Technology from Continental can be found in almost all systems and functions of the Volkswagen ID.4, the winner of the 2021 World Car of the Year Award - from software and central computer architecture to the brakes and sophisticated thermal management, for example for cooling the batteries. As was the case with the ID.3, the first units of which were delivered to customers at the end of March this year. This marks...

29 April 2021

General Motors introduced Ultium Charge 360, a holistic charging approach that integrates charging networks, GM vehicle mobile apps, and other products and services to simplify the overall charging experience for GM electric vehicle owners: Access to Charging: GM will continue to work with a variety of third parties, including charge point operators, electric utilities and government agencies to make home...

29 April 2021

Audi of America today announced updates to its lineup for the 2022 model year, including full-line pricing, vehicle packaging updates, and new standard and available equipment. In the context of EVs, the 2022 Audi e-tro benefits from significant package changes. The Premium Plus package continues to offer the available Black optic package that now adds a new 21-inch sport wheel design supported by Dynamic orange...

28 April 2021

At the digital world premiere held at Berlin Tempelhof Airport, Volkswagen presented its first fully electric high-performance model: the ID.4 GTX. This is the first MEB-based EV from the brand to feature dual-motor all-wheel drive and also offers attractive, high-quality design elements. The ID.4 GTX has one electric drive motor on both the front and rear axle. Together, they deliver a maximum electrical output of...

28 April 2021

Tesla's Q1 2021 report contains several interesting pieces of information. But first things first - let's talk about production and deliveries. In the first quarter, Tesla has produced just over 180,000 vehicles and delivered nearly 185,000 vehicles. The new Model S and Model X have been "exceptionally well received", with the new equipment installed and tested in Q1 and Tesla in the early stages of ramping...

27 April 2021

The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq has been announced today with reservations opening in September 2021 and initial availability expected in the first half of 2022. The launch model will pack a 12-module, 100 kWh battery for more than 300 miles of range and a rear-wheel-drive Ultium Platform with 340 hpand 440 Nm of torque. The vehicleoffers high-speed DC fast charging for public stations at 190 kW, enabling customers to add...

21 April 2021

Cadillac today unveiled the all-electric LYRIQ show car at Auto Shanghai 2021. It was the first time for the new face of Cadillac to meet the public since its debut last August. The Ultium modular EV platform on which the LYRIQ is based is the foundation for its liberating performance. With a dedicated EV architecture, its design eliminates significant physical constraints associated with adapting electric...

20 April 2021

The Volkswagen ID.4 has won the World Car of the Year 2021 award. The World Car Awards are presented by more than 90 international motor journalists from 24 countries, who vote on the best innovations on the world market. Vehicles that are eligible for the World Car of the Year award must be manufactured in at least 10,000 units per year and be offered on at least two continents. Volkswagen plans to deliver around...

20 April 2021

Mercedes-Benz Vans is unveiling the new Concept EQT in an extensive Media Special on the Mercedes me media platform on Monday, 10 May 2021 at 11.00 a.m. (CEST). This concept vehicle is the forerunner to the new T-Class in the small-van segment. In keeping with the "Electric first" strategy, the battery-electric version is first out of the starting blocks in the concept vehicle. A video clip featuring legendary...

20 April 2021

The first Innovation Day of SVOLT with the theme of "Innovation Drives the Future" is officially launched during the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show today, which marks the brand strategy upgrade of SVOLT entering stage 2.0. During the launch event, SVOLT announces that it will establish the SVOLT CAPITAL with a fund of 2 billion yuan invested to support the industry innovation. And it plans to recruit 20 cross-industry...

20 April 2021

Mitsubishi Motors together with GAC Mitsubishi Motors teased the all-new electric SUV AIRTREK at Auto Shanghai 2021. The all-new AIRTREK is based on the concept of an "e-cruising SUV" founded on three keywords: "Electric (electric vehicle)," "Expanding (expanding life's pleasures with a car)" and "Expressive (expressing the uniqueness of Mitsubishi Motors)." It generates an image of advanced sophistication fit for...

20 April 2021

The Jaguar I-Pace has received worldwide recognition and various awards for its exceptional design. Now Jaguar is further reinforcing the appeal of the all-electric performance SUV with the introduction of the I-Pace Black. This exclusive addition to the I-Pace range has an even richer equipment. By default, it is fitted with some features that are optional for versions S, SE and HSE on which the I-Pace Black is...

20 April 2021

Honda exhibited the world premiere of the Honda SUV e:prototype, a prototype model of the first Honda-brand electric vehicle (EV) in China, at Auto Shanghai 2021. In China, Honda will introduce 10 Honda-brand EV models within five years. The mass-production model based on the Honda SUV e:prototype is scheduled to go on sale in spring 2022 as the symbolic first Honda-brand EV in China. In addition to futuristic...

20 April 2021

At the Auto Shanghai 2021 show, BMW is focusing squarely on the future technologies of electric mobility, sustainability and seamless connectivity between the customer's vehicle and their digital lifestyle. And drivers will soon be able to experience this progressive form of personal mobility on the road in the BMW iX. The new model will celebrate its world premiere in real-life, series-produced form as the...

19 April 2021

Zeekr, the new pure electric premium brand from Geely Holding Group launched its first car, the 001, at an event held at the Zeekr Intelligent Factory in Hangzhou Bay, China. As part of its brand offering, Zeekr will take aim at the premium EV segment in China and selected global markets. Zeekr 001 - the world's first mass produced pure electric shooting brake is designed in Sweden at Geely Design Gothenburg with...

19 April 2021