Audi is rounding out its family of electric concepts that began with the skysphere roadster from 2021 with the activesphere. It's a four-door 'coupe' with a trick up its sleeve. The rear daylight opening and lower trunk panel can 2013 Lincoln MKZ-style retract up along the rear hatch via a mechanical track of some sort. This creates a small opening that resembles a truck bed, … [Read more...] about Audi activesphere Concept Debuts
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Audi Renames the e-tron the Q8 e-tron
Audi's electric lineup was starting to develop a convoluted naming structure, so the company took the 2024 refresh of the e-tron crossover as an opportunity to straighten things out. Going forward, it will be known as the Q8 e-tron or Q8 e-tron Sportback. Audi says this name solidifies the model as the pinnacle of Audi electric vehicles (though technically that title belongs to … [Read more...] about Audi Renames the e-tron the Q8 e-tron
The Chinese Audi Q6 is Big Forbidden Fruit
The Chinese Audi Q6 is going to be huge. Just not here in North America, where the brand could very likely benefit from an SUV this large joining its lineup. This new three-row for China-only rides on Volkswagen Group's MQB platform and will have two powertrain choices, neither of which will be hybrids or plug-in hybrids. First, a 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder making 261 horsepower and … [Read more...] about The Chinese Audi Q6 is Big Forbidden Fruit
News Desk [March 30th, 2022]
News Desk Genesis finally opens its first standalone dealership....in Louisiana. Genesis has been on a roll with extremely competitive models that have put the competition on notice. The one major crutch in its side, however, has been the lack of a dedicated dealer network. In a world where many people are fine with purchasing cars on digital platforms, the in-person … [Read more...] about News Desk [March 30th, 2022]
News Desk [March 23rd, 2022]
News Desk Rear end of Toyota GR Corolla teased. In a promotional video for the GR 86 posted today, Toyota also quickly teased the rear end of a still-camouflaged GR Corolla. This hot hatch will be the third performance model in Toyota's lineup, a feat most would have scoffed at ten years ago. My oh my, how times have changed. Though we won't be getting the fantastic GR … [Read more...] about News Desk [March 23rd, 2022]
News Desk [March 17th, 2022]
News Desk Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept fully revealed. Audi has now fully revealed the A6 Avant e-tron concept. Considered a production-minded prototype, this is the station wagon version of the A6 e-tron sedan concept revealed last year. Though Audi wasn't straightforward when asked if such a model would make it to the U.S., you can bet on the sedan for sure making the … [Read more...] about News Desk [March 17th, 2022]
News Desk [March 15th, 2022]
News Desk Mercedes-EQ invites journalists to take the new EQS SUV for a spin. So far, we have only been introduced to Mercedes-EQ's sedan/liftback offerings. Now, it's time for the SUVs to shine. Journalists recently got to take a spin in a heavily camouflaged EQS SUV. This model will be the production version of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS concept revealed last year. In … [Read more...] about News Desk [March 15th, 2022]
News Desk [February 22nd, 2022]
The global but U.S.-bound 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor debuts. The next-generation global Ford Ranger has been revealed in Raptor form, the most hard-core version there will likely ever be. That is, unless a Raptor R comes along... The current Ranger in the U.S. is the same as the outgoing global model, but we didn't receive it until well into its current generation. We will be … [Read more...] about News Desk [February 22nd, 2022]
News Desk [February 16th, 2022]
GMC Hummer gets a reality check. The GMC Hummer will be continuing the theme of the original gas-guzzling Hummer H1, H2 and H3 by earning its place as the least efficient electric vehicle when it goes on sale. At 9,063 pounds, its 212.7 kWh battery weighs 32% of that alone, making it no wonder this gargantuan truck will have to work a little harder to be efficient. The EPA … [Read more...] about News Desk [February 16th, 2022]
News Desk [February 15, 2022]
Mercedes reveals the 2023 AMG EQE 43 and 53. Following in the footsteps of the larger AMG EQS 53, Mercedes today unveiled the EQE equivalent in two flavors. There will be an AMG EQE 43 4MATIC+ and a 53 4MATIC+, both with dual motors and both much quicker than the standard version. The electric motors are AMG-specific, and you will actually be able to install over-the-air … [Read more...] about News Desk [February 15, 2022]