s a new kid on the electric vehicle block and it’s doing everything it can to become the popular one. Two variants […]
Aussie EV start-up ACE EV launches X1 Transformer with adjustable platform
Who said Australian manufacturing was dead? ACE EV, a local start-up specialising in electric vehicles for the commercial sector, obviously didn’t get the memo, because it has just lifted the lid on an incredibly unique and transformable EV design called the X1. More specifically, the brand calls it the X1 […]
All-electric Renault 5 Prototype confirmed for 2024 production, 400km Range
Renault has confirmed that the Renault 5 Prototype concept, unveiled earlier this year, will go into production some time in 2024. It’ll enter the market as a retro yet modern city car with full electric power. The Renault 5 Prototype is a high-tech homage and celebration of 50 years of […]