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Audi already has four prototypes that will define the range of the electric future. The Audi Activesphere Concept has been the last to be presented with a very marked coupé line and unique design concepts. Over the past year and a half, Audi has been working on its strategy for the future. Even though this year will not be especially positive in terms of novelties, those from Ingolstadt have not stopped creating. The electric age will make its way with new models and a different aesthetic line. The prototypes, the Sphere, presented these months advance many of these concepts.  The latest of them has just been officially presented, the Audi Activesphere Concept . It will not be the most luxurious of all, but its format will be one of the most popular in the range. Following the Audi Skysphere in 2021, and the Audi Grandsphere and Audi Urbansphere concepts presented in 2022, the Audi Activesphere makes its debut as a crossover coupé with an astonishingly versatile four-door body. Many

Uber seeks to create its electric cars optimized for its own needs. These, potentially, will be more affordable for them and more agile in terms of their specifications. As The Wall Street Journal  has learned,  Uber is already working on the development of its own electric cars  for the transport of people, as well as other parcel delivery services to which they are already engaged in places like Spain through the Uber Eats service. Their private vehicles would be explicitly developed for their work in North American and European markets, mainly. This is not the first time that Uber seeks to create its own electric vehicles in which to carry out its activity. Just over a year ago, the transport company presented, together with Arrival, its conception of the ideal car for passenger transport. They promised that it would have more interior space than a Rolls-Royce, however, the plans were spoiled when the vehicle firm declared itself short of funds and preferred to focus on the develo

The price cut that Tesla kicked off with the new year has become big news for electric car buyers, especially since it  seems to be spreading to other manufacturers . It is not by chance that it was the Americans who started this ‘war’. A few days ago there was speculation about the reason that had caused it, alluding to the reduction in available stock, the increase in production, and the lowering of the limits to access aid in some key countries such as China or Norway. Whatever it is, the truth is that there doesn’t just have to be a reason:   economically, it must be viable, and for Tesla, it is . The Californian manufacturer has  more profit with each electric car that it delivers than the rest of its rivals .  Elon Musk  is using these wide profit margins to pass them directly on the price of his cars. Accustomed to the extra profit being distributed in dividends among shareholders, this is  great news for buyers . At the beginning of its short history, Tesla was one of the bra

Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo , has confirmed that the Swedish firm’s new access electric car, the EX30, will debut on June 15. Production, which will begin before the end of the year, will take place in China, where its twin brother, the smart #1, is currently being assembled. The manager wanted to highlight that Volvo’s new baby will have a competitive price, which will allow the company to access a younger clientele; In addition, it will offer  “decent”  autonomy  and the levels of security to which the brand has accustomed us, which has been a true world reference in this matter for decades. Like the rest of Volvo’s electric cars,  the EX30 can be purchased online . It will also be offered via a subscription service with a three-month tenure, which should help bring down the average age of customers. It will have several battery sizes, so it will adapt to the needs of a wide spectrum of users. Volvo aspires to become a 100% electric manufacturer by 2030 , the year in which it will als

At Audi, they are already working on the future. Although those from Ingolstadt have a relatively quiet year ahead of them in terms of official presentations, the next courses will resume activity with very important releases. With an electrified approach, the conventional range will continue to expand its product portfolio. Meanwhile, the RS sports family will also experience a very significant change.  The offer will grow thanks to new models and versions that until now we could not even imagine . This has been declared by the head of Audi Sport,  Sebastian Grams , to  Autocar . The delay in the development of control software for electric cars is doing a lot of damage to the firm. The previous directive of the Volkswagen Group was  excessively ambitious with the calendar of launches and that has caused a bottleneck that has affected the schedule of presentations . The new Porsche Macan should be out by now and the Audi A6 should be about to be officially launched. However, neither

Audi has confirmed that its new electric prototype, the  Activesphere Concept , will debut on January 26. This  crossover  will advance the master lines of the new TT, which in its next generation will abandon its 2+2 sports configuration to become a mass product. Its final name could be eTTron. “The car promises maximum aesthetics and is full of contrasts: cool and warm colors, manual and automated driving mode, avant-garde and aerodynamic, very simple but at the same time very technological ,” explained  Marc Lichte , Design Director at Audi, about the promising aesthetics of the new model. The Audi Activesphere Concept is the fourth member of the “Sphere” concept series, which has so far included the Skysphere Concept convertible, the Grandsphere Concept  shooting brake , and the Urbansphere Concept minivan. Opposite them, the Activesphere Concept will offer  “the maximum versatility for an active lifestyle, both on and off the road” . Lichte affirms that the vehicle will be insp

Volkswagen attended the last CES 2023 (Consumer Electronics Show) with a camouflaged unit of the ID.7, its new electric saloon. This model, which  will be tasked with replacing the Passat and Arteon  internationally, will be fully revealed in the second quarter. Although it will begin to be sold in China in the middle of the year, it will take a little longer to reach Europe. To whet your appetite until its official coming-out,  Volkswagen is gradually revealing new data on the expected vehicle . Without going any further, the German firm has confirmed that it will be in charge of launching a new intelligent air conditioning system that will activate the air conditioning before passengers get into the car. If it is hot outside, when you open the door, the  Smart Air Vents  will begin to quickly distribute the airflow over a wide area using horizontal movements. When users sit down, the flow can be redirected. The climate controls will be located at the top of the 15-inch touch screen

The Munich firm is determined to become a benchmark in the electricity sector regarding charging power, range, and prices. This will become clear in the coming years when the promising Neue Klasse platform becomes a reality. After BMW showed a preview of what its  electric cars  will be in the coming years through the conceptual model presented at CES in Las Vegas, the company’s CEO,  Oliver Zipse , has not been short in his public intervention which has ensured that  the German company will be the benchmark in the market in a matter of a few years . These bold words have come, in part, motivated by the good sales figures obtained throughout the past year 2022, where the brand has been crowned as the queen of premium-cut corporations throughout the world. The  BMW i Vision DEE Concept  that was unveiled at the Las Vegas technology event was a  first glimpse of what the German brand will be in terms of design and technology . However, they did not include cutting-edge mechanical elem

The Geely Group brands include well-known brands such as Volvo and Zeekr. The Swedes will take advantage of the development of their brothers to present the first minivan in their history, although there is a catch. The irruption of the SUV at the beginning of the century has brought about a revolution in the most traditional segments of the market. MPVs, previously the car of choice for families, have significantly reduced their sales in Europe. Currently, only the largest formats are preserved which, curiously, are indeed experiencing a golden period. Electrification is a natural step in this evolution of the market and Volvo wants to contribute its grain of the sand.  The Swedes will enter the minivan segment and we already know where they will get their inspiration from , although there is a small problem in this regard. In 2010 the Geely Group became the largest shareholder in Volvo. After the maneuver, those from Gothenburg became controlled by the Chinese, although during thes

The Cupertino firm continues to focus its efforts on the development of its own electric and autonomous car, known as Apple Car . Now, the registration of a new patent opens the way to a very particular feature. The buzz about the arrival of Apple’s electric car has been ringing for almost a decade. The technological firm has made it clear through numerous registered patents that this is true and that  its efforts are focused, in addition to other technological advances, on the launch of its vehicle . In the last few hours, a new record has come to light detailing how you can enter and exit this model. And logic could say that “through its doors, like in any other car” and yes, you would be right. However, Apple has given a small twist to what is already known in the automotive sector and has registered the so-called ”  adaptive positioning doors  “. This, in general terms, is nothing more than a sliding opening and closing mechanism, but it keeps some additional secrets. The filter

The new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is the first hybrid Corvette in history and also the fastest of all. It goes on sale this year with two different bodies, like the Stingray. It is now exactly 70 years since Chevrolet introduced the first Corvette, which debuted at the New York Motorama. And what better anniversary to present the  new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray , the first hybrid Corvette in history, the first with all-wheel drive, and the first of electrification that will go further? Electrification is normally used to reduce the consumption and emissions of the vehicle in question. In the Corvette, that takes a backseat. Electrification is designed to improve performance, increase power and, incidentally, also increase safety in low-grip conditions thanks to four-wheel drive. Power for the Corvette E-Ray comes from two engines.  The main propellant is a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine (LT2 ‘Small Block’) that generates 502 HP (369 kW) of power and 637 Nm of torque  and sends

Tesla returns to refresh our memory with new details of the Tesla Roadster. The electric supercar is a mystery, although the company’s head of Design anticipates that the results will justify the waiting time. Tesla does not want its models to fall into oblivion. After reaping a year of success with more than 1.3 million vehicles delivered worldwide, the next few years are somewhat empty in terms of innovations. The  Tesla Cybertruck  should make an appearance this year, but what will come next? Rumors always point to the long-awaited affordable compact Tesla, but the arrival of the Tesla Roadster cannot be ruled out either.  Once again, the electric supercar returns to the scene, this time from the mouth of the company’s chief designer . Franz von Holzhausen  is one of the most authoritative voices within the brand. The head of Design has been working on the Roadster project for years. In 2017, Tesla presented two completely groundbreaking models in one sitting: the  Tesla Semi  and

Alliances are forged fast, but they take a lot to maintain. The problems between Ford and Volkswagen open up a new possibility and Ford is already considering launching electric cars in Europe without the help of its partners. Alliances between manufacturers are the order of the day. In 2020, two of the most powerful in the world strengthened ties with a very important agreement. Ford and Volkswagen agreed to the use of shared technologies to present several sister models. Some of them we already have among us, such as the Ford Ranger and the Volkswagen Amarok or the Volkswagen Caddy and the Ford Tourneo Connect. Although those ties remain solidly united, it is in the field of electrical where the brotherhood is beginning to crack. So much so that  Ford is already thinking about using its platform for its European electric future . The Americans are very focused on updating their range of the Old Continent. Looking ahead to the coming years, Ford passenger cars will give way to new 1

Tesla promised several years ago that its electric cars would leave its factories with  all the necessary hardware  so that, in the future, they would be compatible with  fully autonomous driving . Regardless of whether they were activated or not, which is due to the configuration chosen at the time of purchase,  all the necessary devices would be on board  in case it was decided to purchase those functionalities later. A strategy that, in theory, made it possible to reduce production costs, but that  turned out not to be true . Over time, Tesla has been seeing that some of these devices were becoming obsolete and that they needed more advanced ones, such as computers or cameras. Now, as reflected in documents filed last year at the FCC (US Federal Communications Commission), the manufacturer is about to launch  a new set of Autopilot HW4 sensors . The document mentions that this new hardware will be marketed from “mid-January”, although, for now, there is no news that any unit with

Recently chosen as  Car of the Year 2023 in Europe , the Jeep Avenger is established as a key model for the growth plans of the brand in the old continent. And it is that it is not only the smallest proposal in the range but is also presented as the first electric car produced by Jeep. The Jeep Avenger uses  the eCMP modular platform from the Stellantis group , which we can also find in the Citroën ë-C4 , DS 3 E-TENSE, Opel Mokka Electric , and Peugeot e-2008 , among others. The newcomer, which is equipped with a 156 hp (115 kW) and 260 Nm engine, is currently only available with front-wheel drive. Although up to now the eCMP platform has not been offered with all-wheel drive, the existence of a Jeep without this option is inconceivable. For this reason,  the company is already working to adapt the architecture to this configuration . It is confirmed that the new version will hit the market in 2024. “It is another strength of the Avenger,”  Antonella Bruno , head of Jeep in Europe,

Nissan has presented the new GT-R R35 in Tokyo, although after the withdrawal from Europe, they will be reserved only for the Japanese market. Next year there will be a new Nissan GT-R, following the brand’s announcement at the  Tokyo Auto Salon . A  restyling  with new versions that, although they are great news for lovers of sports cars and Japanese cars, will not leave the  JDM  (  Japanese Domestic Market  ). After the abandonment of the Nissan car in Europe, only the Japanese market resists parting with the heir to the  Skyline  with new versions that will be launched in the spring of 2024. In essence, they have developed  improved aerodynamics  and new aesthetic details along with mechanical elements. developed as suspensions or carbon-ceramic brakes. Design of the new Nissan GT-R 2024 In general, the changes have not been drastic. The  front grille  is smaller and the  front wing  has been redesigned, with a square air outlet and gills. The  optics  have received  hexagonal

The company’s second electric model is finalizing its fine-tuning before going on the market this year. The Porsche Macan will have the latest technology in the house with high doses of dynamism. Many raised their hands to their heads when Porsche decided to build an SUV, but thanks to them the company revived and is what it is today. The Cayenne and the Macan saved the German brand and, therefore, we must keep them the love they deserve. Its evolution has been constant over the years and no one can deny that they are two of the best sports SUVs on the market. Being the most popular models in the range, it is difficult to update them without losing control, but Porsche has taken a risk with the next generation of its smallest model.  The new Porsche Macan will be a 100% electric SUV that has just revealed the first technical details . It is not the first time that we have talked about the new generation of the Porsche Macan.  Throughout the last year and a half, we have been able to

Audi is finalizing the development of the A6 e-Tron, the electric model in charge of launching the new generation of the A6. A highly anticipated car that will have a new stylistic resource for Audi and is often controversial. The next generation of the Audi A6 will be fully electric. In 2021, the German brand presented the prototypes of the  Audi A6 e-Tron  and  A6 Avant e-Tron , saloon, and estate, respectively, the new electric models of the A6 family. The prototypes had a design very close to the production car, although not the same. Now, spy photos have exposed a design resource that will be a first for Audi. Some spy photos published by the photographer have revealed one of the stylistic resources that the Audi A6 e-Tron will use and that we did not know about until now. These are the  split headlights, or in two heights , an increasingly fashionable resource that is not without controversy due to its  unique  and, sometimes, controversial results at a visual level. Audi is t

Alpine, the Renault Group sports brand, wants to become a major player in the premium sector through its new electric range.  Its goal is to sell 150,000 cars annually worldwide by 2030 , multiplying its current figures by more than 50 (remember that today it sells only one niche model, the A110 sports car). The Norman firm wants to become a credible alternative to Lotus, Maserati, and Porsche. To achieve this, it will expand outside the European market, with a high probability that it will reach regions such as China or the United States in the medium term.  Its growth plan is very ambitious , as Porsche delivered just over 300,000 vehicles last year. Alpine’s first electric car will arrive in 2024. It will be  a segment B (utility)  hot hatch  derived from the Renault R5, with which it will share the use of the CMF-BEV platform. However, it will have a radically different aesthetic thanks to the use of a widened body. It will be available in versions 220 and 250 CV. In 2025  a  cr