Mazda has finally decided to take part in the EV race, and what better way to join the fight than with something that is truly unique? Welcome to the Mazda MX-30. Based on the CX-30, the Mazda MX-30 is the Hiroshima-based automaker's first foray into the EV battleground, and it’s a smorgasbord of Mazda quirks and ingenuity. I really like it. Sleek compactness Right off the bat, the Mazda MX-30 dresses up to ...
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Volvo is on the charge, quite literally, and it wants to fully electrify its lineup come 2030. Leading this charge is the XC40 Recharge, showing the world how the Swedes can do it in an organised, formal manner. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (And the C40 Recharge, which we reviewed earlier) are Volvo’s first foray into the EV space. Even with its EV underpinnings, it can still hold its own against ...
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Combining multiple vehicle styles into one, the Audi Activesphere Concept is one funky futuristic machine. It's the 4th iteration of Audi’s ongoing ‘sphere’ concepts and serves as concept studies for future Audi EV models. Unlike the first 3 concept designs, the Activesphere is built from the ground up to be an offroading active mobility monster and combines loads of Audi’s modern and futuristic design languages. A sportback-esque design with a tapered roofline ...
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Toyota is showing us once again that saving the planet doesn’t necessarily mean giving up fun and exciting cars to drive, as shown by these AE86 concepts. Toyota made a big splash at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, revealing a whole host of new cars and technologies. Exhibits like the 24-hour Le Mans winning car and the new 2024 Prius are cool and all, but what really stole the show was ...
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If you wanted a compact, hip, and enjoyable car to hoon around town with, chances are you'll think of a MINI. Indeed, these British puppies are purpose-built to provide drivers with endless fun on the roads with their can-do attitudes and funky demeanours. The recipe was simple - take a compact car, throw a reasonably powerful engine in it, add good handling characteristics, and you get a shopping cart of fun. ...
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With looks similar to its bigger EQS sibling, a silhouette similar to the CLS, and more space than the present E-Class, the EQE is poised to be a competitive option for the EV market. In fact, the car is only about 90mm shorter than the EQS, with the two sharing the same bespoke design language from Mercedes-Benz. Two models will be available from launch, with buyers having the option of choosing between ...
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Shares the same name as the e-tron family, but brings much more to the EV table. Most people would have forgotten by now that the original Audi e-tron launched way back in 2018, buried in the EV avalanche. A good pool of manufacturers has released new EVs since then, burying Audi’s electric SUV into the pages of obscurity. Of course, it was only a matter of time before a new e-tron update ...
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One of the most highly-anticipated EVs of 2022, Kia’s latest EV6 arrives on our shores with two exciting variants and plenty of tech to boot. Cycle & Carriage Kia officially lifted the covers off its highly anticipated EV6 earlier today. The Korean marque claims its new EV can charge faster than a Tesla, and go further than a Hyundai Ioniq 5. Two variants of Kia’s latest EV will be coming to the ...
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Toyota has recently announced the Toyota bZ3, the second model in its new Beyond Zero (bZ) EV lineup. In its quest for electrification, Toyota has recently announced the new bZ3, the second model in its new Beyond Zero (bZ) EV lineup, following the Toyota bZ4X. The bZ3 will be an EV sedan that is jointly developed for the Chinese market by Toyota, BYD, and FAW Toyota. BYD and FAW are two of ...
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With a new 60kWh battery and electric powertrain, Mercedes-Benz’s new eVito touts a range of more than 300km and onboard active safety systems. Hot on the heels of the new EQV, Mercedes-Benz has just announced the debut of the new eVito panel van. With a new 60kWh battery and electric powertrain, the updated eVito touts a range of up to 327 kilometres (WLTP cycle) alongside a suite of standard onboard active safety ...
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Škoda is expanding its RS family to include another EV model, a dual-motor high-performance version of its electric Enyaq iV SUV. Škoda is expanding its RS family to include another EV model. It’s (creatively) dubbed the Enyaq iV RS, and just like its coupe sibling, the Czech carmaker has opted for a dual motor all-wheel drive setup with a total power output of 220 kW (299 PS) and 460 Nm of ...
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It was only a matter of time before Mercedes turned their attention to electrifying the GLB, and sure enough, the EQB was born. It seems like only yesterday when electric vehicles (EVs) first hit the market. Now, with more countries and individuals touting electrification as “the future”, automotive manufacturers are pushing out new EVs by the dozen. Not wanting to miss out on a big share of the EV pie, Mercedes ...
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Back in 2019, Mercedes-Benz presented its Concept EQV as a study at the Geneva Motor Show. 3 years later and with their new push for electrification, the production-ready EQV is debuting in Singapore. The first van in the new electrified Mercedes-EQ lineup, the EQV touts emission-free utility transport, high practicality and the same premium aesthetic befitting of vehicles from the three-pointed German star. With a 100kW battery, the EQV boasts ...
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