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BMW Group will transform Mini Plant Oxford to an all-electric production site from 2030

Production of two new electrified models – MINI Cooper 3-door and MINI Aceman - will start in the UK in 2026.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2023, 9:57 a.m.
Mercedes unveils Unimog fire trucks and ambulances for the 2023 FIREmobil event

Mercedes is showcasing several custom-built Unimog vehicles at the FIREmobil trade fair in Welzow, Brandenburg, Germany. These Unimog`s have been adapted for emergency situations, including fire trucks in single cab and crew cab body styles, as well as an ambulance version.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 5:03 p.m.
Half of Norwegians now receive their mail by electric vehicles

When it comes to vehicle electrification, Norway is one of the world's leaders. As evidence, the national postal service, Posten Bring, reports that mail and packages are now delivered to half of the country's residents by electric vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 4:40 p.m.
Elon Musk's plans for Tesla include compact model and robotaxi on the same platform

A new biography of the world's richest person has shed light on Tesla's future developments. Elon Musk strongly wished to launch a robo-car without steering wheel and pedals, but engineers persuaded him to make a more conventional vehicle.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 4:25 p.m.
Deutsche Telekom launches 200th fast charger in Germany

In Germany, Deutsche Telekom has activated its 200th public quick-charging facility. Located in Lemgo in the central-northwest part of the country, the facility features six chargers across two DC charging stations, delivering up to 200 kW of power.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 4:03 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck teased ahead of October 10 debut

On October 10, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will unveil its all-electric eActros 600 designed for long-haul transport. A preview image of the production-ready truck has been recently revealed by the manufacturer.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 3:32 p.m.
For the first time, SUVs account for more than half of European sales

In the first half of 2023, SUVs and crossovers reached a significant milestone in Europe. For the first time, they accounted for more than half of all new vehicle sales, with a market share of 51 percent. This is a significant increase from last year, when their market share was 48 percent.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 1:18 p.m.
BYD YangWang U6 aims to claim the title of the most aerodynamic production car in the world

YangWang, a brand under BYD's umbrella, is preparing to introduce its third model, the U6 sedan. This vehicle, joining the ranks of the U8 flagship SUV and U9 electric supercar, is creating quite a buzz with its remarkable aerodynamic performance, boasting an impressive aerodynamic coefficient of just 0.195 cd.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Mozilla Foundation says automakers are 'terrible' when it comes to personal data and privacy

The Mozilla Foundation study claims that automakers collect too much personal data and share it with third parties. Among other problems, automakers do not give drivers control over their personal data and have data security issues.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 11:35 a.m.
Porsche has built giant, walk-in 911 sculpture for IAA Munich

Porsche has a big presence in a literal way at this year's IAA show in Munich. The company built a massive outdoor display space in the shape of a 911 and displayed a mix of modern and classic vehicles inside.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 11:02 a.m.
The UK's largest public EV charging hub, recently opened in Birmingham, can charge up to 180 EVs at a time

The new Gigahub is a joint project of bp pulse, The EV Network (EVN) and NEC Group. The facility has 30 ultra fast 150kW and 150 fast 7kW charging points.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 10:29 a.m.
Volkswagen unveils the ID.X performance concept: A 550-hp EV with aggressive aerodynamics

Volkswagen is expanding its electrification efforts with a range of performance EVs. The ID.X Performance Concept is based on the ID.7 sedan but features significant visual enhancements.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 9:51 a.m.
Stellantis opens its first battery technology center in Italy

?40 million Battery Technology Center at Mirafiori complex in Turin, Italy, enables in-house testing and development of EV battery packs for upcoming Stellantis brand products.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2023, 9:44 a.m.
Introducing the 2024 Peugeot E-3008: An all-electric coupe-SUV

The upcoming compact electric coupe-SUV will feature three different electric powertrain choices and promises a maximum driving range of 700 km (435 miles).

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 8, 2023, 5:28 p.m.
Hilton to install 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors at 2,000 hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico

Hilton has signed an extended contract with Tesla to install up to 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors at 2,000 hotels across the United States, Canada, and Mexico by early 2024. Hilton intends to create the largest EV charging network in the hospitality industry with this project.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 8, 2023, 3:59 p.m.
BMW Motorrad announces cloud-based ConnectedRide Navigator

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the new ConnectedRide Navigator. This system is compatible with all BMW motorcycles built from 2014 onwards, provided they are equipped with a multicontroller and have navigation preparation in place, either as part of the original BMW Motorrad Accessories or retrofitted.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 8, 2023, 3:48 p.m.
Volkswagen introduces Golf Black Edition as a stylish dark hatchback for UK market

Now available for purchase in the United Kingdom, the Volkswagen Golf Black Edition aims to bring a sleeker look to the well-known hatchback. The starting price is set at 31,985 pounds (37,295 euros).

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 8, 2023, 3:33 p.m.
Take a look at the unofficial renderings of the Mercedes-Benz "Little G" SUV

This week at the IAA Mobility event, Mercedes made it official: a scaled-down version of the iconic G-Class, also known as the "Little G" is in the works. The new addition will initially be electric, although internal combustion engine (ICE) options could be offered later.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 8, 2023, 3:05 p.m.
BMW iX5 Hydrogen gets tested in the United Arab Emirates desert

The vehicles in the BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet, which launched in February this year, have completed an intensive round of hot-weather testing in the United Arab Emirates for the first time. According to BMW, the car's fuel cell drive system performed well in the face of temperatures as high as 45°C, as well as sand and dust, varying gradients and significant fluctuations in humidity.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 8, 2023, 2:36 p.m.
First glimpse of new Nissan Murano that will have internal combustion engine

Introduced in 2014 and publicly displayed as a 2015 model at the New York Auto Show, the existing Nissan Murano is undoubtedly aging in the rapidly evolving SUV market. However, new spy images suggest that Nissan has not neglected the Murano in its American vehicle lineup. These photos provide a first look at the upcoming iteration of the model.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 8, 2023, 2:24 p.m.

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