Author: Linda Ma

Volvos performance brand Polestar has all grown up, no longer simply tuning regular cars but creating entirely new carbon fibre bodied 600 horsepower hybrid GT cars. The hybrid drivetrain consists of a 2.0L four banger that is both turbocharged and supercharged sitting in the front, and two electric motors fitted to the rear axle that drive the rear wheels. The Polestar 1 will have an all-electric driving range of around 100 miles, and is set to take on the BMW i8 and Tesla Model S when it is released in late 2019. Polestar also expects to develop the Polestar 2…

Google for the first time showcased the Digital car lock feature on Android 12. Google said that later this year they will be bringing this feature to Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones. XDA-Developers launches, Google promises that this feature will be present in the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Galaxy S21 series. Later users can use this feature to unlock several BMW vehicles that are compatible with the feature. Google has also been trying to add several other features that will allow users to access various car functions through the Google Assistant. In a recent blog post, Google highlighted…

This is the Kia EV6 — a new all-electric SUV that’s set to take on alternatives like the Volkswagen ID4, Skoda Enyaq and Nissan Ariya. The electric SUV will initially be available with a choice of three trims and two motor options, but a high-performance GT version will also go on sale in 2022. The EV6 is the first vehicle for Kia based on Hyundai Motor Group’s special EV-dedicated platform known as E-GMP (global modular), and it shares some key characteristics and components with the Hyundai IONIQ 5. That includes rear- or all-wheel drive running gear, with electric motors producing…

In November 2021, GAC introduced their electric SUV Aion LX Plus. GAC has now started selling their electric vehicles. The GAC Aion LX Plus offers a range of more than 1,000 KM. That maximum range comes via extended range mode despite having the same battery size as the base LX model. GAC claims the Aion LX Plus is the longest-range production vehicle in the world. This capability is thanks to a 144.4 kWh battery pack with an energy density of 205 Wh/kg. The top version of the GAC Aion LX Plus offers a NEDC range of over 1,000 kilometers (1,008…

BMW iX M60 is all-wheel drive with an electric motor on each axle. With Sport mode activated, these motors now churn out 610 hp, and with Launch Control engaged there is 811 pound-feet of torque on tap. These potent numbers fire the 5769-pound iX M60 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds, according to BMW, before topping out at 155 mph. On the standard 21-inch wheels, BMW says the iX M60 will travel 280 miles, a slight dip from the xDrive50’s range. BMW iX M60 Price and Specifications [Infographic]

BMW unveiled in-car technology in the form of a large 31-inch screen to entertain rear seat passengers at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) technology exhibition. It’s not yet known when or if the large screen will be available to consumers, but BMW suggests it could be attached to the ceiling of a luxury car, turning the back seat into a “private cinema room”. The screen itself has an 8K resolution and can play content with an aspect ratio of 16:9, 21:9, or 32:9. the screen that is presented is a touch screen, and there is a small touchpad control…

The BYD Destroyer 05 was first introduced at the November 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show. The BYD Destroyer 05 has a Tesla-like large infotainment touchscreen and plenty of tech features. The BYD Destroyer 05 is a plug-in hybrid sedan with a range of up to 120 km (75 miles). ), and is 1,495 mm (58.9 in) tall with a wheelbase of 2,718 mm (107 in). This car also has an exterior design with thin LED headlight units, a large grille covering most of the front bumper, and an aerodynamic silhouette. This car has the main focus on the touch screen measuring…

The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) event was used by a Turkish startup, Togg, who presented the “Transition Concept Smart Device”. The electric sedan and SUV, which are still concepts, were designed by involving Pininfarina. This Transition Concept Smart Device comes with a sleek style with a rear door design that is in the spotlight. According to Pininfarina, the concept that stands out from this car is the line that runs along the sides of the vehicle. This car also has the Togg logo lit up. Meanwhile, another uniqueness of this car is that this car has the unification of…

At the launch of 5 VinFast electric cars at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2022, Le Thi Thu Thuy as CEO of VinFast Global, announced a strategic and bold move from the Vietnam Automotive Start-up. VinFast has decided to become a company that produces only fully electric cars before 2022 ends. This means that VinFast will stop producing fuel-engined cars at least by the end of 2022. Then become a company that only makes EV cars like Tesla. VinFast will focus its research and development efforts on all-electric powertrains for their vehicles. This bold move makes VinFast one of the…

US manufacturer Kenworth has unveiled the Kenworth T680E which is its first Class 8 electric truck at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. The Kenworth T680E is designed for a gross vehicle weight rating of 82,000 pounds (approximately 37 tons). The Kenworth T680E has a Meritor powertrain and offers 400 kW of continuous peak power or 500 kW. Kenworth T680E is equipped with a battery that has a capacity of 396 kWh. With the battery, the truck is claimed to have a range of about 150 miles (240 kilometers). The battery itself can be charged up to 120 kW. Charging using…

Wallbox has just introduced a line of home chargers called Quasar 2. The product line is the latest generation of two-way home chargers designed specifically for North American consumers. Quasar 2 inherits the features and functionality of Quasar which was the initial version. Additional features found on the Quasar 2 are two-way in-home charging, CCS compatibility, and a blackout mode. The blackout mode makes it possible to make an electric vehicle an emergency generator when the power goes out. “Two-way charging opens up many opportunities for smarter energy management at home,” said Enric Asunción, founder and CEO of Wallbox. Douglas…

Mercedes-Benz introduces an EQV-based electric MPV that can be used for outdoor camping activities. This eco-friendly car is the result of a collaboration between Swiss Sortimo Walter Rüegg PLC and is available in the European market. This electric MPV features a pop-up roof with an optional integrated bed and solar panels, a modular bed unit for the rear compartment and a kitchenette unit for the luggage compartment. In addition, the EQV model can still be used as a passenger van with rear seat placement. Klaus Rehkugler, Head of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes Benz Vans, said that, “Electric cars are…