Despite the fact that it is the first production car with a single body design and three different environmentally friendly drives (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric or EV-drive), the Hyundai Ioniq remained relatively unnoticed in Geneva (unjustifiably) compared to the innovations with classic drives. The Ioniq is the harbinger of new times at Hyundai, and it is not just a gauntlet thrown at the Toyota Prius, as it heralds the further development of hybrid and also electric drives of the Korean brand.
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The successful Peugeot 3008 SUV entered a new dimension with a powerful version of the Hybrid4 engine. The high-end version will offer four-wheel drive, develop 300 horsepower (or 220 kW), and with a 100% electric drive, it will provide 59 kilometers of autonomy.
At first sight of the bike, we think that Kawasaki has built a time machine and stolen a bike from the future. But that's not the case, as the engine comes true - the Kawasaki J Three Wheeler EV is an amazing concept that was unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.
China's EV market is booming and Li Auto doesn't disappoint with its latest release, the Li L8. This six-seater SUV features an innovative electric range-extending hybrid system, luxurious comfort features and cutting-edge autonomous driving technology. Let's take a closer look at why the Li L8 is such a standout vehicle in a perfect market that continues to amaze us. China has quite a few manufacturers with similarly good products.
GinzVelo is a velomobile, i.e. a car-bike that goes as fast as a car. It is a tricycle with a closed cabin, which, in addition to the power of the rider, can also be powered by a 500-watt motor in the hub of the rear wheel, which is powered by a 48-watt battery. It is the child of inventor Peter Ginzburg, who himself calls it a human-electric hybrid vehicle (HEH Vehicle), and he is looking for customers through a Kickstarter campaign.
Porsche presents the refreshed new Porsche Cayenne 2024 and Cayenne Coupe with a facelift, redesigned cabin and powertrain upgrades. The range-topping Turbo GT now boasts 650bhp, and the entire line-up receives the latest technology and performance enhancements.
Lamborghini has once again shaken up the world of supercars. With the hybrid monster Temerario, which is a stunning combination of unstoppable power and luxury, they have pushed the limits of what is possible. It's a car that not only challenges physics, but also everything you thought you knew about luxury sports cars.
Renault continues the offensive of ecological passenger vehicles, with the hybrid eolab, which presents a number of advanced innovations, thanks to which it boasts an average consumption of only 1.0 liters and 22 grams of CO2 emissions per km. This is ensured by the combination of an electric and gasoline engine, which enables driving on electricity up to 120 km/h and a distance of up to 60 km.
How much BMW clings to the good old days with internal combustion engines is demonstrated by the first stand-alone M model in decades. Only this one is a poised hybrid that has little in common with the logic of sportiness. The basic model offers 635 horsepower, costs at least 160,000 euros and weighs almost 3 tons. These numbers speak for themselves. And they are tragicomic in a way.
Mitsubishi is a brand known for its commitment to innovation and reliability. In its latest move, it revealed the Mitsubishi D:X concept, which represents the future of the brand in the field of electrification and adventurous design. It combines the best of the world of rugged off-road vehicles and advanced electric technology, promising a low-emission future full of exciting drives and discoveries.
After the restyling of the Fiesta, however, the Ford Focus came along. Focus has received a thorough refresh, which can be seen both on the exterior, under the hood and inside the car.
A growing number of active safety systems in cars are ones that have problems or at least limited performance when working in conjunction with a manual transmission. In this case, the question of whether this spells the end for the manual transmission is entirely appropriate, isn't it?