Electric
Honda to borrow GM’s EV platform for 2 new electric vehicles
Honda and General Motors have entered into an agreement which will see the two auto giants co-develop two electric vehicles, which will be built by GM and sold by Honda. The plan is for the...
BMW i Hydrogen NEXT powertrain revealed with X5 concept
BMW has unveiled a new hydrogen powertrain initiative, using the latest X5 to showcase the technology. The concept is called the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT. Hydrogen fuel cell technology could become BMW’s fourth pillar of...
Polestar 2 production starts in Geely factory in China
Production of the Polestar 2 has commenced at Geely’s existing Volvo factory in Luqiao, China. Deliveries will first flow into Europe, followed by China and North America. The Polestar 2 is, as the name suggests,...
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo confirmed for “late 2020”
In reporting its 2019 financial results last night Porsche has confirmed some new products in the pipeline as part of an investment program worth around 10 billion euros in the areas of hybridisation and electrification,...
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric update bringing increased range
Thanks to some mechanical tweaks the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric will offer a longer full-charge driving range to help soothe any range anxiety that potential buyers might have. The update is being applied in Europe...
BMW confirms fully electric option for next-gen 7 Series
BMW has confirmed the next-gen 7 Series will be offered with a fully electric powertrain option, along with petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid. The electric option, which will be a first for the flagship model,...
APEX AP-0 revealed as new 485kW electric supercar
A new supercar is hitting the scene called the APEX AP-0. It’s a fully electric, ultra lightweight, low-slung machine that promises to embrace the connection between driver and machine. Power comes from a 90kWh battery...
Kia e-Niro spotted in Australia, undergoing local testing
A Kia e-Niro fully electric SUV has been spotted in Australia, likely undergoing local testing ahead of its expected market introduction next year. We spotted this example cruising along in Sydney today. As far as...
First Audi e-tron EVs land in Australia, official launch 3rd quarter
The first examples of the Audi e-tron have landed in Australia this week, coming in as Audi’s first fully electric vehicle. It enters the market as the third fully electric premium mid-size SUV, following the...
BMW Concept i4 revealed, previews production EV for 2021
BMW has revealed the Concept i4 fully electric four-door coupe. The company says it represents a look ahead to the BMW i4 production car, which will go into production in 2021. Even though it is...
Futuristic Hyundai Prophecy EV concept unveiled
Check out this stunning concept. It’s called the Hyundai Prophecy, and it was supposed to make its debut at the Geneva motor show this week but that has since been cancelled. We saw a preview...
BMW iNEXT undergoes extreme hot weather, off-road testing
Development of the all-new BMW iNEXT has progressed to extreme hot weather testing, where prototypes have been put through gruelling conditions to essentially replicate the stress of a vehicle’s entire service life. All new BMW...
