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This Ford Bronco is specially designed to fight forest fires in national parks

Ford, through its Bronco Wild Fund, is donating a customized Bronco SUV with advanced communications gear, creating a go-anywhere wildland firefighting command rig to help coordinate firefighting crews across rough terrain in Bandelier National Monument.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 29, 2023, 10:59 a.m.
Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid Joins Italy’s Police Force with Partial Armor

Alfa Romeo has once again demonstrated its commitment to serving the law enforcement agencies of Italy by delivering the first batch of 400 Tonale Hybrid crossovers to the esteemed Carabinieri Italian police force. The Tonale Hybrid crossovers have been specifically modified to meet the demanding requirements of police duty.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 29, 2023, 10:43 a.m.
Ukraine Allows Military to Use Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

Ukraine uses left-hand-drive vehicles, but because of the Russian invasion, the country is now full of right-hand-drive cars that were sent as aid from Britain and other right-hand-drive countries. Now the country's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has resolved this paradox by law.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 8:53 p.m.
Peugeot admits the possibility of creating a road-legal hypercar 9X8 for enthusiasts with a lot of money

Billionaires of the world, listen up! In a surprising turn of events, Peugeot's CEO, Linda Jackson, has hinted at the possibility of creating a road-legal version of their extraordinary wingless 9X8 hypercar. While Jackson firmly stated that such a venture is not currently in the company's plans, she left the door slightly ajar for those armed with a blank cheque.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 2:08 p.m.
2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive gets the company's most powerful four-cylinder engine

The new BMW X1 M35i xDrive four-cylinder engine is part of the BMW Group's new modular generation of Efficient Dynamics engines and uses M TwinPower Turbo technology to record maximum output of 221 kW/300 hp in Europe and an even higher figure of 233 kW/317 hp in the USA and other selected markets.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 1:51 p.m.
Spies have peeked inside the new 2024 Skoda Kodiaq

A few days ago, Skoda provided us with substantial details about the technical specifications of the new Kodiaq, and today we're bringing you something just as good. Motoring spies managed to get a good look at the interior of the popular crossover with its large infotainment system protruding from the dashboard.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 1:22 p.m.
GAC Unveils Flying Pod That Turns Into An Electric Car Thanks To A Wheeled Landing Pad

If you believe automakers, the dream of personal aerial transportation is fast approaching. China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has revealed its take on the future of transportation: a flying pod that connects to a wheeled chassis to make it the master of both the roads and the skies.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 1:10 p.m.
US Army orders 300 more Stryker A1 combat vehicles for $712 million

The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $712.3 million order for 300 Stryker DVHA1 vehicles. This latest order comes under a five-year contract signed in 2020 that includes an option for a sixth year.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 12:46 p.m.
Hennessey Launches Tuned Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Making 1,000 HP

Hennessey has taken the already impressive Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and turned it into an absolute beast. With a comprehensive engine overhaul, this high-performance sedan now generates a staggering 1,000 horsepower and 966 pound-feet of torque, far surpassing the stock figures of 668 hp and 659 lb-ft.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 12:35 p.m.
Electric Volvo car drivers will get access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the United States, Canada and Mexico as Volvo Cars adopts North American Charging Standard

As part of Volvo Cars’ aim to be a fully electric car maker by 2030, the company is the first European car maker to sign an agreement with Tesla, giving current and future electric Volvo car drivers access to Tesla’s vast Supercharger network across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 12:13 p.m.
Kia Announces First Europe Pricing for EV9

Kia has unveiled the initial pricing for its highly anticipated EV9 three-row SUV in the European market, and it has surprised many with its higher-than-expected price tag. The information was revealed through a price list found on Kia's Belgian website, shedding some light on what customers can expect when the vehicle hits overseas markets.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 12:06 p.m.
SAE Standardizes Tesla`s North American Charging Standard (NACS)

SAE International, a global association of automotive engineers, has announced its decision to officially standardize the North American Charging Standard (NACS), a move that aims to make the charging connector less dependent on Tesla. This development follows Tesla's decision in November 2022 to open up its proprietary connector as a charging standard for adoption in North America.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 11:10 a.m.
2024 Audi RS6 Avant Performance, RS7 Performance Debut For US Starting At $126,895

Previously only available in Europe, these high-performance models will finally be available for purchase at dealerships across the United States.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 10:57 a.m.
Militem Ferox-E: Combining American 4x4 Tradition with Italian Luxury

Italian company Militem has introduced their latest creation – the Militem Ferox-E. This opulent variant of the Jeep Wrangler 4XE merges American 4x4 tradition with fine Italian craftsmanship, but it comes with a price tag of over $100,000.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 10:34 a.m.
Mercedes G500 V8 Final Edition Marks the End of an Era for the eight-cylinder engine in the G500

The Final Edition is the last time the German luxury brand will install the eight-cylinder engine in the G500, with the 2024 model year bringing a smaller six-cylinder powertrain instead. This swan song comes three decades after the launch of the 500 GE V8, the original G-Class with a brawny V8.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2023, 10:18 a.m.
Polestar Enhances Efficiency and Range of the Polestar 2 in 2024 Model Year

Polestar has further improved the efficiency and range of the Polestar 2 in the 2024 model year. The familiar change from front- to rear-wheel drive and the improved battery remain. However, there are small changes in consumption and range.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 6:27 p.m.
Volkswagen Temporarily Slows Down EV Production in Emden Due to Weakening Sales

According to the works council, Volkswagen has temporarily reduced the production of electric cars at its Emden plant. The reason for this is weakening sales. This apparently affects not only the ID.4, but also the production start-up of the new electric sedan ID.7.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 6:21 p.m.
Fisker Launches US Deliveries of the Ocean One Electric SUV

Fisker has launched customer deliveries of the electric SUV Ocean in the USA. The first 22 US deliveries in California are of the Fisker Ocean One launch edition SUV. This initial group of vehicles was shipped to the US from Austria on an expedited basis.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 27, 2023, 6:12 p.m.
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.

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