For those who wish to savour earth-shattering speed and power, wrapped up in a discreet sterile package. Welcome everyone, to the Polestar 2 Dual Motor. Imagine: You are someone who is looking to snag up a new EV, but not just any EV. This EV has to be fast and agile, with enough power to rocket off into the sunset. However, you are also in the market for something sensible. Something that ...
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Mazda has finally decided to take part in the EV race, and what better way to join the fight than with something that is truly unique? Welcome to the Mazda MX-30. Based on the CX-30, the Mazda MX-30 is the Hiroshima-based automaker's first foray into the EV battleground, and it’s a smorgasbord of Mazda quirks and ingenuity. I really like it. sleek compactness. Right off the bat, the Mazda MX-30 dresses up to ...
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Volvo is on the charge, quite literally, and it wants to fully electrify its lineup come 2030. Leading this charge is the XC40 Recharge, showing the world how the Swedes can do it in an organised, formal manner. The Volvo XC40 Recharge (And the C40 Recharge, which we reviewed earlier) are Volvo’s first foray into the EV space. Even with its EV underpinnings, it can still hold its own against ...
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Peugeot's E-Lion project is an ambitious plan aimed at the future that will introduce 5 new EVs over the next 2 years. It still boggles the mind just how fast electric vehicle (EV) technology has improved over the years. 10 years ago, EVs were but an elusive dream, with good intentions but lacklustre practicality. Then brands like Tesla came along and effectively disrupted the internal combustion (ICE) market. Fast-forward to today, and ...
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Toyota’s upcoming Prius took the world by storm when it debuted, with journalists around the world praising its futuristic styling. It’s definitely a weird statement to proclaim, but I can’t wait to have a go in the new Prius once it arrives on our shores. Fortunately, I managed to get a sneak peek at this year’s rendition of the Tokyo Auto Salon. The Prius shown here isn’t exactly stock, adorning an aftermarket ...
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Sleek looks tango with brute force, all wrapped up in one neat package. More awareness from the general public, coupled with big pushes and mandates from worldwide governments and it is off to the races for automakers. It is now an all-arms race to see who can have the biggest slice of the electric vehicle (EV) pie. Volvo has also joined in the fracas, even going a step further to pledge ...
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Bridgestone Asia Pacific recently picked up two awards at the prestigious Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2022 for its efforts towards adopting more sustainable practices. Bridgestone Asia Pacific recently came out on top and snagged two gold awards at the Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2022. The competition was fierce this year, with over 350 submissions vying for the top awards spanning 20 categories. The two awards in ...
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Peugeot claims that its new EV concept, dubbed the Peugeot Inception concept, heralds a new direction for the French brand. French automaker Peugeot recently revealed its new Inception concept, a future-driven electric car (EV) that has out-of-this-world design aesthetics and plenty of futuristic technology to boot. The concept, announced at both CES and an online premiere, will probably not be built. But, it will inspire Peugeot’s future EV lineup that will start ...
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Nissan plans to go green with low-CO2 steel and green aluminium for future models. This is in line with the company's vision for total carbon neutrality. Nissan recently announced that the company will be planning to use new variants of Kobe Steel for future Nissan models. This will take effect from January 2023, and the steel in question is Kobenable low-CO2 steel, a variant which significantly reduces CO2 emissions in the ...
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In parallel with the company’s financial successes this year, Bentley’s very own extraordinary ‘Flying Bees’ too have had an exceptionally fruitful season. The Excellence Centre for Honey Production is just one of many initiatives which have been carried out to improve site sustainability at the factory. Competitively on par with the productivity levels of their human colleagues, the Bentley flying bees have produced an estimated record 1,000 jars of honey from Bentley’s ...
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