one of the most renowned Ford models of the past 40 years, the RS200, has been reimagined by the company’s European design team to tie in with a new book revealing some of the company’s many secret projects. Mid-engined, four-wheel drive and turbocharged, the RS200 was conceived as Ford’s rally challenger for the all-conquering Audi […]
Air-conditioning systems have a bigger impact on fuel economy in hybrids than in petrol and diesel models, according to research by Emissions Analytics. Testing at the data service’s Los Angeles facility revealed driving a hybrid with the air-con on full reduces mpg by an average of 6.1 per cent, compared to just 3.8 per cent […]
regional councils are requiring much more funding for roads under their control, after an analysis exposed motorways as well as major A-roads are getting 52 times much more funding on a mile-per-mile basis. The regional government association (LGA), which represents 349 English councils, discovered the government plans to spend £1.1million per mile to preserve the […]
brand loyalty may be a thing of the past for the automotive sector, as the continuing shortage of new and used cars drives buyers to abandon their much-loved manufacturers. The ongoing semiconductor shortage is making it very tough for makers to build new cars, which has also led to boosted demand for used models. As […]
Hyundai will soon throw its weight behind the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector, with plans to launch an electric flying automobile in 2028. The company will then expand the segment during the 2030s, with the goal of creating a new ride-hailing service based around the tech. The company’s new aircraft will have vertical take-off and […]