Luxury car maker Genesis has begun trials of a conductive charging system to help owners of its EVs do away with having to plug and unplug their vehicles, as well as store the charging cable in the car. The tests, which will run until June 2023, are being conducted in the premium brand’s home market… Continue reading Genesis trialling wireless EV charging to do away with cables
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£22,000 Volkswagen ID 2 gives blueprint for cheap electric cars
The Volkswagen Group is getting serious about cheaper EVs, first with a small hatchback dubbed ID 2 that we’re promised will be sub-€25,000 (£22,000) when it arrives in 2025, then with an even cheaper car costing less than €20,000 (£17,500). “That is the real Champions League,” Volkswagen brand boss Thomas Schäfer said of the entry EV at… Continue reading £22,000 Volkswagen ID 2 gives blueprint for cheap electric cars
Alfa Romeo Stelvio to get electric replacement in 2026
An electric replacement for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV will arrive in 2026, followed a year later by a Porsche Taycan-rivalling large saloon. The follow-up to Alfa Romeo’s best-selling car in Europe – with 16,009 examples sold last year – will major on practicality and usability, CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato said. It will arrive with similar styles to the current Stelvio and sit on… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Stelvio to get electric replacement in 2026
2023 Toyota Prius covers 44 miles on battery, faster to 60 mph. Is that enough?
Sometimes, Toyota must wonder what it has to do to catch a break. Other than being fabulously profitable and the world’s largest automaker, that is. Toyota began the auto industry’s race to electrify when the Prius gasoline-electric hybrid debuted in 1997 in Japan. The boxy but revolutionary car began a torrid love affair between Toyota… Continue reading 2023 Toyota Prius covers 44 miles on battery, faster to 60 mph. Is that enough?
Stellantis to build electric 2025 Ram 1500 Rev pickup in U.S. in 2024
NEW YORK – Stellantis will build its first electric pickup, the 2025 Ram 1500 Rev, in the United States, the automaker’s CEO said at the New York auto show on Wednesday. “Pickups are core to the U.S. lifestyle,” CEO Carlos Tavares told journalists. “Range and towing are fundamental. We will bring technology better than everything… Continue reading Stellantis to build electric 2025 Ram 1500 Rev pickup in U.S. in 2024
2024 Jeep Wrangler adds Willys model, off-road and towing capability
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler will offer a lower-priced version of its popular 4xe plug-in hybrid model while top-of-the-line models add even more capability. Those and other updates including a big towing capacity boost to 5,000-pound buff up the legendary SUV’s resume as the Ford Bronco heats up competition for the crown among true off-roaders. Meanwhile,… Continue reading 2024 Jeep Wrangler adds Willys model, off-road and towing capability
2024 Hyundai Kona SUV offers more room, new features, 260-mile EV range
The 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV gets bigger and roomier as the Korean automaker shifts subcompact SUV. Gasoline-powered versions go on sale this summer, followed by the EV in the fall. The new Kona is 5.9 inches longer than the current model, on a wheelbase that grew 2.3 inches. It’s an inch wider, 71.9 inches. Those… Continue reading 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV offers more room, new features, 260-mile EV range
Ram’s 2025 electric pickup may be last, but these features should ensure it won’t be least
Ram hopes to set the standard for electric pickup range when the 2025 Ram 1500 Rev goes on sale in 2024. Ram will be the last of the Detroit Three to begin selling an electric pickup — and as late as the eighth electric pickup on the market overall, if the oft-delayed Tesla Cyber truck… Continue reading Ram’s 2025 electric pickup may be last, but these features should ensure it won’t be least
Formula 1’s Many Changes at the Top
Formula 1’s off-season was unusual. It is natural for drivers to swap teams, and several indeed did, but for several team principals and senior executives to move around is rare. But before the season started, there were major changes. Mattia Binotto resigned from Ferrari and was replaced by Frédéric Vasseur, who had been the team… Continue reading Formula 1’s Many Changes at the Top
Jeep unveils 2024 Wrangler SUV in next stage of off-road sales battle with Ford Bronco
2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X 4xe Jeep Jeep is updating its flagship Wrangler SUV with more capability, technology and features as it battles for off-road buyers against Ford’s newer Bronco. The 2024 Jeep Wrangler features an evolutionary exterior design, which is typical for the quintessential SUV, and a redesigned interior that includes additional safety, convenience… Continue reading Jeep unveils 2024 Wrangler SUV in next stage of off-road sales battle with Ford Bronco