News29th Jan 20192 min readSaab successor buys 20 per cent of Koenigsegg…News29th Jan 20192 min readSaab successor buys 20 per cent of Koenigsegg…
News29th Jan 20192 min readMercedes-Benz selling vehicle upgrades through MBUX…Scott CollieMercedes has made much of its new Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system, with its natural voice input and clever augmented-reality capability. As it turns out, the system will also allow owners to remotely unlock certain functions after they've bought the car. Owners of the latest-generation A-Class, B-Class and GLE will be able to add things like digital radio, smartphone mirroring, and factory navigation once they've actually taken delivery of their car. …
News29th Jan 20192 min read2019 Renault Clio leaked…Scott CollieUPDATE: The new Clio has now been officially revealed. Click here for more images and details. Renault's new 2019 Clio has leaked on social media, revealing a sharp new look inspired by the larger Megane. Although it's not due for reveal until 8pm tonight, a set of official-looking pictures of the supermini have appeared on Instagram courtesy of cardesignworld, and it's a serious looker. …
News29th Jan 20192 min readPorsche Taycan to come with free public charging in the US…News29th Jan 20192 min readPorsche Taycan to come with free public charging in the US…
News28th Jan 20191 min readLotus to partner with Williams Engineering for electrified drivetrains…Derek FungIn a statement released overnight Lotus and Williams confirmed a technical partnership where they will "share research and development into advanced propulsion technologies". Official details about the full extent of the partnership are thin on the ground, but it should be noted, Williams has experience in battery technology and electric drivetrains through its involvement in Formula E. Backed by new majority owner Geely, Lotus is developing an electric hypercar, codenamed Omega. …
News28th Jan 20197 min readTakata: Car companies call for rego ban on 1.3 million vehicles with faulty airbags…
News27th Jan 20193 min readLamborghini Huracan Evo: Why it's heavier than the Performante, but no slower…Anthony CrawfordLast week's launch of the Lamborghini Huracan Evo was an eye-opening experience, not least for the fact that it can match the super lightweight Performante in a straight drag race. The car is fast... Not only can it hold the Performante in a straight line, Lamborghini's chief technical officer, Maurizio Reggiani told CarAdvice the Evo is faster around many sections of the Nardo test track. …
