Luxury and electrification collide as Cadillac’s flagship sedan, the Celestiq, begins its production journey for the 2024 model year. This opulent EV has been turning heads from the day it broke cover, with its stylish design, top-tier features, and impressive all-electric powertrain. Hand-built at the GM Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, the Celestiq is poised to redefine the luxury… Read more…
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Stellantis won’t follow Tesla with price cuts
In a world where price wars are an everyday reality, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares stands firm, pledging to protect the automaker’s profitability. Stellantis, known for being one of the industry’s most profitable companies, is ready to navigate the turbulent waters of the electric vehicle market without slashing prices that could jeopardize its bottom line. Tavares, while unveiling the company’s new… Read more…
JerryRigEverything tests Tesla Cybertruck’s towing abilities
When it comes to grabbing headlines, Tesla Cybertruck is the king. It has garnered significant attention, especially when it comes to its impressive 4,990 kg towing capacity. However, recent real-world tests have shed light on some rather eyebrow-raising results. First was the real-life towing range test with rather underwhelming results. And now, JerryRigEverything took the matters in his own hands.… Read more…
Audi RS Q e-tron makes history by winning the 2024 Dakar Rally
In a stunning turn of events, Audi has clinched victory at the 2024 Dakar Rally with their RS Q e-tron, making history as the first electric vehicle to conquer this grueling endurance race. The Spanish duo of driver Carlos Sainz and navigator Lucas Cruz piloted this low-emission prototype to secure the coveted win. This victory was no easy feat, as… Read more…
Fisker teases Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition
Fisker officially unveiled its latest creation, the Fisker Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition. Named after the picturesque coastal region in Northern California it is set to be available for customer orders in the latter half of 2024. The Ocean Extreme Monterey Edition will be the new top tier of Fisker Ocean lineup, sitting above the Extreme, Ultra, and Sport trim levels.… Read more…
Stellantis unveils STLA Large Platform with 800 km range
Stellantis unveiled the STLA Large Platform today, which will underpin eight new vehicles from its vast array of brands between this year and 2026. Dodge and Jeep will lead with launches in North America, followed later by Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, and Maserati. The STLA Large Platform is going to be available in both 400-volt and 800-volt architectures, and it’s built… Read more…
BMW i5 receives top safety scores in Europe, America, and Korea
BMW’s new i5 has been setting new standards when it comes to vehicle safety, as proven by independent testing institutes on three continents. In the well known Euro NCAP testing, the i5 received the highest rating – five stars. BMW says the “extensive standard equipment with safety-relevant driver assistance systems” contributed a lot to that rating. Furthermore, BMW’s driver assistance… Read more…
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Bronze brings some extra punch
Ford Mustang Mach-E has been upsetting purists turning the iconic muscle car into an EV, but the newly launched Bronze Appearance Package might just make some of them warm up to the idea. Available exclusively on the GT model, the Bronze Appearance Package comes with color accents in a golden brown hue that Ford calls Sinister Bronze. These accents include… Read more…
Lotus Emeya electric sedan goes on sale in China starting from €87,600
The Lotus Emeya has officially made its debut in China. With a starting price of €87,360, this electric powerhouse is not cheap, but it certainly has a lot to offer. The second EV from Lotus, after the Eletre SUV, Emeya comes in four trim levels, including a top-of-the-range Emeya R+ with 675 kW of power, 985 Nm of torque, and… Read more…
Mercedes me Charge network reaches 1.5 million charging points
Mercedes’ me Charge network has reached the impressive milestone of 1.5 million charging points worldwide, making it one of the biggest charging networks in the world. The me Charge network operates in 31 countries across three continents. About 600,000 of the charging points are located in Europe, 100,000 of which are in Germany alone, 800,000 are in Asia, and 100,000… Read more…
Ford showcases F-150 Lightning Switchgear – just don’t call it Raptor electric
Ford is giving us an interesting take on off-road vehicles with the F-150 Lightning Switchgear. The one-off vehicle is done in collaboration with RTR Vehicles and Ford hopes it can prove that EVs can deliver the same all-terrain performance as their gas-powered counterparts. Ford decided that an unmodified 580-horsepower powertrain found in F-150 Lightning XLT was up to the task.… Read more…
Upcoming Jeep Wagoneer S hits 97 km/h in 3.5 seconds
Jeep is once again teasing the upcoming Wagoneer S EV, which we’ve seen before – way back in October of 2022, actually. Back then, the company said the “S” stands for “speed”, and today it’s back to prove that point. The Wagoneer S will only be offered as a pure all-electric EV, and it will do 0 to 97 km/h… Read more…
Tesla Model Y was Europe’s best selling car in 2023, a first for an EV
Tesla’s Model Y was Europe’s best selling car in 2023. Not the best selling EV, mind you, but the best selling car. Its estimated 254,822 units sold across the continent outnumbered any other car model – EVs, PHEVs, ICE cars, you name it. It’s the first time in history an EV has managed this feat. It’s also the first time… Read more…
The longest range EVs in 2024 ranked
Range is arguably the most important metric of any electric EV and makers are quick to adopt to that trend. A couple years back only about 15 models offered in the US were above the 483 km range threshold and now there are already 33 that exceed it on the EPA cycle. The US Department of Energy has compiled a… Read more…
2023 Lucid Air get deep discounts
If you are in the market for a new Lucid Air, this may be your lucky moment. The Californian luxury EV maker announced time-limited discounts and enticingadditional offers to try and convince those still on the fence that buying Lucid Air is the way to go. Starting with inventory vehicles, the 2023 models are priced from $74,900. That’s already a… Read more…
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric N Line debuts with sportier looks
Hyundai Motor Europe’s best-selling EV, the Kona Electric, receives a sporty N Line treatment, complete with eye-catching design elements that are bound to turn heads on the road. The 2024 version of the Kona Electric represents a significant improvement over its predecessor. Hyundai added some design elements of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 to modernize its appearance and improve… Read more…
Tesla Model Y gets cheaper across Europe
Tesla has just made the best selling EV in both Germany and France cheaper than it used to be. We’re talking about the Model Y, which most Germans seem to prefer out of the company’s roster, and prefer it over VW’s offerings even. Same story for the French, it’s not a Renault or Citroen model taking the cake, it’s the… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 – subtle changes and big aspirations
Xiaomi just unveiled its debut EV – the SU7 sedan. However the company has had a last minute change of heart and will be changing a few minor bits about its design ahead of the market launch. According to documents published by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Xiaomi has chosen to tweak several elements of the SU7.… Read more…
Tata Punch.ev debuts with sub-$15K price
Tata Motors just launched its latest car – the Punch.ev. The aggressively-priced EV aims to capitalize on the growing electric car market in India. The Punch.ev is the first model from Tata to be built on its new electric car architecture Acti.ev, which is expected to underpin several upcoming Tata EVs and SUVs, including the Curvv EV, the Sierra EV,… Read more…
Ford’s electric Explorer going into production in June
Ford’s ventures into the electric car market have hit a few speed bumps along the way. While the American automaker had initially promised a much earlier release of its VW-based Ford Explorer, recent reports suggest that the electric Explorer will finally roll out in June, with the first deliveries expected to reach customers by August. The electric Explorer is a… Read more…