Author: David Smith

Ford has officially delivered the first F-150 Lightning to retail and fleet customers today. The F-150 Lightning is an electric version of the F-150, the best-selling passenger vehicle in the US. The lucky new first owner is a member of F150LightningForum from the state of Michigan. The first owners got their hands on the F-150 Lightning one year after pre-ordering. He ordered Platinum Trim Lightning on May 20, 2021, and the reservation was later converted to an order on January 7, 2022. Orders were placed on April 18, 2022, until five weeks later shipped today, May 26, 2022. Ford CEO…

Mansory again made shaking his head when dissecting the Ferrari SF90 Stradale. This Ferrari hybrid supercar was overhauled much more radically with the supply of a body kit labeled F9XX. Starting from the front sector, this Ferrari SF90 Stradale brings an aggressive bumper design with aerodynamic sharp splitter inserts. The frightening impression on the fascia is also emphasized by large air intakes and a new hood design that harmonizes with the pull of the front bumper line. Continuing the dramatic effect of the SF90 Stradale are the carbon fiber multi-spoke rims that fill all four fender spaces. The details are…

Tesla carried out a new software update (2022.16.0.2) for their electric vehicles with several important improvements. The highlight of the update is better navigation energy prediction. This navigational energy prediction will take into account crosswind, headwind, humidity and ambient temperature forecasts to provide a more accurate range estimate. In the latest update, Tesla Cars can automatically apply regular brakes for consistent deceleration when regenerative braking is limited due to battery temperature or charge status. To activate, tap Controls > Pedals & Steering > Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking Is Limited. The latest update also allows for multiple media accounts such…

Mercedes-Benz showed off an impressive new feature of the EQG electric car, which is the G-Turn, also known as a tank-like 360-degree turn. The EQG electric concept car is an all-electric version of the premium off-roader G-Wagon. This ability is shown in a new video released by Mercedes-Benz recently. The feature shows the EGQ electric truck turning on its four wheels and creating a vortex of dust that grinds it up. The EQG electric car does the trick using its quad motor powertrain, which allows it to apply torque to each of its four wheels independently. Then, the two sides…

Stellantis’ subsidiary, Lancia, is officially working on the electric vehicle market by gradually launching three electric cars in segment B. This strategy was carried out by Lancia to catch up with other car companies that had already launched electric cars. This production will also transform Lucia’s transformation into one of Europe’s largest electric car brands. “Lancia is ready to take its first steps towards becoming a respected premium segment brand in Europe,” said Luca Napolitano, Chief Executive Officer of Lancia. Napolitano said, the three electric cars made by Lucia will not be released simultaneously, but in stages. According to the…

Volvo Trucks has reinvented itself by becoming the first truck manufacturer in the world to introduce the use of fossil-free steel materials in the chassis of Volvo’s heavy-duty electric trucks. Manufactured by the Swedish steel company SSAB, the fossil-free steel uses technology based on hydrogen. As a result, the use of such steel will have a much lower impact on the climate than conventional steel. Jessica Sandström, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Volvo Trucks, said that the first fossil-free steel produced with hydrogen will be used in the chassis rails of the truck precisely in the backbone of…

Stellantis and Samsung SDI announced they would build a battery factory in Indiana, said a source briefed on the matter. The construction of the battery factory is part of the Stellantis Group’s plan to increase the production of electric vehicles. The company announced in October that it signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture for the production of lithium ion electric vehicle batteries in North America. The battery factory is targeted to start operating in 2025 with an initial annual production capacity of 23 gigawatt hours. The capacity of the battery factory is expected to increase to…

Citroen will launch a C3-based compact electric car for the Indian market in 2023, according to Stellantis group CEO Carlos Tavares. After that will be followed by electric MPV and compact SUV. In the Indian market, Citroen only sells the C5 Aircross and that too in limited quantities. To add to Citroen portfolio in the Indian Market, Stellantis launched the C3 hatchback in July and a new segment of compact EVs, to be released in 2023. The second most populous village in the world, India is a promising market for Citroen . To that end, Citroën wants to increase the…

Japanese automaker Honda is expected to introduce its Prologue SUV in North America sometime in 2024. In a recent development, the brand has released teaser images of this upcoming vehicle, highlighting important design details. The image shows that the car will have sleek LED headlights, roof rails, and door-mounted ORVM, among other highlights. This car will be powered by an electric powertrain. The Prologue will be the product of a joint effort between Honda and General Motors and will be based on General Motors’ Ultium modular electric car architecture. This car is expected to offer a good look, many features,…

Cybersecurity company NCC Group, based in Manchester, England, said that millions of digital keys embedded in Tesla Inc vehicles could easily be broken into only with a bluetooth system. This became known to the public after the NCC Group company uploaded a video to Reuters, in which one of the researchers, Sultan Qasim Khan, can be seen conducting a vulnerability test on the security system of the Tesla Inc vehicle’s digital lock application. Qasim Khan easily cracked the bluetooth technology on a digital lock, just by using a small relay device attached to a laptop. The device is used to…

Serial 1 has just announced the second generation of its premium e-bike lineup with app updates. Serial 1 itself is a premium electric bicycle company from Harley-Davidson. Its position is almost the same as Livewire which is an electric motorcycle brand from Harley-Davidson. The updated e-bike has a number of new software features following Serial 1’s partnership with Google Cloud. The Serial 1 was the first to integrate Google’s software products into its vehicles. The Serial 1 e-bike includes software that allows riders to track their rides, collect data, and significantly improve safety and security. This will be an added…

Lancia announced their electrification strategy that plans to be all electric by 2026. All models from the Stellantis subsidiary will be pure electric vehicles from 2026. Starting in 2028, the brand wants to sell 100% electric cars exclusively. Lancia will launch its first car with an electric powertain in early 2024. The pioneer electric model is the Lancia Ypsilon which has a length of four meters, entering the B-segment sedan with a hatchback. The Lancia Ypsilon will be exclusively electric. In 2026, electric vehicle models will follow with a length of about 4.60 meters. However, Lancia has not named the…