Author: David Smith

Recently Volkswagen (VW) introduced an electric MPV and commercial van named VW ID.buzz. At first glance, it is somewhat similar to the VW T1. It’s not just the silhouette, VW ID. Buzz also has a spacious cabin like the T1. This was shown by the Twitter account @volkswagen, Tuesday (15/3/2022). https://twitter.com/volkswagen/status/1503668346662932488 They uploaded a short video showing the interior of the VW ID. buzz. Retro and colorful impression feels thick in this car. From the dashboard to the door panels, there are accents that match the body color. The MPV has a capacity of 5 passengers with a 2+3 configuration.…

The largest truck manufacturer from Germany, Daimler Truck, continues to develop the latest innovations as a form of its ambition to position itself to lead the electric commercial vehicle industry. After marketing the Mercedes-Benz eActros and Freightliner eCascadia electric trucks, Daimler is now preparing to start production of the eEconic electric truck as its third electric truck model. In preparation for this, Daimler is currently entering the testing phase of the Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric truck under the extreme cold in the Finnish region. This test is claimed to be one of Daimelr’s last steps before entering production at the end…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to a single duel. Elon Musk offer was submitted directly to the Kremlin’s Twitter account on Monday, March 14, 2022, as a form of sympathy for the struggle of the Ukrainian people. “I hereby challenge Vladimir Putin to single combat. The stakes are Ukraine,” Musk said in a tweet on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1503327421839417344 Musk, who posted his tweet in Russian, tagged the Kremlin’s English account. “Are you okay with this fight?” he asked. One Twitter user thinks Putin will easily win any fight, including with Musk. The Tesla…

The electric car manufacturer from the United States, Rivian, has released their earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2021. Rivian confirmed that they had lost $2.4 billion in potential revenue. As a result of these losses, Rivian revised their production target for this year to 25,000 units. Rivian is ready to spend the existing capital to produce their cars this year. “This is reflected in the recent strong week-on-week production rate growth, where our output has been constrained primarily by supplier constraints,” Rivian wrote in a statement. “The factory’s production areas, including battery module, general assembly, body assembly, body…

Niutron NV is the first electric car produced by Niutron, an electric vehicle startup originating from China. Niutron NV is currently available via pre-order only. The Niutron NV itself is a midsize SUV with electric power available to consumers in a long-range version. Niutron itself has developed its own electric vehicle platform called Gemini. Several other models will come using the platform. See also: Everything You should know about spec, range, and price Wuling Hongguang Mini EV On January 12, 2022 Niutron released a design concept image called Urban Exploring. The concept image includes a two-way ring LED light and…

Renault Austral is a new weapon to attack the global SUV market in the C segment against the Peugeot 3008, Toyota RAV4, and BMW X3. The Renault Austral is built using a new generation platform in collaboration with Mitsubishi and Nissan called CMF-CD. The Renault Austral has a number of engine options, but all of them are hybrids. There are full hybrids and mild hybrids, but none are plug-in hybrids. See also: Renault Austral will have multiple powertrains options Its main mainstay is a hybrid engine dubbed the E-Tech Hybrid. It is a 1200 cc turbo 3-cylinder petrol engine with…

The Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, Yamaha does not want to be left behind in the competition for the electric scooter genre, namely the Yamaha Neos. Meanwhile, the Yamaha Neos is here as an option for short-distance and pollution-free urban mobility in Europe. To facilitate mobility, this scooter features a removable battery. This brand-new scooter has a simple yet stylish body and delivers smooth and agile performance for the city. Of course, the Yamaha Neos fits perfectly into the new segment that is shifting from four to two wheels. In addition, changes in urban systems such as no-entry zones, parking problems, and…

Nissan has introduced the Nissan Qashqai e-POWER as a variant of the Nissan Qashqai hybrid electric car technology. The Nissan Qashqai has officially become Nissan’s first SUV model in Europe to adopt the e-POWER series hybrid drive system. Quoting from Nissan’s official release, Qashqai e-POWER is here as an answer for European crossover consumers who drive more in urban areas. “The introduction of the innovative e-POWER technology in the new Qashqai brings Nissan’s spirit to be a pioneer in the crossover segment,” said Guillaume Cartier, Chairperson of Nissan Africa, Middle East, India, Europe, and Oceania (AMIEO) region. See also: 2022…

The fourth largest automaker in the world, Stellantis plans to move their electric car factory from Russia to western Europe. Stellantis will also suspend all planned investments in Russia. Stellantis Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said Stellantis would move van production in Russia at this time to western Europe. They will also freeze plans for more investment in the country as a consequence of the invasion of Ukraine. Stellantis has suspended all exports and imports of vehicles with Russia. Where Stellantis operates a van manufacturing plant in the city of Kaluga, in partnership with Mitsubishi. See also: Toyota targets zero-emissions cars…

Volkswagen launched the production version of the ID.Buzz in Paris, France, Wednesday, March 9, 2022. ID.Buzz is the reincarnation of the VW Kombi in the form of a modern electric vehicle. The VW Kombi has also become one of the icons of the German manufacturer, which was popular in the 1960-1980s era. ID.Buzz will be sold in a number of countries in Europe starting in the third quarter of 2022. VW also said that this van will also be launched in the United States by the end of 2023. The production version in France is the first in a series…

The era of electrification was initiated by Mazda in Europe by introducing the all-new Mazda CX-60 PHEV. It is a technology from Mazda in the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) class while maintaining the Japanese cultural heritage. The all-new Mazda CX-60 PHEV is claimed to be the flagship of the Hiroshima brand, starting at £43,950. Oh yes, three trims are offered, namely Exclusive-Line, Homura and Takumi. As stated earlier that the CX-60 PHEV brings the first plug-in hybrid technology. Yup, it is a combination of Skyactiv-G 4-cylinder with a capacity of 2,500 cc with an electric motor with a power of…

Chevrolet has released a teaser for the Blazer EV, which will be the manufacturer’s first model to sport the “SS” performance badge. This electric car will use GM’s Ultium platform. The Chevrolet Blazer SS, which is an electric crossover, will be launched at the end of this year. And, marketed in 2023. Previously, the car manufacturer from the United States introduced this prospective electric car together with the electric Chevrolet Equinox at CES 2022. This latest model will complete the line up of electric cars, such as the Chevrolet Bolt, Bolt EUV, and Silverado EV. Although there is no information…