Audi presented the Audi A6 e-tron in a concept edition at the Shanghai Motor Show, thus announcing the arrival of new electric models. Even in the extremely important premium segment of business sedans, where electricity is becoming a reality and the present.
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9 years after Telsa presented its Model S and showed what the premium class of the electric future should look like, the brand that has always represented something that everyone looked up to in the field of luxury is entering the game. Mercedes-Benz presented the electric S-class, or the future.
Audi has jumped into the premium electric SUV game at just the right moment when it matters most, introducing the “affordable” all-electric models of the Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback SUVs. The latter are positioned alongside the Škoda Enyaq and the Volkswagen ID. 4, of course from the same concern.
The JCW-inspired MINI Electric Pacesetter is the new safety car for the ABB FIA Formula E racing series and heralds the brand's electrified future while also harkening back to John Cooper Works' rich racing history.
Hummer has always turned heads, and the GMC brand is aware of this, as it reincarnated the "godzilla" of the road and gave it a new chance.
BMW has partially revealed a newcomer in its ranks, which goes by the name of the i4 and will be a fully electric sedan based on the current 3 Series. This is how BMW indicates what the transition to the future will look like for the house with the propeller in the badge.
KIA has been making big leaps in recent years and produces cars that even its sibling Hyundai sometimes finds difficult to compete with. KIA recently changed its logo and announced electrification with new all-electric models, but a completely new wind was blowing in Korea.
One of the vehicle categories that is extremely popular in the United States are pickup trucks. As the interest in electric vehicles has been increasing in recent years, more and more electric pickups or their concepts are appearing on the market. Until now, Tesla's Cybertruck has attracted the most attention for its controversial design and "indestructible" windows. The GM brand is also looking for its place in this market, whose electric Hummer looks more than great, and various startups, such as Rivian, also have a chance. But another one is coming!
Although the automotive industry has long been hesitant to truly embrace the arrival of electric vehicles, it finally seems that we have all reached a crucial turning point in our efforts to build a more sustainable future. The proof is also the new Volvo C40, which seriously indicates the future of this brand already this autumn.
Porsche has always made dream cars for metrosexuals and hedonists. Many attempts to make an interesting family car have been successful only in the SUV world. This time, Porsche turned the tables and revealed to us an extremely useful car.
Most of us already know that adding weight to an electric vehicle reduces its driving capabilities, as towing a trailer has a negative effect on range. What if there was a trailer designed specifically for an electric vehicle? Polydrop, a company from California has done just that – they have introduced their first trailer designed for an electric vehicle. Here is the P17A!
Audi has been involved in the future of the automotive industry for some time now with its fleet of e-tron electric SUVs. This time, the Audi e-tron GT borrowed the J1 platform, which it shares with the Taycan. And that can mean a lot of good, because the latter is a really crazy car.