Audi has confirmed it will produce its upcoming e-tron all-electric SUV, known as the Q6, at its Brussels facility in Belgium from 2018. The Audi Q6 e-tron will be the company’s first-ever battery-electric SUV, featuring three electric motors, a high-capacity battery, and a potential range of more than 500km, Audi […]
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Hyundai IONIQ officially revealed, all-new dedicated hybrid & EV
After a number of teasers Hyundai has finally unveiled its all-new Toyota Prius rival; the Hyundai IONIQ. It will be available in electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid form. Hyundai says the IONIQ is responding to rapidly changing customer lifestyles by “breaking the mould for hybrid vehicles”, promising not only fuel […]
Audi h-tron concept unveiled, previews future hydrogen fuel cell tech
Audi took to Detroit to unveil the interesting new h-tron quattro concept, which previews zero-emissions technology that could eventually make it to production. The h-tron concept exemplifies Audi’s endeavour toward eco-friendly technologies, powered by two electric motors, front and rear, connected to a hydrogen fuel cell. The electric motor at […]
Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active concept revealed
Volkswagen has jumped straight out of the gate with its plans for the Detroit auto show, starting tomorrow, unveiling its new Tiguan GTE Active concept. Based on the all-new Tiguan revealed last year, the GTE Active goes for a more rugged, and rough and ready personality. It features big balloony […]
Hyundai IONIQ complex architecture detailed, rear & interior revealed
Hyundai has revealed more details and images of the anticipated new IONIQ hybrid sedan, before its Detroit show debut next week. This is Hyundai’s first-ever dedicated hybrid model, so it’s a rather big deal. Think of it as like Hyundai’s answer to the ever-popular Toyota Prius. It will be available […]
Faraday Future planning electric Tesla Model X SUV rival? (video)
A video accompanying the release of Faraday Future’s FZERO1 concept has set car websites abuzz, after an SUV wagon silhouette was noticed at the 1:11 mark. When the company talks about its flexible Variable Platform Architecture, it alludes to a variety of different body styles being able to sit atop […]
2017 Chevrolet Bolt unveiled at CES, GM’s new fully electric city car
The highly anticipated 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has been unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It promises to be an affordable long-range electric vehicle for the masses. This is Chevrolet’s answer to vehicles like the Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric city car. It offers a full-charge range of “more […]
Volkswagen BUDD-e concept revealed, previews MEB EV platform
Volkswagen has had its share of troubles lately, but in its quest for redemption it is showing a friendly-looking electric minibus at the Consumer Electronics Show called the BUDD-e. The BUDD-e debuts the company’s Modular Electric Platform (MEB), dedicated to plug-in vehicles. It features a 101kW battery pack that is […]