Tag: Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Forget foldable phones –LG’s ‘stretchable’ in-car display can grow physical buttons when you need them, and I can’t stop watching it
LG’s innovative display has been designed for automotive use Company says a display and buttons can merge seamlessly into one The tech is just a concept, but we could see it in cars soon The argument surrounding physical buttons in modern vehicles continues to rage, with some vocal sectors (arguably…
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Jeep signals the end of an era for gas guzzling off-roaders, as all-new compass goes hybrid or electric only
Off-road giant Jeep wants to continue growing in Europe Gas-guzzling SUVs have been replaced by hybrid and electric New Compass is set to be the most capable car in its class Despite Jeep being about as American as peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches, the Stellantis-owned manufacturer is making waves in Europe with its…
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First Slate Auto and now Isuzu – why electric pick-up trucks could be the next big EV battleground
Last week, news broke that the Amazon-backed Slate Auto project would begin production of its cut-price electric pick-up next year, but the company isn’t alone. While pricing is still to be determined, Isuzu – arguably one of the most iconic names in commercial vehicles – has said that it will…
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Mercedes’ new steer-by-wire tech is the next big EV trend – and I’ll begrudgingly accept that it’s the future
Mercedes-Benz says it will be launching by-wire steering in 2026 Its all-electric EQS saloon will be the first production model with the tech The tech requires some driver adaptation and initially isn’t easy to gel with The thought of removing the mechanical connection between the steering and the front wheels…
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Zeekr’s new 007 GT looks like the ultimate family EV – with 10-minute charging and over 500 miles of range
Zeekr 007 GT will join 007 sedan in rapidly expanding line-up Sporty variant offers bags of space and plenty of pace Company says it will offer the car in further markets in the future Fresh from the launch of its 7X SUV model outside of China, Zeekr has announced that…
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Big Tesla update brings 5 new features to its EVs, but not everyone will get them
Tesla often likes to bundle a number of big software updates into one, with its popular ‘Holiday Update’ typically introducing a series of choice tech upgrades to existing customers. The latest over-the-air update, dubbed the ‘Spring Update’, sees a number of new features added across the line-up, with perhaps the…
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