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Ram 1500 Revolution: radical concept is extendable electric pick-up
American truck brand Ram has showcased how it will “redefine” the electric pick-up segment through a radical new concept at CES. Called the Ram 1500 Revolution, the futuristic truck is the electric reimaging of the Ram 1500, the fifth iteration of what began as the iconic Dodge Ram. The EV is loaded with heaps of innovations, including… Continue reading Ram 1500 Revolution: radical concept is extendable electric pick-up
Mercedes-Benz to roll out its own 350kW charging network this year
Mercedes-Benz will launch its own charging network, complete with up to 30 350kW chargers per site, across Europe starting this year, as the marque pushes to make electric vehicle ownership more accessible. Each hub, which will offer quicker charging speeds than anything currently available, will be accessible by any electric vehicle owner at any time,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to roll out its own 350kW charging network this year
BYD launches luxury EV brand with supercar and rugged 4×4
BYD has unveiled the first two models from its new Yangwang premium electric car brand, saying they will compete against models from traditional luxury car makers such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW – with prices set to start at around one million yuan, some £122,100, when sales begin in China later this year. The Shenzhen-based… Continue reading BYD launches luxury EV brand with supercar and rugged 4×4
Cadillac announces bid to enter Formula 1 with Andretti
General Motors (GM) has announced a shock plan to enter Formula 1 in the coming years in partnership with motorsport giant Andretti Autosport. The two American companies plan to create a race team named Andretti Cadillac. This would be the first time that GM had raced in F1. The operation would be based in the US but have a ‘support facility’… Continue reading Cadillac announces bid to enter Formula 1 with Andretti
BYD sells nearly two million cars in 2022
Fast-growing Chinese vehicle manufacturer BYD enjoyed record success last year as its sales totalled 1.8 million – a 155% improvement on 2021’s figures. Few other firms have released their 2022 results at the time of writing but, for reference, Hyundai recorded 3.9 million sales globally and Kia recorded 2.9 million. Yet despite its relatively limited sales volume –… Continue reading BYD sells nearly two million cars in 2022
BMW confirms iDrive 9.0 for 2023
BMW has confirmed plans to introduce a ninth-generation version of its iDrive operating system in 2023, saying it will have updated touchscreen and voice-based functionality as well as a new “content-driven” interface that replaces the existing tile-based home screen with a 3D map-based layout. Set to launch in the second-generation BMW X2 before being rolled… Continue reading BMW confirms iDrive 9.0 for 2023
MPs call for 64mph speed limit and ban on urban Sunday driving
Speed limits on UK motorways should be reduced to 64mph or lower to save fuel and reduce emissions, MPs have suggested. It marks a drastic shift away from recent political discourse concerning speed limits, former prime minister Liz Truss having pledged in her Conservative Party leadership campaign to review and potentially scrap speed limits. The reduction is… Continue reading MPs call for 64mph speed limit and ban on urban Sunday driving
Harman showcases home-quality in-car technology
How people interact with cars is changing at a rapid pace, but in some respects, it hasn’t kept up with the expectations of modern consumers. That’s especially true of the screens in cars, which have lacked the clarity, colour and definition of not just TV screens but also smartphones. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas,… Continue reading Harman showcases home-quality in-car technology
Kia UK boss on reaching 100k sales and new targets
Kia sold more than 100,000 cars in the UK for the first time in 2022, more than tripling its volumes in the market from just 15 years ago and setting it on a path to further growth. In total, 100,191 Kia cars left showrooms, placing it sixth among all manufacturers, with a 6.2% market share. Its… Continue reading Kia UK boss on reaching 100k sales and new targets