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BMW showing H2R Record Car and new iX5 Hydrogen at Goodwood

Green Car Congress

BMW will showcase its BMW H2R Record Car alongside the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023 in the UK in addition to the latest models from its range, including the all-electric drive versions of the BMW 5 Series. The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7

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Lotus Emeya revealed with 905-hp; 0-62-mph in 2.8 seconds

Electric Cars Report

“Bringing together our rich heritage with intelligent performance and the latest cutting-edge technologies, we’re pushing the boundaries for how a luxury electric vehicle should look and handle– making it truly for the drivers,” said Feng Qingfeng, CEO, Lotus Group. seconds appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Tesla Model S Plaid’s brutal acceleration from 60-120 mph is downright ridiculous

Teslarati

There are cars that are fast, and there are cars that are so insane; they have to be seen to be believed. The Tesla Model S Plaid is certainly one of them, especially when it comes to the monster sedan’s capability to accelerate from 60-120 mph in under 4 seconds. . Dragy measurements from the Plaid Model S.

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Groupe Renault and Sanef to cooperate in connecting autonomous cars to road infrastructure (V2X)

Green Car Congress

Groupe Renault and Sanef, a world-leading motorway operator, belonging to Abertis group, will cooperate to further develop communications between autonomous vehicles and road infrastructure, and testing on toll barrier crossings and work zone approaches. —Edouard Fischer, chief technology officer at Sanef Group.

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QOTD: Which Car Will Pick Up the "Bad Driver" Torch If Nissan Discontinues the Altima?

The Truth About Cars

That got me thinking: If the Altima’s gone, which car will carry the torch for bad drivers everywhere? Reddit’s got r/Nissandrivers, and there are countless Facebook groups with similar themes. The drivers are usually pushing 30 mph above the speed limit, and many are missing hubcaps, bumpers, hoods, and even doors in some cases.

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Hyundai Motor Group Previews Integrated Snow Chain Tech

The Truth About Cars

Hyundai Motor Group have introduced a novel snow chain that’s integrated directly into the tire. From Hyundai Motor Group: The snow chain-integrated tire technology consists of a wheel and tire assembly that feature radial grooves at regular intervals, like a pizza, with modules made of shape memory alloy inserted into these channels.

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Electric car platform for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis: Bi-directional charging, robotaxi ready

Green Car Reports

Hyundai on Tuesday revealed more about the platform, called E-GMP, that will underpin next-generation electric vehicles sold across Hyundai Motor Group brands—including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. A high-performance model based on E-GMP will be able to dash from 0-62 mph in less than 3.5

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