After the Ocean, Fisker plans to release the smaller SUV called the Pear. The goal was to begin deliveries in early next year, but that won’t be the case. Problems with the car’s battery pack supplier mean that production won’t start until sometime in 2025. Once the model is available, it is expected to cost […]
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Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 face delays
In early March, rumors circulated that Volvo was experiencing software problems with the EX90 and Polestar 3, which would result in delays for the new electric models. However, this was quickly denied, and they promised that deliveries of at least the Polestar 3 would begin this year. That is no longer the case, and it […]
Eight new sports cars from Aston Martin in the next two years
Aston Martin CEO Lawrence Stroll now confirms that no fewer than eight new sports cars will be launched within 24 months. The first one will be the successor to the DB11 – the DB12. Then we can expect successors to the Vantage and DBS, but there is also a model that we don’t have much […]
Ford teases electric minibus E-Tourneo Courier
Ford is set to release another electric model in Europe, and it is the passenger version of the E-Tourneo Courier. This is the first glimpse we get of the vehicle, which will be unveiled on May 15th. The model features a closed grille, black plastic cladding, and plastic skid plates, suggesting that the one shown […]
Soon you can watch YouTube in your Android Automotive car.
Cars with Android software (not Android Auto) will now receive apps such as YouTube, Waze, and video conferencing apps like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex. The feature of being able to watch YouTube videos while parked will be available “in the coming weeks” for Volvo and Polestar cars. More car brands will receive the app […]
This is the steering wheel in the new Mini
Mini is now revealing some interior details that will be featured in the upcoming electric versions of the Cooper and Countryman. We also get to see the design of the new wheels. The cars will have a completely new steering wheel design, which resembles a loop that appears quite ergonomic and sporty. The standard version […]
First images of the Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
GTX is the designation Volkswagen gives to its most exciting electric cars. Even the flagship ID.7 model will come in this version, and now we get to see the first images of the vehicle. In addition to a slightly more stylish appearance, this model will have more power than the others and all-wheel drive. More […]
No, there won’t be a new Hyundai Pony
In July of last year, Hyundai showcased the concept car N Vision 74, described as a modern interpretation of the classic Pony Coupe from 1975. It was really cool, and many were excited to see it become a reality. Recently, rumors surfaced suggesting that the concept would lead to a production version and that it […]
Rumor: Seat to Stop Selling Cars by 2030
Seat’s performance division, Cupra, has been leading the electric vehicle initiative, and although we previously reported that Seat would release an electric car, new rumors suggest that it won’t happen at all. Instead, Seat will focus its efforts on urban mobility solutions such as electric mopeds, bicycles, and similar modes of transportation, completely exiting the […]
Fisker presents the special edition Ocean Force E
At the end of the year, Fisker will begin selling a special version of the electric SUV Ocean. It will be named Ocean Force E, and now we get to see the first images of this more off-road-oriented variant. The raised vehicle features a roof rack, fender flares, a new front bar with additional lights, […]
New Land Rover Defender as a convertible
If you go to Land Rover and say that you want a convertible version of the latest Defender, unfortunately, they cannot help you. But Heritage Customs can. For 85,000 euros, they will happily chop the roof off your car and give you what you want. The result is an open car that you can close […]
Alpine presents the compact electric car A290
Next year, Alpine will launch its first electric car “for the people” and it will be the production version of the concept we see here. The car is called A290 and it is a compact vehicle with Renault 5 vibes. Apparently, 85 percent of the concept’s exterior design will be retained for production. However, the […]
Porsche unveils 718 Spyder RS
If you want a Cayman GT4 RS but with the option to take off the roof whenever you feel like it, this is the one to have – the Porsche 718 Spyder RS. This is the convertible version of its coupe sibling, a high-performance open sports car that comes with a small fabric piece that […]
Chris Harris has driven the Porsche 911 Dakar
The idea behind the Porsche 911 Dakar is that you should be able to have fun with a sports car even where the surface is not perfect. Chris Harris has now tested the car on the Lydden Hill track, which has a mix of asphalt and gravel that suits this car perfectly. It also turns […]
LEVC reveals new electric vehicle platform
Taxi company LEVC, is expanding and is now presenting a brand new electric vehicle platform that they’ve developed in collaboration with Geely. Called the SAO (Space Oriented Architecture), it’s designed for a variety of commercial vehicles that require space for many people and a lot of cargo. The goal is to become “a leading provider […]
Fast ride with Rimac Nevera
We know that the Rimac Nevera is fast and in fact, it’s the world’s fastest electric car. Here, we get to ride along from the driver’s seat and the numbers that quickly increase feel like they’re taken from a video game. How about going from 200 km/h to 300 km/h in about six seconds?
Kit that makes your classic Mini electric
Converting classic cars to electric power has become increasingly popular, and the number of companies offering conversion kits is growing. One of these is Electrogenic, which we have written about before. They have now developed a new kit that is designed to fit in a classic Mini, and the whole thing fits under the hood […]
Plant-based and 3D-printed electric car from Spain
Last fall, we wrote about the Spanish electric car startup Liux and their cool wagon Animal. Now, the next model is being unveiled, and it’s the super-compact Geko, which, like its sibling, is also intended to be “green.” The car is said to have plant-based materials in both the monocoque and the body, and several […]
Volvo EX30 to be presented on June 7th
Volvo has decided to move up the premiere of the small electric crossover, the EX30, by a week. Instead of June 15th, it will now be presented on June 7th. At exactly the same time, it will be possible to place an order for the car. The EX30 will share a lot with the Zeekr […]
Ford promises to keep Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Ford CEO Jim Farley confirms in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that the automaker will not follow in the footsteps of Tesla, Rivian, or GM. Instead of dumping CarPlay for its own solution, Ford will keep Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its vehicles. About a month ago, GM announced that it would […]
Fisker has now delivered the first customer unit of the Ocean
The very first unit of Fisker’s electric SUV Ocean has now been delivered to a private customer. Henrik Fisker himself was present to hand over the car in Denmark, and it is a Launch Edition in the color Great White. Only 5,000 units of this version will be produced, and the goal is to have […]
Elon Musk’s Boring Company to expand Vegas Loop
Boring Company, one of Elon Musk’s companies, has been approved to expand its Vegas Loop, an underground tunnel system in Las Vegas that transports passengers with Tesla cars. The expansion, approved by Clark County, will add 40 km and 18 new stations to the network. The system will have a total of about 105 km […]
Order books for the Ferrari Purosangue will soon open again
Just two months after the presentation of Ferrari’s SUV Purosangue, the order books were closed and you could no longer order the car. However, they will soon reopen, but if you place an order now, you still have to wait until 2026 for delivery. During the first quarter of this year, Ferrari managed to ship […]
Land Rover Classic releases new Defender
The old Land Rover Defender refuses to die. In 2016, the manufacturer phased out the model, but it simply refuses to let go. Now, the Land Rover Classic division presents the Defender Works V8 Islay Edition, and only 30 units will be made. Here, they have used Works-V8s that were manufactured between 2012 and 2016 […]
Skoda teases the next Superb
This fall, Skoda will unveil the new Superb as both a hatchback and a wagon. The date has been chosen because it coincides with the original model’s 90th anniversary. Therefore, in the following teaser clip, all generations that have been presented so far have been gathered. And although the name has been around for a […]
Laffite Automobili presents three electric models
Bruno Laffite, the nephew of former F1 driver Jacques Laffite, together with Pascal Cohen, is the founder of Laffite Automobili. They now present three completely electric supercars, all designed by Giugiaro’s company GFG Style. Barchetta is intended for the street, LM1 is intended for track driving, while the last one, called Atrax, is meant for […]
A Track Package for the Tesla Model S Plaid will be released soon
Plaid is the sharpest version of the Tesla Model S that you can get. Deliveries started last year, and before that, it was promised that the car would have a top speed of 322 km/h. However, the delivered cars “only” reached 262 km/h. Now, a Track Package is being introduced that solves the problem and […]
Peugeot lifts the 2008
Peugeot is now unveiling the updated 2008, which gets the manufacturer’s latest design language, more technology, and also gets the electric version to go further on a single charge – up to 400 km. The electric motor is said to be stronger than before and it delivers 156 horsepower. The battery pack is 54 kWh. […]
More about the upcoming Mini Cooper
In 2020, Mini Cooper launched a fully electric model and now it’s time for a new generation. The car will feature a new and updated design and will be offered in two different versions. The entry-level model is called Mini Cooper E and has a power output of 135 kW/184 hp, a 40.7 kWh battery […]
BMW i5 to be unveiled on May 24th
We previously reported that BMW’s new electric model, the i5, would be unveiled in October, but now we have learned that the new date is May 24th. In connection with this, BMW also shares a new teaser of the car, and for the first time, we now get to see its illuminated grille. This is […]