Adding self-driving features to its entire range of EVs could help BYD maintain its lead over Tesla in its home market of ChinaBYDBYD announced plans to equip all its electric vehicles (EVs) with advanced self-driving technology earlier this week. The Financial Times reported the announcement, which took place during a livestreamed event at BYD's...
First look at Volkswagen's €20,000 electric car; the concept will officially debut in MarchVolkswagenVolkswagen has been teasing its €20,000 electric car for over four years, so it’s understandable if you’ve written it off as just a concept. Initially planned for release in 2025, the affordable EV has faced some delays, but it’s still on...
The Vengeance gives off scary Robocop vibes just sitting thereRezvaniRezvani has made a name for itself with its bold and unapologetically extravagant vehicles, such as the Hercules 6x6 – massive in both size and cost. For 2025, the brand introduces the Vengeance, a custom-built SUV designed to be both luxurious and apocalypse-ready.The Vengeance is advertised as...
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are leading the charge toward wide-scale implementation of water desalination by developing an efficient new electrode for use in battery-based desalination. Credit: Fred ZwickyEngineers have developed a solution to eliminate "dead zones" in the fluid flow of electrodes used for battery-based seawater desalination. By incorporating a physics-driven...
The Panoramic iDrive system combines four components, including the new info display running along the length of the windscreenBMWBMW is reimagining its car infotainment experience by integrating a range of new technologies. Beginning in late 2025, the company will equip all of its vehicles with the 'Panoramic iDrive' system, which merges advanced screens with...
Subaru is now the most reliable car brandSubaruConsumer Reports has released its 2024 brand reliability report, revealing that while the top five brands remain unchanged from last year, Subaru has claimed the top position, now recognized as the most reliable car brand.That's correct—Toyota and its sub-brand Lexus are no longer the leaders in reliability....
Firefly BEV is supposed to take on super compacts like MINI Cooper and Mercedes-Benz SmartFireflyA Chinese automaker is once again setting new standards for innovation. This time, it's the Shanghai-based electric vehicle company Nio, renowned for its battery swap and autonomous technology, that’s grabbing attention.Nio has introduced its new Firefly brand, unveiling its flagship...
Workers of the China 14th Bureau Group celebrate the completion of the world's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnelChina 14th Bureau GroupJinan, the capital of Shandong Province in East China and home to 9.4 million people, has made global headlines. Crews there have successfully completed the construction of the world's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel.The China Railway...
Hyundai gave the Ioniq 9 its trademark pixel lighting treatment – along with a ton of tech insideHyundaiHyundai has unveiled its Ioniq 9, an electric crossover SUV designed for families and camping enthusiasts. This new addition to the company’s EV lineup is scheduled for release in the US and other markets in 2025.What makes...
The Robo X was revealed the past week at the 2024 Guangzhou auto show in ChinaJiYueChinese company JiYue has unveiled a high-performance, long-range, and intelligent electric supercar: the Robo X. With the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 1.9 seconds, a range of 400 miles (644 km) per...
