The Japanese automaker has confirmed that all of its future electric vehicles, as well as the models of its premium sub-brand Acura, will use the Ultium electric powertrain, manufactured by the American concern General Motors. Honda has officially announced two new large-size EV models for the North American market, which will be unveiled in the… More
The new president of Honda Toshihiro Mibe yesterday held an “inaugural” press conference. He put the environment and safety at the forefront, pledging “carbon neutrality for all products” and zero fatalities in accidents involving Honda motorcycles and cars by 2050. At the same time, it turned out that the electrification of the model line in… More
The engine plant in Tremery in eastern France, which produces diesel engines for the PSA group (Peugeot and Citroen), will be completely refurbished for the production of car electric motors, according to Reulers. This plant is the largest in the world for the production of diesel engines. He makes 600 thousand motors annually. The production… More
The IIHS has released test data from Ford and Volvo electric vehicles, calling them generally safe. EVs may one day be as ubiquitous as regular gasoline-powered cars, as automakers have a wide range of EVs, and according to recent research, they will be just as safe or even safer. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety… More
In Shanghai, SAIC R Auto unveiled its flagship ES33 electric car, an evolution of the R-Aura concept. The original prefix to the name Roewe no longer pops up in R-cars, so you should call the car either R Car ES33, or SAIC R ES33. While there are many unclear points, SAIC has already announced the… More
The Audi Shanghai Concept is likely a premium version of the Volkswagen ID.6 electric seven-seater crossover. The Audi brand made a surprise for the visitors of the Shanghai Motor Show. In addition to the electric sportsback A6 e-tron, a camouflaged crossover with a simple Audi Concept Shanghai signature and an unambiguous electromobile design like a… More
Many high-profile premieres in Shanghai have already been presented, but important news continues to arrive. On Tuesday, April 20, it became known that Toyota is going to be engaged in the production and sale of hybrid and all-electric pickups. Previously, Toyota presented a separate sub-brand called BZ for environmentally friendly cars. It is not yet… More
Opel recently released an image of a redesigned Opel Manta A with an electric powertrain. We can now see more, including a possible hint of a new Opel label. Just a month ago, Opel introduced the Manta GSe Electromod. Then we managed to see it only from above, but now there are more images. The… More
The Shanghai Auto Show has become the scene of protest for the angry Tesla Model 3 owner, who accuses Tesla of constantly failing brakes in her electric car. A woman visited Tesla’s booth at the Shanghai Auto Show and walked up to the podium, where a Model 3 electric car stood, wearing a T-shirt that… More
At the Shanghai Auto Show, Wuling Motors unveiled its first electric convertible, the Wuling Mini EV Cabrio. The novelty is built on the basis of a three-door Hongguang Mini EV. According to Autohome, the prototype will receive a production version in the future. The machine was developed by the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture. The two-seater has… More