Reservations for Mazda’s first mass-produced EV, the MX-30, have already opened in Germany. For a refundable fee of €1,000 ($1,100), customers can secure an early build slot for the MX-30 First Edition launch model on Mazda’s customer websites. The MX-30 First Edition will be available in four body colors: standard Moonstone White Metallic and optional […]
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The cute little hot rod you’re looking at is dubbed the Vision Mercedes Simplex and has been introduced by the automaker at the Los Angeles Auto Show as a way to symbolize the transition into a new era of design and technology. We first heard about the Simplex back in September, but now we get […]
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These past few years, Bugatti has been going back and forth about launching a second model to sit alongside the Veyron, at first, and Chiron, more recently. Now, that “battle” has been moved to the electrified sector of the automotive industry, with CEO Stephan Winkelmann announcing recently that discussions are undergoing with the Volkswagen Group […]
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Before settling on calling the Mach-E electric crossover a Mustang, the team in charge of the project had to get approval from a man who allegedly owns 35 Mustangs, executive chairman Bill Ford. Apparently, this process didn’t exactly go as smoothly as some might have hoped, with Ford hesitant to risk hurting the Mustang brand […]
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Troubled Faraday Future goes ahead with the development of its FF 91 ultra-luxury EV, revealing its final interior design at the LA Auto Show. Described as a “mobile, connected and luxury third internet living space,” the FF 91’s cabin is truly spectacular. Built on the company’s Variable Platform Architecture (VPA), the FF 91 looks interestingly on […]
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Half a year ago, Skoda entered the EV segment for the first time with the Citigoᵉ iV. Now, that model is about to go on sale in the UK, where order books will open on December 10. Offered in two trim levels, called the SE and SE L, it starts from £20,455 ($26,483/€23,930) and £22,815 […]
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VW has chosen Los Angeles for the unveiling of its seventh concept built off the MEB platform, the ID. Space Vizzion. It’s an all-electric model that looks more sporty estate than crossover, and it previews a production model for Europe and North America. While the concept car is only fitted with a rear-mounted 275 HP […]
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And then there were two. Volkswagen Group, which is leading the (mainstream) charge on vehicle electrification, has a second high-end electric vehicle to tempt cozy greenies, and like its sibling, its styling aims to comfort, not repel. The Audi E-Tron Sportback (“e-tron” Sportback in Audi parlance) is a slightly more curvaceous, sportier version of the […]
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Electric crossovers are becoming a staple of the Los Angeles Auto Show and Audi has used the event to unveil the new e-tron Sportback. Essentially a sportier version of the standard e-tron, the Sportback is a stylish crossover coupe with an electric powertrain. The front end is instantly recognizable and features a prominent Singleframe grille with a […]
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BMW is providing a glimpse into the future by showcasing their new Battery Cell Competence Center in Munich, Germany. Designed to create the batteries of tomorrow, the facility is tasked with improving energy density, peak output, service life and safety. If that wasn’t a difficult enough challenge, engineers also have consider charging characteristics, costs and […]
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Karma has arrived at the 2019 LA Auto Show with a brand new electric concept car dubbed the SC2. It is said to feature cutting-edge technology and a look that’s meant to preview the automaker’s future design direction. Its front and rear mounted twin electric motors produce 1,100 HP and 10,500 lb-ft (14,000 Nm) of […]
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<img data-attachment-id="1690674" data-permalink data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1517496899.jpg" data-orig-size="1000,667" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="ev charging only electric vehicle charging charging station parking space" data-image-description=" JL IMAGES/Shutterstock ” data-medium-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1517496899-450×300.jpg” data-large-file=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1517496899-610×407.jpg” class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-1690674″ src=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1517496899-610×407.jpg” alt width=”610″ height=”407″ srcset=”https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1517496899-610×407.jpg 610w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1517496899-75×50.jpg 75w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1517496899-450×300.jpg 450w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1517496899-768×512.jpg 768w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1517496899-120×80.jpg 120w, https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_1517496899.jpg 1000w” sizes=”(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px”> If you hop around this country on a semi-regular […]
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SEAT has unveiled the all-electric e-Scooter concept at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona as part of its new SEAT Urban Mobility business unit. As a matter of fact, the Spanish brand had a triple announcement to make: the unveiling of the e-Scooter concept and updated e-Kickscooter concept, as well as the creation […]
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The Mazda3 has been declared the 2019 Women’s World Car of the Year. The compact model was voted by a panel of female jurors from 30 different countries, including two from the UK, who weighed in different factors such as aesthetic appearance, practicality, safety, environmental footprint and value for money. The big winner was announced […]
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The VW ID.3 electric hatchback is not even in dealerships yet and the automaker is already announcing a second manufacturing facility. In addition to the Zwickau plant, the ID.3 will also be made at Dresden’s iconic Gläserne Manufaktur, a.k.a. the Transparent Factory. The announcement ends the uncertainty regarding the plant’s future following the discontinuation of […]
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Bugatti is said to be developing an all-new model to sit alongside the Chiron hypercar in its range. According to Bloomberg, this will be either an all-electric Grand Tourer or a crossover. While recently speaking with the publication, Bugatti chief executive Stephan Winkelmann said that the French car manufacturer is having discussions with the Volkswagen […]
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During a private briefing ahead of the LA Auto Show, Automobili Pininfarina laid out its plans for the future following the production launch of the Battista electric hypercar in 2020. Pininfarina will celebrate its 90th anniversary next year as well and wants to combine this with the acquisition of a production facility in Italy responsible for […]
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Reaction to the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has been mixed, but at least one outspoken critic has praised the electric crossover. In a tweet, Tesla CEO Elon Musk told the company “Congratulations on the Mach E!” Musk went on to say electric vehicles are the future and he’s excited about the Mach-E because it will […]
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The BMW i4 is still a couple of years away from production, but that hasn’t stopped the company from releasing new details about the upcoming electric vehicle. According to the automaker, the i4 will have a “sporty and elegant design, premium quality and the spacious comfort and functionality of a four-door Gran Coupe.” The model […]
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<img data-attachment-id="1697604" data-permalink data-orig-file="https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Ford-Elba-e1574104112125.jpg" data-orig-size="4039,2640" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"4","credit":"ANDREW WHITE","camera":"Canon EOS-1D X","caption":"Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford, left, and actor Idris Elba next to Ford Motor Co.\u2019s all-electric Mustang Mach-E GT SUV at Jet Center Los Angeles in Hawthorne, California on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Elba, who previously worked at Ford Motor Co. in the 1980s, […]
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Ford has been accepting reservations for the new Mustang Mach-E electric SUV since last night, launching at the same time its online configurator and giving us the opportunity to start playing with the available options. Those of you wanting to get first in line before the electric Mustang Mach-E hits the road in late 2020, […]
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The new Mustang Mach-E is not only a very crucial model for Ford, it’s also the first vehicle other than the famous pony car to bear the Mustang name; the car maker apparently considers using the fabled nameplate to more vehicles in the future. Murat Gueler, Ford’s European design chief confirmed the above to Autocar. […]
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