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2024 Volkswagen Golf shows new headlights in latest spy shots

The last refresh for the current Golf generation is scheduled for early next year. The Mk8.5 was spotted during its final testing phase, and noticeably, Volkswagen made no effort to hide the updated headlights.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2023, 1:45 p.m.
Tesla engineers were so shocked by Cybertruck's design that they tried to make their own

The Tesla Cybertruck has been at the center of much controversy. The unusual-looking truck has been as attention-grabbing as it has been polarizing. It was so divisive that engineers within the company reportedly tried to come up with their own design, but Elon Musk said he "doesn't do focus groups."

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2023, 1:31 p.m.
American adventurer to travel around the world in an electric car

Adventure travel content creator Lexie Alford (@LexieLimitless) begins her "Charge Around The Globe" trip in the new electric Ford Explorer on September 8. The journey will cross six continents, visit around 30 countries and cover over 28,000km in less than 100 days.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
Fisker plans to produce 300 'Oceans' a day

Fisker is ramping up production of its all-electric Ocean SUV starting this month. A daily production rate of 300 vehicles is expected by October. So far, about 180 Fiskers have been built daily, with a total of 3,123 produced by contract manufacturer Magna.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2023, 11:54 a.m.
The new Fiat 600e has gone into serial production at the Stellantis plant in Poland

After the official presentation at Lingotto on July 4th, the start of regular production of the New Fiat 600e at the Stellantis plant in Tychy has kicked off on September 7th. The first 600e produced is the top-of-the-range La Prima version in “Sun of Italy” orange color.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2023, 11:40 a.m.
BMW, Ford and Honda join forces to start vehicle-to-grid company ChargeScape

BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. agreed to form ChargeScape, LLC, a new company with equal ownership. ChargeScape aims to develop an affordable platform that will connect electric utilities, automakers, and interested customers of electric vehicles in the United States and Canada.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2023, 10:57 a.m.
Scania's 'solar-powered' truck could get up to 10,000 km from the sun

Scania has joined forces with Uppsala University and several other organizations to explore the potential of a semi-truck that partially relies on solar energy. The vehicle comes with a trailer fitted with solar panels, capable of generating roughly 8,000 kWh of electricity each year.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2023, 10:41 a.m.
2024 Cupra Leon hatchback spotted: Major updates coming

As the VW Golf and Skoda Octavia are set for a 2024 refresh, it's not surprising that Cupra is also testing an overhauled version of the Leon. Automotive photographers captured two test models in southern Europe, and though they may seem identical at first glance, subtle differences are present.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2023, 10:20 a.m.
Tesla Model 3 finally gets blind spot indicators

From its inception, Tesla has omitted a common safety feature often found in less expensive cars: blind-spot monitors. This has changed with the revamped Model 3.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 4:47 p.m.
Xiaomi's debut electric car may go by the name of Modena and is expected to be launched later this year

Xiaomi's highly anticipated electric vehicle is likely to make its debut by the end of the current year, coinciding with the release of the company's next top-tier smartphone. Expected to be called the Xiaomi Modena, the car is set to feature a robust 101 kWh battery pack and could offer a driving range of up to 800 km (497 miles).

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 4:17 p.m.
2024 Jeep Wrangler debuts in Europe with surprise return of non-electrified 2.0-liter engine

Jeep unveiled the Euro-spec version of the updated Wrangler, which gets slightly tweaked styling, more technology inside the cabin, greater off-road capability, and a surprise return of the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine in select markets in addition to the 4xe plug-in hybrid.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 4:02 p.m.
Peugeot E-3008 officially debuts with a range of 525 to 700 km

The third-generation Peugeot 3008 has been officially unveiled by the French automaker, seven years after the debut of the previous iteration. First shown in all-electric guise, known as the E-3008, the all-new C-segment crossover is the first production model based on Stellantis' new STLA Medium platform.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 3:33 p.m.
Two Nikola Tre BEV trucks catch fire in separate incidents amid ongoing battery recall

Two Nikola Tre BEV trucks caught fire in separate locations in the United States in the past week. One fire occurred at the company's Phoenix headquarters in Arizona, while the other was in Tempe, Arizona.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 2:46 p.m.
Volkswagen enters electric bicycle market through sector with Pon Holdings

Volkswagen has revealed its foray into the electric bicycle market via its arm Volkswagen Financial Services and in collaboration with Pon Holdings, a major Netherlands-based mobility firm. The objective is for the two entities to work together to broaden electric bike leasing options for both workforce and business clients in Europe and the United States.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 12:49 p.m.
Porsche and Audi recall EVs over potential fire risk from battery leaks

Porsche and Audi have announced the recall of 6,676 electric vehicles due to concerns about a potential fire hazard. Central to the problem is a risk of internal battery leakage, which could cause electrical arcing and subsequently a thermal event.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 12:35 p.m.
VDL Groep reveals hydrogen fuel cell truck for Toyota’s European logistics

Following the collaboration between Toyota Motor Europe and VDL Groep announced last May, the companies have now launched their first fuel cell demo truck. By integrating Toyota’s fuel cell technology into VDL heavy-duty trucks, Toyota aims to decarbonise its logistic operations in Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 11:52 a.m.
Electric car drives 1,576 miles / 2,537 km on a single charge

An electric vehicle engineered by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany has shattered a world record by covering 2,573 kilometres (1,576 miles) on a single battery charge. This distance is nearly 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) greater than what the previous record set.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 11:24 a.m.
Scientists have discovered the world's largest lithium deposit in an extinct US volcano

Volcanologists and geologists found what they think is the biggest lithium deposit in the world in the western United States. This important discovery could power the EV industry for decades to come.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 11:02 a.m.
Sebastian Vettel drives an e-fuel Formula 1 car on the N?rburgring track

It's been a long hiatus since a Formula 1 vehicle roared around the Nurburgring, also known as the Green Hell, with the last appearance by Michael Schumacher in a demo in 2013. That gap ended with Red Bull's special event at the Nurburgring, featuring not just one, but two championship-winning vehicles navigating the race track.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 10:48 a.m.
Ford prepares updated Puma crossover for European market

Ford is gearing up to launch a revamped Puma crossover in Europe. With the discontinuation of its Fiesta counterpart, the Puma is now Ford's entry-level option. This new position is accompanied by a facelift, as the carmaker intends to refresh the model’s interior and exterior design.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 10:19 a.m.

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