Nikola has filed for bankruptcy protection The company is seeking approval to sell remaining assets The company was once worth more than Ford during the EV startup boom Nikola announced on Wednesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, joining a growing list of highly publicized EV startups that have faced a similarContinue reading “Electric truck startup Nikola files for bankruptcy protection”
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Design language for Mercedes EVs and gas cars to converge
Mercedes’ jelly bean design for EVs is going away Many of Mercedes’ upcoming EVs will feature the same design as gas/hybrid models Mercedes has also reversed a decision to only sell its vans with electric powertrains The era of Mercedes-Benz’s jelly bean design for electric vehicles is officially over. During a financial results presentation on…
2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class spied with major update
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class will receive a refreshed design in 2026 The refreshed design will adopt elements from the smaller E-Class S-Class buyers will still find gas engines under the sedan’s hood Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing prototypes for an updated S-Class over the past several months, and the automaker on Thursday confirmed the…
Kia PV5 electric van arrives to challenge the VW ID.Buzz
Kia has revealed the PV5 as the first of its planned range of purpose-built vehicles The PV5 is an electric midsize van that Kia will offer in passenger and cargo forms Availability and pricing have yet to be announced Kia is set to provide a first look at its new PV5, an electric midsize van,Continue reading “Kia PV5 electric van arrives to challenge the VW ID.Buzz”
Gordon Murray ready to build continuation cars, one-offs
Gordon Murray Group has added Gordon Murray Special Vehicles to its portfolio of businesses Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) will offer one-off and low-volume cars, as well as personalization services The new business will also offer continuation models of earlier Gordon Murray designs The Gordon Murray Group, founded by McLaren F1 designer…
Volvo ES90 debuts March 5 with latest Superset tech stack
Volvo is close to revealing an ES90 electric midsize sedan The ES90 will be Volvo’s first with dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin chips The ES90 is one of five new or updated Volvos arriving in 2025 The next model in Volvo’s EV offensive will be the ES90, a midsize sedan designed as an electric alternativeContinue reading “Volvo ES90 debuts March 5 with latest Superset tech stack”
Rivian unveils California Dune Edition R1S and R1T for off-road fans
Rivian has introduced new California Dune Edition versions of its 2025 R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck, designed for tackling the sand and other types of rough terrain. Unveiled on Wednesday, these limited-production models enhance Rivian’s off-road prowess with added features and exclusive styling. While Rivian hasn’t disclosed how many…
It’s the beginning of the end for Bugatti’s W-16 as Mistral deliveries start
Bugatti has begun deliveries of the Mistral, the final model to feature the famed W-16 engine The car costs $5 million, and the first two units are bound for customers in the U.S. Bugatti’s next hypercar, the Tourbillon, features a V-16 engine in a plug-in hybrid setup The end of the road for Bugatti’s W-16Continue reading “It’s the beginning of the end for Bugatti’s W-16 as Mistral deliveries start”
Verstappen’s F1 title defence rests on new Red Bull RB21
Red Bull Racing has previewed its contender for the 2025 Formula 1 season The team’s new car is known as the RB21 and will be piloted by Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson Verstappen will be chasing a fifth-straight title Red Bull Racing unveiled its 2025 Formula 1 challenger, the RB21, during the high-profile F1 75Continue reading “Verstappen’s F1 title defence rests on new Red Bull RB21”
NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon wants to help make “Days of Thunder” sequel
NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon has expressed his enthusiasm for a potential sequel to the 1990 cult classic “Days of Thunder,” revealing that he has spoken with Tom Cruise about making it happen. According to the Associated Press, Gordon, speaking on the sidelines of this past weekend’s Daytona 500, confirmed that he had beenContinue reading “NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon wants to help make “Days of Thunder” sequel”
