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Volvo now not expects to be a 100% EV brand by 2030 Volvo currently goals to have 90-100% of its sales made up of each EVs and plug-in hybrids by 2030 Volvo remains to be committed to EVs and has five currently within the pipeline Volvo has joined a growing list of automakers curtailing their EV ambitions within the wake of lower than expected growth in demand for the vehicles. Volvo in 2021 said it planned to exclusively sell EVs by 2030, but on Wednesday the automaker said it now goals for 90-100% of its sales to be made up…
The PureSpeed is the primary member of Mercedes’ Mythos series of low-volume specials Mercedes will construct 250 examples of the PureSpeed, with help from Pininfarina Power will likely come from a twin-turbocharged V-8 without electrification Mercedes-Benz AMG is near launching a limited-edition speedster based on the newest SL-Class. The automotive was previewed in May with the PureSpeed concept, and each the concept’s name and wild design shall be transferred to production. Prototype testing is in the ultimate stages, and the range of locations used is crucial to make sure the vehicle and its unique body will meet the identical targets…
The gas-powered 2025 Cadillac Escalade gets the electrical Escalade IQ’s design tweaks. Contained in the Escalade aspects in greater than 55 inches of displays and touchscreens. The 2025 Cadillac Escalade will cost $89,590 when it arrives later this 12 months. A Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV goes on sale later this summer however the gas-powered model will proceed to be sold alongside it, albeit with a round of updates that bring its styling and technology in step with that of its more modern battery-powered counterpart. Cadillac unveiled the updated Escalade in July and confirmed the beginning of production for late…
Mercedes-Benz AMG used 2024 Monterey Automotive Week currently underway in California to bid farewell to its hugely successful GT3 race automotive based on the previous AMG GT sports automotive. The AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport was rolled out on Friday in Monterey, and confirmed by AMG as its last naturally aspirated GT3 race automotive. The automotive also celebrates this yr’s a hundred and thirtieth anniversary of Mercedes-Benz’s participation in motorsports, a legacy that began when several cars including the winner competed within the 1894 Paris to Rouen race using engines supplied by Daimler, the corporate that will later turn into…
The Range Rover Sport lineup was expanded for 2024 with a 626-hp performance flagship model dubbed the SV, but getting your hands on one wasn’t easy as JLR offered the SUV via invite only. Buyers that missed out can be glad to know that the Range Rover Sport SV makes its return for the 2025 model yr. The newest version is dubbed the SV Edition Two, and buyers have 4 design themes or curations to select from. They’re built around the colours Blue Nebula Matte, Ligurian Black Gloss, Marl Grey Gloss and Sunrise Copper Satin. No change has been made…
Maserati will use this month’s The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering to present a new edition of its MC20 supercar. The automotive has been developed using lessons learned from Maserati’s MC20-based GT2 race automotive, but will remain civil enough to drive on the road. Maserati also said buyers could have a big selection of customization options, though didn’t provide any further details. A teaser shot released on Thursday shows a front fender with the identical vents featured on the GT2 automotive. 2023 Maserati GT2 race automotive The race automotive incorporates a much wilder aerodynamic design in comparison with the road automotive,…
Cadillac previewed a possible electric convertible flagship in concept form The Sollei concept incorporates a 2+2 seating arrangement in a leather and wood-lined cabin The “Sol” within the Sollei name refers back to the sun Cadillac has shown what a contemporary convertible from the brand might seem like with Monday’s reveal of the Sollei concept. Unveiled at Cadillac House at Vanderbilt, which forms a part of the sprawling General Motors Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, and is where the similarly styled Celestiq is built, the electrical convertible is described by Cadillac because the brand’s “vision” to supply a drop-top…
Chinese auto giant BYD has been spotted testing prototypes for an electrical supercar from its Yangwang luxury brand on the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. The supercar is named the U9, and is resulting from start deliveries this summer in China, where it retails for 1.68 million renminbi (roughly $231,000). Video footage from Automobile Spy Media shows among the testing that took place. It is not clear whether the testing was some final calibration for the usual U9 or early work for more a hardcore variant. The U9 was first shown along with a rugged SUV called the U8 during Yangwang’s…
Rimac could also be best known for its Nevera electric hypercar, however the Croatian technology company provides a big selection of services and intends to grow this within the near future with the launch of the Verne robotaxi service. The service takes its name from famous French science fiction novelist Jules Verne, and can launch in 2026, Rimac announced on Wednesday. The primary location was confirmed because the Croatian capital Zagreb, where Rimac’s headquarters are positioned. Locations within the U.K., Germany, and parts of West Asia are planned to follow, Rimac said. The service will initially use an electrical compact…
Japan’s Aspark is working on a brand new, stronger version of its Owl electric hypercar. The new edition is dubbed the Owl SP600, and through testing a prototype was taken to a top speed of 438.7 kph (roughly 272.6 mph), as measured by an onboard Racelogic V-Box. Should a production version eventuate with the identical top speed, the Owl SP600 will probably be the brand new record holder for world’s fastest production EV. The record currently stands at 256 mph, set by the Rimac Nevera in 2022. The fastest gas-powered automotive is the SSC Tuatara which hit 282.9 mph in…
