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BMW Electric M3 Shows More Of Its Design In New Prototype Footage
BMW's upcoming electric M3, codenamed ZA0, has been spotted in road testing with thinner camouflage, offering a clearer view of its bodywork ahead of a planned …
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Electrek podcast covers Tesla earnings, BYD Seagull and Mustang Mach-E update
The Electrek Podcast this week discusses Tesla's earnings, the new BYD Seagull and an update to the Ford Mustang Mach-E, among other electric transport news.
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Polestar Aims to Outdrive BMW i3 With Next-Generation 2
Polestar's head of driving dynamics says the second-generation Polestar 2 will beat BMW's new i3 on driving experience when it arrives in 2027, as the Swedish …
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Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets Long-Range Battery as Standard for 2027
Ford has opened orders for the 2027 Mustang Mach-E, which now comes with an extended-range battery at no extra cost and a starting price under $40,000. …
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Porsche Adds Wireless Inductive Charging to Cayenne Electric
Porsche is offering wireless inductive charging on its Cayenne Electric SUV for the first time, moving the technology from concept to production.
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BMW to build electric X5 M before V8 version at Spartanburg
BMW M will start producing the electric X5 M in April 2028, several months ahead of the V8-powered G95 X5 M, with both models sharing the …
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Saab's Aircraft Heritage Shaped Its Road Cars, Archive Review Shows
Saab transferred jet technology, wind-tunnel testing and aircraft cockpit layouts into its road cars, according to a review of the Swedish firm's engineering history.
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LiveWire to Unveil Two New Electric Motorcycles at EICMA
LiveWire will bring its largest electric two-wheeler lineup yet to the Milan Motorcycle Show next month, including two previously unseen models that preview its direction for …
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BMW fits lighter M Motorsport frame to 2027 M 1000 RR
BMW Motorrad will equip the 2027 M 1000 RR with a third-generation aluminium frame that is 1.3 kg lighter and designed to flex for better tyre …
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BMW iX5 Hits 464 kW in US Charging Demonstration
BMW has tested the iX5's high-power charging in California with IONNA and Alpitronic, recording a peak of 464 kW, slightly above its official 460 kW figure. …
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BMW M5 Facelift Spied Testing With Deeper V8 Exhaust Note
A prototype of the facelifted BMW M5 has been filmed testing near the Nürburgring, with a more aggressive V8 soundtrack and an interior expected to draw …
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Wrench Game Offers Visual Route Into Car Mechanics
A new video game, Wrench, is helping visual learners understand how cars are assembled and how they work without the cost of buying a project car.
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MapQuest Adds Surveillance Layer Showing Flock Cameras
MapQuest has introduced a toggleable Surveillance Layer that displays crowdsourced locations of automatic number-plate readers, including Flock Safety cameras, giving drivers a view of reported roadside …
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Volkswagen Recalls ID Models Over Fire Risk and Limits Charging to 80 Per Cent
Volkswagen has told Dutch owners of some ID electric models to return their cars to a dealer because of a fire risk, warning that those who …
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Musk Claims New Tesla Roadster Will Set Unprecedented Top Speed Record
Elon Musk has hinted that the upcoming Tesla Roadster will achieve a top speed far beyond expectations, as the electric supercar becomes available for reservation in …
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PS6 Memory and Storage Alone Reportedly Cost Sony Over $680
A hardware leaker claims the PlayStation 6's RAM and NAND flash storage will cost Sony more than $680 per unit, before the processor, cooling and other …
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Smaller Fuel Tanks Proposed to Make Plug-In Hybrids Greener
A new report argues that plug-in hybrids should carry smaller petrol tanks, longer electric range and faster charging to ensure owners actually use them as intended …
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EcoFlow launches smaller scalable home battery system
EcoFlow has introduced a compact, expandable residential energy storage line aimed at homeowners who want a lower-cost entry point to backup power, the company says.
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BMW Adds Twin-Turbo V8 to 7 Series Flagship With New M760 xDrive
BMW has introduced the M760 xDrive, a V8-powered flagship that replaces the 760i in the United States and will also be sold in Europe, where its …
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Mercedes-AMG unveils electric GT SUV with up to 1,153 hp
Mercedes-AMG has revealed its first in-house electric SUV, the GT SUV, offering up to 1,153 hp, 435 miles of range and simulated V8 sound. It arrives …
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