New 500e – The First Electric Abarth
An assessment of the new electric Abarth 500e
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Vehicle Parts & Accessories
Sourcing insights and market trends for the vehicle parts and accessories industry.
The Evolution of Hypercars Into the Digital Realm
The hypercar, a pinnacle of automotive engineering, represents not only extreme performance but also the forefront of technological innovation. Historically, these vehicles have been benchmarks for speed, design, and luxury. However, in recent years, there has been a paradigm shift, with hypercars increasingly intersecting with the digital realm. This evolution encompasses aspects from design processes…
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JATO: EV Registrations in Europe Surpassed 2M Units in One Year for the First Time in 2023
Europe’s new vehicle registrations reached their highest level last year since the pandemic. Strong demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and the growing influence of new market entrants sparked significant shifts in the continent’s automotive landscape with new passenger vehicle registrations totalling 12,792,151 units in Europe-28 in 2023, up 14%…
New Toyota Yaris Offers Additional, More Powerful Hybrid Electric Powertrain: Hybrid 130
Toyota has updated the latest generation of its Yaris with an additional, more powerful new hybrid electric powertrain; significant new and enhanced safety and driver assistance features; and all-new driver’s instrumentation and multimedia system that exploit the potential of digital technology. The new Yaris offers customers the option of a…
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Graphene Is Set To Disrupt the EV Battery Market
Graphene looks set to disrupt the EV batteries market by the mid-2030s, according to a new AI forecasting platform using patent data.
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Mercedes-AMG Introduces E 53 Plug-in Hybrid With 577hp Combined System Output
Mercedes-AMG introduced its latest plug-in hybrid model, the 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID. The car arrives at US dealerships later in 2024. The AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine and permanently excited synchronous electric motor generate a combined system output of 577 hp (604 hp with RACE START) and a…
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EV Charging Plug Types: Everything You Need To Know
If you’re in the market for an EV, it’s important to know your charging options before you choose a vehicle. Read on for what you need to know about EV charging plugs.
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Electric CityAirbus NextGen Makes Its Debut
Airbus recently presented its full electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, ahead of its maiden flight later this year. The two-tonne class CityAirbus, with a wing span of approximately 12 meters, is being developed to fly with a 80 km range and to reach a cruise speed of 120…
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Pressing Issues for Automotive Supply Chains
A look at current trends and supply chain issues for the automotive sector
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Daimler Truck North America Beginning Deliveries of First Battery-Electric Freightliner eM2 Box Trucks
Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) announced the delivery of its first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 trucks, after the start of series production of the medium-duty electric vehicles at the end of 2023. (Earlier post.) The Freightliner eM2, manufactured at DTNA’s plant in Portland, Oregon, has since been distributed to customers…
Industry Takes: Has AI Hit a Tipping Point?
Industry voices give discuss where AI is at now, what challenges it faces and what benefits it will deliver in the future.
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South Korea Domestic Sales Plunge
Sharp sales decline due mainly to production stops at Hyundai
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EV Supply Chain Challenge, Catching up China, Nissan Aims High – The Week
As the auto industry eyes the transition to a much more electrified future, supply chains will have to change from current set-ups. Read on for more.
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Tips for Negotiating With Insurance Adjusters After an Accident
After a car accident, you’ll need to seek medical care for your injuries. Then, you’ll need to talk to the insurance company about providing compensation to cover these costs. In California, the at-fault driver’s insurance company will be responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket expenses. However, insurance companies will try an…
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BMW Introduces First All-Electric Version of 5 Series Touring
The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series Touring offers, for the first time, an all-electric drive in the form of the BMW i5 Touring. A flexible drive architecture allows model variants with gasoline and diesel engines, plug-in hybrid systems and purely electric drive systems to be produced on a…
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