Rivian’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, recently appeared on Marques Brownlee’s WVFRM podcast and shared some information about the company’s future plans. We learn that smaller models are on the way and will appear around 2026, and a bit about the new platform.
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News about cars and the emerging electrical car market.
Volkswagen ID.7 leaks
Now there are images from the Chinese patent office showing what the Volkswagen ID.7 looks like without camouflage. The car measures 4.96 meters in length, 1.86 in width, 1.54 in height and has a wheelbase of 2.96 meters. Under the hood is a rear-axle electric motor that delivers 204 horsepower. It is connected to either […]
MG Cyberster leaks out
More leaks from China and what we see here is the MG Cyberster without camouflage. It is an electric sports car with a canvas roof that can accommodate two people. It measures 4.53 meters in length, 1.91 in width and 1.32 in height. It can be obtained with rear-wheel drive and an electric motor of […]
Ari Motors presents a very small delivery van
Ari Motors is a German company that sells various electric vehicles. The Ari 902 is their latest offering, and it is a small vehicle that can carry up to 766 liters and 190 kg. It has no rear seat and is intended for city traffic in Europe. The electric motor has a power of 15 […]
Ford is the most American car manufacturer
Ford has now been awarded the title “Most American Automaker” as they are the car manufacturer that builds the most cars in the US and has the most hourly employees. Last year, 57,000 employees put together 1.8 million cars in the country, which is 130,000 more than the manufacturer in second place – unclear who […]
Tesla employees shared images filmed by Teslas
News agency Reuters has been in contact with former employees of Tesla who claim that video clips and images filmed by Tesla car’s built-in cameras have been shared among a group of employees. According to those who Reuters has been in contact with, the sharing of the images took place between 2019-2022. Some images have […]
Lancia’s new concept is fully electric
Lancia continues to tease its new concept and now that we get a glimpse of the interior, it is also confirmed that it is an electric car. It may not have been so unexpected after all, but now we know. The car, which is a two-door sports car, is a preview of the design that […]
Polestar 4 will premiere on April 18th
Polestar’s next model, 4, will have its premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 18th. Now we get a first teaser for the car, which will be a coupe version of the Polestar 3. Although it’s not a sports car, this one will be the fastest Polestar ever made. In the booth at the […]
Mini’s new personal assistant is a dog
Here we get to know Spike, who is Mini’s new digital assistant in the next generation of models. Spike is, of course, an English bulldog, and he will help you with various problems you may have while driving. Not on a psychologist level, but more things like raising and lowering the volume, calling a friend, […]
The All new V12 Hybrid by Lamborghini
As far as luxury sports cars go, the Lamborghini brand is at the pinnacle of the industry. With a reputation that precedes it, Lamborghinis are known for their sleek designs, powerful engines, and unmatched speed capabilities. Recently, the automotive world was introduced to the new Lamborghini Revuelto, and it has quickly become a favourite among […]
Romotow’s caravan swings around to give you a deck
It’s getting close to that time of year when it’s time to dust off the tow hitch after winter and attach a trailer to take to the nearest camping ground. If you don’t already have one, you can now place an order for Romotow’s T8 model. It consists of two parts and once parked, you […]
BYD’s new supercar can drive with only three wheels
A party trick that Citroën DS could do was to drive with only three wheels. The suspension made sure that the car remained upright despite this. Fast forward a few years and BYD’s new electric supercar YangWang U9 can do the same thing. It can also jump in place and dance around. Not something you […]
Jonny has driven the Morris bus
Things that move items for companies and individuals can be a bit more fun. And run on electricity. So maybe the Morris JE Van is the perfect thing to move packages and things with? That remains to be seen, but Jonny Smith has in any case visited Morris and taken a closer look at their […]
Lexus updates the LC for its last production year
The Lexus LC has a rather unusual design that doesn’t seem to have appealed to all, as it’s extremely rare to see one on the streets. I think it’s pretty cool, and above all, the V8 sounds absolutely amazing. But V8 engines are not very modern, especially without forced induction, so this will be the […]
Price announced for Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance
In December of last year, Mercedes unveiled the AMG S63 E Performance. It is the world’s most powerful S-Class and the package includes a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine paired with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The total power output is stated at 802 horsepower and torque at a whopping 1430 newton meters. Now, the price tag […]
Jeep upgrades Wrangler
Jeep is now rolling out an update to the Wrangler model. Among other things, a new grille is on the agenda, but there have also been improvements inside in terms of more and better technology, and more gear for off-road driving. Safety is also said to have improved slightly. To round it all off, the […]
The testing of the Volkswagen ID.7 is almost complete
Next up in Volkswagen’s ID family is the ID.7, which is a sedan model described as a flagship. The manufacturer now announces that testing of the car is almost finished and in two weeks, it will have its world premiere. Various media outlets have been given a sneak peek of the car, and in the […]
The Ram 1500 REV can go 800 km on a single charge
Stellantis has now presented the Ram 1500 REV, which is a completely electric pickup. With this, they promise that they have not just followed the trend, but have learned from others’ mistakes and created something that should be really good and well thought-out. Whether this is true remains to be seen, of course. To beat […]
This is the new supercar Erebos X
Ten years ago, Mercedes presented a Vision Gran Turismo concept. The car was developed in 1:1 scale, but as you probably already know, only one car was made which could be played in the video game Gran Turismo. Now, however, the Florida-based company Parker Brothers Concepts presents a car inspired by the old concept. It’s […]
The Mini Countryman as an electric car goes 450 km
BMW has announced that the new Mini Countryman will begin production in November. Tests are in full swing and masked production cars are moving around on the streets everywhere. As expected, it will be slightly larger than its predecessor (measuring a total of 4.42 meters in length and 1.61 meters in height) and it has […]
Tesla aims to produce four million affordable cars per year by 2030
The goal for 2030 is for Tesla to manufacture 20 million cars per year. To achieve this, they need to produce a large volume of cars, and they plan to do so by making them “cheap”. A new report from a Tesla supplier states that the company plans to build four million of these affordable […]
Gordon Murray presents the T.33 Spider
Gordon Murray Automotive is now adding a fourth model to its lineup, and it’s a Spider version of the T.33. It can’t really be considered a regular convertible, but more of a targa since you only remove two small roof pieces when you want to listen a little better to the V12 engine located behind […]
New Mitsubishi Colt will begin selling this fall
Mitsubishi launched the small car Colt in the 1960s. The latest generation sold 400,000 units between 2004 and 2014. This fall, the model returns and now we get a first glimpse of it. One of the new features is that it will be offered as a hybrid. The entry-level model will have a three-cylinder 1.0-liter […]
Genesis unveils the GV80 Coupe concept
Genesis has now revealed the new concept car GV80 Coupe, and it is an SUV with a sloping rear – unique, right? Simply a coupe version of the regular GV80, but with a cooler design and only four bucket seats inside, as it is still in the concept stage. What is under the hood is […]
This is the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600
Mercedes has now presented an update of the large SUV GLS and it includes the Maybach GLS 600 which we can see here. As expected, it’s all about super luxury and this is the absolute finest and most exclusive offering from the manufacturer. In terms of appearance, there haven’t been any major changes, this is […]
Plug and play kit turns old Porsche 911 into electric vehicle
The British company Electrogenic has now delivered its first plug and play kit to convert old Porsche 911 (964) models to electric power. The kit can provide up to 320 horsepower, and the 62 kWh battery pack is expected to provide a range of 32 miles. The kit can be installed by anyone with some […]
Aston Martin may release a lighter version of the DBX
How much does it really matter when you’re still lugging around an elephant? Regardless of what one might think about the matter, there are performance SUVs, and now rumors are saying that Aston Martin may release a trimmed-down version of their colossus DBX. Perhaps to create something that can compete with the Lamborghini Urus Performante. […]
A closer look at the Hyundai Grandeur
Hyundai has released a bunch of clips showcasing the new Azera, or Grandeur as it is also called in some markets. Here, they demonstrate how the car works in different contexts and showcase the most luxurious features that Hyundai has to offer.
Tesla’s round steering wheel sold out – in a week
Two years ago, Tesla Model S and Model X were offered with a so-called airplane-style steering wheel, which attracted a lot of customers. For some time now, it has been possible to install a regular round steering wheel afterwards – but now they are sold out. Tesla’s round steering wheel has proven to be so […]
Lamborghini’s first electric car will not be an SUV at all
We have previously reported that Lamborghini’s first fully electric model will be an SUV, which perhaps was also expected. But now we find out that this will not be the case at all, and instead the first electric Lamborghini will be a 2+2 GT coupe, CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirmed to Motor1. This will be the […]