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PHEV The 530e had a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and a 9.2 or 12kWh battery pack. The 545e had a 3.0 six-cylinder unit and an 11.2kWh battery. Spare wheel The M Sport had run-flat tyres, but the SE had conventional tyres and a mobility kit. On all except the 530e, a space-saver spare was an option. Engines The 518d, 520d and 525d had a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine. The 530i had a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol, and the 530d had a 3.0 six-cylinder. Common faultsSome owners have noticed rattles from the back seat, which can be caused by the seatbelt buckles or…

The Bugatti Tourbillon’s standout feature is an 1,800-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a high-revving V-16, but Bugatti didn’t forget about the aerodynamic work needed to make use of the immense power on tap. The goal was to surpass the Bugatti Chiron in slipperiness, Paul Burnham, chief engineer for the Tourbillon, said in a video posted on Bugattis’ YouTube channel Thursday. Lower aerodynamic drag will be necessary to match—or perhaps surpass—the top speed that defined the Chiron and its predecessor, the Veyron. A major change compared to the Chiron is the Tourbillon’s smaller greenhouse, which reduces the new car’s frontal…

The GTS tops out at 7,500rpm with peak power coming at 6,500rpm. The rev counter sits bang in the middle of the new-look digital dash introduced as part of the facelift for the 911 range. If you’re tall, it’s a little obscured by the steering wheel in the middle reaches of the rev range, even with the optional £4,622 bucket seats or standard-fit sports seats in their lowest position.  Your eyes won’t notice that too much, however, because the way the GTS romps down the road requires all of your attention. Even in the freezing temperatures we tested in, the…

Chinese researchers claim to have developed a process to recover nearly all of the lithium from used electric vehicle batteries for recycling. The Independent (via InsideEVs) reports on study results first published in the German academic journal Angewandte Chemie claiming recovery of 99.99% of lithium from a used battery, as well as 97% of nickel 92% of cobalt, and 91% of manganese. The process used, called “neutral leaching” also eliminates harsh chemicals, increasing safety and lowering environmental impact, researchers claim—and in laboratory tests it took just 15 minutes to separate out the desired battery materials. Volkswagen battery recycling Current recycling…

2023 KiaSportage26,498 milesAutomaticPetrol1.6LCash £28,200View Sportage2021 NissanLeaf14,402 milesAutomaticElectricCash £14,300View Leaf2024 CupraFormentor47,173 milesAutomaticPetrol1.5LCash £19,800View FormentorIn terms of price and size, the EV3 looks similar to Kia’s existing entry-level electric car, the Niro EV. The Niro will continue in all three of its powertrain forms (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric), but in the case of the latter, most buyers will find the EV3 the more attractive option in most areas except cabin space, where it falls short of the Niro EV. Tester’s notes As with most new cars, the EV3 has a range of drive modes. The throttle response offers a choice…

The last concept car produced by legendary Italian design house Bertone is up for grabs. That car, the Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2, is scheduled to be auctioned off by Dore & Rees on Mar. 29. Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva auto show, it was slated to go into production, according to the auction house, but Bertone’s bankruptcy the following year halted those plans. 2013 Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2 concept (image via Dore & Rees) A shooting-brake version of the Aston Martin Rapide, the Jet 2+2 was commissioned by Aston collector Barry Weir to help celebrate the automaker’s century,…

Cabin versatility is improved by the ability to slide the rear seats back and forth by up to 135mm, while the boot capacity is excellent, at 527 litres with the rear seats in use, or 1,587 litres with them folded flat; there’s also a 57-litre storage area under the bonnet. Running costsThe Ioniq 5 needs to be serviced every two years or 20,000 miles, although an optional 12-month or 10,000-mile service is also available for £104. Stick with maintenance every year and services alternate between Minor and Major at £227 and £581. Both include fresh brake fluid; the latter includes…

Karma Automotive on Thursday unveiled the Amaris, a plug-in hybrid coupe the company says is due to start production in the fourth quarter of next year, and confirmed that it’s moving closer to a replacement for the Revero sedan. Shown at the company’s first Create Karma production presentation event in Irvine, California, the Amaris will plug a gap in Karma’s product cadence created by the delay of the all-electric Kaveya, a 1,000-hp supercar that was originally due to arrive in 2026 but is being pushed back to 2027 “in response to changes in the near-term market demand for EVs,” Karma…

2022 CitroenC48,594 milesAutomaticDiesel1.5LCash £16,300View C42022 RenaultZoe38,951 milesAutomaticElectricCash £11,400View ZoeCustomers have the choice of the tethered Cord One charger (with a five or seven-metre cable) or the Cord Zero, which is available tethered (with a five or eight-metre cable) or untethered, allowing you to attach your own cable. The Zero has a matt black finish, while the Cord One is available in gloss black or white. Both are compact in size with an overall height of between 320mm and 344mm. Advertisement – Article continues belowTaking into account the size of my driveway which can comfortably fit two cars side by side,…

Rivian R1T and R1S owners can now buy a rooftop tent designed specifically for their electric vehicles. Tent and camping gear manufacturer iKamper recently announced a special edition of its Skycap 3.0 Mini rooftop tent for Rivian, with mounting hardware keyed to the automaker’s trucks, an aerodynamic shell to reduce drag, and a Rivian-inspired color palette. Rivian x iKamper Skycamp Mini rooftop tent The tent itself can be pre-ordered for $4,595, and the first customers who do so will also receive iKamper’s Disco Series Stove for outdoor cooking. Rivian does offer a Travel Kitchen that can make breakfast for those…