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Jacob Oliva

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Motor1 Confirmed: BMW i3 And i8 Won’t Get Direct Successors

Confirmed: BMW i3 And i8 Won’t Get Direct Successors

BMW’s director of development Klaus Frölich confirmed the end of the i3 and i8, while also confirming the production of the Vision M Next Concept.
By Jacob Oliva Jul 06, 2019
Motor1 Porsche Taycan Caught Almost Completely Uncovered In Shanghai

Porsche Taycan Caught Almost Completely Uncovered In Shanghai

Well, hello there and your fake exhaust pipes.
By Jacob Oliva Jun 30, 2019
Motor1 Electric Pickman Is The Cutest Little Pickup You Ever Did See

Electric Pickman Is The Cutest Little Pickup You Ever Did See

Perfect for city deliveries and some ranch chores – with zero emissions.
By Jacob Oliva Jun 09, 2019
04:48 Races and Chases Tesla Model 3 Versus BMW M3, Audi RS4 In Drag Race: Video

Tesla Model 3 Versus BMW M3, Audi RS4 In Drag Race: Video

An EV, a wagon, and a sedan – all producing more than 400 horsepower.
By Jacob Oliva May 26, 2019
Motor1 Porsche Taycan Caught Almost Naked In Latest Spy Shots

Porsche Taycan Caught Almost Naked In Latest Spy Shots

Here's a clearer set of spy photos of the upcoming all-electric Porsche.
By Jacob Oliva May 05, 2019
General VW Reveals I.D. Roomzz Electric SUV With 280-Mile Range

VW Reveals I.D. Roomzz Electric SUV With 280-Mile Range

Dubbed as the I.D. Roomzz, the all-electric SUV is bound to stir the continuously growing global three-row SUV market but with zero emissions and smart in-car technologies.
By Jacob Oliva Apr 14, 2019
New Genesis Electric Concept To Debut In New York

New Genesis Electric Concept To Debut In New York

Will Genesis showcase an electric hypercar? Genesis is bound to do the same thing again this year as it did last at the New York Auto Show.
By Jacob Oliva Mar 31, 2019
General Bid For This BMW i8 Art Car To Help Clean Up Oceans

Bid For This BMW i8 Art Car To Help Clean Up Oceans

The one-of-a-kind BMW i8 roadster will be auctioned to support The Ocean Cleanup project.
By Jacob Oliva Mar 03, 2019
Electric Porsche Blows Away McLaren 720S At The Strip: Video

Electric Porsche Blows Away McLaren 720S At The Strip: Video

The electric Porsche has dual 11-inch DC motors powering the rear wheels. It can produce up to 980 horsepower and 1,500 pound-feet of torque.
By Jacob Oliva Feb 24, 2019
General Mercedes-AMG One Owners Hand Imprint Needed For Driving Gloves

Mercedes-AMG One Owners Hand Imprint Needed For Driving Gloves

And oh, it was also mentioned in the video that the AMG One's reservation is 500,000 euros or roughly $565,000 at the current exchange rates. That's just the deposit, mind you.
By Jacob Oliva Feb 19, 2019
Panamera PHEV TechArt Grand GT Might Be The Ultimate Wagon

Panamera PHEV TechArt Grand GT Might Be The Ultimate Wagon

The blacked-out color theme and widened body is a dead giveaway, but wait until you see the interior.
By Jacob Oliva Jan 02, 2019
Lynk & Co. Electric Coupe Concept Looks Quite Funky

Lynk & Co. Electric Coupe Concept Looks Quite Funky

We found this good-looking design on Behance, and we can't help but adore the combination of utility and out-of-this-world styling.
By Jacob Oliva Dec 23, 2018
Patents and Trademarks Is VW Type 7 Trademark For Electric Amphibious Car?

Is VW Type 7 Trademark For Electric Amphibious Car?

The last time VW used the name Type 7 was for a military vehicle in the 1940s called the Schwimmwagen, which literally translates to Swimming Car.
By Jacob Oliva Dec 22, 2018
Watch Renault Twizy Race Mercedes-AMG GT R In Reverse

Watch Renault Twizy Race Mercedes-AMG GT R In Reverse

The AMG GT R could obviously smoke the Twizy. But there's a catch here: the Merc races in reverse.
By Jacob Oliva Dec 22, 2018
Watch Tesla Model X Race Jeep Trackhawk, AMG GLC 63

Watch Tesla Model X Race Jeep Trackhawk, AMG GLC 63

Electric versus gas. We can predict the winner without even watching. Right? Well, that might depend on which side of the fence you're on.
By Jacob Oliva Dec 09, 2018
General AC Schnitzer BMW i8 Police Car Is Plugged In & Hot

AC Schnitzer BMW i8 Police Car Is Plugged In & Hot

We all know what AC Schnitzer can do to BMWs and this i8 police car is the result of the German tuner's impregnable creativity with Bimmers.
By Jacob Oliva Dec 04, 2018
Watch Tesla Model X Crush Lamborghini Urus, AMG G63, Range Rover

Watch Tesla Model X Crush Lamborghini Urus, AMG G63, Range Rover

While the contenders of this ultimate SUV drag race produce outstanding numbers, the Tesla Model X is the only one with instant electric torque.
By Jacob Oliva Nov 11, 2018
General Jaguar Design Boss Talks Electric F-Type Replacement

Jaguar Design Boss Talks Electric F-Type Replacement

he basically stated that he personally prefers the upcoming F-Type to be a mid-engine-style electric car,
By Jacob Oliva Oct 10, 2018
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