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Second-Gen Toyota Mirai Gains “Toyota Teammate” Driver Assistance 3.10.2022
Toyota plans to equip the 2022 Mirai luxury fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) with their new “Toyota Teammate” driver assistance system. The system is available on the 2022 Mirai Limited grade, and it will serve two primary roles: Advanced Drive and Advanced Park; however, Toyota stated that while Advanced Park functionality will be standard, Advanced… Read More
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Global Premiere 3.09.2022
Volkswagen has teased a return of the microbus for some time, and today the 2023 ID.Buzz made its global debut. The ID.Buzz utilizes VW’s new Modular Electric Drive (MED) Kit. This will serve as the foundation for both the ID.Buzz passenger and cargo versions; these models will see introduction in the European market in the third quarter of this year. North… Read More
Chevrolet Teases Electric Blazer SS in Short Video 3.09.2022
Chevrolet has published a short video teasing their upcoming all-electric Blazer SS SUV. The video shows the vehicle’s charge port, illuminated by a white LED ring; the port is then covered by what appears to be an electronically closing door. In this shot, we also get a glimpse of the driver’s side mirror-- blacked out to match the fender arches. The… Read More
Mercedes-Benz USA to Offer New All-Wheel Drive, Diesel Engine in Sprinter Van 3.08.2022
Mercedes-Benz USA has introduced a new all-wheel drive (AWD) system for their Sprinter vans, as well as 4-cylinder diesel and gas engine options, at the 2022 Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, IN. The new Sprinter AWD system is replacing the van’s previous 4x4 system. Mercedes claims the drivetrain will produce more power, offer more endurance and an “overall… Read More
Petersen Automotive Museum Showcases Hollywood Icons in New Exhibit 3.08.2022
The world renowned Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, is opening a new exhibit paying homage to some of Hollywood’s most iconic vehicles. The new display is said to be a continuation of the recent “Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy” exhibit, this time branching out to all genres of film. That being said,… Read More
Aston Martin Partners with Britishvolt to Develop High Performance Battery Tech 3.07.2022
Aston Martin has announced their partnership with Britishvolt in order to co-create future battery technologies. A joint research team between the two companies will design, develop and industrialize the battery packs, which are to be made specifically for high performance cars. Aston Martin’s collaboration with Britishvolt, the UK’s foremost investor in… Read More
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