Genesis Neolun Concept Genesis NEW YORK – Hyundai’s Genesis is previewing the future of the growingly prominent luxury brand with a new large all-electric concept vehicle called the Neolun. The full-size SUV features a sleek exterior design illuminated by long horizontal headlights and taillights reminiscent of the brand’s current EVs, though more modern. The interior… Continue reading Hyundai’s Genesis reveals all-electric SUV concept, the Neolun
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How BYD grew from battery maker to electric vehicle juggernaut, overtaking Tesla
In the U.S., Tesla may be at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, but abroad, the carmaker has some serious competition. In China, the world’s largest EV market, Tesla has been losing ground to domestic automakers who are increasingly building better cars at unbeatable prices, and chief among them is Warren Buffett-backed BYD. In… Continue reading How BYD grew from battery maker to electric vehicle juggernaut, overtaking Tesla
Elon Musk requires ‘FSD’ demo for every prospective Tesla buyer in North America
Elon Musk hands over a Model Y car to a customer during the opening ceremony of the new Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars in Gruenheide, Germany, March 22, 2022. Patrick Pleul | Pool | Via Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now requiring employees to install and show customers how to use the latest version… Continue reading Elon Musk requires ‘FSD’ demo for every prospective Tesla buyer in North America
New Ford Explorer: sub-£40k start price and 374 miles of range
Sander said that figure is “outstanding in this segment” and a testament to how Ford has used the extra half a year of development time “very, very effectively to keep working on the vehicle and making the vehicle better”. That headline range figure is achieved by the single-motor Extended Range car, priced from £45,875 and fitted with… Continue reading New Ford Explorer: sub-£40k start price and 374 miles of range
First ride: Ford Explorer
What can you learn from the wrong side of the car in 15 minutes on slow suburban roads? Well, we certainly can’t verify or refute Ford‘s lofty claims that the Explorer will be more dynamically adept than its Volkswagen Group platform-mates, though our chauffeur seemed to relish the opportunity to put it in Sport mode and… Continue reading First ride: Ford Explorer
Mercedes-AMG G63 gets hybrid boost and Active Ride Control
The hot Mercedes-AMG G63 has been revamped with extra power and an advanced new active suspension system that is designed to improve both its on- and off-road performance. Affalterbach’s take on the off-roader retains its potent 4.0-litre biturbo V8 powerplant, although the addition of a 48V integrated starter generator unit lifts its output by 20bhp to… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG G63 gets hybrid boost and Active Ride Control
Mercedes G-Class revamp brings hybrid power and touchscreen
The Mercedes G-Class range has been fully electrified as part of a substantial update that also includes a range of measures to improve both usability and efficiency. The current generation of the hugely capable off-roader was launched in 2018, and will shortly gain a full-electric variant for the first time. As part of the facelift,… Continue reading Mercedes G-Class revamp brings hybrid power and touchscreen
Geely confirms global launch plans for Galaxy premium brand
Geely has previewed its new Galaxy E5 ahead of the electric SUV’s unveiling at the Beijing motor show next month. The five-seater is the first from Geely’s new premium brand to be developed in both left- and right-hand-drive forms, said the company. The fourth model in the newly established Galaxy line-up is expected to be positioned… Continue reading Geely confirms global launch plans for Galaxy premium brand
Extreme Land Rover Defender Octa due this year with snarling V8
A hardcore V8-powered version of the Land Rover Defender is inbound as the first in a line of top-flight flagships dubbed ‘Octa’. Previously thought to carry the long-dormant SVX branding, the radical new off-roader has been spotted testing several times, but only now – a few months before its debut – has the firm given the… Continue reading Extreme Land Rover Defender Octa due this year with snarling V8
Maruti Suzuki to add electric MPV in 2026, share it with Toyota Kirloskar
Capitalising on its leadership in the multi-purpose vehicle space, Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest carmaker plans to add an electric MPV following its first electric SUV eVX scheduled for the first half of 2025. Sources say an electric MPV codenamed YMC is based on the same born EV architecture as the YY8 mid-size SUV. The… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to add electric MPV in 2026, share it with Toyota Kirloskar