Remove Chinese Remove Design Remove Engine Remove Re-Charge
article thumbnail

BYD ute detailed: Chinese brand calls out HiLux and Ranger as its game-changing PHEV dual-cab approaches

EV Central

BYD says it respects, but doesn’t fear, dual-cab stalwarts like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger as the Chinese brand readies its “best-in-class” ute for launch in Australia. litre turbo-petrol engine with four electric motors – one at each wheel – to produce 880kW and 1280Nm. The U8 pairs a 2.0-litre

BYD 52
article thumbnail

Tesla China announces R&D center, shares teaser for Tesla Bot project

Teslarati

The recently completed facility will be hosting several critical programs that would benefit Tesla on a worldwide scale, such as the design and creation of the company’s upcoming $25k car. Tesla VP of Vehicle Software David Lau and VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy spoke about the newly launched facility.

China 134
article thumbnail

Ford files a small SUV patent targeting emerging markets. Will it come to India?

Baua Electric

Read more In a move aligned with Ford’s recent offerings for the Chinese market, the upcoming Ford small SUV for India features a distinct front fascia highlighted by horizontally stacked LED daytime running lights (DRLs) seamlessly integrated into a bold front grille. liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

India 52
article thumbnail

Budget-priced Renault 4 and 5 EVs likely for Australia

EV Central

Renault’s coming small EVs will deliver European style at Chinese prices… and they’re likely to make it to Australia. “It should be…” These will be affordable EVs, according to Renault Group engineering boss Gilles Le Borgne. Including Australia? “Those ones will be successes, for sure.

article thumbnail

Skoda reveals $40,000 Epiq entry-level electric SUV launching in 2025

EV Central

READ MORE: Skoda Vision 7S concept previews 2026 electric SUV READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq Coupe revealed, vRS performance version locked in READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq iV has 5 models, up to 510km EV range If it gets to Australia, Chinese budget leaders suchn as the MYD Dolphin and MG4 will be the targets. 2025 Skoda Epiq interior.

SUV 52
article thumbnail

EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

Tesla Cybertruck Tesla Cybertruck The top of the pile when it comes to attention, the Cybertruck just about broke the internet when Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen broke two of its windows during the global unveil late in 2019. It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC.

F-150 98
article thumbnail

Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced auto manufacturers to re-evaluate their strategies and focus on profitable markets rather than throw good money after bad ones. SUVs lead the charge At the joint press briefing, Nissan and Renault both announced the development of four new products between the two brands.

Nissan 52