BMW has revealed the i7 Protection, the first-ever armoured electric sedan along with the 7-Series, both delivering the same VR9 ballistic protection ensuring that the vehicle occupants remain safe in the event of difficult scenarios Driven by two powerful electric motors, the BMW i7 Protection meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection, as does… Continue reading BMW i7 Protection is first-ever armoured electric luxury sedan
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BMW i7 Protection is first-ever armoured electric luxury sedan
BMW has revealed the i7 Protection, the first-ever armoured electric sedan along with the 7-Series, both delivering the same VR9 ballistic protection ensuring that the vehicle occupants remain safe in the event of difficult scenarios Driven by two powerful electric motors, the BMW i7 Protection meets all the requirements of class VR9 protection, as does… Continue reading BMW i7 Protection is first-ever armoured electric luxury sedan
‘We have gained more expertise in EVs in the last five years’: Shailesh Chandra
With its over 100,000 electric cars clocking a cumulative 1.4 billion kilometres on Indian roads in the last five years, Tata Motors, which is the dominant player with over 80 percent share in India’s passenger vehicle EV market, says it has become more confident about the zero-emission technology. “While we had the know-how on EVs… Continue reading ‘We have gained more expertise in EVs in the last five years’: Shailesh Chandra
Ford F-150 Lightning pickup saves the day for elderly man stranded in wheelchair
A police department in central California received a call on Monday afternoon about an elderly man stranded in his electric wheelchair in front of the Auto Zone auto parts store, according to the local chief. “On arrival, it was determined that the chair’s battery needed a charge,” Atwater Police Chief Michael Salvador wrote in a… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning pickup saves the day for elderly man stranded in wheelchair
A Slice of Big Sky Country You Won’t See on ‘Yellowstone’
Recently, western Montana and cities like Bozeman are experiencing a surge in popularity because of the wildly successful drama “Yellowstone” and its prequels “1883” and “1923.” But some of Montana’s most intriguing areas are those that remain untouched by the limelight. The Hi-Line is one of them. It’s the stretch of U.S. Highway 2 that… Continue reading A Slice of Big Sky Country You Won’t See on ‘Yellowstone’
The Big Number: 30,000
At the moment, Tesla accounts for more than half the fast chargers in the United States. Last month, Ford Motor and G.M. struck a deal that would allow them to adopt Tesla’s charging technology and, separately, Tesla has pledged to make more of its chargers available to other car brands. The collaboration announced on Wednesday… Continue reading The Big Number: 30,000
Tesla’s Profit Rose in the Second Quarter as Price Cuts Spurred Demand
Tesla reported a rise in profit for the second quarter after the company, led by Elon Musk, cut prices in response to increased competition and higher borrowing costs for car buyers. The company said on Wednesday that it earned $2.7 billion from April through June, up from $2.5 billion in the first quarter this year… Continue reading Tesla’s Profit Rose in the Second Quarter as Price Cuts Spurred Demand
Carvana, Used Car Dealer, Reaches Deal to Restructure Debt
Carvana, the troubled used car retailer, announced on Wednesday that it had reached a debt restructuring agreement with most of its bondholders in an effort to lower interest payments over at least the next two years and put its business on more solid financial footing. The once fast-growing company, which sells cars online and at… Continue reading Carvana, Used Car Dealer, Reaches Deal to Restructure Debt
Ford Slashes Price of Electric F-150 Lightning as Demand Weakens
After struggling to find enough batteries and other parts for the past couple of years, automakers are finally beginning to churn out large numbers of electric cars and trucks. More than 30 new models will arrive in showrooms this year. What they need now are more customers. While sales of electric vehicles are increasing —… Continue reading Ford Slashes Price of Electric F-150 Lightning as Demand Weakens
F1 Academy Picks Up Where the W Series Left Off
It has been 47 years since a woman drove in a Formula 1 Grand Prix, when Lella Lombardi of Italy finished 12th at the Austrian Grand Prix in 1976. In 2019, the all-female W Series started in an attempt to provide a way to get women behind the wheel, but it collapsed in June without… Continue reading F1 Academy Picks Up Where the W Series Left Off