Battery-electric powertrains are currently too heavy to work in the BAC Mono platform, said Neill Briggs Liverpool-based supercar maker says ‘we’re in’ once electric motors become widely available Major manufacturers need to strengthen their supply chains before niche makers can develop electric sports cars, BAC co-founder Neill B
Electric Cars vs. American Classics
I”m a diehard gearhead, and I love old-school American muscle. There’s nothing like the cold starts in the morning and the roar of a V8 engine when you step on the throttle. However, there’s been a lot of buzz about electric cars in recent years. Some people say they’re the future of transportation, while others […]
Lucid EV tech set to power upcoming electric Aston Martin
Aston Martin on Monday announced a supply agreement and long-term strategic partnership with California’s Lucid Group, through which Lucid will provide the UK performance-car maker with “select powertrain components” for upcoming electric vehicles. Aston said that it will continue to look to Mercedes-Benz AG for internal combustion engines, hybrid
New BMW M5 Touring CONFIRMED for 2024
BMW confirms that in addition to the new M5 saloon, expected in 2024, there will be a new generation of the BMW 5 Serie Touring. BMW surprised us all by finally building an M3 Touring, so it seemed likely we would see a big brother for the M3 with a new BMW M5 Touring version […]
Audi RS6 Avant with PUR RS50 Wheels » MotoringExposure
Coming back with an absolute Hammer. This whole global pandemic has halted quite a bit of businesses and the automotive turning world is no different. Thankfully, things appear to be turning a corner and with it, companies, shops, and brands are unveiling new products and builds that we can all salivate through our masks over. […]
First 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Hemi surfaces for sale
A 1970 Plymouth Barracuda powered by a Hemi V-8 is catnip to car collectors, and now the first one of these iconic muscle cars built is up for sale. First spotted by Muscle Cars & Trucks, the car is being offered by Indiana-based Motorvault for a cool $2.2 million. An ordinary Hemi ‘Cuda (as performance […]
Plug-in hybrids emit many times the claimed CO2, test suggests
Plug-in hybrids may emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than their manufacturers claimed, even when fully charged, European environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E) claims. T&E recently tested current-generation plug-in hybrid versions of the BMW 3 Series, Peugeot 308, and Renault Megane. All three are popular in Europe, although on
Amateur Car Restorations Done Badly
The indelible thinker and author, G.K. Chesterton, wrote “”If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly.” While you may think Chesterton was thinking of nobler endeavors than playing with cars, you’d be mistaken; Chesterton clarified that he was writing, “…in defense of hobbies and amateurs and general duffers…” I’ve come to
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe G50 Art Car by Marcel Barbeau for sale on BaT Auctions – ending February 24 (Lot #99,352)
This 1987 Porsche 911 is a US-specification Carrera coupe that was refinished by Yves Thibeault under the direction of artist Marcel Barbeau in 2013 as number four in the Art Cars Project, in which a series of artists completed uniquely painted Porsche 911s with a presentation at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec in […]
Genesis Teases GV70 Compact SUV For First Time
Genesis Teases GV70 Compact SUV For First TimeSmaller SUV will join the brand’s GV80 mid-sizer, with evolution of Genesis’ “Athletic Elegance” design language. more Source link
Copycat: Toyota Yaris transformed into classic Jaguar look-a-like
An oddball car-design house in Japan has unveiled its latest remake of a modern hatchback with classic Jaguar looks. View 12 images A niche car-design house in Japan – which for 30 years has transformed Nissan hatchbacks to look like classic Jaguars – has unveiled its latest model, based for the first time on a Toyota […]
TTAC Rewind: A Daytona Junkyard Find
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LPG: Industry Calls For Importers To Include LPG Vehicles In Australian Ranges
Gas Energy Australia CEO Michael Carmody responds to TMR article: "LPG Still Cheaper and Cleaner, But What's Happening Here?" Industry calls for removal of excise, Government purchase of Australian-manufactured LPG vehicles, and for importers to include LPG vehicles in their Australian ranges In a response to TMR's recent article