Author: Andy Williams

The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is the production version of the Megane eVision. This crossover has a sporty appearance and an upscale cabin with a myriad of technologies. The car is available with two battery options and promises a range of up to 470 km per charge. The Megane E-Tech Electric features a wavy hood, a new logo, sleek LED headlights and wide air vents. The car is flanked by an ORVM with indicators, flush door handles at the front, “hidden” handles at the back, and 20-inch wheels. A wide LED light bar and shark fin antenna are available at…

Toyota Motor Corp. is set to completely revamp the Crown brand, which has been its flagship for nearly seven decades. Toyota will use the brand for sport utility vehicle (SUV) cars marketed in Japan, China and North America, three sources said. Not only has the model changed from a sedan to an SUV, the new Crown will also be available as an electric car, starting with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full-electric. This is Toyota’s attempt to revive the prestige of the Crown which is more than 67 years old. The Japanese automaker will adapt the Crown to the current market…

After being on hiatus for two years and experiencing several delays, the prestigious New York Auto Show was held again at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Manhattan. This exhibition is open to the public starting today, Thursday (14/4) until April 24. A number of new models from world car manufacturers were exhibited for the 2022 and 2022 model years. Starting from the line-up of conventional engine vehicles (ICE – Internal Combustion Engine) to electrified cars and also after market products. For the first time, the Micro Mobility Expo was opened, which showcased ‘short’ electric transportation. Contains a variety of…

Competition for electric vehicles by the world’s automotive manufacturers is getting tougher. Recently, the Austrian automotive company, Deus Automobiles, launched a hyper electric car called the Deus Vayenne. This car has a maximum power of 2,200 hp and a maximum torque of 1,475 lb-ft making it the fastest hyper car to date. With this power the Deus Vayanne is able to reach a top speed of up to 400 kilometers per hour. The speed of this electric hyper car is said to be able to outperform the position of the Rimac Nevera which has a maximum power of 1,914 hp.…

Rivian has just brought the R1T electric pickup truck to the market in September 2021. As a brand that specializes in producing electric vehicles, Rivian has always been compared to Tesla, the pioneer of electric vehicles that has already reached the market. Including product quality issues such as exterior appearance, paint quality and finish The Average Car Guy channel has just stirred up the details of the Rivian R1T, focusing on paint quality, panel alignment, and exterior fit and finish. The video shows a lot of orange peel on the R1T’s paint, though it’s not clear without a closer inspection.…

Hyundai Motor officially produces the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Genesis GV70 EV at the Montgomery factory, Alabama, USA starting later this year. This will also be the first Korean electric vehicle to be produced in the US. “Hyundai Motor Company is taking the first steps to bring electric vehicle production to the United States. We are excited to showcase our team members in producing electric vehicles in Alabama,” said Ernie Kim, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. The Santa Fe Hybrid will go into production alongside the non-hybrid Elantra, Tucson, Santa Cruz and Santa Fe sedans at…

Voyah, the luxury car division of automotive manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation, officially introduced the Voyah Dreamer to compete with the Toyota Alphard. This premium MPV wrapped in various luxuries has an acceleration that can be considered fast. From a standstill to 100 kph, the Voyah Dreamer can cover it in just 5.9 seconds. Not only in terms of performance, from aesthetics too Voyah Dreamer was developed with an impressive design. One of them is the use of a large grille at the front which carries a chrome feel. In addition, the use of lights is also made more modern through…

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 won the 2022 World Car Of The Year Award, which was announced Wednesday at the opening of the New York Auto Show. This car with a futuristic retro look beat two other electric vehicles that were also finalists, namely the KIA EV6 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E. This year is the first time all of the World Car of the Year finalists. In addition, a special World Electric Car category was added, which was also won by Hyundai Ioniq 5 beating the Audi E-Tron GT and Mercedes-Benz EQS. https://twitter.com/WorldCarAwards/status/1514246202778427397 With a cool look and the latest…

Alfa Romeo CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato, said there will be a next generation of the Alfa Romeo Giulia which is a sedan competitor to the BMW 3 Series. The next generation of the Alfa Romeo Giulia will be fully electric. “We are not abandoning the Giulia. There will be a future Giulia, and it will be an electric-only model,” he said. The Alfa Romeo Giulia will still be around. However, it was only a matter of time before its internal combustion engine was discontinued. Alfa Romeo itself has announced that it will become an EV brand from 2027. The Alfa Romeo…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced that it has selected electric vehicle manufacturing startup Canoo to provide a zero-emission electric car as part of NASA’s upcoming Artemis mission to the Moon. Quoted from Electrek.co, (12/4/2022) Canoo will soon join Tesla and Rivian as an electric car manufacturer integrated into the realm of space exploration. News shared by Bloomberg states that electric vehicle startup Canoo has been tapped by NASA for contracts from a pool of bidders. See also: Mini offers electric conversion for classic models The contract awarded to Canoo is worth $147,855, and competitors have until…

Mercedes-Benz has celebrated this milestone by producing a cumulative 25,000 electric vans since 2010. Mercedes-Benz’s current lineup of electric vans includes three models consisting of the Mercedes-Benz eVito (mid-size van and passenger Tourer version) marketed in 2017, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter (large van) since 2019 and the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300. (passenger van) which was released in 2020. “We have a clear goal, we want to be a leading manufacturer of electric vans in the long term,” said Mathias Geisen, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans in a statement, Tuesday (12/4/2022). “And for this we have a very good starting point: By the end…

Electric vehicles are recognized to offer a much quieter, more environmentally friendly and vibration-free driving experience. However, the character of electric car power is still far from the characteristics of a car with an internal combustion engine (ICE). Based on the discovery of patent registration documents revealed by The Drive, Hyundai still wants to meet the needs of consumers who are familiar with ICE cars, even though the car does not have an internal combustion engine. See also: Toyota Files Manual Transmission Patent for Electric Vehicles Based on the patent, Hyundai describes a simulation system that can mimic the characteristics…