Electric

Four-star safety rating for Cupra Tavascan

The incoming Cupra Tavascan electric SUV that launches here later this year has received a four-star ANCAP safety rating. What prevented it from getting a five-star rating was the omission of traffic sign recognition and intelligent speed limiter. The safety assist score slipped below the 70 per cent threshold, robbing it of the fifth safety star.  The Cupra Tavascan performed well in the other key areas, however. In destructive crash testing, it recorded a score of 89 per cent for adult protection. A 'good' score was...

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Ferrari’s first EV likely to be known as Elettrica

Ferrari is set to launch its first electric car in October. At a recent company meeting, it referred to the new model as Elettrica, presumably its final name.  Elettrica, which means electric in Italian, would be an appropriate handle. It’s also simple, like many of Ferrari’s previous model names. Likely the badge of the actual production vehicle will be confirmed or announced on October 9 when the next company meeting is scheduled. Test mules have been seen out and about, low riding and with a driver-focused chassis. Likely, however, Ferrari’s first EV will be a crossover of some description. Think...

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