Author: David Smith

Some time ago Toyota officially introduced the bZ4X electric car complete with data on specifications, variants, and prices. Toyota bZ4X itself has the meaning of the manufacturer’s vision beyond zero to create vehicles that are very environmentally friendly. According to Toyota, the bZ4X is the first BEV vehicle with the e-TNGA platform that is being seriously developed with Subaru Corporation. See also: Price and Variant Toyota bZ4X Both companies are trying to create a BEV vehicle with a low center of gravity. Even the ability of this car is also designed to be able to devour off-road terrain which is…

Toyota Motor Corp. targets to sell 3.5 million electric cars globally by 2030 to build momentum in promoting carbon neutrality. The Japanese automaker said it was ready to invest 8 trillion yen (USD 70 billion) in electric cars by 2030, while launching 30 electric car models globally. See also: What we currently know about Toyota’s concept cars, the Micro Box and Mid Box “The situation around energy differs from region to region. Therefore, Toyota wants to meet the situations and needs of different countries and regions by offering various options in terms of carbon neutrality,” President Akio Toyoda said at…

The X3 xDrive30e is a BMW electrified car model that was first launched in November 2019. The new BMW X3 xDrive30e combines the distinctive qualities of a Sports Activity Vehicle with highly efficient drive technology. In terms of exterior, the appearance of the BMW X3 xDrive30e looks similar to the petrol engine version, the X3. But when you turn to the side of the body, there is a charging port to charge the battery. See also: BMW unveils color-changing exterior technology at CES at the touch of a button The rest remains the same, has a sporty and dynamic shape…

Audi recently showcased the S1 e-Tron Quattro Hoonitron drift electric car online. This electric vehicle brings automotive lovers back to remembering the 1980s Audi Sport Quattro S. This legendary car is the rally vehicle used to win the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 1987. Now the car is getting an update with extensive customization inside and out. The German manufacturer claims that it has designed and developed the Audi S1 ​​e-tron Quattro Hoonitron exclusively for drift racer Ken Block. This all-electric car will be released in the next few months. See also: Audi Confirms Next-Gen R8 Will Be All-Electric…

Toyota is getting serious about developing electric cars. They even immediately showed off 16 electric cars from the plan of 30 electric cars that will be presented in the near future. In an official statement, Tuesday (12/14/2021) Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda said Toyota was founded to help people have a better and happier life. Currently, one way to make people’s lives happier is to create a clean and comfortable environment. “I believe achieving carbon neutrality will make people’s lives on this planet happier. We want to help create such a life because Toyota was founded to provide happiness for people.…

The BMW iX is one of the newest electric car technologies that awarded  five stars in the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) safety testing. It managed to be the safest car in the latest Euro NCAP test with the Mercedes-EQ EQS which also won five stars. So what about the details of the score? Launching from the Euro NCAP datasheet, the BMW iX scored 34.7 points or 91% for adult passenger protection. This score was achieved with two perfect scores, namely the side collision test with 16 points and the whiplash test with 4 points. This means that…

After winning the title as the best electric car in Europe, now it’s the turn of the Nissan Note e-Power to be named Japan Car of the Year 2021-2022. As reported by Paultan.org, the victory of the third generation Note also earned him a fifth COTY title for Nissan, as well as bringing the trophy back after being last won in 2011 through LEAF. In this assessment, Note e-Power secured the win with 335 points, ahead of the Toyota GR86/Subaru BRZ pair, which got 264 points. The third place is occupied by the new Honda HR-V (Vezel) which earned 227…

Harley-Davidson Inc’s (HOG.N) electric motorcycle division, LiveWire will conduct an Initial Public Offering (IPO) through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The corporate action is said to be worth 1.77 billion US dollars . According to Reuters, the deal with AEA-Bridges Impact Corp (IMPX.N) will be funded by a $400 million cash check company held in the trust and another $100 million investment from Harley and KYMCO, respectively. Harley is the latest automotive manufacturer to have an IPO in the electric vehicle industry. Last month, Amazon-backed electric vehicle maker Rivian (RIVN.O) shot past a $100 billion valuation…

Premium car manufacturer Rolls-Royce has finally started testing its first production electric car, the Specter by covering a distance of 150 million miles. According Autocar, CEO of the Goodwood company, Torsten Müller-Ötvös said, this prototype is a representation of a production car. This means the Specter will be a two-door grand tourer with a long bonnet and distinctive muscle proportions. This latest unit of the luxury EV sedan uses Rolls-Royce’s own Architecture of Luxury platform, which can house a pure electric drivetrain. The platform is also used the same as the assembled luxury car line consisting of the Phantom, Ghost,…

JETSON Aero claims to have made the first commercially available “flying car”. The Swedish company hopes that in the future, the vehicle it designs will be able to replace traditional cars as a means of transportation. The Jetson One is a one-person flying car that takes off and lands vertically. This vehicle has four propellers mounted horizontally — one at each corner of the vehicle — just like a drone. According to Jetson Aero, the company that produces it, it only takes five minutes to learn how to fly it. Jetson Aero founder and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) Tomasz Patan…

Previously, it was reported that Apple had expanded the timeline for sending Project Titan. For those unfamiliar with the project, it’s Apple Car’s self-driving car and the company hopes to launch the car sometime in 2025. Apple’s goal was clear, to build a fully self-driving vehicle, the first versions of the car possibly limiting self-driving capabilities for steering and acceleration. In case you’re wondering what an Apple Car might look like, British car rental company Vanarama (via MacRumors) has created a render of the vehicle based on an “original patent filed by Apple” and previously released Apple devices. This doesn’t…

The 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show is an event that will surprise Honda fans. At the exhibition, Honda introduced one of its concept cars, the Honda e:N SUV, which had a design that was out of the way of Honda. This car has a pretty wild design with firm lines and angular patterns. You could say that if the H on the grille was removed, you wouldn’t recognize it as a Honda. Currently its status is a concept car that has the possibility to be continued into the production line or only used as a mere study. However, if the first…

The BMW i4 eDrive40 is an all-electric four-door fastback styled sedan under development by German automobile manufacturer BMW. it’s pretty clear that the entry-level EV affordables are all in place. The eDrive40 model features a single rear-mounted electric motor making 335 horsepower, and the M50 adds a motor up front that helps generate 536 total horses. Photos: BMW

The new flagship car of Nissan’s SUV line, the Nissan Ariya 2022 will be sold for 41,845 pounds. Quoted from Autocar UK, the Volkswagen ID 4 SUV competitor car can only be ordered next summer or around mid-June 2022 later. This new car will carry a battery with a capacity of 63 kWH and can cover a distance of up to 358 kilometers on a single charge. Nissan Ariya has an engine that can produce 215 horsepower which can make this SUV car go from 0-100 km / h in 7.5 seconds. The Nissan Ariya also has several higher versions.…

The new MG ZS 2022 goes on sale in November 2021 in various European countries including the UK, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and France. A number of updates are brought by the MG ZS EV 2022 electric car from the previous model which was launched in late 2019. The MG ZS EV is the first pure electric SUV in the B segment to receive a five-star Euro NCAP rating for safety. This means that this electric car performs well in all aspects and offers an extensive range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as standard, grouped under the name MG…

A motorcycle brand from Taiwan, Ovaobike, had kicked off the floor of EICMA, Milan 2021 by displaying a sport-type electric motorcycle, the Ovaobike CR-21. Quoting Greatbiker, it looks attractive with a modern cafe racer concept. The motor is made muscular with a naked style but is equipped with an electric-powered drive. The exterior is quite prominent with a sharp design. Round headlights, bent handlebars with mirrors at the end of the handlebars. The chassis is trellis with the rear subframe made floating. 41 mm diameter upside down front suspension and a single shock absorber at the rear. 17-inch front and…

Chevrolet in development of a hybrid Corvette. Now, the project has entered the stage of a concept car called the E-Ray. In terms of performance, the Chevrolet Corvette hybrid is expected to use a 6,200 cc V8 engine and a small battery that drives a pair of front-mounted electric motors. With all-wheel drive, the car is claimed to be capable of producing 650 hp. Chevrolet hinted that this product candidate was inspired by the Miray concept car that was introduced at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. Judging from the powertrain used, the Miray carries a mid-electric system, with a 1,500…

The Seres SF5 is an SUV-style electric car that is claimed to be able to cover a distance of 1,000 km until the battery runs out. The SF5 Seres was developed in an SUV model to suit today’s automotive trends. DFSK engineers present a modern, elegant and stylish touch. The main characteristics of the appearance of the Seres SF5 are the Sigma LED DRL design that resembles a flash of electricity, as well as the Diamond Grill. Then at the back, there is a Skyline Streamer-Go Through LED Taillight that extends with natural lighting and looks artistic. Another uniqueness of…

Tesla recently carried out a software update that allows users to play video games on the touch screen mounted in front of the dashboard. Tesla has added games in a software update to most of its vehicles this summer. But this update raises concerns about driving safety. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday it was discussing with Tesla about the software update. “Accidents due to distraction are a concern, especially in vehicles equipped with various comfort technologies such as entertainment screens. We are aware of drivers’ concerns and are discussing these features with manufacturers,” NHTSA…

Volkswagen will bring electric car technology to the camper van market in the next few years with an ID-based ID.Buzz. With its big interior and small footprint, the I.D. Buzz is even more versatile than the original – yet with its electric drivetrain and autonomous tech, it’s totally fit for the future. Photos: Volkswagen