Browsing: Automotive

In 2021, the EU spent €11.8 billion on imports of non-plug-in hybrid cars (41% of total extra-EU imports of hybrid and electric cars), €11.4 billion on full electric cars (39%) and €5.9 billion on plug-in hybrid cars (20%), according to Eurostat figures published by the European Union’s statistical office. In all three categories of cars, imports were less than exports from the EU. The value of non-plug-in hybrid car exports was €22.9 billion, more than half of the total extra-EU exports of hybrid and electric cars (55 percent), full electric cars at €12.3 billion (29 percent), and plug-in hybrid cars…

Audi e-tron, the premium manufacturer’s electric SUV, entered the age of electromobility in 2018 and has set standards in the electric luxury-class SUV segment. The all-new Audi Q8 e-tron builds on this success story. Audi has been following a systematic electric roadmap since the introduction of the Audi e-tron around four years ago. The Audi Q8 e-tron has improved efficiency and range, and a refined design, and will be available in more than 20 countries by 2026. Audi’s Q8 e-tron is the top model among its electric SUVs and crossovers. It has a new front and rear design that systematically…

Mercedes-Benz is entering a new phase of its strategic collaboration with Avatar: The Way of Water and 20th Century Studios to integrate sustainability, mobility of the future, technology, and innovation into an emotional brand experience. On December 16, 20th Century Studios will launch a global co-promotion campaign for Avatar: The Way of Water, which opens in theaters. Taking the campaign idea of “Earth is our Pandora” and reinforcing MercedesBenz’s corporate messaging “Every action counts”, the messaging emphasizes responsibility for the planet. Exclusive film footage shows Avatar: The Way of Water’s vibrant environmental imagery and locations on earth to evoke a…

With the 911 Carrera T, Porsche is adding a lightweight sports car to its 911 lineup. The letter “T” stands for touring and describes models that provide a pure driving experience with excellent equipment. The standard 911 T comes with a seven-speed manual transmission. There is also an eight-speed PDK available. Rear seats are omitted. With a PASM sports suspension and 10 mm of lowering, the Porsche 911 Carrera T epitomizes sportiness and exhilarating driving enjoyment. The sound of it can be heard on winding country roads and mountain roads. In the interior, the sound of the six-cylinder boxer engine…

The all-new BMW M2 provides signature M performance in a highly concentrated form. Powered by a 338 kW/460 hp inline six-cylinder engine, an optional six-speed manual gearbox, and rear-wheel drive, the second generation of the compact high-performance sports car promises an unmatched driving experience. Another highlight event in BMW M GmbH’s model offensive is the debut of the new BMW M2, making the first step into the world of high-performance cars even more enticing. Adapting BMW M3/BMW M4 powertrain and chassis technology is at the heart of a vehicle concept that gives the two-door model beguiling agility and handling that…

The Museum of the Future and Audi Middle East are collaborating to present the Avant, the next model of Audi’s future electric-powered A6 Luxury Class. For the first time in the region, the concept car will be displayed at the museum’s Tomorrow, Today exhibition, highlighting the mutual anticipation of mobility in the future. A partnership between Audi Middle East and the Museum of the Future, the first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art museum in Dubai, is responsible for the exclusive showcase. Audi was welcomed as the museum’s official automotive partner earlier this year, aligning with its goals for the future. In the Tomorrow Today…

The first GMC HUMMER EV Pickups for the 2022 model year have now been produced at Factory ZERO, and customer deliveries will begin shortly. GMC’s incredible supertruck is the first of many Ultium-based consumer vehicles that will be produced as part of General Motors’ vision for an electric future. Mark Reuss, GM President, said, “This truck helped us get closer to an all-electric future with speed and agility. With our Ultium Platform as the foundation for a broad range of applications, the GMC HUMMER EV offers our customers the ultimate in capability and performance.” GMC HUMMER EV Pickup VIN 001…

In an era when electric cars are well established as the future of the auto industry and autonomous vehicles are just around the corner, mobility is changing at a tremendous pace. It is estimated that changes in the auto industry will be greater in the next five years than they have been in the last fifty. In today’s world, cars are already computers on wheels, so it stands to reason that the future of automobiles and technology will be similar. OMNIPOD, LG’s concept car announced at CES 2022, is an example of LG’s vision for the future, where smart living,…

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) introduces its latest groundbreaking innovation in its bespoke luxury car design process. Positioning itself on the cutting edge of virtual trends within the automotive industry, E.C.D. now crafts a photorealistic design video of each client’s unique custom build, allowing them to visualize their dream car months ahead of completion. Created with 3D creation tool Unreal Engine by Epic Games, the lifelike animation with dynamic physics and lighting effects looks like something out of a film or video game. Click HERE to view a 3D design video of a custom Defender build. E.C.D. is the world’s largest…

Arcimoto Inc., makers of rightsized, outrageously fun, ultra-efficient electric vehicles for moving people and stuff, unveiled the Faction D1, a next-generation driverless delivery vehicle based on the Arcimoto Platform at the new Arcimoto RAMP manufacturing facility in Eugene, Oregon. Equipped with Faction’s DriveLink and TeleAssist technologies, the completely driverless D1 combines autonomy with remote human teleoperation. The driverless vehicle system retains the Deliverator’s capabilities of a 75 mph top speed and just over 100 miles of range while transporting up to 500 pounds of cargo. “Scalable driverless vehicle systems require engineering from the chassis up, and by leveraging the revolutionary…