Volvo Cars is integrating and testing a new wireless charging technology in a live city environment together with selected partners, evaluating its potential for future electric cars. Over a three-year period, a small fleet of fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge cars will be used as taxis by Cabonline, the largest taxi operator in the Nordic … Read more
Sebastien Loeb is looking for victory on his debut in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge which starts this weekend. Following the Dakar in January, the nine-times World Rally Champion lies second in the 2022 World Rally-Raid Championship (WRRC) just one point behind Nasser Al Attiyah, and a win in Abu Dhabi would give him the … Read more
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge has a history of making and breaking world title ambitions, and the stakes will be even higher when the event launches into a new era for cross country rallying at the weekend. The arrival of the new World Rally-Raid Championship in the UAE capital brings with it great expectations for … Read more
After winning his maiden Formula One World Championship title in 2021, Max Verstappen has signed a long-term contract extension that will keep the 24-year-old Dutch driver with the Oracle Red Bull Racing Team, exclusively, until the end of 2028. Speaking about the new five-year-deal, Max said: “I really enjoy being part of the Oracle Red … Read more
Ford is continuing to transform its global automotive business, accelerating the development and scaling of breakthrough electric, connected vehicles, while leveraging its iconic nameplates to strengthen operating performance and take full advantage of engineering and industrial capabilities. “This isn’t the first time Ford has reimagined the future and taken our own path,” said Ford Executive … Read more
A special Renault Clio V6 Phase 2 has just set a new world record, becoming the most expensive example ever sold at auction. The unique hot hatch sold for a remarkable auction hammer price of £90,000 through online marketplace Collecting Cars, which also holds the world record sale price for the Clio V6 Phase 1 … Read more
Polestar, the pure play electric performance car brand, has revealed a new concept car that redefines sports roadsters for the electric age. Named Polestar O2, the hard-top convertible is Polestar’s vision of open-top performance and a thrilling driving experience – with all the benefits of electric mobility. “Polestar O2 is the hero car for our … Read more
Inspired by the international success of its Lancia Aurelia ‘Outlaw’ project, Thornley Kelham is expanding its range of modernized and reinterpreted automotive icons, with a new ‘European’ brand. Over the next 12 months three new reinterpreted motoring legends will be revealed, having been meticulously upgraded and enhanced by the Thornley Kelham team. Late in 2021, … Read more
The new AMG SL is here and that means that MANHART have rendered their interpretation of the new convertible. The SL 800 R showcases signature MANHART upgrades, such as the black base color and the golden decal set including window banner and golden pinstripe on the MANHART Concave One wheels. The power of the 4.0-litre … Read more
Aston Martin and The Little Car Company today announce the DB5 Junior, a two-thirds scale electric junior car, has received the final seal of approval from Aston Martin’s High Performance Development Driver, Darren Turner. The outstanding quality of both the design and engineering of the DB5 Junior means that it can proudly wear the Aston … Read more