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Ram Revolution electric truck shows its nose in teaser video

Ram's new electric pickup truck is almost here! We're less than a month away from seeing the fullsize concept model, and Ram has just released a tiny teaser video that gives us our first glimpse of the face of the future production model.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 3:47 p.m.
Bloomberg: Apple car delayed to 2026, may not be fully self-driving

It looks like Apple has further reduced its ambitions for an electric car. According to Bloomberg, the EV - known internally as Project Titan - is no longer going to be autonomous. Instead, it will have regular steering and pedals, and 'only' be able to drive itself on highways. Additionally, the company has delayed the launch by 12 months till 2026.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 3:15 p.m.
Volkswagen's free software update makes it easier for ID.4 owners to find charging stations

Volkswagen has released a new software update that can be installed wirelessly on its ID.4 electric crossover. This update improves many aspects of the model for both 2021 and some 2022 vehicles. According to VW, this first update clears the way for future features.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 2:42 p.m.
Polestar 2 electric vehicle gains an optional 68-horsepower boost that can be unlocked via over-the-air update

The Swedish electric performance car brand Polestar has released a software upgrade for the Long range Dual motor Polestar 2 in North America. The upgrade raises the vehicle’s power output by 68 horsepower to a total of 476 hp, and is a permanent one-time cost of $1,195 without requiring a subscription.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 2:07 p.m.
US-built Fisker Pear electric hatchback breaks cover

Fisker has started testing its upcoming Pear electric city car on the roads. It is expected to arrive in 2024 with a price tag of less than $30,000. The Pear will be about the same size as the Chevrolet Trax.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 7, 2022, 1:43 p.m.
?koda cars now warn drivers of approaching trains at railway crossings

?koda is trialling a new feature in its Traffication infotainment app. The latest version of the app, which is being tested in a pilot project in the Czech Republic, now warns of approaching trains, reducing the risk of accidents at level crossings.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 6, 2022, 8:38 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz opens its first EV-only dealership in the world in Japan

Mercedes-Benz's first dealership in the world dedicated to its all-electric Mercedes-EQ brand opened in Yokohama, south of the Japanese capital on Tuesday. It was created to advertise the sub-brand, so it wears black-and-blue lighting and has a lot of Chademo chargers.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 6, 2022, 8:18 p.m.
Upcoming Electric Maserati Granturismo will travel 450 km on a single charge

The new Granturismo will be available in electric Folgore (for lightning) or Nettuno V6 petrol variants. The 2+2 electric Granturismo is equipped with more than 755 hp and 1352 Nm (997 lb ft) of torque, can sprint from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in just 2.7 sec, and has a WLTP official range of 450 km (280 miles).

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 6, 2022, 7:27 p.m.
Munro MK_1 is a hand-built electric 375 hp off-roader

The Munro Mk_1 is the "world's most capable all-electric 4x4" as Scottish manufacturer presents it. The go-anywhere electric machine has been developed with a choice of two powertrains, one delivering 295 horsepower (220 kilowatts) and the other 375 hp (280 kW).

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 6, 2022, 2:14 p.m.
Renault, the first brand to integrate the Waze navigation app into the vehicle's multimedia system

The Google-owned Waze app is now accessible on the 12-inch vertical screen of all new Austral and Renault Megane E-Tech electric vehicles that are equipped with the OpenR screen and multimedia system. This way, drivers do not have to rely on their smartphones to use Waze.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 6, 2022, 1:54 p.m.
US Army makes largest helicopter award in 40 years worth up to $1.3 billion, set to replace 2,000 Black Hawks and 1,200 Apaches in eight years

Textron's Bell has won the U.S. Army's competition to build the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, a project valued at up to $1.3 billion that will see helicopters replaced around 2030. The decision is the service's largest helicopter procurement in 40 years, and is set to replace roughly 2,000 Black Hawk utility helicopters and 1,200 Apache attack helicopters.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 6, 2022, 1:35 p.m.
The Chinese-German brand Borgward is dead again

After being gone for over 50 years, Borgward made a comeback in 2015. This was possible due to Chinese automaker Beiqi Foton Motor, which is owned by BAIC Group. Unfortunally the project of ressurection failed as Borgward succumbs after incurring huge losses.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 6, 2022, 11:37 a.m.
Lego will release Paul Walker's Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 from 2 Fast 2 Furious

If you love both Lego and the Fast and Furious franchise, this will definitely make your day! Lego is adding another licensed movie property to its Speed Champions range in the form of the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) from "2 Fast 2 Furious."

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 6, 2022, 11:24 a.m.
U.S. Army is testing Canoo's 600 hp Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV)

The Texas-based startup just delivered a Light Tactical Vehicle prototype to the U.S. Army, which is based on the pickup the company debuted last year. The LTV has been upgraded to go further, carry more weight, and endure more abuse than its predecessor.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 6, 2022, 11:10 a.m.
Toyota C-HR Prologue previews the second-generation model, which will be available as a PHEV

Six years ago, Toyota C-HR was first released to the market. Even for a Toyota, the model already has had a long life cycle. However, its successor is becoming more concrete. This C-HR Prologue reveals approximately 80 percent of the looks of the second generation that we expect will come out within the next year.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 6, 2022, 10:51 a.m.
SiriusXM software flaw let researchers unlock and start Honda, Hyundai, Nissan and Toyota cars remotely

A security flaw in SiriusXM connected vehicle services left vehicles from many automakers vulnerable to a hacker attack, which would allow the attacker to control various functions like unlocking doors and starting the engine. The good news, is that the issue has reportedly been corrected.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 5, 2022, 6:04 p.m.
BMW starts production of sedans and SUVs in Vietnam

BMW Group partnered with Truong Hai Auto Corporation to produce BMW vehicles locally in Vietnam. The co-operation will extend the BMW Group’s production network for vehicles in Asia, which now includes BMW Group Plants in India and Thailand, Joint Venture plants in China, and Partner Plants in Malaysia, Indonesia and now Vietnam.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 5, 2022, 5:41 p.m.
Lexus is developing an electric car with a manual transmission

Lexus has investigated how a battery electric vehicle might be equipped with a manual transmission – a project that has progressed to focused development using a research prototype based on the UX 300e compact SUV, equipped with a gear lever and a clutch pedal.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 5, 2022, 5:09 p.m.
Toyota works on Corolla Cross H2 with hydrogen combustion engine

Toyota's engineers designed the Corolla Cross H2 Concept - a working model of a hydrogen-powered car. Although it resembles a regular Corolla Cross small crossover, this vehicle can transport 5 people and their belongings with nearly zero emissions.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 5, 2022, 4:46 p.m.
iPhone users can now share their digital car keys with Google Pixel's owners to access the car

You can now share car keys between Pixel and iPhone devices, thanks to Google's new cross-platform feature. If you're using an iPhone running iOS 16.1 or higher, you can send your car key stored in Wallet to a Pixel device via communications apps like Mail, Messages and WhatsApp. On the other hand, Pixel users will be able to share their car access through Android's wallet app.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 5, 2022, 4:24 p.m.

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