NY Auto Show: Kia HabaNiro: The Everything Concept
At this week’s New York Auto Show, Kia revealed the HabaNiro concept that we hope is more of an indication of a production car than a whimsical flight of fancy.
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Shanghai Auto Show: Volkswagen I.D. ROOMZZ Makes its Debut
The I.D. ROOMZZ is a VW Atlas-sized all-electric full-sized SUV with three rows of seats based on Volkswagen’s global modular electric drive (MEB) platform.
Shanghai Auto Show: Karma Announces 3 New Vehicles
Karma Automotive has spent the past few years revising its business plan, building an all-new factory in Southern California, and this week making the big announcement of the “Shanghai Big Three.”
Shanghai Auto Show: Infiniti Qs Inspiration
Infiniti previewed its concept sports sedan this week, the Qs Inspiration, at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.
News: Audi E-tron Gets “Short” Range But Green Build
It’s logical that the Audi E-tron, the company’s first all-electric model due in dealer showrooms next month, should come under the microscope and be called out for any shortcomings.
News: 2020 Ford Escape Adds Plug-in Hybrid
True to their word, Ford this week revealed the all-new 2020 Ford Escape, which includes both hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
News: Kia + Amazon Link for Home Charging
Kia and Amazon are partnering on a program where, when you drive out of a Kia dealership in your Soul EV, Niro EV or PHEV or Optima PHEV, you can easily order a home charger and installation through Amazon.
News: Tesla Model Y Unveiled by Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk tonight presented his company’s next car—the compact crossover Tesla Model Y. As expected, since it shares three-fourths of its hardware with the Model 3, it’s more a slight departure in style than a shift of substance.
Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen Revisits Past With I.D. Buggy Concept
Called the Volkswagen I.D. Buggy, it’s a design study that looks to show the flexibility of the VW Group’s Modular Electric Drive (MEB) platform that will underpin a wide range of future electric models.
Geneva Motor Show: Nissan Expands IM Brand
The Nissan IMQ continues the company’s exploration of its electrified vision, in this case a compact crossover powered by a hybrid system combining a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with electric motors in each wheel.