Here at Electrek, I have the dubious honor of testing the more fringe offerings on the electric vehicle spectrum. Instead of the newest Tesla or Rivian, you’ll often find me on the newest electric motorcycle, boat, or non-road-worthy electric contraption. This year was no different, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Here are …
It’s safe to say BMW M GmbH is flourishing. Sales numbers have never been this high, fueled by record levels of models. Whether it’s M Performance or M, the German luxury brand is covering pretty much all segments of the market. From coupes and sedans to convertibles and SUVs, there’s an M car out there …
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Rivian’s core focus is officially on the success of its next-generation EV platform for the masses. The upcoming R2 platform is expected to enter production in 2026, but that means a lot of changes for Rivian between now and then. CEO RJ Scaringe recently spoke on Guy Raz’s How I Built This podcast where he addressed some of …
The Tesla Model Y could be getting a refresh. SOPA Images/Getty Images A refresh could be coming for the Model Y in mid-2024. Tesla is prepping its Shanghai factory for the refresh, Bloomberg reports. More redesigns are a sign Tesla is growing up. Tesla may be ringing in 2024 with a new and improved Model …
Gil de Ferran, left, with Fernando Alonso during a practice session at the 2017 Indy 500. (AP) Gil de Ferran, the 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and holder of the closed-course land speed record, died Friday while racing with his son at The Concourse Club in Florida, multiple former colleagues confirmed to The Associated Press. He …
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While BMW first put V8 engines in production cars back in 1954 and Mercedes-Benz followed with its own V8 in 1968, Audi didn’t begin building new V8-powered cars until 1988 (sorry, V8 cars built by Audi corporate ancestors don’t count). Finally adding a V8 to their engine stable must have made Audi’s marketers so excited …
In neighborhoods just north of Mexico City, the Volkswagen Beetle—the old Volkswagen Beetle—represents more than transportation; it’s a lifestyle choice. Out of series production for 20 years (although it was succeeded for a time by a much more modern New Beetle), the classic version lives on in select places. A vibrant words-and-pictures essay in The …
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We were recently given an opportunity to preview two books of a three book set, “BMW by Design” and “BMW’s Hidden Gems”, written by Steve Saxty – the author of the critically acclaimed, “Secret Fords.” His background as a former Ford designer and marketing executive at Porsche UK has allowed him to bring an insider’s …
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The Buzz Centris confidently addresses the major eBike categories of commuter, cargo, adventure, and utility, bridging the gap between electric cycling, and, well… anything else. With so many choices out there, paralysis by analysis is a real hurdle. Today, we will explore the features that make the Buzz Centris a compelling choice for riders looking …