Towing with any automobile will substantially reduce its range. This is true for large gasoline and diesel pickup trucks, as well as for smaller gas SUVs, and even for semi-trucks. The reduction in range holds true when it comes to electric vehicles too. However, there’s something worth discussing when it comes to EVs and towing…
In September, Hana Micron, also from South Korea, opened a USD 600 million packaging factory in Bac Giang province. South Korean semiconductor giant Amkor opened a new USD 1.6 billion packaging factory in Vietnam on Thursday, as the Southeast Asian nation looks to cash in on the global rush for microchips. The company hosted a…
Tesla has reportedly made a technological breakthrough when it comes to the so-called “gigacasting” process that would allow it to die cast nearly all the complex underbody of an electric vehicle in one piece. According to five people familiar with the plans who spoke with Reuters on condition of anonymity, Tesla has combined a series…
The all-electric 2024 Mini Countryman crossover made its first appearance in North America yesterday, with deliveries expected to begin in the US in the fall of next year. Initially unveiled in Europe at the beginning of the month at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, the third-generation Countryman, now fully electrified, marked this year’s Climate Week…
Some areas of the United States amaze when in comes to the adoption rate of plug-in electric cars, far exceeding the average level. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) data from December 2022 – highlighted by the Department of Energy (DOE)’s Vehicle Technologies Office – in four counties, light-duty all-electric and plug-in hybrid…
MIAMI (Sept. 19, 2023) – duPont Registry Group, Driven Lifestyle’s luxury ecosystem for the high-end automotive lifestyle, bringing culture, community, and commerce together at the intersection of technology and digital platforms, announces today the appointment of Antoine Tessier as Chief Executive Officer. A technology and luxury lifestyle veteran, Tessier brings a wealth of knowledge in…
Nissan on Thursday revealed the fourth in its series of four “Hyper” concept vehicles on the way for a physical debut at the upcoming Tokyo auto show next week. It says that the Hyper Punk concept is “tailored for content creators, influencers, artists, and those who embrace style and innovation.” To that end, the Hyper…
Mercedes-Benz Cars sales reached 510,600 units (-4%) in the third quarter, a solid performance in a volatile market. Volumes were impacted by a model changeover for the E-Class and a supply-chain bottleneck which constrained availability of the GLC. Sales of the Mercedes-Maybach rose by 26% during the same period. The transformation of Mercedes-Benz continues with…
For casual onlookers at the Japan Mobility Show, it may have appeared that a weird-looking UFO was about to land on a futuristic two-door coupe with thin headlights, a chunky body, and a wide stance. In reality, this is how Subaru elected to debut two vehicles at the show – one for the road, the…
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid gains a new Nightshade Edition grade, but keeps its impressive fuel economy. A crossover that borrows underpinnings and a name from the ubiquitous Corolla sedan and hatchback, the Corolla Cross made its debut for 2022, but it arrived as a hybrid for 2023. So changes are minimal for 2024,…
