EV newcomer Faraday Future has released a short clip of one of its development cars lining up on the drag strip against a Tesla Model X, Bentley Bentayga and even a Ferrari 488 GTB to boast the performance potential of its new car. The clip has been released to create […]
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Chinese company makes fake Mercedes electric SUV
As you may have noticed, China’s car industry is booming. We reported just weeks ago that its latest EV had taken out the fastest lap on the Nurburgring Nordschleife for an EV, bettering established automotive royalty like the Nissan GT-R Nismo, and Lexus LFA. While China may be moving in […]
Real Nikola One hydrogen truck revealed with 746kW
The hydrogen and electric Nikola One freight truck has been formally revealed in production trim with an advanced fuel cell and battery system. The manufacturer claims a range of 1287-1931km, using a combination of lithium-ion batteries and a hydrogen fuel cell system, which generates 746kW and 2700Nm. The truck will […]
Toyota’s new EV division to be led by president Akio Toyoda
Toyota has announced that the brand’s president, Akio Toyoda, is to take the helm of Toyota’s new EV (electric vehicle) division. The announcement was made yesterday, with Toyoda, who has been president of Toyota Motor Corporation since 2009, set to take on the position immediately where he joins executive vice […]
Porsche expects to sell 20,000 Mission E units per year, hybrid Boxster considered – report
Porsche’s CEO has told media he expects Porsche to ship as many as 20,000 units of its upcoming all-electric Mission E each year when it reaches production in 2019, adding there may be a plug-in hybrid variant of the 718 Boxter on the way. Speaking with Automobilwoche, the man in […]
Tesla Autopilot update just around the corner
Tesla is planning the release of its enhanced Autopilot system in “about 3 weeks”, according to CEO Elon Musk. The suite is set to be joined by incremental updates on a monthly basis, downloaded via the car’s computer system via Wi-Fi. As it stands, a Tesla vehicle sold today comes […]
Fully electric McLaren P1 could be the perfect Xmas present
Keeping the theme going from the Power Wheels Smart Drive Mustang we featured yesterday, and the toy Tesla Model S further in the year, for the child with more exotic, supercar-inspired tastes we have the Ride On McLaren P1 from McLaren. The brand cruelly showcases it as a ‘pure electric […]
Electric Ford Mustang toy features traction & stability control (video)
If you find your kids are starting to follow in your wheeltracks and have begun the metamorphosis into car freak, then chances are you’re starting to think about suitable presents to stash under the tree in a months’ time. If your spawn is of the blue-blooded variety, then Ford and […]