SHANGHAI — Audi’s new electric cars series developed in China for the Chinese market will not sport its four-ring logo, two people with direct knowledge of the plans said. The decision by the premium marque owned by Germany’s Volkswagen is due to “brand image consideration,” one of the people said. It also reflects the use of automotive architecture… Photo and Credits: Read More
Coupes aren’t as popular as they once were, and automakers looking for sportier vehicles are turning to coupe-like SUVs. BMW currently offers six coupe models: the 2 Series, 4 Series, 8 Series, M2, M4 and M8. Automotive NewsBMW aims to… Source: Cars Direct
When Fiat discontinued the gasoline-powered 500 and resurrected it as an all-electric city car, the automaker said nothing about the possibility of introducing a model with an internal combustion engine, but it turns out Fiat will offer the new 500 as a hybrid model. Source: Cars Direct
Dealers say the market for coupes and convertibles (pictured here is the Mercedes-AMG S 63) is a “shrinking part of a shrinking segment”. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz will reportedly cut at least seven models from its U.S. lineup. Source: www.forbes.com
With the Ford Maverick, the American automaker experienced a true epiphany moment. For years, shoppers have complained about trucks getting bigger and more expensive, but the smaller, more affordable Maverick solves both of those problems. Maverick was a huge success and Ford… Source: Cars Direct
Most of us are used to buying a car and immediately getting all the advertised features. But in the new world of car ownership, automakers can sell features they plan to add later. Case in point — the Tesla Cybertruck is not currently equipped with a locking differential. This is a feature that off-road enthusiasts want to get their vehicles Read More
Everyone thought the tech giants would be the first to bring out electric cars, but it turns out that making cars is very different from making smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Apple’s electric car has been in development for nearly 10 years, but… Source: Cars Direct
Tesla is reportedly developing an entry-level compact crossover codenamed “Redwood.” Reuters. Production of the Redwood is expected to begin in June 2025, with weekly production expected to be 10,000 units, the news source said. Tesla CEO Elon Musk first mentioned an affordable Tesla in 2020, initially hinting that it would launch… Source: Car and Driver
The Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept is expected to be a low-volume production vehicle sometime in 2026. According to Korean news ET News. South Korean media outlets claim to have confirmed plans for Hyundai to produce 100 N Vision 74s, with 70 being delivered to customers and the rest set aside for racing. The production N Vision 74 is said Read More
Performance pickups designed for roads rather than trails have disappeared, but a new report suggests Ford may soon look to reinvigorate the segment. The company is said to be developing an F-150 variant called the “Robo” that sounds like a hot rod with a cargo box. We have always… Source: www.autoblog.com