Author: James Bryant

BMW has just revealed a leak of its new electric car, namely the iX1. Based on this teaser sketch, it looks like the iX1 electric crossover adopts the design of the BMW iX3. The BMW iX1 is claimed to have battery performance that is further than the electric cars that BMW has produced at this time. The range of the BMW iX1 is claimed to reach around 413 km to 438 km. Its development is also reported to have been adapted to the current development of electric vehicles. The fascia of this electric car looks new thanks to the use…

In mid-2020, Porsche announced that it would launch the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman in electric powertrain versions. Electric versions of the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman are slated for release in 2025. Launching the Autoblog page today, Monday, March 21, 2022, the launch of the electric version of the Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman is part of Porsche’s target of wanting 80 percent of their production vehicles to be electric vehicles by 2030. “In the middle of this decade we wanted to offer our 718 mid-engine sports car exclusively in all-electric form,” said Porsche CEO Oliver Blume. When the…

Sales of cars made by Hyundai and Kia in Europe in February jumped more than 20 percent compared to February 2021. According to Hyundai, this condition is driven by the popularity of environmentally friendly cars or electric cars. According to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA), the two South Korean automakers sold a combined 12,161 electric cars in Europe in February 2022, up 80.8 percent from a year earlier. Overall, Hyundai sold 37,032 cars in the European market in February, an increase of 25.5 percent compared to 2021. Meanwhile, Kia’s sales increased by 24.8 percent by selling 39,149 units.…

BMW plans to launch the i7 electric sedan on April 20, 2022. This is confirmed in the company’s 2021 financial report which says it will launch an electric vehicle in April 2022. BMW took to its Twitter that the new car would be revealed at Auto China in Beijing on April 20. The most interesting thing for the vehicle to be introduced is the huge kidney grille. In mobiles with internal combustion engines the grille serves as the outlet for hot air from the engine. It’s interesting to see the function of the grille because the i7 is an electric…

BMW has just announced a partnership with T-Mobile to launch the first 5G-connected car in the United States. With this collaboration, the new BMW iX and i4 2022 models can work with 5G networks. With this capability, car owners can use their car as a Wi-Fi hotspot. To get these features car owners must subscribe for $ 20 per month. Car owners will get unlimited data and voice calls. In addition to unlimited data in the US, customers will also get 200MB of data roaming. See also: BMW giving consumers two years of free charging for new BMW electric vehicles…

French automaker Renault Trucks has announced a partnership with Geodis, to design a heavy-duty electric truck for urban logistics that can meet the requirements of city center freight transport. The two companies said they had agreed to develop a 16 tonne electric truck, at comparable cost (TCO2) to a diesel vehicle, which is a prerequisite for widespread adoption of alternative power units. The project called Oxygen will work to integrate all the requirements and functions of a city center delivery, including eliminating pollution and noise and improving active and passive safety to coexist better with all road users. The heavy-duty…

General Motors has just announced that it will start production of the crossover EV they are developing called the Cadillac Lyriq. According to Cadillac’s vice president, Rory Harvey, production will start as planned due to the threat of the coronavirus and a shortage of semiconductor chips, which has led to sporadic factory closures. The Cadillac Lyriq is slated to start at $59,990. This is the first electric vehicle line from Cadillac. The company itself plans to make fully electric vehicles by 2030. See also: Cadillac releases autonomous electric vehicles concept Production of the Lyriq will take place at the plant…

Truck manufacturer from the United States (US) Mack Trucks has introduced a new generation of battery electric truck Mack LR Electric. The truck, which was designed as a waste or garbage collection vehicle, is now available for special order in the US market. This Mack LR Electric battery electric truck is a class 8 truck that combines strength, reliability and durability with zero emissions exhaust and offers customers a more sustainable truck option. Scott Barraclough, Senior Product Manager of Mack e-Mobility, said that the new generation Mack LR Electric is claimed to deliver 42% more energy than the previous model…

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), is getting ready to launch a new generation of electric trucks, the eCanter. The light duty truck has now been tested for the first time at Kitsuregawa Proving Ground, Japan. Currently, the Daimler Truck subsidiary is continuing the development and testing phase of the new generation of eCanter in preparation for its upcoming launch. The electric truck has been tested under extreme conditions in both hot and cold climates and both at home and abroad. Driving tests that exceed a total distance of more than 1 million km will be completed with an…

Ahead of its first public introduction on April 19, Mercedes-Benz first shared its first look at the interior of the EQS 2023 SUV. From the photos shared by Mercedes, the first thing that appears is the combination of technology, luxury and the spacious space of an SUV-type vehicle. One of the eye-catching features is the optional 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen that spans the entire front cabin of the car. See also: Mercedes Benz expects to have factories producing exclusively electric vehicles after 2025 It includes a 12.3-inch OLED screen that allows front passengers to watch videos while the car is moving.…

Electric vehicles dominated the World Car Awards with the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Kia EV6 as World Car of the Year nominees. There are three finalists in all six award categories and electric vehicles have dominated this year’s competition. While the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the favourite, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Kia EV6 have also impressed reviewers, so it’s still unclear which one will take the top honors. See also: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Wins UK Car of The Year 2022, Beats Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was also nominated for the World Electric…

Tesla has raised the price of its electric vehicles again. This is the second price increase in a month. In the last week, Tesla raised prices by $1,000 on several long-term models. Tesla has now implemented a much larger price increase for their entire line of electric vehicles. The base Model 3 now starts at $46,990. The price is an increase of $ 2,000 from the previous. The Model 3 Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive now costs $2,500 at $54,490. Meanwhile, the Performance version has a price increase of $3,000 at $61,990. For the Tesla Model Y Long Range, the current…