Nissan has taken the wraps off the Ariya Nismo at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024. Set to hit the roads this spring, the crossover SUV is Nissan’s most powerful EV model yet. Building upon the foundation of the Ariya e-4ORCE, the Ariya Nismo boasts a body kit with aggressive skirts painted in the tuning company’s signature black and red colors.… Read more…
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Hertz is getting rid of 20,000 EVs, using some of the money to buy ICE vehicles
Hertz has been very pro-EV over the past few years, announcing at various points that it would buy 65,000 EVs from Polestar and 175,000 EVs from GM; in February last year, it had over 40,000 Teslas on its books. The tide has turned, however. Hertz is now planning on selling 20,000 EVs from its US fleet, and that’s about a… Read more…
Xiaomi officially denies SU7 EREV is coming
After introducing the SU7 EV, Xiaomi started a 100 Q&A session on Chinese social medial channels so that people can get answers to all their questions. In the last part of the session, Xiaomi’s spokesperson denied all rumors about an upcoming EREV version of the SU7. A couple of months ago, rumors were pointing at an EREV version of the… Read more…
Porsche Macan EV highway range test reveals surprising result
The Porsche Macan EV has been coming soon for years now, but it should finally be launched this year. Maybe. It was delayed both in 2022 and in 2023, so at this point we wouldn’t bet against another delay. Porsche seems to be, however, as it’s seemingly ramping up its pre-launch campaign, giving Edmunds Cars a prototype to take on… Read more…
Stellantis teases 240 hp Abarth 600e
Abarth and Stellantis Motorsport have joined forces to create what promises to be the most powerful Abarth ever. Delivering 240 hp the upcoming Abarth 600e promises to handle like Abarth and it should be quick enough to put a big grin on your faces. After the lackluster Fiat New Abarth 500e, it appears Stellantis has taken the second Abarth car… Read more…
BMW i5 M60 review
The BMW 5-Series has been around for over half a century and is now entering its eighth generation. For the first time ever, it got a fully electric version, called the i5. This new G60 model offers a completely redesigned exterior, interior and new set of drivetrains, for a vastly more modern user experience. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage… Read more…
Hyundai Mobion concept makes parallel parking a doodle
In a world that often seems obsessed with forward and reverse movements, Hyundai Mobis has taken a different approach to things. The Mobion concept, unveiled at CES 2024 is based on the Hyundai Ioniq 5, but promises an entirely new level of maneuverability, thanks to its innovative e-Corner System. The Mobion concept features distinct bumpers and lighting units, too. Is… Read more…
Apple increasing testing efforts for its autonomous vehicle project
Tech giant Apple has increased its autonomous vehicle testing efforts, boosting its team of test drivers in 2024, despite the Apple Car project remaining firmly stuck in neutral. While the project isn’t progressing as expected, Apple appears determined to keep the wheels turning on its self-driving car ambitions. Last year Apple made headlines by assembling the largest team of autonomous… Read more…
Here are the top 10 best selling EVs in the US in 2023
The top selling EV in the US in 2023 was the Tesla Model Y, with 394,497 units sold. It was followed by the Model 3 with 220,910 units sold, and the Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV with 62,045, though keep in mind these are two different models counted together. Next up is the Ford Mustang Mach-E (40,771 sold), then the Volkswagen ID.4… Read more…
Honda unveils two bold new EV concepts at CES 2024
At this year’s CES, Honda unveiled two new EV concepts with bold new design language, intended to serve as base for Honda’s future EVs. The sports-looking car is named Saloon, while the minivan is called Space-Hub. Both cars feature a new Honda logo, which will be used exclusively for EVs. Honda Saloon EV concept Starting with the Saloon concept, it… Read more…
BYD’s YangWang U7 revealed: a 1,000+ hp luxury sedan
BYD’s most premium brand, YangWang, has unexpectedly revealed some images of its next EV, the U7. This follows the U8 SUV and the U9 supercar, both initially announced about a year ago. Unlike those, however, the U7 is a sedan – the brand’s first, in fact. Chinese sources speculate that the brand revealed official images of the U7 since the… Read more…
Turkish EV manufacturer Togg expands into Europe with T10F fastback
Turkish electric vehicle manufacturer Togg annouced its second car as it looks to enter the European EV market. The company aims for a late 2024 debut in Germany and has just anounced the T10F fastback that will join its debut model, the T10X SUV, there. The T10F fastback was unveiled as a near-production model at the CES 2024 technology show.… Read more…
Facelifted Tesla Model 3 arrives in North America
The refreshed Model 3, codenamed “Highland,” finally makes its way to North America, bringing an array of updates and improvements. Two months after its debut in China and one after shipments began in Europe the updated version is finally available in North America. The American customers can now place orders for the revamped Model 3, with deliveries anticipated to kick… Read more…
Xiaomi’s SU7 EV goes in retail soon, only the Max version to have LiDAR
Xiaomi announced its SU7 EV in December last year but didn’t reveal the full specs and most notably we didn’t get a pricing breakdown. Now a Xiaomi spokesperson shed some extra details, ahead of the imminent market launch. He confirmed that only the SU7 Max configuration will feature a LiDAR system for advanced self-driving features. Additionally, the Chinese government gave… Read more…
VinFast VF Wild mid-size electric pickup concept debuts at CES 2024
Electric vehicle upstart VinFast made a splash at the 2024 CES technology show in Las Vegas by revealing its latest creation – the VF Wild electric pickup concept. After a series of SUVs VinFast is clearly considering a move into the electric pickup segment. That’s bound to see an increase in popularity now that the Tesla Cubertruck finally started deliveries.… Read more…
Mullen Five RS unveiled with blistering performance, 100 kWh battery
The Mullen Five RS performance EV just made its official debut at CES 2024. Designed and built in the United States, this electric SUV hopes to make its mark with blistering performance and futuristic features. Lotus Eletre and Tesla Model X Plaid just may get a worthy challenger. The Mullen Five RS features all-wheel drive, a two-speed gearbox, and the… Read more…
Goodyear unveils ElectricDrive 2 tire at CES 2024
At the 2024 CES and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. unveiled a new tire that is both greener and longer lasting. The Goodyear ElectricDrive 2 tire is specifically designed to cater to the needs of electric vehicle owners. The ElectricDrive 2 is an all-season EV tire, boasting lower rolling resistance and SoundComfort Technology to reduce interior vehicle noise. This tire… Read more…
Tesla’s production Cybertruck now fits more easily into The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop
If you’re wondering why the Tesla Cybertruck shrunk from its initial unveiling to the start of production, we have an idea. Maybe Elon Musk’s company really, really wanted it to easily fit into The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop tunnel. Okay, there were probably many more considerations at work, but it’s funny to entertain this possibility, isn’t it? The proof has… Read more…
Android for cars gets Chrome browser, real-time battery info, trip planning on your phone
Today at CES Google unveiled some new features coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in. First off, EVs compatible with Android Auto, starting with the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning, can share real-time battery information with Google Maps. This will allow Google Maps to show your estimated battery level on arrival at your destination, suggest charging… Read more…
Nio’s upcoming brand Alps will launch with an SUV this year
Nio is planning on launching two additional brands in its portfolio, to bring more affordable options to the market than its main brand’s. It’s a strategy that’s been tried successfully many times over in the mobile world, so, since EVs are more like gadgets than any other cars before them, why not? The obvious benefit here is that the main… Read more…
