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Jeep's first plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Renegade 4xe and the Compass 4xe are now available for order in Europe this month. They are the pioneers of the brand's drive to electrify its lineup in the EMEA region. The Plug-in Hybrid PowertrainThe new 4xe...

As the Continental GT transitions to the 2021 Model Year, Bentley is introducing a couple of feature updates and three new paint options. FeaturesA panoramic glass roof similar to that found on the facelifted Bentayga and the new Flying Spur is now ava...

The Covid-19 pandemic has been negatively impacting consumers' willingness to make big purchases, particularly on credit. In the US, Ford has announced a new campaign that aims to mitigate the concerns consumers may bear by offering an exit option to v...

Kia has revealed more details of its new intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) designed for future mild-hybrid vehicles. The iMT features a clutch-by-wire system that enables in-gear coasting and start-stop for enhanced efficiency. How Does It Work?Ins...

BMW will become the first carmaker to enable its customers to use iPhone as a fully digital car key. The announcement came at Apple's WWDC2020, following a history of BMW support for Apple devices: The Bavarian automaker was the first to integrate iPod...

Accompanying the launch of the 14th-generation F-150, Ford has commissioned a Penn Schoen Berland survey of 2000 American pickup customers on their preferences and experiences with their trucks. Let's see what they have found. The ParticipantsThis surv...

Canon has announced this week that it has developed the world's first single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) image sensor with 1-megapixel resolution. What Is SPAD Image Sensor?In a SPAD sensor, each pixel possess an electronic element. This allows for e...

Eight manufacturers have won the 2020 Wards Best Engine & Propulsion System Awards. This year's winner list affirms the revival of the inline-6 internal combustion engines with three winners and confirms the continued popularity of electrified powe...

Mercedes has offered a preview into its second-generation MBUX infotainment system to be debuted with the new W223 S-Class. With this upgrade, the vehicle will be considerably more digital and intelligent, including up to five large displays (among the...

Land Rover and Autohome have developed an easy-to-deploy roof tent for the New Defender that can be put up in seconds. Designed for two adults, the rugged roof comes with a full-size mattress, pillows, interior lighting, and a compact ladder The Autoho...

Electric vehicle owners traditionally suffer from range anxiety, for the relatively limited number of charging stations combined with prolonged charging time limits their mobility and requires more planning than it is with internal-combustion engine (I...

Tesla is reducing the price of its latest solar panels to that of two-thirds of the industry average in the United States. It is now by far the lowest-cost option to go solar in America. As usual, the consumers can change their minds within seven days ...

As the Euro 6d emission standard comes into effect next year, BMW is introducing 48-volt mild hybrid technology to its straight-six diesel engines. The G30 5 Series and G32 6 Series are receiving this update in their mid-cycle facelift for the 2021 mod...

Launched one and a half year ago, Toyota GR Supra has garnered the attention of many enthusiasts. Co-developed by Toyota and BMW, the J29 Supra shares the BMW CLAR platform and most components with the Z4. In this article, let's see what awards it has ...

Tesla introduced the Model S in 2012 with a 265-mile range. Since then, continual updates have brought its range closer to the 400-mile mark. Starting 15 June 2020, all North American Model S Long Range Plus models have an official EPA-rated range of 4...

Readers of Auto Bild allrad voted the Jeep Wrangler as the best in its category. It is the fourth-year running that readers of the specialist German SUV and 4x4 magazine recognized the Jeep Wrangler. Whereas in previous years the Wrangler was named the...

Bentley Motors proudly announced that it has built the 20,000th Bentayga in its Crewe, England factory since the start of production in 2016. In four years, the Bentayga has led the change in the luxury crossover SUV segment and remains a favorite amon...

Audi explains that its e-tron models are capable of high charging speeds because the charging capacity of up to 150 kW is available for a large portion of the charging procedure, thanks to sophisticated thermal management of the lithium-ion battery pac...

On 3 June 2020, the City of Turin entered into an agreement with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to pilot the integration of electrified mobility with the restricted traffic zone (Zona a Traffico Limitato, ZTL) management infrastructure. Turin Geofencing Lab...

Onwers of Rolls-Royce motor cars manufactured in Goodwood (thus under BMW's ownership) have access to an exclusive owners club in the form of an application, Whispers. Whispers offers transformative experiences to the marque's distinguished clienteles ...

BMW introduced the 2020 MINI Lifestyle Collection which includes a wide range of products: In addition to textiles, accessories, bags, and luggage, the 2020 collection also includes products for children as well as mobility products. SustainabilityThe ...

Bentley has completed the final example of the iconic 6¾-litre V8 engine in Crewe. The L-Series V8 engine holds the record of the longest serving V8 in continuous production. The final example was assembled in Crewe, England by a group of seven Bentley...

As the second quarter of 2020 enters its third month, car companies are accelerating their announcements for the 2021 model year. In the week of 2 June, Lexus will unveil the next generation IS sports sedan on 9 June at 7 p.m. EDT (Eastern Time in the ...

Porsche has introduced a limited 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition to celebrate the long history of the iconic sports car. Only 992 examples will be built, matching the model series code. Select interior elements of the Heritage Design Edition will ...