Have a good look at this, as it will inspire a fully electric vehicle of the not-too-distant future. It’s called the Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept, and it is the foundations of technology, performance, and styling for a product or products that will materialise by 2025. Firstly, the powertrain. It incorporates […]
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Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 on sale in Australia in April
Local details, including prices for Australia have been confirmed for the new Mercedes-Benz EQA fully electric small SUV, which officially goes on sale in April. The EQA was initially revealed in January. It joins the growing EQ series of vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, following the EQC and soon-to-be EQE and EQS electric […]
Tesla’s driver-facing camera poses privacy concern – report
A report from US-based consumer advocacy group, Consumer Reports, has warned that Tesla’s in-car camera poses a serious privacy concern for the passengers. The benefits of studied footage could also outweigh the potential privacy risks. According to the report, Tesla does indeed study some in-car camera footage in the process […]
Porsche CEO confirms next-generation 718, hints 918 successor – report
Porsche CEO, Oliver Blume, has confirmed there will be a next-generation 718 series, but says the company is yet to decide whether the next generation of Boxster and Caymans will be powered by petrol, electricity, or a combination of both. Nearly two years ago, Blume said Porsche was due to […]
UK tech company WEVC plans Porsche 356-inspired EV
There’s a new EV company on the block, and it is looking to buck the trends of modern styling by packaging the latest and greatest electric technology inside timeless, retro designs. It comes from the UK-based Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC), and it is being pitched as a sub-1000kg, mid-engined […]
Lexus SUV concept previewed, electric DIRECT4 ‘RZ 450e’?
Lexus is preparing to unveil an all-new concept car later this month, one that will ‘symbolise the next generation’ of the brand. A teaser has been handed out to get us all guessing. With the exposure levels turned up on the teaser image, it clearly appears to be some kind […]
BMW i4 production car revealed, on sale later in 2021
The BMW i4 will go on sale later this year, including a special M Performance version. We weren’t expecting to see it for another month or two, but here it is. BMW decided to unveil the all-new fully electric model during its BMW Group Annual Conference event today. Although we’ve […]
Fully electric 2023 Ford Transit Custom confirmed, with hybrid and ICE options
Ford has today confirmed the next-generation Transit Custom, due in 2023, will be available with a fully electric powertrain. Plug-in hybrid and hybrid models will also be available, along with traditional internal combustion engine options (ICE). Production of the next-gen model is scheduled to commence during the first half of […]