Tomorrow evening, Volkswagen will livestream under the slogan “Volkswagen for the people”. It will be about the new affordable electric car that has been rumored for a long time. It may be named Golf, or ID.Golf, or ID.2. The whole event will be a preview of an upcoming car, so don’t expect a production-ready vehicle […]
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Rumor: The successor to the Lexus LFA will first be released as a hybrid
As previously reported, Lexus has a spiritual successor to the LFA model in the works. It has been previewed in the form of the all-electric Electrified Sport Concept. However, rumors are now circulating that the successor will first come in a hybrid version, and then be presented as a pure electric car. According to reports, […]
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Electric Cayenne coming in 2026, confirms Porsche
Porsche is also moving towards electric power, with both a Macan and an electric Boxster under development. Now we also find out that big brother Cayenne will be electric in 2026. Cayenne with a combustion engine will still be sold then, but those who want to drive Cayenne entirely on electricity will have an alternative. […]
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BMW will launch a fuel cell model before 2030
BMW continues to develop cars that run on hydrogen. The iX5 is on its way, but you won’t be able to buy it. Instead, some individuals will be able to borrow it and, in exchange, help with evaluating how it is to live with such cars. It has already started production, and five units will […]
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Hot Wheels is becoming a TV program
The host of Top Gear US, Rutledge Wood, is back with a new program called Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge. In the program, two Hot Wheels enthusiasts transform a boring everyday car into a car worthy of Hot Wheels. They are assisted by a garage full of experts. The winner of each week’s program advances to […]
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For sale: Saab 9-3 Viggen
The Saab 9-3 Viggen was introduced in 1998 in an attempt to compete with German rivals such as BMW and Mercedes. The reception from the automotive press at the time was both very positive and negative. Now there is a 9-3 Viggen for sale in the US. The car initially boasted 228 horsepower, which was […]
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GM to integrate ChatGPT in their cars
ChatGPT is great at understanding what you mean and delivering an answer based on your question. That can’t be said for many of the voice assistants that are built into today’s cars, but that is likely to change. General Motors has now announced that they will be integrating ChatGPT into their cars in the future. […]
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Mack presents its first electric truck
The American truck manufacturer, Mack, is now presenting its first fully electric truck. It has a rear electric motor that provides up to 264 horsepower and a torque of 2505 newton meters. The range is expected to be up to 37 miles and the battery pack can range from 150 to 240 kWh. Unfortunately, it […]
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Mitsubishi will launch 16 new models within five years
Mitsubishi recently talked about their upcoming market plan which includes the launch of 16 new models over a five-year period. Of course, there will be a bunch of fully electric models coming out, but also hybrids and fossil fuel cars. To succeed with this plan, the car manufacturer will invest even more money in research […]
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Porsche has designed an Airstream caravan
Studio F. A. Porsche is behind the design of this Airstream caravan that retains some classic feel while also feeling modern. The idea from the beginning has been to create a slim and not too heavy caravan that can easily fit in a garage and be towed by an electric car. The body is made […]
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Electric replacement for Lamborghini Urus coming in 2029
In 2029, Lamborghini’s cash cow Urus will receive an electric replacement, according to CEO Stephan Winkelmann, who also said that the company’s first electric car will arrive in 2028. It will be a completely new model and the fourth in the lineup alongside the Huracán, the Aventador successor, and the Urus SUV. It will be […]
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BMW’s first M-car started its life as a racing car
The BMW M1 is the first M-car developed by BMW Motorsport. Unusually, it began its life as a racing car which was then developed into a road-legal car only because homologation rules required it. However, there were so many problems in developing the car that it never reached the number of units required to compete, […]
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Alpine will participate in Pikes Peak
In June, the Pikes Peak hill climb race will take place again and Alpine will bring a special version of its racing car, the A110 GT4, which has been given the additional name Evo. Now, we get a teaser image of this car and what we can see is that it has a pretty big […]
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Now you can get a new magnesium crankcase for your early Porsche 911
Porsche Classic is now presenting a real treat for those who have an early version of the Porsche 911. These have a magnesium crankcase, and from now on, Porsche Classic will offer this as a new spare part. Finding a used one in good condition is becoming really difficult, and not everyone can repair magnesium. […]
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First images of Nio ET5 station wagon give off Porsche vibes
Nio has reportedly developed its new electric wagon specifically for Europe. More than a few EV buyers are likely disappointed that Tesla hasn’t built a proper wagon variant of its popular Model 3 sedan. Chinese automaker Nio is now filling the gap with a wagon version of its Model 3 competitor, the ET5 (not to […]
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This is the Ford Explorer Men’s Edition
Yesterday was International Women’s Day, and Ford showcased a version of their Explorer that lacked all features in a car invented by women. In this way, they aim to bring attention to all women in the car industry and thank all the smart engineers for their work. Women have been a part of the production, […]
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Lynk & Co teases 08
Lynk & Co’s next model is called the 08, and now we have a set of first teaser images of the car. It’s an electrified SUV described as sporty. What makes this interesting is that it shares technology with the next generation Volvo XC60. Both of these cars will be based on Geely’s CMA platform […]
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The caravan that should not affect the electric car’s range
Anyone who has towed something behind an electric car has probably noticed that the range goes down significantly faster. It is heavy to tow and clearly drains the battery. Ben Parker and Toby Kraus, who previously worked at Tesla, are now presenting the Lightship L1. It is a trailer chassis with both solar cells and […]
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Suzuki Jimny Heritage Edition – 5-Speed Manual Retro Goodness
Suzuki Jimny has been an affordable, off-road capable alternative for the masses since 1970. Now, 300 Australians are about to get a very loveable retro-themed limited edition version to drive around in and I can hear Boney M’s “Daddy Cool” playing in my head just looking at the pictures. What separates the 300 Suzuki Jimny […]
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A new generation of Mini Cooper is on its way
A new generation of Mini Cooper is on its way and testing of the car is in full swing. It will be offered both as a gasoline-powered car and as an electric car, but only the former will be offered with five doors and as a convertible. Now we’re getting some more information about the […]
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This is the world’s fastest go-kart
Division 1 Superkart is in a league of its own. As small as a regular go-kart, but this 145-kilogram (light?) creation has a fierce engine with over 100 horsepower. The combination is somewhat frightening, but it still looks like a lot of fun. The sensation of speed is sure to be insane!
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The successor to the Lamborghini Huracán will be released at the end of next year
Lamborghini’s CEO Stephan Winkelmann has now confirmed that the successor to the Huracán will arrive at the end of 2024. It will have a plug-in hybrid system, but it remains to be seen how many cylinders the combustion engine will have. However, there have been rumors that it will switch from a V10 to a […]
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The successor to the Lamborghini Aventador will have over 1000 horsepower
Lamborghini themselves are now talking about their upcoming successor to the mighty Aventador model. The new car, codenamed LB744, will be a real power monster and will have a hybrid powertrain. This consists of a newly developed robust 6.5-liter V12 engine that is connected to no less than three electric motors – two at the […]
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1 of 1: The world’s most unique Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls-Royce is considered by many to be the world’s most luxurious car manufacturer. Now, the British brand has taken another step in that direction with the most customised version of the flagship Rolls-Royce Phantom ever. Rolls-Royce maintains that every car that rolls out of their factory is completely unique. The reason is simple – there […]
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Rumor: New Porsche 911 GT2 RS to be a hybrid
Rumors are now circulating that the 911 GT2 RS will make a comeback, and that it will be more powerful than ever before. The car will be equipped with a hybrid system, and in addition to turbocharging, it will also have an electric motor. The combined power output is expected to exceed 700 horsepower. The […]
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The electric supercar Apex AP-0 is still alive
Almost three years ago, Apex Motors unveiled the electric supercar AP-0. It was then a concept promised to become a reality and start production in the fourth quarter of last year. But that never happened, and many may have thought the project had been abandoned. However, even though those plans fell through, the car is […]
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The new Hyundai Kona can travel 490 km on a single charge
Hyundai is now sharing the specifications for the electric version of the new Kona. It will be available with two different battery packs – either Standard Range or Long Range. The former offers 48.4 kWh, which is a step up from the previous version’s 39 kWh. The car has a motor of 115 kW/156 horsepower […]
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A race-prepped Suzuki Samurai zooms around the track
A Suzuki Samurai is perhaps mostly intended to be used on trails and over small logs, but the one we see here has instead been modified to perform as well as possible on the race track. In addition to a lowered chassis, different suspension, and most likely sharper brakes, this one seems to have received […]
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Tesla cuts prices on Model S and X
Tesla caused a stir in the electric car industry when it drastically lowered the price of the Model 3 and Y. Now it is also lowering the prices of the Model S and X, but so far only in the USA. A Model S can now be had for $89,990, which is a $5,000 price […]
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Audi cars now have an app store
Audi will open the doors to its own app store, which will be available on a range of models from the manufacturer, specifically the A3, A4/A5, Q5, A6/A7, A8, Q8 e-tron, or Audi e-tron GT. The requirement is that the models are equipped with their MMI, called MIB 3. Technically, the cars receive an additional […]