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Toyota has updated the latest generation of its Yaris with an additional, more powerful new hybrid electric powertrain; significant new and enhanced safety and driver assistance features; and all-new driver’s instrumentation and multimedia system that exploit the potential of digital technology. The new Yaris offers customers the option of a…
Graphene looks set to disrupt the EV batteries market by the mid-2030s, according to a new AI forecasting platform using patent data.
Mercedes-AMG introduced its latest plug-in hybrid model, the 2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID. The car arrives at US dealerships later in 2024. The AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine and permanently excited synchronous electric motor generate a combined system output of 577 hp (604 hp with RACE START) and a…
If you’re in the market for an EV, it’s important to know your charging options before you choose a vehicle. Read on for what you need to know about EV charging plugs.
Airbus recently presented its full electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, ahead of its maiden flight later this year. The two-tonne class CityAirbus, with a wing span of approximately 12 meters, is being developed to fly with a 80 km range and to reach a cruise speed of 120…
A look at current trends and supply chain issues for the automotive sector
Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) announced the delivery of its first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 trucks, after the start of series production of the medium-duty electric vehicles at the end of 2023. (Earlier post.) The Freightliner eM2, manufactured at DTNA’s plant in Portland, Oregon, has since been distributed to customers…
Industry voices give discuss where AI is at now, what challenges it faces and what benefits it will deliver in the future.
As the auto industry eyes the transition to a much more electrified future, supply chains will have to change from current set-ups. Read on for more.
After a car accident, you’ll need to seek medical care for your injuries. Then, you’ll need to talk to the insurance company about providing compensation to cover these costs. In California, the at-fault driver’s insurance company will be responsible for your medical bills, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket expenses. However, insurance companies will try an…
The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series Touring offers, for the first time, an all-electric drive in the form of the BMW i5 Touring. A flexible drive architecture allows model variants with gasoline and diesel engines, plug-in hybrid systems and purely electric drive systems to be produced on a…
Regularly replacing the essential components of a vehicle is vital to ensuring vehicle safety and performance. But what components can be replaced, and when should they be?
A comprehensive guide to the most popular Car Care & Cleaning products available on Alibaba.com in February 2024, featuring a selection of items guaranteed for quality, delivery, and price.
The all-electric version of the MINI Countryman is now rolling off the lines at BMW Group Plant Leipzig, four months after the production launch of the combustion-engined MINI Countryman. After phasing out production of the BMW i3, the birthplace of electric mobility at the BMW Group now manufactures four models…
