Industry

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  Only 99 pairs: Bugatti and Adidas create limited edition football shoes

  Bugatti and adidas have come together to create a stunning, limited edition football boot: the adidas X Crazyfast Bugatti. Produced in a limited run of just 99 pairs, the new boots are engineered for "speed and lightness," finished with a number of bespoke Bugatti design flourishes.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 5:56 p.m.
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  Hyundai and Toyota team up with oil company for hydrogen stations in Australia

  Globally, there's a significant shortfall in hydrogen refueling stations, but a new alliance between Hyundai Australia, Toyota Australia, Ampol, and Pacific Energy aims to expand this essential infrastructure in Australia.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 10:11 a.m.
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  Porsche to use CO?-reduced steel in sports cars from 2026

  Porsche AG and the Swedish energy start-up H2 Green Steel have signed an agreement for the supply of CO? reduced steel. The aim is to further improve the emission balance of Porsche vehicles through the use of CO?-reduced steel.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 9:54 a.m.
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  Chevrolet updates slogan, teases news about Corvette and full-size SUVs for 2024

  Chevrolet is evolving and has unveiled a new, more optimistic and adventurous slogan: "Together let's drive." This replaces their former tagline, "Find New Roads."

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 3:27 p.m.
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  Coming soon: Adidas x Bugatti collaboration

  Automaker Bugatti has joined forces with sports apparel behemoth Adidas to unveil a series of intriguing previews, thought to hint at a unique soccer cleat. The sneak peeks suggest the joint venture will feature a generous use of blue and carbon fiber materials.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 3:13 p.m.
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  ?koda's new rooftop photovoltaic systems on its production buildings to generate over 2 GWh of emission-free electricity annually

  ?koda Auto is pushing the envelope on carbon-neutral production in its Czech factories by the end of this decade. In a joint venture with ?EZ ESCO and ?KO-ENERGO, the automaker has installed three rooftop solar panel systems at its primary facility in Mlad? Boleslav, as well as the ?koda Parts Center logistics hub.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 2:57 p.m.
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  Mazda to launch PHEV in China as early as 2025

  Chinese car buyers will soon have the option to purchase a plug-in hybrid from Mazda, as the automaker plans to release one in China as soon as 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 2:35 p.m.
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  ?koda launches digital certificate for used cars to increase transparency for potential buyers and sellers

  With a few clicks, ?koda owners can now create a Digital Certificate with verified details on their vehicle’s condition and service history within warranty time. This file is an official document from the manufacturer, compiling data from various sources, including the vehicle’s electronic service book.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 10:15 a.m.
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  BYD and Tesla tie in electric car sales

  An exceptional thing happened in the third quarter of 2023, as the two largest all-electric car manufacturers - Tesla and BYD - sold a similar number of vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 12:43 p.m.
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  Hertz is putting fewer electric cars on the road than it had planned

  In late 2021, Hertz announced that it would buy 100,000 Teslas to expand its electric car rental fleet, but so far it's limited to just 35,000. And here's why.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 11:24 a.m.
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  After losing $36,000 on every EV sold in Q3, Ford cuts EV investment

  Ford Motor Company's Q3 financial results show escalating losses in their electric vehicle (EV) division, mainly due to a decrease in consumer demand and an ongoing price competition instigated by Tesla earlier this year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 11:06 a.m.
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  Mazda has produced more than two million rotary engine vehicles

  Mazda Motor Corporation revealed today that they have now produced over two million vehicles featuring rotary engines.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 10:15 a.m.
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  Lamborghini waits to see if synthetic fuel has a future before retiring internal combustion supercars

  Lamborghini will continue to take a wait-and-see approach to battery electric supercars - and will only commit to them when decisions are made about the future of synthetic fuels.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2023, 3:27 p.m.
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  Electric Land Rover Defender to be built in Slovakia

  JLR has today confirmed that its Nitra plant in Slovakia will produce electric vehicles as part of the company's Reimagine strategy, which will see nine new electric vehicles launched by 2030.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2023, 2:58 p.m.
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  Kia Australia partners with local company to reuse, repurpose and recycle EV batteries

  Kia Australia is taking steps to extend the lifespan of batteries in its electric vehicles by forming a collaboration with a domestic company that specializes in battery reuse, repurposing, and recycling.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2023, 2:05 p.m.
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  Volvo EX30 to be built in Europe from 2025 after 'strong demand

  Volvo Cars announced today that the all-new all-electric Volvo EX30 will be produced at the Ghent plant in Belgium from 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2023, 11:25 a.m.
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  bp boosts EV charging network with $100 million order of Tesla ultra-fast chargers

  BP announced a deal in which BP pulse, BP's EV charging business, will acquire ultra-fast charging hardware units from Tesla for $100 million. The investment will facilitate the expansion of bp pulse's public network across the U.S.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2023, 10:35 a.m.
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  Lexus mulls creating its own EV charging infrastructure in Japan, inspired by Tesla

  Lexus is considering setting up its own electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Japan, similar to Tesla's approach, to encourage domestic consumers to opt for its electric cars. Lexus CEO Takashi Watanabe told journalists that if they can attract Japanese buyers, it should be possible to do the same globally.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 26, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
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  Nissan celebrates 90th anniversary with BE@RBRICK toy that's too adorable to resist

  Nissan is ringing in its 90th year this December, and they've decided to move beyond the usual documentaries and historical retrospectives. They're opting instead for a tangible keepsake that captures the brand's storied legacy.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 26, 2023, 11:49 a.m.
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  BMW, Mercedes, VW, Audi will be among the major automakers to ignore Geneva Auto Show 2024

  Major German automakers won't participate in the revived auto show in Switzerland. There are also doubts about the participation of Stellantis brands.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 26, 2023, 11:34 a.m.