Why the Honda With Two Names Matters
A review of the Honda ZR-V
Vehicles & Transportation
Beyond Luxury: Experience Raw Power in the New Vantage
Aston Martin has ripped the curtain off a predator reborn,the all-new Vantage. A meticulously crafted motor designed to dominate the tarmac.
Dodge Introduces All-New Dodge Charger Electric Muscle Car; 3L Turbo Engine Option
Dodge introduced the all-new Dodge Charger electric muscle car. The next-generation Dodge Charger will retain its title as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car, led by the all-new, all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, which delivers 670 horsepower and is expected to reach 0-60 mph in 3.3…
EIA: Crude Oil Processing in China Hit a Record High in 2023
Crude oil processing, or refinery runs, in China averaged 14.8 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2023, an all-time high, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The record processing came as the economy and refinery capacity grew in China following the country’s COVID-19 pandemic responses in 2022. China…
Volkswagen Starts Pre-Sales of the New ID.7 Tourer
Volkswagen has begun pre-sales of the new ID.7 Tourer (earlier post). Following the new ID.7 fastback saloon, new Passat and new Tiguan, the first all-electric Volkswagen estate-car is already the fourth new mid-sized model in just a few months. The business and leisure all-rounder can now be configured and ordered…
Apple Is Scrapping Its Electric Car to Focus On AI: What Went Wrong?
Apple’s decade-long electric car development has come to an end after years of delays and setbacks, pivoting towards AI.
Autoflight Makes First Inter-City Electric Air-Taxi Demo Flight; Shenzhen to Zhuhai
AutoFlight, an eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) company, has flown the first inter-city electric air-taxi demonstration flight between the southern Chinese cities of Shenzhen and Zhuhai. AutoFlight’s five-seater Prosperity eVTOL aircraft autonomously flew the 50km (31 miles) route from Shenzhen to Zhuhai. The flight from Shenzhen to Zhuhai across…
Volkswagen 2024 ID.4 Gets Major Upgrade for 82 kWh Models; New APP550 Drive System
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 will be available in three trim levels—entry, S and S Plus—with the option of 62 kWh or 82 kWh batteries, as well as rear-wheel- or all-wheel drive. The 2024 ID.4 electric compact SUV gets a major upgrade for its 82 kWh battery models. With a new…
2025 Kia Carnival MPV Offers Optional 242 HP Turbo-Hybrid
The refreshed 2025 Kia Carnival multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) will be available with a 242 hp turbo-hybrid powertrain. The 2025 Carnival will be available in five trim levels (LX, LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige), while the Carnival HEV will be available in four trim levels (LXS, EX, SX, SX Prestige) when…
Cars of the Future: Predictions 10, 25 and 50 Years From Now
What we imagine cars will look like in the future over the next 10-50 years
Nissan Introduces New Nissan Interstar With Available 100% Electric Powertrain
In Europe, Nissan introduced the next generation Nissan Interstar large van. The model features not only increased size and versatility, ensuring it can be tailored to be as unique as the customers it serves, but it is also Nissan’s first large van available with a 100% electric powertrain, without a…
Japanese Automakers Step up BEV Investments in Thailand
Japanese vehiucle makers step up interest in Thailand.
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…
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%…