Honda has become the latest car maker to launch an electric brand through China with the Everus EV concept. Although simply a demonstration of what’s to come, it publicises a project that Honda and its Chinese venture partner, GAC, have been working on. The first model to come from the new brand will take influence… Continue reading Honda’s Everus brand arrives with new EV concept
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Volkswagen launches new electric car brand SOL with E20X SUV
Volkswagen has launched a new electric car brand for China called SOL with the reveal of its first model, the E20X. On show in Beijing, the SUV is the first car to come from a new brand that has been born out of VW’s Chinese venture, Jianghuai Volkswagen automotive. The E20X is due on sale in China… Continue reading Volkswagen launches new electric car brand SOL with E20X SUV
‘2018 might see a road-legal production car hit 300mph. Pointless? In every practical sense, yes’
This year will, in all likelihood, see a road-legal production car (perhaps more than one) attempt to hit 300mph. Pointless? In every practical sense, yes, completely and utterly. Still, you have to admit that, however daft, it’s a pretty remarkable target for cars that are road-legal and more than wild one-offs. It wasn’t so long… Continue reading ‘2018 might see a road-legal production car hit 300mph. Pointless? In every practical sense, yes’
After diesel raid: Porsche wants to prevent sighting of the documents
Searches at Porsche In mid-April, police carry files taken from a Porsche building in Stuttgart. (Photo: AP) The carmaker Porsche wants to prevent after the diesel raid last week that investigators sift through the seized documents. That said a spokesman for the Stuttgart prosecutor on Wednesday. Earlier, the “Stuttgarter Nachrichten” reported on it. Porsche have… Continue reading After diesel raid: Porsche wants to prevent sighting of the documents
Exhaust gas raid worried sports car manufacturer: Investigators are not allowed to read Porsche’s diesel files
All articles and backgrounds 04/25/2018 Exhaust gas raid worried sports car builders investigators should not be allowed to read Porsche’s diesel files DPA Raid on Porsche on 18.04.2018 Porsche defends itself against the consequences of the diesel raid in the past week. The car maker Porsche prevent investigators sifting through the seized documents. That said… Continue reading Exhaust gas raid worried sports car manufacturer: Investigators are not allowed to read Porsche’s diesel files
BMW Concept iX3 previews future Jaguar I-Pace rival
BMW says lessons learnt through the establishment of its i sub-brand and recent developments surrounding its upcoming iNext model have allowed it to provide the new Concept iX3 with “new dimension” in performance, operating range, weight and packaging over its first dedicated electric powered production model, the three-year-old i3. The new pure electric SUV, unveiled at… Continue reading BMW Concept iX3 previews future Jaguar I-Pace rival
Audi recalls 1.2 mn cars and SUVs worldwide
The recall covers the 2013 to 2016 A4, the 2013 to 2017 A5, the 2012 to 2015 A6, and the Q5 SUV from 2013 to 2017. All have 2-Liter turbocharged engines. DETROIT: Audi is recalling about 1.2 million cars and SUVs worldwide because the electric coolant pumps can overeat and possibly cause a fire. The… Continue reading Audi recalls 1.2 mn cars and SUVs worldwide
Ultra-high voltage: The Audi e-tron prototype in a Faraday cage
The production version of the Audi e-tron prototype heralds the dawn of a new era for the brand with the four rings: The company is transforming from a classic carmaker to a systems supplier for mobility offering its customers tailored solutions for charging, whether at home or on the move. The production version of the… Continue reading Ultra-high voltage: The Audi e-tron prototype in a Faraday cage
Electrify America’s First 350 kW Ultra-Fast Charger Opens Tomorrow
1 H BY MARK KANE Electrify America announced a set of partners for installations of ultra-fast DC fast chargers at more than 100 major retail, convenience and refueling locations in the U.S. Electrify America fast charging station The latest announcement comes on top of the previous about DC fast chargers (also some ultra-fast) at more… Continue reading Electrify America’s First 350 kW Ultra-Fast Charger Opens Tomorrow
Former VW top manager Hatz files a constitutional complaint
For months, former Volkswagen manager Wolfgang Hatz has resisted his pre-trial detention. He was not heard enough, he complains. Now he tries the Federal Constitutional Court. Former VW top manager Wolfgang Hatz Monday, 23.04.2018 14:18 clock The former top manager Wolfgang Hatz, who has been in custody for nearly seven months because of the exhaust… Continue reading Former VW top manager Hatz files a constitutional complaint