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British Company Is Developing A $2 Million Hydrogen Hypercar With 1,100 HP

UK-based engineering company, Viritech, has created the hypercar primarily as a showcase for its hydrogen fuel-cell technology, but says it will build a small number in exchange for a large number: it’ll cost $2m (£1.5m).

New Suzuki Misano EV Concept Is Part Speedster, Part Motorcycle

Suzuki is the latest carmaker to jump on the speedster trend, but the Misano design study is a little different thanks to a tandem seat layout that reminds us of the company’s expertise at making both cars and motorcycles.

AMG Version Of The Mercedes EQS EV Has Been Spotted Testing At The Nurburgring

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With 516 hp and the ability to hit 62mph in 4.3 seconds the Mercedes EQS 580 is no slouch. But AMG is working on a 715 hp version and we’ve snapped it in action.

Williams And Italdesign Partner On High-Performance EV Architecture

Williams and Italdesign could be about to kickstart a new revolution in low volume electric cars. The pair has teamed up to create a flexible EV platform that it will offer to OEMs, but that will also enable small independent sports car firms to enter the EV market.

Mazda Restores Bertone-Designed MX-81, Its First Car To Wear The MX Badge

A former MX-5 program manager found the 40 year-old concept languishing in a warehouse and despatched it to Italy for a full restoration. Think the exterior’s cool? The interior features side-swing front seats and square steering wheel with a TV in the center.

2022 Honda Civic Fully Detailed, Gets Buttoned-Down Design, Promises More Premium Feel

Honda has returned to the Man Maximum/Machine Minimum philosophy behind the 1970s Civics for the latest version. There’s plenty of new, upmarket technology, including a Bose hi-fi option and digital instruments, but the package has been designed to look and feel uncomplicated. Do you think they made the right choice?

Mach-E 1400 Vs. Cobra Jet: Two Electric Mustangs With 1,400-HP Each

Ford is eager to show the world that electric vehicles can be fun and exciting, and with the Mustang Mach-E 1400 and all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet, it has done just that. But which of the two is the quickest in a straight line? Place your bets!

What Else Is Making The News

Biden’s Labor Secretary Thinks Many Gig Workers Should Be Reclassified As Employees

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has hinted that reclassification for gig workers could be a priority in the Biden administration, according to TechCrunch. “In a lot of cases gig workers should be classified as employees,” Walsh said.

UK Government First To Green Light Self-Driving Cars On Motorways

The UK government is the first country to announce it will regulate the use of self-driving vehicles at slow speeds on motorways, with the first such cars possibly appearing on public roads as soon as this year, says Reuters. The use of Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) would initially be restricted to motorways, at speeds under 37 miles (60 km) per hour.