Taycan, Macan Electric, Mission X — Zuffenhausen’s electric performance program, lap by lap.
In a stunning display of electric performance, smartphone giant Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra prototype has shattered expectations at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, reportedly completing a lap in just 6 minutes and 48.874 seconds, according to Xiaomi’s official announcement. Breaking Records Before Production The stripped-down prototype, despite lacking a dashboard and sporting a racing steering whe
Apple Inc. secretly collaborated with Chinese automaker BYD Co. on developing long-range EV batteries as part of its now-canceled car project, according to a recent Bloomberg report. This partnership, which began around 2017, aimed to create advanced battery systems using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The Apple-BYD Battery Collaboration The joint effort focused on developing…
In a stunning reversal of fortune, Germany’s automotive powerhouses are finding themselves outpaced and outmaneuvered in the world’s largest car market. A recent Bloomberg report paints a sobering picture of how Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are desperately scrambling to catch up with local Chinese brands in the electric vehicle race. The EV Revolution Leaves German…
Lamborghini’s Cautious Approach to Electrification Five years ago, Lamborghini made a bold decision to hybridize its entire lineup, but it didn’t jump headfirst into full electrification like many expected. Instead, it placed its bets on hybrid technology, while competitors rushed to release pure EVs. Today, with the pressure for automakers to electrify easing up, it…
Caterham’s pushing forward with its electric sports car plans, tapping Yamaha for some serious EV know-how. The Collaboration The British sports car maker announced it’s partnering with Yamaha to develop its Project V electric sports car. Yamaha’s not just providing the powertrain – they’re also bringing their “vehicle motion control” tech to the table. Tokyo…
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are maintaining their foothold in the US auto market, defying a broader slowdown in new vehicle sales. According to estimates from S&P Global Mobility, BEVs claimed 8% of new vehicle sales in June and July, with September expected to surpass that benchmark. This resilience comes at a time when the overall auto…
Mercedes-Benz, the German luxury automaker, has seen a significant drop in its share price following a profit warning issued on September 20, 2024. The company cited weakening demand in China as the primary reason for the downgrade, which has had ripple effects across the European automotive sector, reports CNBC. Profit Warning Details Mercedes-Benz announced a…
Mercedes-Benz is pulling out of China’s electric vehicle market, selling its remaining stake in premium EV maker Denza. This move comes as luxury spending in the world’s largest auto market takes a hit, according to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal. Unwinding a Decade-Long Partnership The German automaker has decided to unwind its…
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