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Toyota is going to make you pay to start your car with your key fob
Toyota is charging drivers for the convenience of using their key fobs to remotely start their cars. According to a report from The Drive, Toyota models 2018 or newer will need a subscription in order for the key fob to support remote start functionality. As The Drive notes, buyers are given the option to choose… Continue reading Toyota is going to make you pay to start your car with your key fob
Ford RS200 reimagined as an electric car for new ‘secret projects’ book
One of the most iconic Ford models of the past 40 years, the RS200, has been reimagined by the company’s European design team to tie in with a new book revealing some of the company’s most secret projects. Mid-engined, four-wheel drive and turbocharged, the RS200 was conceived as Ford’s rally challenger for the all-conquering Audi… Continue reading Ford RS200 reimagined as an electric car for new ‘secret projects’ book
New 2022 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer estate makes debut
Vauxhall has announced details of the all-new Astra Sports Tourer estate, adding an even more practical body style to the line-up. The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer will be open for orders in early 2022 with first deliveries arriving in the summer, while pricing details are yet to be confirmed. The Astra Sports Tourer features Vauxhall’s latest… Continue reading New 2022 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer estate makes debut
New pure-electric BMW 3 Series leaked from Chinese patent office
Images of the upcoming pure-electric BMW 3 Series have been leaked from the Chinese patent office ahead of the EV’s intended launch event in 2022. Although it is unclear at this stage whether an electric BMW 3 Series would be a global model sold in places such as the UK and Europe, it could become… Continue reading New pure-electric BMW 3 Series leaked from Chinese patent office
Volkswagen signs three new deals to secure EV battery supply to 2030
Volkswagen has signed new partnerships with three key battery specialists, in a bid to secure the raw materials it needs to build its rapidly expanding electric vehicle lineup. Volkswagen says these deals will allow it to ramp up its EV manufacturing, with the ultimate aim of reaching an annual production capacity of 2.2 million electric… Continue reading Volkswagen signs three new deals to secure EV battery supply to 2030
New 2022 Volkswagen Amarok previewed in latest sketches
Volkswagen’s Commercial Vehicles arm has released further details and sketches of the next-generation Amarok ahead of the pick-up truck’s debut next year. It will be available to order from late 2022 in Europe. The model will share its platform with the next-generation Ford Ranger as one of the key vehicles to emerge from a technical… Continue reading New 2022 Volkswagen Amarok previewed in latest sketches
@Nissan: EVs, assemble! Nissan presents first-ever Autopia 2099000589
December 3, 2021 LOS ANGELES – Fresh off its West Coast debut at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show, EV enthusiasts have another chance to get up close and personal with the all-new Nissan Ariya electric crossover at the first ever Autopia 2099. Nissan is the presenting sponsor of the event that will be “a… Continue reading @Nissan: EVs, assemble! Nissan presents first-ever Autopia 2099000589
Electric car: the superbonus of the Biden plan scandalizes foreign manufacturers
Posted on 12 Dec. 2021 at 17:16 Updated on 12 Dec. 2021 at 17:25 The pill still does not pass. Joe Biden’s plan to establish a “superbonus” for electric vehicles manufactured by American unionized employees continues to anger competitors from manufacturers General Motors, Ford and Stellantis (through its Chrysler and Jeep brands) – who would… Continue reading Electric car: the superbonus of the Biden plan scandalizes foreign manufacturers
How Volvo plans to maintain its safety rep while staying in the fast lane
Safety in modern cars is no longer simply a question of engineering. It’s a technology and design challenge that is dependent on sensors and software and hinges on a user experience that is clear and intuitive for drivers. So how does Volvo, a company synonymous with safety, convince customers that it’s innovative, forward thinking and… Continue reading How Volvo plans to maintain its safety rep while staying in the fast lane