Audi launches AUDI EV brand in China AUDI EVs developed in partnership with China’s SAIC First AUDI EV due in mid-2025 Audi on Thursday launched the standalone brand AUDI (all caps, and minus the four-ring logo) in China to deliver electric vehicles tailored specifically for that market. To mark the launch of the AUDI brandContinue reading “Audi launches China-focused EV brand with debut of E concept”
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Volvo to start EX30 US deliveries in 2024, despite tariffs
Volvo will start deliveries of its EX30 electric subcompact crossover in the U.S. in 2024, the automaker confirmed on Wednesday. The first example to arrive will be the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive EX30 Twin Motor Performance model, which is priced from $46,195, including a $1,295 destination charge. Volvo said it decided to focus on the 422-hp…
Mercedes-AMG is working on an electric full-size SUV
Mercedes-Benz AMG plans its own electric full-size SUV It will ride on the AMG.EA dedicated EV platform It may benefit from high-performance axial-flux electric motors Mercedes-Benz AMG is pressing ahead with plans to launch a high-performance electric SUV that will be distinct to anything sold by Mercedes-Benz. Announced by AMG on Thursday, the…
2026 Kia EV2 spied for first time
Kia is out testing prototypes for an electric crossover even smaller than the EV3 subcompact unveiled in May. The newcomer, which is also a subcompact, is likely to be called the EV2. And judging by its size and boxy shape, it may end up replacing Kia’s Soul EV at some point. The EV2 is expectedContinue reading “2026 Kia EV2 spied for first time”
2025 Ford Bronco picks up tech updates, matte protective film
2025 Ford Bronco receives updates including standard 12-inch digital gauge cluster New personalization options available including first Ford Custom Garage packages Deliveries scheduled to start this winter The Ford Bronco enters the 2025 model year with a raft of changes that help add some style while also updating technology. The changes are the…
Mercedes-AMG working on standalone electric full-size SUV
Mercedes-Benz AMG is pressing ahead with plans to launch a high-performance electric SUV that will be distinct to anything sold by Mercedes-Benz. Announced by AMG on Thursday, the standalone SUV will use the Affalterbach tuner’s own AMG.EA dedicated EV platform and sit in the full-size category. A teaser sketch released as part of Thursday’s…
Nissan unveils supercharged Frontier Tarmac street truck concept
Nissan unveiled Frontier Tarmac concept at 2024 SEMA show Concept developed with Chris Forsberg and features prototype Nismo parts Supercharger lifts output of Frontier 3.8-liter V-6 to 440 hp Nissan teamed up with professional drifter Chris Forsberg to build a wild Frontier street truck concept for the 2024 SEMA show, which is currently running…
Sauber F1 team drops Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu
Sauber F1 team set to become Audi’s factory team in 2026 Sauber drops current drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu Replacements Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg named The Sauber Formula 1 team will have a new pair of drivers on the grid next season ahead of its switch to Audi’s factory team in 2026. TheContinue reading “Sauber F1 team drops Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu”
GM software boss still thinks ditching Apple CarPlay is smart
GM in 2023 started phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on some vehicles GM’s software boss said automaker wants more control of vehicle’s user interface Next-gen Apple CarPlay set to take even more control of user interface Anyone who is a frequent user of Apple CarPlay will know the inconvenience of having to exitContinue reading “GM software boss still thinks ditching Apple CarPlay is smart”
Kia presents rugged EV9 and PV5 EV concepts at 2024 SEMA show
Kia reveals EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR concepts at 2024 SEMA show Concepts tease off-road potential of EV9 SUV and upcoming PV5 van Kia plans new versions of EV9, including high-performance EV9 GT Kia teased the potential off-road credibility of its EV9 and an upcoming electric van to be called the PV5 with the EV9Continue reading “Kia presents rugged EV9 and PV5 EV concepts at 2024 SEMA show”
