Dr Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, said: “The Volkswagen Brand will be investing 6 billion euros in electric mobility over the next five years. Our task is to make modern technology available to many people. This is especially important in times of technological transformation. One thing is clear: The Golf […]
Volkswagen unveils I.D. CROZZ electric SUV concept Read More »
On first appearance, the newest design from Maybach-Mercedes has no place in AutoVolt. It’s a monstrosity of ostentatious luxury, metreage, pomp and plenty of circumstance. It’s a car that would only suit the streets of Dubai or similar metropolis where flaunting money is deemed okay. However, this is no ordinary Maybach and isn’t powered by
Ostentatious Luxury Boat, No. Maybach-Mercedes 6 Electric Car, Yes. Read More »
Nissan’s Geneva 2016 stand has their IDS Concept on show, which demonstrates the company’s vision for autonomous driving technology. Although the car is not new, Nissan’s directive is perhaps a little more aligned with partner company Renault’s, since the two announced a collaboration between their respective engineering departments so that, “two heads are better than one”, and there are no unnecessary duplications of investment and time. Resultantly, the company aims to get autonomous tech on the road sooner than you might think, albeit in a limited capacity. 2020 is the year when you can expect to finally take your hands away from the wheel altogether…
Updated: Electric & Hybrid Cars at Geneva 2016 Read More »
Electrification, digitalisation and piloted driving have all been combined in Audi’s latest electric car, the e-tron quattro concept. The Audi e-tron quattro concept is an electrically powered sport SUV, driven by three electric motors that provide all-wheel quattro drive with a total output of up to 370 kW. Torque vectoring is in-built to enhance cornering capability and stability. The 95 kWh battery, the same size as of that seen in VW’s BUDD-e…
e-tron quattro Concept Paves Way for Audi’s Electric Future Read More »
Mission E is Porsche’s first foray into the world of electric vehicles and it is one that certainly doesn’t disappoint.
Introduced at the Frankfurt International Auto Show (IAA) 2015, the car’s key points include a driving range of 300 miles, a hearty 600 hp and a rapid charge time of just 15 minutes to 80% range.
Porsche Mission E: 600 hp, 300 Mile Range, 15 Minute Charging Time Read More »
Kia Motors America have teased their newest concept, an electric all-wheel drive (e-AWD) concept vehicle at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show on Thursday 12th February (09.00 CST). The off-roader was conceived by Kia’s California design studio and built for city dwellers seeking; the ultimate urban escape. The press release only offers a small glimpse at
Kia to Reveal New AWD EV Concept at Chicago Auto Show Read More »
DeltaWing Technologies Inc. have revealed how the groundbreaking DeltaWing® architecture – a highly aerodynamic and lightweight design currently competing in IMSA sports car road races in the form of the DeltaWing race car – could look as a street-legal, four-passenger car. The rendering depicts an exciting, aerodynamic car design that evokes motion, energy and speed
DeltaWing Technology Almost Ready for the Road Read More »
MG celebrates the marque’s 90th anniversary year and looks forward to the next 90 years, with a display of current and future technology in central London today, including the global debut of MG’s concept electric vehicle. The display, to be shown at SMMT headquarters in Westminster, London, features current UK production models; MG6 and MG3,
MG Celebrate 90 Years with new Electric Vehicle Concept Read More »
Three-time Japanese Super GT champion Satoshi Motoyama will join Nissan GT Academy winners Lucas Ordóñez and Wolfgang Reip on the driver line-up for the revolutionary electric Nissan ZEOD RC at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours. Motoyama will make his fourth Le Mans start aboard the Nissan racer which combines a 300 horsepower electric powertrain with a 400 horsepower/40 kilogram/1.5 liter turbocharged petrol engine. The Japanese ace completed his first
Motoyama Joins Nissan’s ZEOD RC Electric Le Mans Team Read More »
Volvo will reveal the Volvo S60L PPHEV (Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Concept Car at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The ingenious petrol plug-in hybrid – an electric car, hybrid car and high-performance car all rolled into one – offers the driver an outstanding combination of dynamic driving pleasure and superb fuel economy. The
Volvo Reveal New Hybrid S60L at Beijing Auto Exhibition Read More »
