The designer of the...
The designer of the Freelander is returning to Land Rover. Gerry McGovern has been named director of advanced design. He moves from his position as chief of Ingeni, Ford"s London-based design studio. Blue oval design boss J Mays said: "Gerry is uniquely suited to the role. He has already shown he understands Land Rover"s DNA with the Freelander."
Tesla Motors has confirmed...
Tesla Motors has confirmed its next launch in 2010 will be a sports saloon to compete with the BMW 5-Series and Jaguarò€™s XF.
The US firm behind the electric Lotus Elise-based Tesla Roadster is planning a whole range of affordable battery-powered models which will be sold globally over the next few years.
The saloon will use a new rear-wheel-drive chassis, feature the firmò€™s patented lithium-ion power pack and electric motor, and carry a price tag of around Ò£40,000 by the time it reaches the UK. The car will have a range of 160 miles and accelerate from 0-60mph in six seconds. Tesla aims to sell 20,000 a year.
It also has plans for a coupé, crossover estate and an SUV using the same platform. All are likely to get carbon-fibre bodies created by ex-Mazda designer Franz von Holzhausen. Tesla is also working with a host of major car firms to provide drivetrains for future electric vehicles, including a city car to rival models such as the VW up! and Toyota iQ.