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Audi has saved the most intriguing—and arguably, most American—of its four sphere concepts for last: an electric pickup. Well, sort of. The Activesphere concept is “a master of metamorphosis,” as Audi puts it—a coupelike hatchback with an elongated roofline, in which the entire rear section folds horizontally, then opens up to a cargo bed that’s large enough for e-bikes or perhaps an ATV. A flush ski rack is integrated into the roof structure, and the suicide-style rear doors mean there’s no middle pillar. The sphere concepts, presented over the past couple of years, include the Skysphere sports car, Grandsphere flagship,…
The BMW M division celebrated its 50th anniversary last year by launching a number of new models, one of which was a hardcore M4 CSL. There was no similar hardcore version of the M3, which probably left fans of the more practical M thoroughbred a little sour. It turns out they only needed to be patient, as BMW M on Tuesday revealed a new M3 CS for the 2024 model year. 2024 BMW M4 CS The CS cars fill the gap between the Competition grade and hardcore CSL. They up performance via the typical means of more power and less…
When it comes to top-down driving, the sky is the limit. Picture it: you’re on a weekend drive. The weather is perfect, the roads are winding, the view is spectacular, and the traffic is nonexistent. Most importantly, the roof of your car is down, because you’re not behind the wheel of just any performance car, you’re behind the wheel of a sports car with a convertible roof, because there’s nothing else in the automotive world that can replace it. Some of the world’s most celebrated cars in history have been luxury coupe convertible cars, and even today, 2023 convertibles continue…
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…