Articles by Leon Poultney, Contributor

Leon has been navigating a world where automotive and tech collide for almost 20 years, reporting on everything from in-car entertainment to robotised manufacturing plants. Currently, EVs are the focus of his attentions, but give it a few years and it will be electric vertical take-off and landing craft. Outside of work hours, he can be found tinkering with distinctly analogue motorcycles, because electric motors are no replacement for an old Honda inline four.

Articles by: Leon Poultney

Tesla Robotaxis set for August launch, as Musk denies the project has killed off affordable Model 2

By Leon Poultney published 8 April 24

Elon Musk has denied claims that plans for Tesla's most affordable EV to date have been scrapped, but has confirmed the company is revealing a Robotaxi this year.

Two Hyundai DAL-e Robots carrying coffee, in a grey room

This cute robot can deliver 16 cups of coffee right to your desk

By Leon Poultney published 5 April 24

Hyundai's DAL-e autonomous delivery robot will be put to use in an office environment later this year.

Are the wheels falling off EVs? Tesla and BYD both report a big slowdown in sales

By Leon Poultney published 4 April 24

Sales of electric vehicles have slowed in the first quarter of 2024 for some of the world's biggest automakers. Could this spell trouble for EV technology in general?

Xiaomi's first electric car already has a six-month waiting list in China

By Leon Poultney published 2 April 24

Xiaomi's debut SUV electric vehicle has proven massively popular in China, with some buyers claiming there is a 7-month wait for cars.

A BYD Seagull Honor Edition and Renault EV

Chinese EVs are winning – here's how Ford, Nissan, Honda and more are fighting back

By Leon Poultney published 31 March 24

Many of the world's major automotive manufacturers are concerned about the threat of cheaper Chinese EVs. We explore how they are reacting and whether it's enough.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the first genuinely fun EV – and I've driven it

By Leon Poultney published 30 March 24

TechRadar gets behind the wheel of the 650bhp Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – an EV that finally injects some fun into the bloated EV sector.

All-electric Ford Explorer finally launches in Europe, promising up to 374 miles of range

By Leon Poultney published 27 March 24

Ford launches its competitive all-electric Explorer model in Europe after facing a series of delays.

Tesla finally rolls out new Autopark feature for cars that lack ultrasonic sensors

By Leon Poultney published 26 March 24

Tesla has begun rolling out a software update that introduces a 'Tap to Park' feature for models that lack ultrasonic sensor technology

Tesla could be poised to roll out wireless EV charging with recent Cybertruck discovery

By Leon Poultney published 25 March 24

Tesla fans have stumbled upon hints of an 'Inductive Charger' connection on the Cybertruck's battery pack.

Volkswagen spices up its electric ID Buzz with a speedy, all-wheel-drive GTX version

By Leon Poultney published 22 March 24

VW takes the wraps off its ID Buzz GTX, an all-wheel-drive version of its electric Bulli that accelerates faster and can tow more.

Ford could soon take the fight to Tesla with an affordable electric SUV

By Leon Poultney published 21 March 24

Report suggests that Ford's 'skunkworks' team of engineers is working on an affordable electric SUV to take on Tesla's upcoming Model 2.

BMW’s Neue Klasse X gives us a glimpse of its next electric crossovers – just don't call it an SUV

By Leon Poultney published 21 March 24

BMW unveils the second of its BMW Group Vision Vehicles in the Neue Klasse X, which gives us a look at the future of its electric SUVs and crossovers.

Wireless EV charging gets the turbo treatment with breakthrough 100kW power transfer – making it as fast as a wired plug

By Leon Poultney published 20 March 24

New research could spell the end of awkward, heavy cables, but downsides could put a brake on widespread adoption.

Suunto Race review: An affordable fitness watch with some compromises

By Leon Poultney published 19 March 24

This is Suunto’s best watch in a long time and the price is right, but there’s still some compromise

Two Audi Q6 e-tron cars in a car park in front of mountains

Audi's new electric SUV serves up in-car karaoke sessions while you wait for it to charge

By Leon Poultney published 19 March 24

The Audio Q6 e-tron has a Digital Stage that runs Android Automotive OS, with AI assistant and YouTube built-in.

Mercedes' record-breaking Vision EQXX just clocked up over 620 miles on a single charge… with the A/C on

By Leon Poultney published 18 March 24

The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX technology demonstrator covered over 620-miles in the heat of the Arabian desert in a new hyper-mileage road trip.

Fisker has picked Hyderabad for its Indian Headquarters

The rise and fall of EV start-ups could kill consumer confidence in the technology

By Leon Poultney published 14 March 24

Reports suggest that Fisker's financial problems are worsening, but it is not the only ambitious EV startup to overpromise and underdeliver.

Porsche says the 911 will be electrified in time for summer

By Leon Poultney published 13 March 24

The iconic Porsche 911 is set to get a dose of electricity for the first time ever.

Porsche unveils the new Taycan Turbo GT - the most powerful production Porsche to date

By Leon Poultney published 12 March 24

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sets a new benchmark for road car performance, with 1,093bhp produced by front and rear-axle motors.

Future cars could ditch touchscreens and bring back buttons – all in the name of safety

By Leon Poultney published 11 March 24

Euro NCAP has stated that it'll incentivise OEMs to add physical buttons back into passenger cars as it aims to reduce driver distraction.

Cybertruck customers receive first batch of rear bed Basecamp tents – but they’re a bit of a letdown

By Leon Poultney published 11 March 24

Tesla's Cybertruck is proving to be somewhat disappointing when it comes to its tent extension.

Rivian shakes up electric SUVs with its new radically-styled R2 and R3 models

By Leon Poultney published 8 March 24

Rivian launched two new models in the R2 and R3, which will become the most affordable in its current all-electric line-up.

BYD’s astoundingly cheap electric car sets a record that could spark a new price war

By Leon Poultney published 7 March 24

The EV price war is hotting up in China, as BYD announces the Seagull Honor Edition, which costs 69,800 yuan (or around $9,700).

Dodge flexes its muscle with the first all-electric Charger Daytona

By Leon Poultney published 6 March 24

Dodge announces details of its Charger Daytona EV and V6-powered muscle cars, which go on sale before the end of 2024

The Nissan Leaf car on a grey background

Nissan drops app support for the original Leaf – are EVs now as disposable as iPhones?

By Leon Poultney published 5 March 24

Nissan has announced that it is retiring its NissanConnect EV app for first generation Leaf and e-NV200 models as the 2G network is phased out.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
View Archive

Leon Poultney

Get the best Black Friday deals direct to your inbox, plus news, reviews, and more.