Motor Show News
Kia have unveiled their production Niro EV at the Busan Motor Show and it has a 380 kilometer driving range
Kia Motors has revealed its new Niro EV at the 2018 Busan International Motor Show today in Korea. Marketed as an all-electric CUV (crossover utility vehicle) the Niro will be released in Korea later this year and then other markets after that. Here is the full release :- Kia Motors has revealed its new Niro…
Read full article >>Engine giant Cummins has unveiled their new lithium-ion batteries for its electric & hybrid powertrain range
Engine manufacturer Cummins has unveiled its new lithium-ion battery range at the recent Battery Show Europe in Hannover, Germany. Cummins is the world’s largest independent designer and manufacturer of diesel engines and they power more types of equipment in more markets than any other engine brand so to see them switching to electric is a…
Read full article >>Toyota announces all-electric C-HR and will launch 10 new electrified models in China by 2020
Toyota has advanced its plans to accelerate the development and commercialisation of electrified vehicles with the announcement of a series of new models at the Beijing Motor Show, including a battery electric car based on the C-HR crossover. The new vehicles are destined for the Chinese market and include plug-in hybrid electric versions of the…
Read full article >>BMW unveils new all-electric iX3 SUV with 400km of range and 150 kW charging
BMW has unveiled its next all-electric vehicle – the BMW iX3 at the Auto China 2018 show in Beijing. The IX3 looks just like a “normal” SUV but under the “hood” is a new electric motor that develops 270 horsepower and a 70-kwh lithium-ion battery pack. This gives the iX3 a range of up to…
Read full article >>Nissan has unveiled the Nissan Sylphy Zero Emission electric car made in China for Chinese consumers
Nissan has unveiled the Nissan Sylphy Zero Emission, Nissan’s first electric car made in China for Chinese consumers, at Auto China 2018.The new model offers the exciting performance of a 100 per cent electric powertrain. Its advanced technologies and spacious cabin offer convenience and comfort. Drivers will be able to enjoy an extended drive range…
Read full article >>Volvo Cars aims for 50 per cent of vehicles sold to be fully electric by 2025
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, aims for fully electric cars to make up 50 per cent of its sales by 2025, the company announced today. The announcement builds on Volvo Cars’ 2017 industry-first announcement that all new models released from 2019 will be available as either a mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid or battery electric…
Read full article >>The All-New Nissan LEAF named the “2018 World Green Car” at the New York International Auto Show.
The All-New Nissan LEAF, the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, has been named the “2018 World Green Car” at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The first all-electric vehicle to win the World Green Car award since the category’s inception in 2016, the 2018 Nissan LEAF has been reinvented for its second generation and combines…
Read full article >>Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis reveals Essentia concept at New York International Auto Show
Today, Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis unveiled its groundbreaking Essentia Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The all-electric, high-performance concept elevates and reimagines the “Athletic Elegance” design paradigm, while providing a vision of future Genesis product performance and technology. “We understand our obligation as a luxury car manufacturer to create objects of desire, sparking…
Read full article >>The Volkswagen I.D. VIZZION unveiled in Geneva – The new flagship of the Volkswagen I.D. Electric Range
Volkswagen have unveiled I.D. VIZZION concept large, all-electric sedan at an event held at the Geneva Motor Show. It will be the largest car in the Volkswagen ID range of battery-electric models and VW says it will go into production by 2022. The I.D. VIZZION will join the Volkswagen I.D. compact hatchback, the I.D. CROZZ…
Read full article >>Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo electrically driven cross utility vehicle unveiled at Geneva Motor Show
As confirmed in the recent interview we published with Stefan Weckbach, Head of Battery Electric Vehicles at Porsche, the German sports car manufacturer are investing big on an EV future. To back this up they have just released details of their latest EV concept, the Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo cross utility vehicle, at an…
Read full article >>INFINITI, Nissans premium luxury brand, will feature electrified powertrains from 2021
INFINITI Motor Company will introduce new vehicles with electrified powertrains from 2021, said Nissan Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa, at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit today. Customers can expect beautifully-designed vehicles, like the Q Inspiration concept that was shown in Detroit, with a whole new level of electrified driving performance as an evolution…
Read full article >>Nissan Leaf, the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, awarded “2018 FIPA Green Car Of The Year”
The Nissan LEAF, the brand’s 100 per cent electric vehicle and global sales leader in the segment, was awarded the “2018 FIPA Green Car of the Year” in Detroit, from the Inter-American Federation of Automobile Journalists (FIPA). The New Nissan LEAF scored the highest result among nine other candidates. During the 2018 North American International…
Read full article >>What does the electric revolution mean for motorsport? MIA CEO Chris Aylett shares his thoughts
The UK government announcement that ‘by 2040 all vehicles shall be electric’ and petrol and diesel cars will be banned, has prompted many questions as to the effect on motorsport. Industry expert and Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) CEO Chris Aylett shares his views on this hot topic. “Ever since this announcement some question whether this…
Read full article >>The 2017 Electric GT Championship to debut at the Autosport International motorsport show in the UK
Visitors to the upcoming Autosport International event in the UK will have the chance to witness the debut of the exciting new Electric GT Championship (EGT) at Europe’s premier pre-season motorsport show. A number of big announcements are expected to take place at the event including news of more drivers set to compete in the…
Read full article >>The new BMW i8 Roadster is unveiled at the LA Motor Show and it’s stunning…..
BMW has unveiled the final production version of the new i8 Roadster at the 2017 Los Angeles motor show and it’s stunning. Due to be released in Australia in 2018 the i8 Roadster is also joined by an updated BMW i8 Coupe. Both new plug-in hybrid models feature a further developed BMW eDrive technology, enabling…
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