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Future Acura electric cars will be sold online only, parent Honda said Wednesday in a press release. “Acura will serve as the tip of the spec for digitalization at American Honda,” the release said, “with 100% of Acura EV sales taking place online, starting in 2024 with the ZDX and ZDX Type S.” Last seen in the form of a coupe-like version of the MDX mid-size crossover that was discontinued in 2013, the ZDX will be Acura’s first EV, with the Type S performance version also planned. Pre-sales will begin in 2023 ahead of the planned 2024 start of deliveries,…
Cylindrical batteries are being considered by GM, according to a report from South Korea. Tesla is ramping up its new battery cells in Nevada for much more than the Semi. And will Tesla tease more about a Robovan, a Model 2, or something completely different in just over a month? This and more, here at DriftBreath Reports. Tesla announced a $3.6 billion expansion of its Nevada battery “Gigafactory” that it says will produce the Semi plus the company’s new-format 4680 battery cells at 100 gigawatt-hours annually—enough U.S.-made batteries for 1.5 million light-duty vehicles, it says. Most noteworthy, perhaps, were the…
General Motors has filed a trademark application for the name Buick Envision GX, indicating a larger version of the Envision crossover is likely on the way. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jan. 10, 2023, the trademark application aims to cover “motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles, sport utility vehicles, trucks and vans.” 2023 Buick Envision Beyond the typically vague language of patent applications, we can get some idea of what the Envision GX might be like by looking at Buick’s current lineup. The Encore GX was launched for the 2020 model year as a larger companion…
Quick Facts About Brake Repair Many repairs on your car, like a dent in the door, don’t need to be done immediately. However, if something goes wrong with your brakes, it’s an urgent repair, as they directly impact safety. The first moment you suspect something is wrong with your car’s brakes, you will need to get them checked. Read on to learn about brake repair and replacement and how to preserve your braking system. What Is a Brake Repair? A brake repair is when certain mechanical parts like your car’s brake pads and shoes, calipers, and rotors need repair or…
Hello again! Today’s TTAC Rewind takes us back only a few years.We’re checking out the 2018 Hyundai Accent this afternoon. Take a break from football and take a gander at what yours truly thought about an entry-level Hyundai that is, shockingly, not a crossover.Enjoy! Source link
Audi has managed to combine elements from a number of vehicle types for the fourth and final member of its series of Sphere concept vehicles. Unveiled on Thursday, the new Audi Activesphere concept is a crossover with a coupe-like body that integrates a bed and a tailgate at the rear. The concept is designed for active lifestyles and as such features a high ground clearance and underbody protection to ensure it can handle rough terrain, but also storage solutions like the bed and a roof-mounted ski rack to carry all the essential gear. Audi Activesphere concept Take away some of…
Lucid had lofty goals for 2022. It originally planned to build 20,000 vehicles during the year. But, due to supply chain issues and a shortage of parts, it had to revise down the target to between 12,000 and 14,000, and then again to between 6,000 and 7,000 units. Ultimately, though, Lucid ended up beating that annual guidance. The automaker says it built 7,180 vehicles in 2022 and it delivered 4,369 of them. During the October-December period, it produced 3,493 vehicles (an increase of 53 percent over the previous quarter) and delivered 1,932. The company started delivering the Lucid Air in…
In a potentially significant shift for the Detroit automaker, General Motors is considering cylindrical battery cells for future EVs, according to TheElec, a battery-focused South Korean trade publication. GM has favored pouch cells created with South Korean supplier LG Energy Solution, but could switch to the 4680-format cylindrical cells used by Tesla, the publication reported, adding that this has caused talks with LG Energy Solution over construction of a fourth battery plant for the Ultium Cells joint venture between the two companies to stall. 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 So far, Ultium Cells, which is backed by a…
Tesla has a number of other future products under development, it teased on Wednesday, as part of its quarterly update for investors. And while there’s no guarantee we’ll get an update on persistent rumors like the affordable Model 2, some of those upcoming products may be revealed as part of a March 1 Investor Day. With scaled-up Semi production due at the Nevada Gigafactory expansion announced this week, and a whopping 100 gigawatt-hours of additional cell production of its new 4680-format cylindrical cells due from a new factory on the complex, Tesla will have enough cells for 1.5 million light-duty…
The Honda Pilot was redesigned for the 2023, and part of the new lineup is a rugged TrailSport grade that benefits from some genuine off-road mods. We tested it both on and off the road, and now you can read our review. Porsche is working on a mid-cycle update for its Taycan electric sedan and wagon, and rumors point to the availability of a new performance flagship as part of the update. A Taycan prototype sporting a number of features designed to enhance track performance has been spotted, adding some credibility to the rumors. Lightyear has ceased production of its…