Transportation
After several delays, Rivian is finally putting its biggest-ever battery pack – the Max Pack – into production, with the R1T pickup already being delivered to customers, and the R1S SUV expected to follow suit later this fall. And now we learn that this battery actually quite a bit smaller than we expected, even if…
Days after starting production of its most expensive model yet, the $249,000 Air Sapphire, Lucid has also announced the launch of the base Air Pure RWD. Available at a starting price of $78,900 (including a $1,500 destination fee), the Lucid Air Pure RWD is the only single-motor model in the Air lineup, featuring a rear-mounted…
The BMW Group (BMW and Mini) reports 91,849 vehicle sales in the United States during the third quarter of 2023 (up eight percent year-over-year). Results last quarter and year-to-date: BMW sales: 83,949 (up 8%) and 254,363 (up 10%) Mini sales: 7,900 (up 10%) and 22,769 (up 19%) Total sales: 91,849 (up 8%) and 277,132 (up…
During the third quarter of 2023, Audi of America sold 59,535 cars in the United States (up 21 percent year-over-year). Year-to-date sales amounted to 167,880, which is 26 percent more than a year ago. All-electric car sales increased even faster. In Q3, Audi sold 7,538 BEVs, which is 93 percent more than a year ago and…
Volkswagen of America reports that, during the third quarter of 2023, its vehicle sales in the United States amounted to 87,756 (down 1.2 percent year-over-year). Year-to-date sales stand at 232,543, which is 0.2 percent more than a year ago. Meanwhile, Volkswagen’s all-electric car sales quickly increased since the ID.4 entered series production at the Chattanooga,…
DeepDrive is a specialist in the development of efficient electric motors, with many years of experience in large-scale automobile production New Delhi: Continental has entered a strategic partnership with Munich-based high-tech company DeepDrive to develop core technologies for electric vehicles. As a first milestone, both the companies will jointly develop a combined unit comprising drive…
After announcing the 2024 EV9’s starting MSRP of $54,900 last month, Kia has released information about the reservation procedure for US customers. Starting October 16 at 10 am PST/1 pm EST, customers can visit Kia’s US website to configure and place a reservation request for the EV9 three-row electric SUV by placing a $750 fully…
Nikunj Jain said that P&G recently announced an investment of over INR 2000 crore in a manufacturing facility in Gujarat, set to produce top-tier digestive supplements. New Delhi: At Economic Times Smart Factory Summit 2023, Nikunj Jain, CIO & Digital Leader at P&G India, in his special address on ‘Driving Constructive Disruption By Leveraging Modern…
Nukeproof stands as a prominent figure in the mountain bike industry, known for its playful character that mirrors the carefree spirit of mountain biking enthusiasts. Nukeproof boasts an array of impressive models with both electric and traditional non-electric bikes. The brand continues to push the boundaries of innovation, particularly in the realm of e-MTBs, as…
General Motors is returning to Europe with its sights set on the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment, and the first car from its renewed portfolio to be sold on the Old Continent is the Cadillac Lyriq luxury crossover, which can now be ordered in Switzerland. Deliveries of the Lyriq are set to begin in the…
