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BMW i7 xDrive60 real world range test

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BMW i7 is the flagship luxury sedan of the German brand, which we already thoroughly reviewed. Now, we are focusing on its consumption and energy efficiency. The i7 is BMW’s first full-size electric vehicle and as such it has to meet a very high standard to be a worthy successor to the 7 series throne. The i7 has questionable looks,… Read more…

Camouflaged Smart HY11 spotted in China

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One of the test units of the upcoming Smart HY11 has been spotted on the street. Heavily camouflaged, the HY11 sparked curiosity online with many questioning whether this is the first MPV from Smart or the third crossover from the brand. With its debut expected at the Beijing Auto Show, that question will be answered shortly. Smart HY11 is going… Read more…

2024 Porsche Macan EV unveiled

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The wait is finally over and the Porsche Macan EV is no longer a figment of dreams and imagination – it is real and it wants your wallet. After numerous delays, courtesy of Volkswagen’s software issues, Porsche is now bringing the second generation of the Macan packed with new technology to the brim. There’s much to unpack here so let’s… Read more…

Rivian R2 to be introduced on March 7

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Rivian’s R1S and R1T have gotten their fair share of praise from owners and reviewers alike, but the starting prices make them anything but affordable. The company knows this and is planning on introducing the R2 – a smaller and much more reasonably priced SUV, that was initially intended to start at around €37,000 (but that was last year, the… Read more…

Opel resurrects Frontera as an electric SUV

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Opel confirmed it will bring back yet another iconic nameplate from the 90s. The Frontera is making a comeback as an all-electric SUV. Opel also shared a couple of images although details are scarce at this point. The company claims that the all-electric Frontera will “display a new rugged interpretation of Opel’s bold and pure design philosophy.” Judging by the… Read more…

Bloomberg: Apple’s electric car project faces critical crossroads

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Apple finds itself at a ‘make-or-break’ juncture with its highly secretive and enigmatic “Apple Car” project, Bloomberg reports. Years of development, massive investments, and ambitious goals have characterized Apple’s foray into the electric vehicle market, but we are seemingly nowhere close to seeing it bear fruit. For the past decade, Apple has been channeling approximately $1 billion per year into… Read more…

Tesla’s affordable EV “Redwood” compact crossover coming 2025

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According to a Reuters report, Tesla plans to introduce a new mass-market electric vehicle codenamed “Redwood” by mid-2025, marking a significant shift in its strategy to compete in the affordable EV market. This move comes after China’s BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s top EV maker in late 2023, prompting Tesla CEO Elon Musk to revisit his promise of a… Read more…

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 65.4 kWh review

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Hyundai first introduced the Kona back in 2017 in petrol, diesel and hybrid variants with the fully electric version only arriving later in its life. But the Kona Electric came in by storm and quickly became one of Hyundai’s most popular models. There are around 300,000 electric Konas roaming the streets now, so naturally, Hyundai was quick to deliver a… Read more…

BYD surpasses Volkswagen to become China’s top-selling car maker in 2023

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BYD, the Chinese automotive giant, has dethroned Volkswagen Group to emerge as China’s reigning car brand in 2023. This remarkable shift in the automotive landscape is a result of BYD’s successful bet on electric vehicles and the substantial dividends it is reaping from the quickly changing market landscape. BYD, which stands for “Build Your Dreams,” shipped 2.4 million vehicles in… Read more…

Porsche teases new Taycan, here’s the video

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Porsche is currently working on a new Taycan, which should hit the market this spring. The company has been extensively testing the car – between the sedan, the Cross Turismo, and the Sport Turismo models, the new generation has put in some 3,600,000 km on proving grounds, race tracks, and public roads across the world, with conditions ranging from -41°C… Read more…