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Audi has provided a first glimpse of its next-generation A6 Avant and confirmed the model will make its official debut on March 4. The automaker recently launched the electric A6 E-Tron model family and had originally planned to rename the gas-powered A6 as the A7, aligning with a new naming strategy where even-numbered models were reserved for EVs and odd-numbered names for internal-combustion cars. However, earlier in February, Audi announced that it was abandoning this plan and reverting to its previous naming convention, where powertrain descriptors like E-Tron for EVs and TFSI for gas-powered models would differentiate models within the…
AC Cars has teamed up with T-engineering for production of its Cobra GT T-engineering was founded by ex-Saab engineers and is based on the former Saab plant in Sweden AC is also building the Cobra GT in the U.K. AC Cars has turned to an unlikely partner for support in building its modern take on the iconic Cobra sports car. The British company announced on Wednesday that Sweden’s T-engineering will assist with the production of both the Cobra GT Roadster and the recently revealed Cobra GT Coupe. Currently, the cars are built at facilities in the U.K. and rely on…
The 2026 Ram Ramcharger plug-in hybrid will now arrive in the second half of 2025 The Ramcharger will have a total driving range of 690 miles Ram’s CEO mentioned a price of $69,995 No one said it’ll be quick, or efficient, but Ram’s upcoming Ramcharger plug-in hybrid can do the tough truck deeds, according to the automaker. On Monday, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis and an engineering team provided powertrain, scenario, and spec details surrounding the 2026 Ram Ramcharger plug-in hybrid pickup truck. Timing was part of the update. The Ramcharger is now set to arrive in the second half of…
U.S.-bound Alpine has unveiled the A110 R 70 and A110 GTS special editions The cars arrive 12 months before production of the A110 ends An electric A110 is planned for later this decade France’s Alpine on Wednesday confirmed that production of the A110 will come to an end in 12 months, marking the conclusion of an era for the mid-engine sports car. To celebrate this milestone, Alpine is rolling out special editions, including the newly revealed A110 R 70 and A110 GTS, both of which also commemorate the brand’s 70th anniversary this year. These new models arrive just months after…
Upcoming ES90 will get 800-volt architecture, 350-kw fast-charging Smaller battery than EX90 electric SUV, yet a longer range Recycled plastics, certified wood, and battery passport all part of eco credentials The Volvo ES90 electric sedan will be the first of the Swedish automaker’s electric vehicles with an 800-volt electrical architecture, and will continue Volvo’s emphasis on sustainable materials. First teased last fall, the ES90 is due to be revealed Mar. 5, but Volvo is releasing some details to build up hype ahead of that. On Wednesday, the automaker sent out a press release focused on charging and sustainability aspects of…
The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class range is expected to be updated for 2027 model year An AMG GLS 63 prototype is out testing with light camouflage gear only A new electrified V-8 engine is possible for the updated GLS 63 Mercedes-Benz is working on an update for the GLS-Class, and the latest prototype to be spotted is for the fiery AMG GLS 63 model. Earlier shots show prototypes for updated versions of the regular GLS-Class and ultra-luxury Maybach GLS-Class. The current GLS-Class arrived for the 2020 model year and was given an update for 2024; the latest prototypes are for a second…
Volvo will unveil the ES90 on March 5 The electric midsize sedan will feature an 800-volt electrical system, enabling faster charge times The ES90 is one of five new or updated Volvos arriving in 2025 Volvo is close to revealing the ES90, an electric midsize sedan that will usher in several new technologies for the Swedish brand. One of these is 800-volt technology, which will enable the ES90 to charge faster than any previous Volvo EV—at rates of up to 350 kw—while also improving charging efficiency. This standard is already used by several other automakers, including Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Porsche,…
Rawlinson becomes advisor as Lucid delivers Gravity, pivots to more affordable EVs CTO of Lucid and parent Atieva since 2013, led efficiency-and-performance push Oversaw Lucid Air and Gravity, Tesla Model S Peter Rawlinson is no longer the top executive at California’s Lucid Motors. In a press release, Lucid said that Rawlinson “has stepped aside from his prior roles,” and will transition to a role as senior technical advisor to the chairman of the board at Lucid, while COO Marc Winterhoff has been made interim CEO. Rawlinson was elevated to the role of CEO at Lucid in 2019, but it’s the chief…
Startup electric vehicle automaker Lucid Motors is about to experience a shakeup of its core leadership. On Tuesday, Lucid announced Peter Rawlinson has stepped down as CEO. Rawlinson will now serve as Strategic Technical Advisor to the Chairman of the Board. Lucid said its current Chief Operating Officer, Marc Winterhoff, will act as the Interim CEO while the automaker initiates a search for a new CEO. “Now that we have successfully launched the Lucid Gravity, I have decided it is finally the right time for me to step aside from my roles at Lucid,” said Rawlinson. Lucid now has two…
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUV carries over mostly unchanged, retaining its status as the entry-level EV in Mercedes’s U.S. lineup and the only one sharing a platform with an internal-combustion vehicle. The EQB is a fully electric derivative of the boxy Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, with smoother styling details that soothe the GLB’s coefficient of drag to 0.28 but sport essentially the same packaging. For 2025 it adds a better-equipped Exclusive grade, including a surround-view camera system, Burmester surround sound with Dolby Atmos, and heated front seats. Also new is a Design Package with different exterior and interior styling cues, and…