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Polestar 3 designer criticizes modern potato-shaped cars

Polestar 3 exterior design manager Nahum Escobedo is not a big fan of over-reliance on aerodynamics to maximize range. He also thinks excessive ambient lighting makes a car's interior look like a miniature Las Vegas.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 21, 2023, 3:53 p.m.
Hyundai Casper tiny EV spotted in Europe hides funky styling

Spy photographers have snapped images of the Hyundai Casper electric vehicle on European roads. The compact EV, known for its unconventional style, aims to rival the Fiat 500 and VW e-up!, but won't pose a threat to Hyundai's own i10.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 21, 2023, 2:17 p.m.
?koda celebrates production of its three-millionth SUV

?koda Auto produces its SUV models in five countries around the world. The anniversary vehicle is a black ?koda Kodiaq Sportline produced at the Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 21, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
Next-generation Opel Crossland will look nothing like the current model

The future Opel Crossland promises to be a departure from its present model. Despite being covered in full-body camouflage in the latest spy images, the hidden redesign doesn't fully obscure its newly squared shape.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 21, 2023, 12:10 p.m.
Toyota's own Gigapress cuts car body production from hours to minutes

Toyota unveiled a prototype of its new gigacasting equipment that can produce the entire rear third of a vehicle chassis, a development that will be key to its plans to profitably ramp up electric vehicle production in the coming years.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 21, 2023, 11:36 a.m.
Fiat Topolino Micro EV starts at $8,000 in Italy

Fiat has opened orders for the all-new Topolino in Italy, with prices starting at ?7,544 ($8,065) for the closed-roof model. Citroen Ami's sibling is also available with monthly payments of $42, the equivalent of a monthly public transportation pass in Italy.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 21, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
The new VW Tiguan All Space will be based on the Chinese Tayron SUV instead of the European Tiguan

Such rumors have been circulating for a while, but now we have some hard facts directly from Volkswagen. Next year's replacement for the North American Tiguan Allspace will be based on the next-generation Tayron SUV for the Chinese market.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2023, 5:42 p.m.
Soon, you'll be able to teach a robot to make a sandwich without any programming or robotics skills

Robots at the Toyota Research Institute can now interact with the world in a variety of ways, which will one day allow robots to assist humans in everyday situations and unpredictable, ever-changing environments.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2023, 4:49 p.m.
The latest Rolls-Royce Phantom by Mansory combines sportiness with opulence

Mansory, a well-known German tuning company, didn't hesitate to revamp the Rolls-Royce Phantom following its latest facelift last year. Dubbed the Rolls-Royce Phantom Pulse Edition, this new variant features a vibrant bodykit adorned with forged carbon elements and is equipped with a fresh set of 24-inch alloy wheels, making it even more eye-catching.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2023, 4:19 p.m.
Wild-looking Aurrigo Auto-Shuttle autonomous bus now being tested in Czech Republic and UK

Aurrigo, a U.K.-based company, has introduced its Auto-Shuttle as the chosen autonomous vehicle for the Living Lab for Autonomous Electric Vehicles program. This project is set to evaluate the viability of autonomous public transportation across Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2023, 3:56 p.m.
New Skoda Superb and Kodiaq teased after completing rigorous temperature tests

This fall, Skoda will launch two new-generation models - the Kodiaq and the Superb. The pair have just completed an intensive testing regiment that evaluated them in various climates, including the freezing cold of the Arctic and the searing heat of Arizona.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2023, 2:17 p.m.
500 hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai cars will operate throughout Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Toyota announces the supply of 500 fuel cell Mirai vehicles as part of the official fleet for Paris 2024. The hydrogen-powered vehicles will be used for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2023, 1:23 p.m.
Prototype of the Nissan Ariya Nismo spotted testing at the N?rburgring

A new set of spy photos from the N?rburgring shows an Ariya EV turning laps, but it's not any of the versions we've seen so far. Body tweaks combined with sticky tires and a lowered stance suggest this is a sporty Ariya Nismo.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2023, noon
U.K. considers postponing ban on combustion engine cars from 2030 to 2035

The UK government is reportedly considering postponing a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars until 2035, according to numerous reports. This would be a five-year extension of the original 2030 target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2023, 11:23 a.m.
Volvo to end diesel production at the beginning of 2024

Volvo announced at Climate Week NYC that it will stop producing diesel cars by early 2024. The Swedish carmaker said the decision illustrates how rapidly both the auto industry and consumer demand are changing in the face of the climate crisis.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2023, 10:43 a.m.
2024 Mini Countryman EV to debut in North America, with deliveries to begin at the end of next year

First unveiled in Europe earlier this month at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany, the third-generation Countryman, now fully electrified, marked this year's Climate Week NYC. The EV was featured on a special panel entitled "Driving Forward: The Transforming of Future Mobility," hosted by Mini's Urban-X technology startup platform at Newlab at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 20, 2023, 10:28 a.m.
Barcelona gets 36 hydrogen buses worth 23 million euros

Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) has awarded Solaris the contract to supply the city with 36 hydrogen fuel cell buses for $23 million. These buses will be used in the city's public transport system.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 19, 2023, 4:36 p.m.
Schiphol, the Netherlands' largest airport, will open a huge EV rental station in 2024

In the Netherlands, Schiphol Airport is converting one of its parking garages into an electric vehicle rental center. The roofs of the designated buildings will be covered with solar panels.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 19, 2023, 3:08 p.m.
Kia recalls 18,000 Stingers over faulty fuel pump that could cause them to lose power

A problem affecting the 2018-2021 Kia Stinger is prompting a safety recall in North America. The malfunction, caused by a manufacturing defect, stems from the fuel pump and could cause the vehicle to lose power at highway speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 19, 2023, 1:55 p.m.
All-new Volkswagen Tiguan debuts with PHEV options offering up to 62 Miles of electric range

The third iteration of Volkswagen's Tiguan crossover has been formally launched, initially in its European variant featuring a standard wheelbase. A U.S. version with an extended wheelbase is anticipated for next year.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 19, 2023, 12:29 p.m.

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