50 Years of the Porsche 911 Turbo
Few three-word combinations carry as much promise as Porsche 911 Turbo. The 911 Turbo has been around for 50 years now.
Vehicles & Transportation
In Data: US Resilience Sends Global Vehicle Production up in 2024
Global vehicle output forecast up in 2024.
Kia Adds Hybrid Powertrain to the Carnival MPV Lineup
Kia is adding an optional turbo-hybrid powertrain to the 2025 Carnival MPV lineup, highlighting its versatile multi-purpose capabilities. The new Carnival Hybrid variant starts at $40,500; the standard 2025 Kia Carnival has a starting MSRP of $36,500. The newly added Carnival Hybrid gets a 1.6-liter turbo-hybrid engine paired with a…
Volkswagen To Invest $5bn in EV Maker Rivian
German automotive major Volkswagen Group has unveiled plans to invest as much as $5bn in US-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian.
BMW Launches 4th Generation X3 With New Plug-in Hybrid Model
BMW launched the fourth-genetation of its X3 featuring major improvements in efficiency and dynamic performance with the wide-ranging model line-up. The portfolio of powertrains comprises not just highly efficient gasoline and diesel engines, but also a latest-generation plug-in hybrid system that enables the new BMW X3 30e xDrive (consumption, weighted…
AGTZ Twin Tail Redefines Automotive Luxury
Discover the AGTZ Twin Tail and its revolutionary design that seamlessly transforms between two captivating styles.
Modern Masterpiece: Alfa’s New 33 Stradale Wins Big
The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, has triumphed in the coveted Design Concept Award at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024.
Jeep Brand Unveils Its First Global Battery-Electric SUV: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
The Jeep brand revealed its first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV)—the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition (US only) (earlier post). The all-new, all-electric 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S will launch first in the US and Canada in the second half of 2024 and later be available in markets around the world….
Kia Unveils EV3
Kia a{unveiled} the new Kia EV3, the company’s dedicated compact EV SUV. The EV3 measures 4,300mm long, 1,850mm wide, 1,560mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,680mm. It features a front-wheel drive electric powertrain based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), utilizing Kia’s fourth-generation battery technology. The EV3 Standard…
Volvo to Launch Trucks With Hydrogen-Fueled Combustion Engines; Westport HPDI
Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Volvo trucks with hydrogen-powered combustion engines will feature High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI),…
First Driverless Tram in Russia in Testing on Moscow Streets
Moscow has begun testing an autonomous tram. In the initial phase, a driver is still present at the controls on the road. Within the depot, the tram operates completely autonomously. During the test phase, it will run on the 10th tram route without passengers. In the next phase, by the…
All-Electric RIZON Truck Introduces Two New Models and Enhanced Warranty for MY 2025
RIZON, Daimler Truck’s newest brand of all-electric vehicles, has expanded its Class 4 to 5 lineup with the introduction of two new models: the e18Mx and the e18Lx. These models offer enhanced payload capacities and innovative features tailored for urban and local deliveries. The e18Mx and e18Lx offer an upgraded…
Hyundai Motor and Plus Partner To Demonstrate First Level 4 Autonomous Fuel Cell Electric Truck in the US
Hyundai Motor and autonomous driving software company Plus unveiled the first Level 4 autonomous Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in the US at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. A result of the collaboration between Hyundai Motor and Plus, Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT Fuel Cell truck, equipped with Plus…