Sentences with phrase «although autocar»

Honda's not confirmed prices or range yet, although Autocar have been tipped the range is likely to come in at around 150 miles.

That means an all - new small car also under consideration by Jaguar will not be based on the new aluminium chassis, although Autocar has reported that Jag plans to switch to aluminium construction for all its models within four years.

Land Rover is apparently aiming the Road Rover at wealthy, luxury - hungry markets like China and California, and intends to build it with enough luxury and technology to rival the Mercedes S - Class, although Autocar's renders see it more as an SUV than a saloon.

Not exact matches

Although yet to be confirmed by the automaker itself, Autocar suggests the M5's power will equal that of the M variants of the X5 and X6 SUV, with an output rated at 555 horsepower and 500 pound - feet of torque.

Autocar reports that although Toyota engineers have the technology and capability to build a Scion FR - S hybrid, high costs and a small potential market make the project a low - likelihood prospect for production.

Although British magazine Autocar indicates that Mini may be planning a four - wheel - drive, two - door sub-SUV coupe to compete against the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, that vehicle might not be in the pipeline yet.

The manual - only stablemate of the GT3 and GT3 RS carries no badging in these early spy shots, although a twin central exhaust set - up, with a distinct rear diffuser but no rear wing, suggests it is the «pure» 911 variant first reported by Autocar in June of this year.

Autocar claims to have seen the rev counter as well, and reports an 8000rpm redline — although we find that one hard to believe.

Although, such a model, says Autocar, is only likely to share powertrains and electronic architecture as it's likely to sit on a tougher separate chassis rather than the other two car's more car - like monocoque.

Audi's ex-head of technical development, Stefan Knirsch, told Autocar that a hydrogen - powered Le Mans racer «could be possible», although no timescale for such a car was set.

Lotus boss Jean - Marc Gales is keen on a switch to powertrain options available from other Geely - owned brands, although the sportscar maker will continue using Toyota engines for the immediate future, Autocar reports.

Autocar understands a kerb weight target of 1000 kg was originally given to the project, although this was abandoned because it would have required the use of expensive carbonfibre bodywork.

Although early reports suggested the new G - Class was in line to adopt a monocoque construction, Autocar can confirm that it retains the tried and trusted ladder - frame chassis of its predecessor, albeit in heavily modified form.

Autocar had a chat with Elmar - Marius Licharz, VW's chief of full - size product lines, who mentioned that although they need an encouraging response from the public regarding the base car, a shooting brake derivative «looks quite good.»