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YangWang U9 1100-horsepower supercar can jump around, dance and drive on three wheels

The new YangWang U9 supercar from China's BYD was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show. It offers outstanding performance thanks to its 1,100 horsepower powertrain, but the car is much more exciting because of its advanced Disus-X suspension system.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 11, 2023, 11:16 a.m.
Turkey Commissions Its Largest Warship and World's First Drone Carrier

The multipurpose amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu is Turkey's first aircraft carrier and also the world's first ship with an air wing consisting primarily of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 11, 2023, 10:38 a.m.
Chinese automaker tests the strength of cars by mounting a 30-ton tank on their roofs

Chery Automobile performed a unique test using a T-59 tank to demonstrate the strength of the all-aluminum body of the Chery Ant compact electric vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2023, 8:55 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz to use groundbreaking silicon-based battery technology in its upcoming EQG electric vehicle

Mercedes will be the first automaker to use Sila Nanotechnologies' Titan Silicon battery material in its upcoming EQG electric vehicle. The material promises a 20% increase in range and faster charging times, while also being more environmentally friendly than existing battery technology.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2023, 4:25 p.m.
Candela Introduces Eco-Friendly Boat That Uses 80% Less Energy Than Traditional Vee Hulls for U.S. Fishing Enthusiasts

The C-8 CC can travel up to 65 miles at a cruising speed of 22 knots/25 mph on a single battery charge, making it the longest range electric boat on the market.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2023, 4:07 p.m.
eXoMod Concepts' Quicksilver is a Carbon Fiber-Wrapped Dodge Challenger Turned 1968 Charger with a $450,000 Price Tag

Aftermarket specialist eXoMod Concepts has unveiled the latest addition to its C68 Carbon Series, the Quicksilver, a Dodge Challenger converted to look like a 1968 Dodge Charger with a complete carbon fiber widebody. The limited edition vehicle, which retains its original drivetrain, has a price tag of at least $450,000 and comes equipped with high-performance components.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2023, 1:36 p.m.
Tesla Slashes Prices Again on Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y

Tesla has announced another round of price cuts on its electric vehicles, with discounts of up to $5,000 on some models. The move follows earlier price cuts this year that brought the cost of the Model S in the US below $90,000, compared to its previous price of $104,000 just five months ago.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2023, 1:16 p.m.
Nissan to Give Classic GT-R a New Lease on Life with Electric Conversion

Nissan's Japanese division has announced plans to convert a classic R32-generation GT-R into an electric vehicle. The project is still in its early stages, but a recent walk-around video posted by the company on Twitter gives us a glimpse of the car in its current state.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2023, 12:59 p.m.
Mini Introduces Spike, the Adorable Digital Personal Assistant for Its New Model Family

Mini has unveiled the latest addition to its infotainment system, a digital personal assistant named Spike, which takes the form of an English Bulldog. Mini Spike will be available in the brand's new-generation models and will make its debut at the 2023 Auto Shanghai in China.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2023, 11:57 a.m.
Bridgestone develops tire using 75% recycled and renewable materials including recycled bottles, recycled steel and natural rubber

Bridgestone has announced that it is testing a new line of tires for electrified SUVs and crossovers made primarily from recycled and renewable materials. The company has created 200 sets of these eco-friendly tires and will work with automakers throughout the year to refine them.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2023, 11:37 a.m.
Walmart to Build Thousands of EV Charging Stations by 2030

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, plans to build its own network of EV charging stations at its U.S. stores, adding to its existing network of nearly 1,300 charging stations.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2023, 10:47 a.m.
Tesla to build energy storage Megafactory in China

Tesla will build a megafactory in Shanghai, China, to produce Megapacks, a large battery system used in large-scale energy storage projects for electric utilities.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 10, 2023, 10:25 a.m.
Rivian introduces 700-hp Performance Dual-Motor AWD powertrain for R1T and R1S

Rivian has launched a new powertrain option with 700 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque, dubbed the Performance Dual-Motor AWD system, for its R1T and R1S electric vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 7, 2023, 9:52 p.m.
Honda proposes spiral exhaust pipes that look like curly pigtails for future cars, all in the name of saving weight and increasing efficiency

The patent filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 30, 2023, suggests the muffler be positioned at the outboard extremities of the car's undercarriage to serve as an integral element of the exhaust system and a shield to prevent water from spraying up from the rear wheels.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 7, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
Swivel seats, the coolest feature of the Kia EV9, won't be available in the U.S. market

After a long wait, the Kia EV9 has finally reached the North American market. However, when it reaches US-based dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2023, customers may be disappointed to find one brilliant feature missing: the swivel seats that allows the second-row passengers to rotate 180 degrees and face the third row.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 7, 2023, 1:52 p.m.
Tesla employees shared sensitive car camera footage recorded by customer cars in private messaging groups

Despite Tesla's assurance of protecting customer privacy, former employees revealed that groups of workers privately shared highly sensitive videos and images recorded by customers' car cameras, including embarrassing situations, crashes, and road-rage incidents.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 7, 2023, 1:22 p.m.
Mansory Unleashes Carbon-Fiber Madness on Fifth-Generation Range Rover

Mansory, the German tuning company, has released an extensive range of carbon-fiber upgrades for the new Land Rover, including a hood, front apron, side skirts, spoilers, and more.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 7, 2023, 12:59 p.m.
After several years of discussion, the U.S. Air Force has chosen the designation for the B-52 Stratofortress bomber with the new Rolls Royce F130 commercial engines

As soon as the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers get the new Rolls Royce F130 engines, the B-52H will become the B-52J. This became known from the Air Force’s fiscal 2024 budget documents.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 7, 2023, 12:11 p.m.
Honda recalls over half a million CR-Vs due to potential frame corrosion issue in 'salt-belt' states

Honda is recalling 563,000 CR-Vs from model years 2007-2011 that were sold or registered in parts of the United States where winter road salt usage is common. The recall was issued to address a potential frame corrosion issue that could cause the car's rear trailing arms to detach while in motion, potentially leading to a loss of control and a crash.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 7, 2023, 11:29 a.m.
Toyota's new Corolla Cross Hybrid priced at $29,305 with all-wheel drive as standard

Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid system and electronic all-wheel drive are now available in the Corolla Cross Hybrid, with a starting price of $29,305 including a $1,335 destination fee.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 7, 2023, 11:18 a.m.

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