There are two versions of the car offered: a single motor rear-wheel drive car with 282bhp and a dual motor all-wheel drive model with 335bhp. It’s the latter we’re testing, badged VZ. Both cars use the same 77kWh (usable) battery and the range is up to 324 miles in the single motor version and 353… Continue reading Cupra Tavascan
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How Honda and GM are proving hydrogen cars can work
Just over half a century since the automotive world got properly revved up by the prospect of hydrogen fuel cell cars (FCEVs), they still haven’t happened. They failed to take over the world in the same way that BEVs appear to be doing. But the same key FCEV players from back in the day are… Continue reading How Honda and GM are proving hydrogen cars can work
Aston Martin mulls rugged super-4×4 to rival Defender
Aston Martin is considering a rugged, high-powered super-4×4 to rival the Mercedes G-Class, Autocar can reveal. Design proposals for the shock new model are being evaluated internally, Autocar understands, but no decision has been made yet on whether to go ahead with what would be Aston’s second SUV. Tellingly, the Gaydon firm’s 4×4 concept is… Continue reading Aston Martin mulls rugged super-4×4 to rival Defender
Renault to trial Level 4 autonomous public transport at Roland-Garros 2024
The Renault Group is set to display its autonomous public transport vehicle later this month. The Group is developing an electric, robotised, and pre-equipped miniBus platform that will host various automation solutions from specialist partners. Experimentations have been underway for several years, and others are about to be announced, in particular with WeRide, the world… Continue reading Renault to trial Level 4 autonomous public transport at Roland-Garros 2024
Renault to trial Level 4 autonomous public transport at Roland-Garros 2024
The Renault Group is set to display its autonomous public transport vehicle later this month. The Group is developing an electric, robotised, and pre-equipped miniBus platform that will host various automation solutions from specialist partners. Experimentations have been underway for several years, and others are about to be announced, in particular with WeRide, the world… Continue reading Renault to trial Level 4 autonomous public transport at Roland-Garros 2024
Few Chinese Electric Cars Are Sold in U.S., but Industry Fears a Flood
The Biden administration’s new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles won’t have a huge immediate impact on American consumers or the car market because very few such cars are sold in the United States. But the decision reflects deep concern within the American automotive industry, which has grown increasingly worried about China’s ability to churn out… Continue reading Few Chinese Electric Cars Are Sold in U.S., but Industry Fears a Flood
Biden’s EV tariffs may not be enough to stave off the threat of Chinese vehicles in the U.S.
U.S. President Joe Biden announces increased tariffs on Chinese products to promote American investments and jobs in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 14, 2024 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images DETROIT — President Joe Biden’s plan to quadruple tariffs on China-made electric vehicles is unlikely to stave off the… Continue reading Biden’s EV tariffs may not be enough to stave off the threat of Chinese vehicles in the U.S.
Tesla’s Chinese rival Nio launches a new brand and car that undercuts the Model Y by $4,000
Chinese electric car company Nio launched its lower-cost brand Onvo on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Shanghai, China. CNBC | Evelyn Cheng SHANGHAI — Chinese electric car company Nio revealed Wednesday that the first car for its new, lower-priced brand, Onvo, will be about $4,000 cheaper than Tesla’s comparable Model Y. Deliveries for Onvo’s first… Continue reading Tesla’s Chinese rival Nio launches a new brand and car that undercuts the Model Y by $4,000
Baidu’s robotaxi unit expects to turn profitable next year
A driverless robotaxi autonomous vehicle developed by Baidu Apollo driving along a street in Beijing. Jade Gao | Afp | Getty Images SHANGHAI — Chinese tech company Baidu said Wednesday its Apollo Go robotaxi arm expects to turn profitable next year. The projection comes as Elon Musk has emphasized his plans to build up Tesla’s… Continue reading Baidu’s robotaxi unit expects to turn profitable next year
Nio undercuts Tesla Model Y with £24k Onvo L60 SUV for China
The first model from Nio‘s new family-focused EV brand Onvo is a Tesla Model Y-rivalling crossover that majors on practicality and efficiency. Called the L60, it’s due on sale in China from September at a starting price equivalent to just £24,000 – undercutting its chief rival by a notable margin. There’s no word yet on… Continue reading Nio undercuts Tesla Model Y with £24k Onvo L60 SUV for China