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Youtuber and Lego build master Brick Technology released a video showing the creation of a fully functional five-speed manual transmission with reverse. It’s not only a Lego masterpiece but shows the intricate workings of a manual transmission and even showcases ...

Aston Martin Plans to be Net Carbon Zero by 2039

Aston Martin has announced that it plans to be a net carbon zero business by 2039. As part of a new strategy called Racing.Green. the Gaydon-based luxury carmaker is hoping to have net-zero manufacturing facilities by the end of the ...

UK’s ZipCharge Reveals Portable EV Charging Infrastructure – the GoHub

UK start-up ZipCharge has revealed the GoHub, a portable EV charging infrastructure for shared, public use. The GoHub provides a community-based solution that can be installed anywhere, while enabling any parking space to be a charging spot. The GoHub hosts ...

Dott Brings e-Bikes to Amersfoort and Enschede

Dott’s e-bikes are coming to Amersfoort and Enschede, two cities in the east of the Netherlands. The Netherlands has a longstanding love affair with the bicycle but Dott is hoping that its e-bikes, which can reach up to 25 ...

“If We’re Going to Tackle Climate Change, We Have to Tackle Transport” – Ionity UK and Ireland Country Manager

“Every day, we should be trying to push the electrification of transport,” says Andreas Atkins, Ionity’s UK And Ireland Country Manager. “The sector contributes about one-third of all carbon emissions and, if we’re really going to tackle climate change, we ...

Kia secures multiple wins at prestigious iF Design Awards 2022

EV6 all-electric crossover highlighted in four prestigious category wins: ‘Automobiles/Vehicles’, ‘Shops/Showrooms’, ‘Product Interface’ and ‘Textile/Wall/Floor’ Since 2009, Kia has won 51 accolades at the renowned iF Design Awards Kia has secured multiple high-profile accolades at the prestigious iF Design ...

Rimac Group Receives €120 Mn of Investment From Morgan Motor Owner Investindustrial

Croatia’s Rimac Group has received a total of €120 million of investment from Investindustrial. Investindustrial is an European group of independently managed investment, holding and advisory companies with €11 billion of raised fund capital. The venture capital company is also ...

LCA: How Sustainable is Your Car?

Green NCAP announces its first Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results, examining the real environmental impact of some of Europe’s most popular cars in order to help car buyers make more informed and sustainable choices. To understand the true ecological ...

Tesla surges to record profits despite industry setbacks

EV firm posted record delivery figures in the first quarter and raised prices to combat surging production costs Tesla Model Y is firm’s most recent introduction Tesla clocked another record quarter in the first three months of this year, delivering ...

VW Group Delivers First Electric Cars to Private Customers on the Greek Island of Astypalea

The Volkswagen Group has delivered the first electric cars to private customers on the Greek island. A turquoise ID.3 Pure was handed over to its new owner directly at the windmills of Chora, the main town on Astypalea. Further deliveries ...

De-ICE for @EarthDay – Why EVs are Better for Everyone on #EarthDay2022

Earth Day is this week, and it’s a good time to try yet again to convince my fellow drivers to go electric. Get ready to be charged up with electric vehicle facts and experiences that prove beyond a shadow of ...

How China's zero-Covid policy is affecting car makers

With Shanghai in the grip of a Covid spike, car manufacturers are braced for more production issues Just as the car factories affected by a Covid shutdown in Shanghai are starting to reopen, so the knock-on effect of the broader ...

Hyundai Motor Group leadership in electromobility recognized with multiple World Car Awards

Hyundai IONIQ 5 wins triple crown of awards, including overall World Car of the Year Other Hyundai Motor Group BEVs recognized in award top-three shortlists in design and luxury categories The Group’s BEVs all feature the innovative Electric-Global Modular ...

Tie-up to build EV charging infrastructure

The growing electric vehicle (EV) industry has encouraged the SET-listed companies Planet Communications Asia and Ekarat Engineering to team up for an EV charging infrastructure business. The two companies, which have already signed a memorandum of understanding, are initially ...

Watch TV and movies in self-driving cars under Highway Code changes ... but using your phone will still be illegal

Drink driving and mobile phone laws still apply Changes to the Highway Code that pave the way for self-driving cars on UK roads will allow vehicle occupants to watch TV and movies on the move, though mobile phone use will ...

What’s in Brooklyn Beckham’s OTT luxury car collection? David and Victoria gifted him and new wife Nicola Peltz a US$500,000 Jaguar for their wedding, and he loves BMW and Mercedes

In 2021, David Beckham invested in Lunaz Design, an automobile company that mixes the contemporary (electric power) with the classic (think Rolls-Royce Phantom). And it seems the iconic footballer has passed on his love for cars to his eldest ...

GM patents self-driving car for learner drivers

New technology from General Motors could result in learner drivers being taught by autonomous cars General Motors has filed a patent for a self-driving car to teach learner drivers General Motors (GM) has filed a patent for new autonomous vehicle ...

54GWh Gigafactory to be Developed in California by new Company Statevolt

Lars Carlstrom, the founder-CEO of Italvolt and founder of Britishvolt, has announced the launch of a new company, Statevolt, which will construct a 54GWh Gigafactory in Imperial Valley, southern California with an expected CapEx of $4 billion. To launch ...

LG Magna e-Powertrain Starts Building Mexico Plant to Build GM EV Plants

LG Magna e-Powertrain has started construction on its “groundbreaking” new inverter, motor, and charger plant in Mexico. The new plant in Ramos Arizpe, around 40 miles west of Monterrey, will create products for General Motors’ electric cars. LG Magna e-Powertrain, ...

Germany’s Schaeffler Signs Rare Earth Oxides Deal for Growing EV Motor Business

Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has signed a five-year contract with Norwegian company REEtec AS for the purchase of rare earth oxides. The aim is to make electric motors for hybrid modules, hybrid transmissions and all-electric axle drives even ...

“It Feels Like you are Flying a Glider” – Carver Electric UK Director, William Keene, on the Unique Three-Wheelers

The Carver, created by its Dutch parent company Carver Electric, is an electric, three-wheeled scooter. The vehicle has a long history dating back to 2003 when Top Gear reviewed the initial petrol version. The electric version was produced in 2021. ...

‘A Lounge on Wheels’ – Audi Unveils Urbansphere Concept Offering High-Tech Interior

Audi has unveiled plans for the Audi urbansphere concept car, originally designed for use in traffic-dense Chinese megacities, although the concept is also suitable for any other metropolitan centre in the world. It’s the third in a series of concept ...

Tier to Offer “Training Sessions” to Help Women Feel Safer Travelling in London

Shared e-scooter provider Tier is partnering with Bikeworks, a London-based social enterprise, to offer dedicated e-scooter training sessions for women. The announcement follows research by Tier and social enterprise Safe & the City which found that almost three-quarters of ...

Mercedes Reveals First 7-Seat All-Electric EQS SUV

Mercedes has revealed its new full-electric EQS SUV. The new car, not to be confused with the EQS saloon or EQA, EQB, or EQC SUVs, is the Silver Arrow’s first large electric SUV capable of seating seven people. The EQS ...

Volvo Cars has Invested in “Extreme Fast Charging” Startup StoreDot

Volvo has invested in “extreme fast charging” startup StoreDot. The Volvo Cars Tech Fund, which serves as the venture capital arm of the Swedish automaker, has pumped an undisclosed amount into StoreDot’s coffers as part of its Series D ...

“The Relationship Between Car Company and Customer is Changing” – Sonatus CEO Jeff Chou

Everything in our lives is becoming smart and connected. Smartphones, of course, have become central to our lives. We have smart assistants in our homes, we have smartwatches to tell time and track our runs, and we have smart TVs ...

The Ray and Geotab fleet electrification study supports interstate EV infrastructure development

ATLANTA, Ga. – April 18, 2022 – Findings from The Ray (“The Ray”) and Geotab Inc.’s (“Geotab”) fleet electrification analysis, announced today, showcase data-driven analysis of truck movement patterns that can help guide State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs) planning ...

Mullen Automotive to Begin EV Battery Pack Production at Californian R&D Facility

Mullen Automotive, Inc, a US electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced plans to begin EV battery pack production out of its high voltage battery R&D facility located in Monrovia, California. Mullen is retrofitting its facility to accommodate the production of EV ...

CATL Launches its First EVOGO Battery Swap Services in Xiamen, China

CATL has officially launched its EVOGO battery swap services in Xiamen, southeast China’s Fujian Province, making it the world’s first EVOGO city. The first four fast battery swap stations have now started operation, The number of fast battery swap stations ...

Hyundai Motor to Issue 30 Limited NFTs in Collaboration with NFT Brand Meta Kongz

Hyundai Motor Company has announced that it is entering the online community-based Non-Fungible Token market in collaboration with the Meta Kongz NFT brand. Hyundai Motor is the first automaker to enter the NFT market with its own NFT community, ...

How Digital Twins can Help Speed Up Innovation In Automotive, Smart Cities, Defence & Manufacturing

Digital twins, simulations of the real world in a digital counterpart, could be a game-changer and a time saver for the future of automotive, electric vehicles, smart cities, defence, and manufacturing. In this special report., Auto Futures talks with leaders ...

Under the skin: How EV researchers are chasing material gains

The International Energy Agency predicts there will be 245 million electric vehicles in the world by 2030, all needing batteries Maybe it’s no surprise but the worldwide boom in electric vehicles is spawning furious activity in battery development. Work is ...

Subaru's pocket Hercules

The second-generation Subaru BRZ is now available for Thai buyers looking for a compact sportscar that offers high levels of driving pleasure. The 2022 BRZ, officially launched in Thailand at the recent Bangkok Motor Show, is priced at 2.699 ...

How Does GMC Super Cruise Work?

Have you heard of GMC Super Cruise? It’s the latest technology being implemented into the popular automaker’s premium models. Car owners who want complete control of their vehicle without touching the steering wheel need hands-free self-driving features. GMC Super Cruise is one of the best, ...

What are the Differences Between Ford Sync 3, Sync 4, and Sync 4A?

If you’re in the market for a new Ford vehicle, you might get one of a few different versions of the infotainment system. Ford Sync technology is one of the best infotainment systems available. The newest iterations are Ford Sync ...

Kia America wins multiple marketing honors during 2022 New York International Auto Show

“Movement That Inspires” broadcast campaigns for Kia’s Carnival MPV, EV6, K5, and Telluride earn EDO’s first-ever Automotive TV Advertising Award for “Best Non-Luxury Auto Campaign” Times Square introduction of the all-electric Kia EV6 recognized by MediaPost as “Best Interactive ...

African Electric Mobility Company Opibus Rebrands and Becomes Roam

Kenya-based electric mobility company Opibus has announced a rebrand, and will now be know as Roam. Its remit is to electrifying the African transport and energy system through reliable, accessible and connected products. The products of its next generation of ...

“The US Needs to Move Now on Battery Production” – Mobility Moments with Solid Power CEO

A fortnight ago, President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to help spur battery production for electric vehicles. The DPA has been branded as “Cold War-era” legislation and a “power grab” by some commentators but, with Chinese battery ...

VinFast Announces Plans to Integrate Amazon Alexa Into its Vehicles

VinFast, a global electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced plans to integrate the Amazon Alexa voice experience into its vehicles beginning in 2022. The collaboration with Amazon, announced at the 2022 New York International Auto Show, will integrate Alexa services into ...

Stellantis & Qualcomm to Power New Vehicle Platforms With Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solutions

Stellantis N.V. and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have announced a multi-year technology collaboration to utilise the latest Snapdragon Digital Chassis to deliver immersive in-vehicle experiences across Stellantis’ 14 automotive brands beginning in 2024. Leveraging the Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms and 5G capabilities for telematics ...

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