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Volkswagen’s ambitious plans for EVs in China

By James Attwood, Autocar UK calendar07 Oct 2019

Volkswagen’s ambitious EV plans rely heavily on China, which poses major challenges

Tech talk: How 48V technology is making cars more sustainable

By Jesse Crosse, Autocar UK calendar07 Oct 2019

A breakthrough in motor and electronics design by Continental AG allows mild hybrids to deliver electric-only driving ...

Tech talk: How LEDs can brighten up a zero-emission future

By Jesse Crosse, Autocar UK calendar07 Oct 2019

Light-emitting diodes cast a brighter glow and use less energy, but there are other benefits as well

Tech talk: Journey of the automatic transmission technology

By Jesse Crosse, Autocar UK calendar07 Oct 2019

From early three-speed pioneers to today's silky smooth nine-speed set-ups, the automatic gearbox has become a truly a...

Tech talk: How the underside of the car help improve its aerodynamics

By Jesse Crosse, Autocar UK calendar07 Oct 2019

Spoilers aren't the be-all and end-all when it comes to aerodynamics - underfloor design comes into it too

Tech talk: Improving EVs and autonomous cars with paint tech

By Jesse Crosse, Autocar UK calendar07 Oct 2019

New types of paint-like coatings promise to make better batteries and help lidar to see black cars in the gloom.

Nissan reveals electric IMk city car concept ahead of Tokyo Show

By Rachell Burgess, Autocar UK calendar06 Oct 2019

Concept, to be shown at Tokyo motor show, sits on new EV platform

Volvo reveals electric XC40 teaser sketches

By James Attwood, Autocar UK calendar04 Oct 2019

Zero-emissions variant of small SUV, due to be revealed on 16 October, will feature revised grille and bespoke design ...

Maserati confirms EVs, hybrids and a host of new models

By Lawrence Allan, Autocar UK calendar30 Sep 2019

2020 Ghibli will be first hybrid, with electric sports car and new SUV to follow; new Granturismo will offer electric ...

JLR to halt production for a week after Brexit

By Lawrence Allan, Autocar UK calendar30 Sep 2019

JLR will close its plants for a week in November to reduce supply chain disruption following UK departure from EU