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Skoda Octavia EV Coming Later This Decade On Electric-Only Platform

Skoda Octavia EV Coming Later This Decade On Electric-Only Platform

But it won't spell the end for the ICE-powered model.

By Adrian Padeanu 04 October 2022

Porsche Boxster EV Speculatively Rendered Ahead Of 2025 Launch

Porsche Boxster EV Speculatively Rendered Ahead Of 2025 Launch

Zuffenhausen's smaller sports car will lose its combustion engine in three years' time.

By Adrian Padeanu 03 October 2022

Mercedes-AMG Electric Cars Could Have Autonomous Drift Mode

Mercedes-AMG Electric Cars Could Have Autonomous Drift Mode

Look, ma, no hands!

By Adrian Padeanu 03 October 2022

Acura Reiterates The NSX Will Likely Return As An Electric Supercar

Acura Reiterates The NSX Will Likely Return As An Electric Supercar

Acura VP Jon Ikeda says: "I would bet on it."

By Adrian Padeanu 02 October 2022

Next-Gen BMW X4 Canceled, But iX4 Is Planned: Report

Next-Gen BMW X4 Canceled, But iX4 Is Planned: Report

The electric crossover is expected in late 2026 on the Neue Klasse platform.

By Adrian Padeanu 29 September 2022

2023 BMW XM PHEV Officially Revealed As The Ultimate M SUV With 735 HP

2023 BMW XM PHEV Officially Revealed As The Ultimate M SUV With 735 HP

The first standalone M car in decades weighs over 6,000 pounds and costs $159,000 for the base model with 644 hp.

By Adrian Padeanu 28 September 2022

04:42 Motor1.com

BMW Dune Taxi Electric Prototype Breaks Cover With 536 HP, 738 LB-FT

BMW Dune Taxi Electric Prototype Breaks Cover With 536 HP, 738 LB-FT

The wild-looking body is made from natural fiber-reinforced polymer.

By Adrian Padeanu 28 September 2022

Opel Pledges To Make Sporty Cars Again By Bringing Back The GSe

Opel Pledges To Make Sporty Cars Again By Bringing Back The GSe

The acronym returns with an electrified twist.

By Adrian Padeanu 25 September 2022

Audi R8 Electric Successor Coming In 2025 On Porsche Platform: Report

Audi R8 Electric Successor Coming In 2025 On Porsche Platform: Report

It could be mechanically related to the 718 EV.

By Adrian Padeanu 22 September 2022

Bugatti EV And SUV Won’t Happen In The Next 10 Years

Bugatti EV And SUV Won’t Happen In The Next 10 Years

Company CEO Mate Rimac commits to sports cars with combustion engines for the medium term.

By Adrian Padeanu 21 September 2022

VW ID.5 GTX Xcite Debuts With Electric Skateboard, Lamborghini Paint

VW ID.5 GTX Xcite Debuts With Electric Skateboard, Lamborghini Paint

The one-off showcar rides on bespoke powder-coated 22-inch wheels.

By Adrian Padeanu 13 September 2022

Lamborghini Revuelto Electric Crossover Speculatively Rendered

Lamborghini Revuelto Electric Crossover Speculatively Rendered

The name we've chosen is based on a trademark filing.

By Adrian Padeanu 31 August 2022

Lexus LFA Electric Successor Could Have Simulated Manual Gearbox

Lexus LFA Electric Successor Could Have Simulated Manual Gearbox

The new supercar will take after the Electrified Sport concept.

By Adrian Padeanu 26 August 2022

Mercedes EQS Modified By Brabus Adds Range And Style

Mercedes EQS Modified By Brabus Adds Range And Style

The retrolicious Monoblock wheel suits the futuristic liftback.

By Adrian Padeanu 24 August 2022

Mercedes-AMG One PHEV Production Starts, Assembly Is Done By Hand

Mercedes-AMG One PHEV Production Starts, Assembly Is Done By Hand

Only 275 cars will be made, with deliveries starting this year.

By Adrian Padeanu 22 August 2022

Alfa Romeo: It Doesn't Make Sense For EVs To Look Different Than ICE Cars Just For The Sake Of It

Alfa Romeo: It Doesn't Make Sense For EVs To Look Different Than ICE Cars Just For The Sake Of It

Design boss claims future Alfas will remain just as emotional as today's cars.

By Adrian Padeanu 20 August 2022

2022 Kia EV6 GT Debuts With 576 Horsepower, Impressive Acceleration [UPDATE]

2022 Kia EV6 GT Debuts With 576 Horsepower, Impressive Acceleration [UPDATE]

The range topper even has an electronic limited-slip differential.

By Adrian Padeanu 19 August 2022

First Electrified Dodge Debuts Today: See The Livestream

First Electrified Dodge Debuts Today: See The Livestream

The livestream starts at 7 PM Eastern.

By Adrian Padeanu 16 August 2022

Lamborghini Believes Synthetic Fuels Could Be An Alternative To Going Electric

Lamborghini Believes Synthetic Fuels Could Be An Alternative To Going Electric

If that's not going to happen, it'll go purely EV in the early 2030s.

By Adrian Padeanu 15 August 2022

Kia EV6 GT Delivers Supercar Acceleration With 0 To 60 MPH In 3.27 Seconds

Kia EV6 GT Delivers Supercar Acceleration With 0 To 60 MPH In 3.27 Seconds

It's two-tenths of a second quicker than advertised.

By Adrian Padeanu 14 August 2022

First Electric Bentley Delayed Until 2026, But Not Because Of Software Problems

First Electric Bentley Delayed Until 2026, But Not Because Of Software Problems

It was supposed to come out in 2025.

By Adrian Padeanu 08 August 2022

Honda Civic Type R Plug-In Hybrid Not Ruled Out On This Platform

Honda Civic Type R Plug-In Hybrid Not Ruled Out On This Platform

An EV is not possible on this architecture while going AWD is out of the question.

By Adrian Padeanu 06 August 2022

Ferrari Boss Confident 2025 Electric Sports Car Will Offset The Extra Weight

Ferrari Boss Confident 2025 Electric Sports Car Will Offset The Extra Weight

Excellent vehicle dynamics will negate the added bulk.

By Adrian Padeanu 06 August 2022

03:50 Motor1.com

2024 Kia EV9 Spy Video Shows The Large Electric SUV In German Traffic

2024 Kia EV9 Spy Video Shows The Large Electric SUV In German Traffic

Even though this is only the first spy video, the prototype already seems to have the production body.

By Adrian Padeanu 03 August 2022

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