Category: Automotive

22 states join California to sue the Trump admin over emissions standards

Sponsored Links Pawel Czaja via Getty Images A group of 22 states have joined California in suing the Trump administration, which revoked that state’s right to set its own emissions standards. On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a plan for national vehicle emissions rules. The One National Program… Continue reading 22 states join California to sue the Trump admin over emissions standards

Byton founder says he quit because of Chinese government interference

Carsten Breitfeld, a founder and former CEO of EV startup Byton, says he left the company earlier this year because the Chinese government exerted too much influence after an investment from the country’s oldest state-owned automaker, First Auto Works (FAW). He said that while the deal with FAW lent the credibility he sought for Byton… Continue reading Byton founder says he quit because of Chinese government interference

Lime Ends LimePod Carsharing Service

Lime began operating its carsharing service in February. Screenshot via Michaela Kwoka-Coleman.  Scooter-sharing service is ending its LimePod carsharing, according to GeekWire. The free floating carsharing service was operating in Seattle.  Lime will begin taking vehicles off the streets next month. Operations are supposed to be completely shuttered by Dec. 31. The company will stop… Continue reading Lime Ends LimePod Carsharing Service

Audi AI:TRAIL Quattro Off-Road EV In Frankfurt: Photos/Videos

It’s a futuristic concept, but it could actually drive pretty well in the field. Audi unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show rather unusual electric concept – the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro. It’s not too often we see all-terrain EVs (range limitations makes off-road electrification challenging despite superior electric motors characteristics). In the case of the AI:TRAIL… Continue reading Audi AI:TRAIL Quattro Off-Road EV In Frankfurt: Photos/Videos

Ford Kuga PHEV Starts At €39,300 In Germany

Ford Kuga PHEV is priced similarly to the top of the line Kuga with all-wheel-drive. According to the German Ford website, the price of the upcoming Ford Kuga PHEV (Ford Escape PHEV in the U.S.) starts at €39,300 ($43,450) before incentives. That’s a €7,400 premium (23%) over the base ICE version, and almost on par… Continue reading Ford Kuga PHEV Starts At €39,300 In Germany

New Renault Captur: new equipment for extra on-board comfort

A new platform and a new electric and electronic architecture for the New Captur have allowed us to include the latest technological developments to optimise the on-board experience. The vehicle is crammed with equipment and driving aids that provide the driver and passengers with comfort and well-being worthy of a higher category. by Nicolas LE-BOUCHER… Continue reading New Renault Captur: new equipment for extra on-board comfort

ŠKODA AUTO produces 250,000th KAROQ compact SUV

Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, stressed, “This milestone is proof of how popular the ŠKODA KAROQ is. The fact that it has just taken a little over two years after start of production to exceed the mark of 250,000 cars manufactured is a huge success and underlines the importance of the… Continue reading ŠKODA AUTO produces 250,000th KAROQ compact SUV