General Motors (GM) has decided to no longer include Android Auto or Apple CarPlay in their new electric cars. Instead, they will fully focus on Android Automotive, and the first car to have it will be next year’s Chevrolet Blazer EV. GM’s Android Automotive will offer eight years of free use of both Google Assistant […]
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Smart presents the new #3 in disguise
The next model from Smart is the #3, and now we get to see a disguised version of it, even though we have previously seen leaked images of the undisguised car. As expected, this one is larger than the #1 and could perhaps be seen as a competitor to, for example, the Volkswagen ID.4 and […]
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Faraday Future starts production of the FF 91 Futurist
Believe it or not, Faraday Future has now started production of the electric model FF 91 Futurist. It will be made at the factory in Hanford, California. This will be the company’s first production car after years of delays, missed targets, and other setbacks. Initially, the car will be sold in Los Angeles, San Francisco, […]
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Renault reveals some information about the electric 5
Next year, Renault will release a retro-cool electric tribute to the classic 5, and now they’re revealing a bit more about this little gem. It will be based on the modular platform CMF-B and the car will cost 30 percent less to produce than a Zoe. Unlike the Zoe, which has twelve battery modules, this […]
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Skoda Enyaq as a camper concept
Design apprentices at Skoda are now showcasing their latest project, which is a Skoda Enyaq transformed into a camper van. Specifically designed for digital nomads apparently, who don’t want to be stuck in one place while they work. Inside, there is a bed, storage, and a screen for streaming mounted on the back of the […]
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This is what the inside of the updated Porsche Cayenne looks like
Porsche has an update of the Cayenne SUV in the works, and now the manufacturer is showing what it will look like on the inside. They say they have completely rethought the layout, and those familiar with the electric car Taycan will probably recognize some things. One new feature is that even the passenger can […]
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Lamborghini unveils its new flagship model, Revuelto
The electrification of Lamborghini has required drastic measures. Therefore, in typical Italian fashion, they have launched a new flagship model with a V12 engine, which also happens to have three electric motors, and is called the Lamborghini Revuelto. Lamborghini has now presented its new supercar, which was trademarked last year with the name Revuelto. This […]
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Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV to be released on April 17th
Do you find the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV interesting but a bit too plain and cheap? Then we have good news for you! On April 17th, the premiere of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV will take place, which is a more expensive and luxurious version of the electric SUV. It will be presented in Shanghai and Stuttgart […]
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Pininfarina Battista pushed to its top speed
In February, Autocar tested the electric supercar Pininfarina Battista at the Natrax test track in India. The goal was to set some records, which they did. They also tested pushing the car to see what it was capable of, including its top speed. The car has an electronic limitation that prevents it from going faster […]
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Winter testing with BMW i5
BMW has now shared pictures and video from winter testing of the new electric car i5. The model has been tested on ice and snow for a year, and the test rounds ended, as it almost always does, in Arjeplog, Sweden. Here, the drivetrain and chassis have been further fine-tuned – all to make the […]
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British electric car developed for growth markets
Helixx is a startup from the UK with plans for electric small vehicles developed for growth markets. They have developed a platform and a model that can function as an open taxi like a rickshaw, minibus, van or pickup. The car should be affordable and they envision a setup where it’s like a factory in […]
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Now the Kia EV9 has been presented
Kia has released information about the new Kia EV9 in several stages, and now we are getting some more details. Some details are still missing, and the most important one, the price, is still pending. During the first half of the year, a launch edition will be sold, which is more or less a GT-line […]
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Electric Hyundai Kona as a rally car
Here we get to see an electric Hyundai Kona from the previous generation as a rally car. It also has three motors and together they generate 816 horsepower. It is the race driver Hayden Paddon’s team that has built the car and it was recently shown at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival in Australia. The car […]
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New Mercedes-AMG GT to be released in October
This year, Mercedes will release 15 new models, either as updates to existing models or entirely new ones. One new model that stands out is the upcoming AMG GT, and a leaked document reveals that it will go on sale in October. A picture of the car was leaked in January, and although it is […]
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This is the new Renault Espace
It’s been 40 years since Renault launched the first edition of the Espace model. Back then, and until now, it has been a minibus, but now that the name is being reused, the car has become an SUV instead. It has room for up to seven people, but those in the back are probably better […]
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NSX that has been underwater for 20 years will get new life
A while ago, pictures surfaced of a very tired Acura NSX that had been at the bottom of a river for 20 years. The car, which is quite special, was salvaged and put up for auction, and a crazy person bought it for $8,500. This crazy person was Helix Auto Works, who has now launched […]
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The Morris electric retro van JE will be available next year
In 2019, there was talk of Morris Commercial, the transportation division of Morris Motor Company, being revived and launching an electric van with a retro look in 2021. Then a pandemic came and it all went quiet. But the plans are still alive, and now they say deliveries will start in early next year. New […]
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For sale: Koenigsegg Regera – a dream car
The Swedish hypercar Koenigsegg Regera, limited to only 80 units, was sold out before it was even shown to the public. However, there is now one for sale in the USA. It is the auction site Bring-A-Trailer where one of the 80 Koenigsegg Regera cars in the world will go under the hammer. It will […]
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This is the new Hyundai Sonata
This is what the latest version of the Hyundai Sonata looks like. And, just like the Kona, it’s not a tired facelift but actually a completely new look that looks quite fresh. The front is dominated by a wide LED strip, and the regular headlights are hidden underneath. The rear also gets a similar strip, […]
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Rumor: BMW XM with a six-cylinder engine on the way
XM is the name of BMW M’s latest creation. It is their first SUV and first plug-in hybrid, and it is extreme in every possible way. Under the hood, there is a V8 that delivers up to 750 horsepower. Now there are rumors that the model will also be offered with a straight-six engine later […]
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There’s an iCar on the way
Believe it or not, but the iCar name is owned by the Chinese automaker Chery Automotive since 2021. Now, they’re showing off a bunch of sketches of their upcoming electric sports car iCar GT. It’s a two-door coupe that feels a bit Polestar design-wise. The car will be shown as a concept at the Shanghai […]
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Chevrolet waves goodbye to the Camaro next year
In January next year, the last units of the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro will roll off the assembly line. It’s time for the model to say goodbye, but this doesn’t mean the end of the Camaro. The name will live on in some way. However, it is not clear exactly how, nor if there is a […]
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Porsche may not return to F1 at all
Last fall, rumors resurfaced that Porsche would return to the F1 circus. Now it seems that this will not happen at all. According to reports, Porsche has ended its evaluation of the program as they have not reached an agreement regarding collaboration with Red Bull and McLaren. Instead, it seems that Porsche will focus and […]
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This year, Zeekr is coming to Europe
Geely’s electric car brand, Zeekr, is doing well, and by the end of the year, it will launch its first models in Europe. The goal is to sell 650,000 cars by 2025, and before then, five more models will have been launched. One of these will be a new sedan that is currently codenamed CS1E. […]
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Opel Grandland to get electric successor in 2024
In the second half of next year, Opel will begin production of the successor to the Grandland SUV. It will be offered with electric power and built on the STLA Medium platform. To make the car a reality, the company has invested over 130 million euros in the Eisenach Assembly plant in Germany. The platform […]
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Rumor: Ford’s next electric car for Europe may be named Capri
Two days ago, Ford unveiled a new Explorer, electric-powered. This is their first on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, but not the last. More models are on the way, and now there are rumors that the next one will revive a classic name – Capri. The model was launched in 1969, lived until 1987, and it was […]
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Seat’s electric car not until after 2026
Cupra is Seat’s performance brand that has been moving more and more towards electrification. But there is currently no electric car with the Seat name on it, and there won’t be one released until after 2026. Instead, the focus will be on Cupra, which is currently doing very well. According to CEO Wayne Griffiths, Seat […]
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Hyundai promises to keep physical buttons in their cars
Physical buttons replaced with touch buttons in cars are a nightmare. It distracts and causes drivers to lose focus on what’s important when driving – driving and keeping their eyes on the road. Car manufacturers know this, but still insist on removing physical buttons. One company that promises not to do so (at least for […]
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Mitsubishi unveils XRT pickup concept
At the Bangkok International Motor Show, Mitsubishi has unveiled the XRT concept car. It is a pickup truck that previews the next L200, or Triton as it is also known in some markets. The L200 was launched back in the late 1970s and soon it will be time for the sixth generation to make its […]
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Unrestored 1934 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 K OFFENER TOURENWAGEN up for auction
If you are interested in a completely unrestored 1930s supercharged Mercedes, it’s time to load up your wallet on April 7th. Mark J Smith has had a passion for original and unrestored classic cars. Over the years, his collection has grown into an impressive time capsule with cars from throughout the 20th century. All are […]