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Nissan Demonstrates e-4ORCE technology with Ramen 3.07.2022
Nissan has released a video describing their new e-4ORCE all-wheel control technology, using a scaled-down version to safely deliver a bowl of ramen across a countertop. The video shows a motorized server tray utilizing some of the new tech to swiftly deliver a bowl of ramen to a customer without spilling. While a fun gimmick for the camera, it does serve… Read More
BMW Introduces 2023 8 Series, M8 Competition; Celebrates 50 Years of M 3.05.2022
BMW will globally introduce the updated 2023 8 Series and M8 Competition at The Amelia-- one of the world’s most prominent concours d’elegance events-- this weekend. The event is taking place between March 3rd-6th at The Ritz-Carlton of Amelia Island, Florida. The Amelia will also serve as the kickoff point for BMW’s 50 anniversary celebration of the… Read More
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Electric Microbus Previewed Ahead of March 9th Premiere 3.04.2022
Volkswagen has released a short teaser video of their ID.Buzz electric microbus, showcasing the vehicle ahead of its March 9th premiere. The ID.Buzz builds off of the original ID.BUZZ concept vehicle showcased in 2017; the concept microbus was coated in a yellow-bottomed, white-topped lacquer reminiscent of the iconic VW buses of old. Being all-electric,… Read More
Ford’s F-150 Lightning Tested in Extreme Winter Weather 3.03.2022
Ford engineers took the upcoming F-150 Lightning electric pickup for a two week trial in Alaska, testing the limits of the new truck in winter conditions. Engineers drove a fleet of six F-150 Lightning pre-production vehicles on a variety of wintery surfaces, like loose and packed snow, full and complete ice, and more. Temperatures, according to Ford, were… Read More
Volvo Testing Wireless Vehicle Charging with XC40 3.03.2022
Volvo has begun testing wireless vehicle charging capabilities with a fleet of their electric XC40 Recharge SUVs in Gothenburg, Sweden. Over the next three years, this fully-electric fleet will serve Caboline, the largest taxi operator in the Nordic region. In total, Volvo expects these cars to see action more than 12 hours a day, accumulating approximately… Read More
Ram 1500 Electric Pickup Teased 3.02.2022
New images of the upcoming Ram 1500 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) pickup truck were shown off by Ram’s parent company Stellantis. The two images provide a masked look at the pickup’s upper silhouette and thin LED lights. The front view shows the bluish-white running lights converging on an electrified “RAM” lettering on the front fascia; the taillights… Read More
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Polestar O2 Concept Serves as Brand’s “Hero Car” 3.02.2022
Electric car manufacturer Polestar has revealed a new concept car, the O2 roadster. The Polestar O2 is a hard-top convertible designed as the automaker’s “vision of open-top performance… with all the benefits of electric mobility.” The O2, alongside electric performance, showcases the advances made in sustainability and technology. Exact powertrain… Read More
Jeep’s First Fully Electric SUV Revealed 3.01.2022
Images of the first-ever all-electric Jeep SUV were released today, boasting a modern design and flashy yellow paint job. This new electric Jeep SUV does not have an official launch date, but is expected to launch sometime early next year. It will serve as the next step toward Jeep’s vision of Zero Emission Freedom. Nothing more has been confirmed about… Read More
Study Shows Average American Yearly Commute Savings in 2021 3.01.2022
A study conducted by Today Testing found that the average American could have saved upwards of $2,398 in 2021 by working from home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans found themselves skipping the twice-daily rush hour in favor of working from home. Along with saving money on fuel and other car-related expenses, Today Testing found that… Read More
Jeep Bringing Concept 4xe to 56th Annual Easter Jeep Safari 2.28.2022
Jeep has teased two new concept vehicles slated to make an appearance at the 56th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, April 9th through 17th. The teaser images, provided by Jeep and Jeep Performance Parts, give a taste of what the automaker will be bringing to their “home away from home.” One of them is a QR code-esque silhouette of a Jeep Gladiator;… Read More