Month: April 2023

[ad_1] A redesigned Mini Hardtop is set for reveal later this year, and Mini on Thursday provided an early look—sans camouflage gear. Mini will revert to calling its signature hatch a Cooper for the latest generation—currently Cooper is just a grade—and will offer more than one electric version, in addition […]

[ad_1] A series of recent Ford patent filings show how the Blue Oval might make vehicle interiors reconfigurable for work or rest. Three patent applications published recently by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) show how a deployable desk could be integrated into vehicle dashboards, and how interiors […]

[ad_1] Polestar will use this month’s Shanghai auto show to debut its first SUV with coupe-like styling, the Swedish performance EV brand said on Tuesday. The new model is the Polestar 4, which is expected to resemble the 2024 Polestar 3 mid-size SUV but with even more dynamic styling. The […]

[ad_1] Audi is working on an update for its Q8 and a prototype has been spotted. The updated SUV is expected to join the recently revealed Q8 E-Tron in showrooms later this year, though potentially with a new name. Nissan plans to convert an R32-generation Skyline GT-R to run on […]

[ad_1] Rivian has filed a patent application for an in-bed storage system for its electric trucks. In a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on April 6 (and originally filed Oct. 5, 2021) Rivian details storage bins built into the sides of a pickup’s […]

[ad_1] Rivian’s 700-hp Performance option for its Dual-Motor powertrain, first announced last December, was finally made available to order last week. First spotted by Jalopnik, the Performance Dual-Motor Powertrain’s availability on Rivian’s website means the EV startup now has three powertrains on offer, adding more flexibility for customers. The option […]

[ad_1] Smart might no longer operate in the U.S. but the minicar brand is very much alive and is in the midst of a reboot that kicked off last year with the arrival of the #1 electric subcompact crossover. The rebooted Smart is now planning its second model, the #3, […]

[ad_1] Ram used this week’s 2023 New York auto show to spill all the details on its 1500 REV due in showrooms next year. Due as a 2025 model, the electric pickup truck promises class-leading specs, including a range estimated to reach 500 miles on a charge. 2025 Mini Countryman […]

[ad_1] A prototype for a redesigned Volkswagen Tiguan has been spotted undergoing cold-weather testing, and with barely any camouflage gear. Expected to debut later this year, the new compact crossover will eventually be joined by an electric variant that’s also out testing. Under its new CEO, Toyota plans to ramp […]

[ad_1] Tesla has lowered prices across its lineup of electric cars, the third time this year the automaker has lowered prices on at least some of its models. The Associated Press reported that lowered prices appeared on Tesla’s website Friday. They show discounts of up to $5,000 for the Model […]

[ad_1] Lamborghini’s first electric car is still years away from production, but one company executive was willing to provide new details about the EV. On Tuesday, ahead of the 2023 New York auto show, Lamborghini Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Federico Foschini told Motor Authority the automaker’s upcoming EV will […]