Tesla has made a surprise debut of its second-generation Roadster at the world premiere of the company’s own Semi electric truck. At the live-streamed California launch of the new Tesla Semi electric rig this week, the Roadster emerged from a trailer and stole the show. And to top it up, the …
Read More »Audi Aicon concept previews the future of mobility
Self-driving and fully electric Tesla’s are cool but now Audi has moved the goal post further with the Aicon concept car, a level five fully autonomous vehicle which ditches the steering wheel and pedals for a completely self-driving experience. That’s not all, the Audi Aicon is also fully electric, with …
Read More »2018 Nissan Leaf brings greater range and semi-autonomous drive
Nissan has officially unveiled the new second-generation Nissan Leaf, the world’s best-selling zero-emission electric vehicle. Completely redesigned, the new Nissan Leaf combines a dynamic new design with greater range from its pure electric drivetrain as well as new technologies and features. Capable of a range of up to 400km, the new …
Read More »Next-Gen 2018 Nissan Leaf teased ahead of September debut
The first all-new Nissan Leaf in 17 years will be revealed on September 6 ahead of its official debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October. Nissan has today announced that the next-generation electric car will pack the most advanced technologies, claiming it will “raise the bar for the electric …
Read More »Tesla Model X gets the Novitec treatment
German tuner Novitec is well known for its portfolio of finely customised Ferraris, Lamborghinis and other exotics. But the company’s latest project is something entirely different. With seven seats and four doors, the Tesla Model X may not look like a supercar but it sure does have supercar performance. With a …
Read More »First production Tesla Model 3 rolls out
The long awaited Tesla Model 3 has finally rolled off the factory floor as production of the most affordable Tesla goes into full swing. CEO Elon Musk was quick to share photos of his latest pride and joy on social media, posting the production number one Model 3 in black and …
Read More »All-electric Aston Martin RapidE headed for production – debuts 2019
Aston Martin has announced the all-electric RapidE, which was introduced as a concept nearly two years ago, is headed for production with a showroom debut of around 2019. Details are scarce at the moment but the Tesla Model X-challenger will be based on the Rapide AMR (below) and has a …
Read More »Tesla teases electric semi-truck ahead of September debut
After rolling out full electric roadster, sedan and SUV, Tesla’s next model in the pipeline is apparently a semi-truck. The tech-giant’s CEO Elon Musk confirmed the upcoming semi-truck during a TED Talk session, when a teaser showing the front of the full electric truck was unveiled. The shadowy image shows …
Read More »2017 Tesla Model X P100D Review
The world’s fastest SUV is not a Porsche or a Range Rover or a BMW. It’s a Tesla Model X. Like its sedan sibling, the Model S, which leaves everything but 8 supercars in the world in the dust sprinting to 100km/h, the Model X takes performance SUV to a completely …
Read More »Volkswagen I.D. Concept revealed. Production version coming in 2020
Volkswagen has taken the wraps of its new I.D. Concept at the Paris Motor Show after a series of teasers, which previews a production model slatted to hit the market in 2020. With an ambitious plan to sell 3 million Electric Vehicles by 2025, the I.D. is touted as one …
Read More »Volkswagen intends to beat Apple and Google in electric car race
Volkswagen is reportedly planning to tackle Apple and Google in the race to be the electro-mobility forerunner. As we know, the American technology giants are working on bringing emission free vehicles to the market, but Volkswagen intends to be the leader by 2025. “Newcomers will see opportunities in the current climate, and …
Read More »Watch out Tesla Model S, the LeEco LeSEE is pluging in
What you see here is China’s answer to the Tesla Model S. The company behind this sleek all-electric concept – known as the “LeSEE” – is LeEco (formerly known as LeTV) Sporting a sloping roofline and streamline design, the concept is definitely one of the better-looking designs to come out …
Read More »Tesla’s affordable Model 3 electric car officially unveiled
Tesla has unveiled its entry-level Model 3 at its design centre in Hawthorne, California this afternoon. Billed as an affordable electric car, the Model 3 is the fourth model from the electric car manufacturer. Set to go on sale in the US next year starting from US$35,000, Tesla says it …
Read More »BMW i8 Concept Spyder Unveiled @ 2012 Beijing Motor Show
The 2012 Beijing Auto Show saw the premier of the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. It is also the first time the eDrive emblem is put on any BMW. The eDrive is BMW’s i Division’s designation for all electric and plug-in hybrid drive technology. It describes the electric drivetrain, which is …
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