This retro-futuristic Renault R17 EV restomod needs to go into production immediately [Video]

French automaker Renault recently unveiled an all-electric restomod of its classic R17 model launched in 1971. Imagined through a collaboration with French designer Ora Ïto, this unique Renault EV is a home run blending of a classic past with the technology of the future, and it needs to go into production. Forgive us for covering… Continue reading This retro-futuristic Renault R17 EV restomod needs to go into production immediately [Video]

Sports Sponsorship Market to Expand by USD 21.1 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Increased Spending and AI’s Influence on Trends – Technavio Report

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is redefining market landscape- The global sports sponsorship market size is estimated to grow by USD 21.1 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of about 5.38%  during the forecast period. Increasing sports sponsorship spending is driving market growth, with… Continue reading Sports Sponsorship Market to Expand by USD 21.1 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Increased Spending and AI’s Influence on Trends – Technavio Report

AI is Redefining the Light Rail Market, Revenue to Grow by USD 3.74 Billion from 2024-2028 Due to Urban Expansion – Technavio Report

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI- The global light rail market  size is estimated to grow by USD 3.74 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  4.1%  during the forecast period.  Rapid growth of urban areas is driving market… Continue reading AI is Redefining the Light Rail Market, Revenue to Grow by USD 3.74 Billion from 2024-2028 Due to Urban Expansion – Technavio Report

Clean Technica: BYD Closer to Becoming #1 Automaker in World Than I Thought003595

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Last week, I wrote generally about the idea that BYD’s strong upward trend, Toyota’s seeming lack of a serious EV plan (including continued daydreams about hydrogen), and Volkswagen’s struggles in China could lead to BYD becoming the #1 top… Continue reading Clean Technica: BYD Closer to Becoming #1 Automaker in World Than I Thought003595

Clean Technica: Australian EV Market Dips in August, New Zealand Steady003594

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Battery electric vehicles only achieved a 5.9% penetration of the new vehicle market in Australia in August. This is 5,892 out of 100,786 total light vehicles sold. It was 6,743 in July. Perhaps it’s time to admit that there… Continue reading Clean Technica: Australian EV Market Dips in August, New Zealand Steady003594

China Asks Its Carmakers to Keep Key EV Technology at Home

(Bloomberg) — China has strongly advised its carmakers to make sure advanced electric vehicle technology stays in the country, people familiar with the matter said, even as they build factories around the world to escape punitive tariffs on Chinese exports. Most Read from Bloomberg Beijing is encouraging Chinese automakers to export so-called knock-down kits to… Continue reading China Asks Its Carmakers to Keep Key EV Technology at Home

ChargeEuropa secures funding for Central European EV charging stations

Poland-based EV charging infrastructure company ChargeEuropa has announced the successful closure of its latest funding round, led by French impact investment fund Shift4Good, whose limited partners include Renault Group, BNP Paribas Group and the European Investment Fund. The round included co-investments and follow-on investments from Polish impact fund Simpact Ventures, German venture capital firm MobilityFund,… Continue reading ChargeEuropa secures funding for Central European EV charging stations

New-look Autocar magazine: on sale now

Welcome to the new-look Autocar, which has been a labour of love over the past few months for our excellent art editor Sarah Özgül and all the team. Autocar has always been updated sporadically during its 129 years to ensure it remains modern and relevant and, importantly, reflects the fast-paced forward-looking industry and cars we… Continue reading New-look Autocar magazine: on sale now

Car Deal of the Day: funky Nissan Juke for an incredible £144 per month

Funky and very popular small SUV Refreshed interior features 12.3-inch touchscreen £144 per month with £2,038 initial payment Our latest Car Deal of the Day selection is ideal for anyone on a tight budget hunting for a new small SUV, because the popular, funky Nissan Juke is available for as little as £144 per month… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: funky Nissan Juke for an incredible £144 per month

ACI, Euro NCAP: maximum score for Audi, Ford, Xpeng and Subaru

11.09.2024 Six cars tested in the third test in 2024: Audi Q6 e-tron, Ford Explorer, Jeep Avenger, Renault Symbioz, Subaru Crosstrek and XPENG G6. Maximum score, five stars, for Audi Q6 e-tron, Ford Explorer, XPENG G6, Subaru Crosstrek and the partner model Impreza. Truly excellent results, but the Q6 e-tron, in particular, demonstrated excellent performance… Continue reading ACI, Euro NCAP: maximum score for Audi, Ford, Xpeng and Subaru