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Vienna Fire Brigade purchases Rosenbauer electric firefighting vehicles

The Vienna Professional Fire Department is getting two electrically powered basic firefighting vehicles (BLF). The two Rosenbauer vehicles are equipped with a high-voltage battery with a capacity of 66 kWh. Two electric motors provide 360 kW of peak electrical drive power.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 1:32 p.m.
US electric vehicle start-up Lordstown Motors files for bankruptcy protection

Troubled electric car startup Lordstown Motors has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and issued litigation against Hon Tai Technology Group and Foxconn, the company that Lordstown sold its Ohio plant to and entered into a manufacturing agreement with.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 1:13 p.m.
Restomodded Lamborghini Diablo Set to Make a Grand Return with Eccentrica's Unique Project

Lamborghini Diablo, the iconic supercar from the ’90s, is poised to return in the form of a promising and fully independent restomod project that will be unveiled to the press on July 6, by Eccentrica.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 1:05 p.m.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Enters Final Phase Of Racetrack Capability Testing at N?rburgring Racing Circuit

Hyundai is testing the performance capabilities of its IONIQ 5 N — N brand’s first high-performance, all-electric model — at the challenging N?rburgring racing circuit in Germany in preparation for its world premiere in July.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 12:25 p.m.
Chevrolet Axes Plans for $40,000 Silverado EV, Disappointing Electric Truck Enthusiasts

Chevrolet announced today that it will not be offering an affordable, entry-level $40,000 Chevrolet Silverado EV after all.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 11:44 a.m.
?koda Roadiaq: Students transformed a ?koda Enyaq into a battery-electric mobile office camper

29 students from the ?koda Vocational School have transformed a ?koda Enyaq into a battery-electric mobile office camper. The Roadiaq is a sustainable, purely battery-electric all-wheel-drive vehicle that digital nomads can use for travel, work and leisure pursuits – enjoying independence even off the beaten track, wherever they want.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 11:31 a.m.
Battle of the DC fast chargers: Switch from CCS1 to Tesla's NACS connector expected to kill J1772 AC plug

The North American electric vehicle charging market is undergoing a transition from the Combined Charging System (CCS1) to Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 11:06 a.m.
BMW XM Crashes At Pikes Peak During Record Attempt For Fastest SUV

The 101st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is in the books, and while it was a good day for most competitors, BMW faced disappointment as their high-performance XM SUV crashed during their attempt to set a record time.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 10:34 a.m.
Ryan Reynolds Backs Renault's Alpine Formula 1 Team

Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds and AC Milan owner RedBird Capital Partners are leading a group of investors taking a stake in Renault SA’s Alpine Formula 1 team that values the business at $900 million.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 10:20 a.m.
Volkswagen's Next-Gen EV Platform: Delivering Unprecedented Power and Efficiency by 2026

Contrary to previous reports of delays, Blume now asserts that the company's cutting-edge SSP platform for EVs will launch as planned in 2026, showcasing remarkable advancements in power and performance.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2023, 9:50 p.m.
Porsche CEO camped in the roof tent of a 911 during this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans

Oliver Blume, the 55-year-old Porsche (and Volkswagen Group) CEO and his wife spent two nights at the track while attending the 100th anniversary of the legendary race. They drove there in a black 911 that, in the context of the campground, was pretty nondescript.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2023, 5:10 p.m.
Nissan Z Production Still Not At Full Speed Due To Tochigi Plant’s New Paint System

Nissan's Tochigi Plant, a key production facility for the 2023 Nissan Z sports car, is facing significant challenges that are causing production to operate well below expected levels. While the global semiconductor shortage has been widely reported as a major factor impacting automotive production, a recent report from Japan suggests that the Tochigi plant's new painting system is also contributing to the delay.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2023, 4:56 p.m.
BMW M5 Touring teaser shows off the upcoming high-performance wagon

BMW is set to introduce an exciting addition to its lineup with the next-generation BMW M5 Touring, a high-performance wagon variant of the popular M5. A recently released teaser showcases the silhouette of this upcoming model. The M5 Touring is expected to arrive in 2024, offering a unique blend of power, comfort, and spaciousness.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2023, 4:34 p.m.
Fiat will no longer make grey cars. Will focus on shades that reflect Italian sea, sun, earth and sky

As of today, FIAT stops producing gray cars. The decision was made to enhance the importance of colors in life, embodying the Italian way of living and reaffirming the Brand’s New Dolce Vita value.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2023, 4:24 p.m.
Aston Martin High-Performance EVs To Use Lucid Powertrain

Aston Martin teams up with Lucid to leverage electric powertrain technology while maintaining its partnership with Mercedes for combustion engines.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2023, 1:54 p.m.
Porsche Macan EV Teased In All-Electric Frauscher Boat Sketch

Porsche and Austrian shipyard Frauscher have joined forces to embark on an exciting collaboration. The result? An all-electric, 28.4-foot sports boat that shares the powertrain with the upcoming Macan EV. As part of the official announcement, the next-generation electric crossover has been unveiled through a captivating sketch released by both companies.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2023, 1:44 p.m.
Alpine Teases Seven EVs Coming By 2030, Brand Launching In The US In 2027

Alpine, the French niche brand known for its sporty offerings, is gearing up for an ambitious expansion plan. With the goal of transforming from a single-model lineup to a diverse range of electric vehicles (EVs), Alpine has secured deals with multiple investors to support its aspirations in both road cars and Formula 1. One of its new partners is Maximum Effort Investments, co-founded by renowned actor Ryan Reynolds.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2023, 1:32 p.m.
Volkswagen Says The Beetle Is Not Coming Back

Rumors about a revived Volkswagen Beetle for the electric era have been circulating the internet for years. The Wolfsburg-based automaker discontinued the Beetle in 2019 and there hasn’t been a direct successor so far. Apparently, an electric Beetle isn’t currently under consideration and this appears to be a purely marketing question.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2023, 1:21 p.m.
Opel Unveils New Iconic 'Blitz' Emblem: A Symbol of Opel's Electromobility Era

Opel has recently unveiled its new interpretation of the iconic emblem, the 'Blitz.' This refreshed emblem will make its debut on production vehicles as early as 2024, marking a next step for Opel's commitment to the era of electromobility.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2023, 12:35 p.m.
Volkswagen starts pre-sales for the new Touareg R eHybrid. Prices start at 93,870 Euros

The flagship model of the premium series launches on the market as a plug-in hybrid with the most powerful drive system of all standard Volkswagen models on the market. With an optimised suspension setup and enhanced high-tech systems, the Touareg R fulfils its role as an electric top-of-the-line SUV model of the Volkswagen brand.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 26, 2023, 12:08 p.m.

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