Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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BMW's Heart of Joy control unit promises next-level vehicle dynamics, efficiency gains Viknesh Vijayenthiran- BMW's own Heart of Joy control unit will debut in upcoming Neue Klasse EVs
- It consolidates multiple separate control units into a single, integrated one
- Promised benefits include quicker and more...
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Planned merger between Honda and Nissan may be in troubleNissan is reportedly looking to back out of a proposed merger with Honda over concerns it may lose too much of its independence.
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THK EV prototype teases in-wheel motors, electric brakes, four-wheel steeringTHK has revealed an EV prototype penned by the designer of the original Nissan Leaf.
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Volvo EX60 electric SUV due in 2026, on new scalable architectureAn electric alternative to the Volvo XC60 is reportedly coming in 2026 on a next-generation platform.
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Ford: Two new electric trucks, more hybrids, no three-row electric SUVFord is shaking up its electrification plans in the face of changing demand for hybrids and EVs.
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Karma reveals Ivara SUV concept, plans more PHEVsCalifornia's Karma wants to sell an SUV with battery-electric and PHEV options.
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Acura on Thursday unveiled a striking SUV concept that previews the next electric vehicle it has in the pipeline.
The new Performance EV concept was unveiled at 2024 Monterey Car Week currently...
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Polestar 3 electric SUV starts production in USThe Polestar 3 is now in production alongside the related Volvo EX90 at Volvo's South Carolina plant.
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Acura teases concept previewing US-built EV on its own platformAcura will use 2024 Monterey Car Week to present an electric SUV concept.
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Mitsubishi joins partnership between Honda and NissanJapanese automakers further consolidate in an effort to reduce costs and better fend off competition from Chinese brands and Tesla.
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Electric Porsche Cayenne to live alongside gasoline-fueled modelsPorsche is already testing an electric Cayenne but the current Cayennes, including plug-in hybrids and non-hybrids, will live on into the next decade.
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Ferrari sees synthetic fuel as savior of ICE supercarsIn a world of stricter emission rules, Ferrari may turn to carbon-neutral alternatives to gasoline to help keep its ICE cars on the road.
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- Stellantis patented a deployable diffuser that doubles as a bed step
- The diffuser would aid efficiency while also enabling easier bed access
- Active aero and bed steps aren't new, but combining the...
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Cadillac Sollei EV convertible concept looks back to go forwardCadillac's convertible concept shares its design and possibly powertrain with the Celestiq electric flagship.
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2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is a 771-hp plug-in hybridPorsche's latest Panamera has received its fourth and final plug-in hybrid powertrain.
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2025 Porsche Macan EV gets a lower price and likely more rangeA new rear-wheel-drive model should provide an efficiency boost for Porsche's electric Macan.
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Ferrari may offer $7,500 subscription for EV battery service, replacementFerrari may offer battery replacements every eight years to ensure no loss of performance in its EVs.
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2026 Genesis Electrified G80 goes long on luxury and comfortGenesis' electric sedan has grown its wheelbase, resulting in more space for rear-seat passengers.
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- Rivian teased five future vehicles that are in the works
- The teaser comes alongside the new that VW invested $5 billion into Rivian
- The upcoming vehicles might include a smaller pickup truck and...
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Ferrari plots first EV—for $500,000 or moreFerrari's first electric car races in next year, but it may not be one of the brand's traditional supercars.
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Out of charge: Fisker files for bankruptcy, againFisker's assets will go up for sale after the company declared bankruptcy this week.
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400-mile Chrysler Airflow Concept leads brand's EV strategyChrysler will launch its first electric vehicle by 2025, and the Airflow concept hints at what it might be like.
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Jeep to present plug-in hybrid Wrangler, Compass and Renegade at 2020 CESIt's been a long time coming but Jeep is finally ready to unveil its first production plug-in hybrids. Some readers may recall Jeep rolled out a plug-in hybrid Wrangler prototype as far back as 2008, though the global financial crisis put that particular project on ice. Fast forward today and Jeep...
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2017 Chevy Bolt EV rated a Top Safety Pick by IIHSThe Chevrolet Bolt EV has just been awarded a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This makes it the first electric car from the 2017 model year to receive an IIHS award. In order to qualify as an IIHS Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest score of...
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