News: Volkswagen Introduces I.D. Crozz to EV Lineup
The third installation of VW’s EV offensive, possibly the most critical for its future business, debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week—the Volkseagen I.D. Crozz, a fastback crossover.
Autonomous Cars
News: 2019 Audi A8 Rolls into Frankfurt With 48-Volt Hybrid System
The 2019 Audi A8 has leapfrogged in every area with the recently refreshed BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class flagship sedans as well as the challenger, the Tesla Model S. Starting with the all-new 2019 Audi A8, every single model will soon feature a 48-volt hybrid system.
News: Second Generation Nissan Leaf Introduced
The 2018 Nissan Leaf was unveiled to the world today and it marks a strong competitive move in a market full of new rivals.
News: Volkswagen Microbus to Return as an Electric
Based on the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz concept, which was first seen in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the reborn van will be all-electric, connected and capable of full autonomy.
News: First Tesla Model 3 Deliveries
Tesla Model 3 deliveries of the company’s affordable electric car, began with a Friday evening “party” on July 28.
Green Motorsports: Formula E—Electric Cars Race in Brooklyn
The Formula E race series staged the penultimate race of its 12-race series on the Red Hook riverside of Brooklyn and electric cars tore it up.
News: Continental opens new R&D center in Silicon Valley
Continental, the 145-year-old German automotive supplier, is expanding its Silicon Valley presence with a new 65,000-square-foot R&D center in San Jose.
Car Sharing—Revolutions Are Coming; Some Are Already Here
But the true revolution will come when we get to autonomous vehicles. Consumers will enjoy the best of both ride/car sharing.
News: Toyota Sponsors Race About Efficiency, Not Speed
The Prius Challenge, at Sonoma Raceway in northern California, was where more than 100 Toyota Prius drivers competed to see who could deliver the bet mpg.
News: Is Ridesharing Eco-Friendly?
As ridesharing becomes more widely accepted, it is possible that traffic congestion will diminish and urban areas will flourish thanks to environmental improvements.