ELECTRIC CARS – AUTOMOTIVE

New 2022 Morgan 3 Wheeler to be revealed on 24 February

Many details, such as the main instrument and fascia design elements, draw heavily on the best-loved features of the outgoing model. Wells is well aware that 3 Wheeler owners “do extraordinary things” with their cars, including long-distance touring holidays and expeditions. The new model will therefore cater to this more effectively, with convenient mounting brackets for …

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Steve Cropley: Dakar Rally needs slicker media coverage

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I ran the Sandero because it was brand new at the time and we needed the story, but I’m running the Duster now out of naked self indulgence. It’s one of my favourite cars, and I’m looking forward to telling you why. Wednesday I grabbed a quick word with Prodrive boss David Richards on his …

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From the archive: on this day in 1962

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Like Rover, Chrysler was keen on turbine-engined cars post-war, but it took the idea much further. In December 1961, a ‘turbo’ Dodge Dart drove 3000 miles from New York to Los Angeles, getting 14.2mpg. This success led to the Chrysler Turbine Car, 55 copies of which were lent to the public in an ultimately negative …

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Venturi Antarctica is first full-electric polar research vehicle

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It is powered by a pair of 60kW motors, with power drawn from a 52.6kWh battery. That gives a range of 31 miles, although the machine can house a second battery for longer trips. Venturi says recharging takes between two and 18 hours, “depending on the context and the weather”. On that note, the machine …

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AC Schnitzer ACS1 Review (2022)

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The AC Schnitzer recipe usually goes like this: tease some extra power from a BMW’s engine, cut some flab from the chassis and add a bit of glitz inside. But the transformation from 1 Series M135i to ACS1 35i is rather timid. The problem is the hot hatch’s eight-speed automatic gearbox: the 2.0-litre turbo four’s …

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Why is hydrogen no longer the fuel of the future?

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But as hopes for fuel cells for cars fade, they’re becoming the reality for commercial vehicles, particularly trucks. “Hydrogen fuel cells have low prospects in cars. However, the range and refuelling advantages mean that heavy duty applications have long offered a potential use for the technology,” market research firm IDTechEx wrote in a recent report …

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Peugeot 5008 1.2 Puretech 130 2022 review review

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What is it? It’s the smallest engine in one of the biggest Peugeots – with a starting price of £32,995 in our second-level trim (or £31,145 in base Active Premium), the Peugeot 5008 offers an awful lot of space for not a lot of outlay. The engine is Peugeot’s 1.2-litre three cylinder turbo’d petrol, here …

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Chevrolet Corvette marks 70th anniversary with special edition

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The Chevrolet Corvette has gained a distinctive limited edition to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the legendary nameplate. The 70th Anniversary Edition package will be available for all 2023 Corvette Stingray and Z06 models, bringing bespoke styling to pay homage to the original car, which Chevrolet believes “pushed the boundaries of technology, performance and style”. The Stingray and Z06 …

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Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 hits public roads for the first time

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Q&A: Mitja Borkert, director, Lamborghini Centro Stile Were you nervous before you showed the design to [original Countach designer] Marcello Gandini? “Like a young boy! For me, Marcello Gandini is the greatest. I was happy when he liked the car, and he has said that he likes that I’m taking his philosophy into the future …

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Bangernomics best buys: Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Our man is cautiously optimistic about this mid-sized SUV We try to provide a public service on these pages sometimes, not only recommending what you should buy but also suggesting the motors to avoid. Or at the very least be extremely cautious about. The Jeep Grand Cherokee from 2005 is pretty much exhibit A. It …

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