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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)

Baua Electric

It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. From here on out, new EVs from Benz will adopt the first names of their classic model lines, with their electric DNA tagged at the end. It offers a breakover angle of 20.3

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Ford Previews Production-Intent 3-Cylinder 1.0L EcoBoost in Ford Start Concept

Green Car Congress

Ford is previewing its smallest-yet EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine—and confirming it for production—at Auto China 2010 in Beijing. engine is applied in the Ford Start Concept, an exploration into a small, sporty car for first-time buyers and urban drivers in future growth markets.

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Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company will invest an additional $450 million in its electric vehicle plan, paving the way to build its next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle vehicles in Michigan beginning in 2012. Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford made the announcement at the end of the first day of the media preview of the Detroit Auto Show.

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Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

Green Car Congress

The next-generation Ford Focus 5-door hatchback, revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

EV Life

These days, all-electric options are available in every type of vehicle, from high-horsepower electric sports cars to stylish electric luxury sedans to torque-heavy electric trucks. kWh battery pack, and solid front-wheel drive acceleration from its 200-horsepower motor. Volkswagen ID.4

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

Sales of electric cars almost tripled in 2023 and Aussies had more models than ever to choose from. As well as new models from heavy EV hitters such as Tesla, BYD, Polestar and Volvo, there will be a raft of traditional brands jumping on board the electric car race. Ford E-Transit Custom Ford E-Transit Custom.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Tesla Cybertruck 

EV Life

The Cybertruck will be available in three different trims, including an entry-level single-motor version (which won’t hit the market until 2025) and two all-wheel-drive trims in two-motor and three-motor configurations. The tri-motor all-wheel drive model boasts 0-60 in 2.9 Clean Cars 4 All.