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Polestar, the young Swedish manufacturer spun off from Volvo in 2017,  continues to shape its range of high-performance cars  through an ambitious product offensive that will allow it to compete against the likes of Porsche. The Scandinavian firm has already presented its next two launches, the Polestar 3 (E-SUV segment) and Polestar 4 (D-SUV segment)  crossovers . After them will come the Polestar 5 (segment E) and Polestar 6, the latter being a  roadster  destined to become the flagship of its offer. However, until the disembarkation of all these latest products, the weight of promoting the expansion of the company will continue to fall on the shoulders of a single model: the  Polestar 2, which saw the light of day for the first time in 2019 . Aware of this, Polestar has not stopped polishing it since the moment of its launch. Beyond the constant software updates, the Polestar 2  received a major restyling just a few months ago  that led, among other things, to a radical change in

Alpine, the Renault Group sports brand, has today revealed the first details of its new strategic plan, which includes the launch of seven fully electric models and its expansion to key markets such as the United States.  Its goal is to achieve an operating margin of more than 10% by the end of the decade . Looking ahead to the year 2026, Alpine will discontinue the current thermal A110, at which time its range will become exclusively electric. In addition,  the Norman firm has set itself the goal of achieving carbon-neutral production by 2030 . “Alpine is the brand for high-tech and motorsport enthusiasts. Excellence is their focus. Just two years ago, Alpine was at a dead end, with no clear prospects. Since then, it has become a full-fledged car manufacturer, bringing together outstanding assets: a first-class engineering center […] and an expanding distribution network”, explains Luca de Meo, CEO  of  the Renault Group . Alpine’s first electric car will be the A290 , a B-segment 

The C-HR has been one of Toyota’s great successes in recent years. Aware that its striking design has been one of the main factors in its popularity,  the Japanese firm has redoubled its commitment to the second generation of the  crossover , whose aesthetics are even more radical than its predecessor. Developed in Europe, where it will also be manufactured , the Toyota C-HR adopts the company’s new aesthetic language. Its aggressive “hammerhead”-shaped headlights, very similar to those of the fifth-generation Prius, are just the tip of the iceberg of a design that will not leave anyone indifferent. The roof, skirts, C-pillar, and rear are black, while the front and doors are painted in contrast. This striking two-tone scheme marries perfectly the angular shapes of the car, whose peaked rear doors are powerfully reminiscent of those of the  Aygo X Cross . This resource, together with the little glass surface,  gives it a “coupé” look . The pilots in the form of a horizontal strip cr

Powerco , the Volkswagen Group battery company, has announced the introduction of a new cell manufacturing method that will increase the efficiency and sustainability of the entire process: the so-called dry coating process, the industrialization of which could lead to a reduction in 30% energy consumption. Currently, the materials used to make electrodes (cathode and anode) are mixed with additives and liquid solvents to form a paste, then covered with copper or aluminum foil, dried, and calendered. The dry coating process, however, allows the powder base materials to be calendered  directly onto the film . As a result, it is no longer necessary to coat the electrodes wet and dry them afterward, which avoids the use of chemical solvents. Another advantage of this advance is that it reduces the manufacturing space required in battery plants by up to 15%.  The powder coating is applied thinly and evenly , ensuring good energy density, long life, and better fast charging capabilities.

The unbridled development of the Chinese groups within the electric car sector is a long-announced tsunami that the large groups have underestimated despite clear warnings. Now the president of one of the largest and most experienced brands admits that Western groups are not competitive and that we have to prepare for the onslaught of the Chinese. This has been indicated by the president of Ford, Bill Ford, who in an interview with CNN  has admitted that US manufacturers are not ready to compete against China.  According to the North American executive, «  They are developing very quickly and developing cars on a large scale. And now they are exporting them. They are not here, but they will come. We believe that, at some point, we have to prepare, and we are doing that  .” It is not the first time that Mr. Farley warns of what is to come, and last May he indicated in an interview that the Chinese manufacturers are his main competitors in the electric car sector, neither General Motor

Toyota is preparing new battery technologies that will be the key to the next generation of electric vehicles. This is your roadmap through the end of this decade to get to solid drums. Toyota knows that the electric car will end up prevailing. After a first and a second generation of vehicles that  it has decided to skip , stretching its hybrid offer in a time of transition in which this technology continues to be very profitable, now  a new stage has arrived . The current CEO knows that it is time to think about  a third generation  of vehicles that technologically do satisfy the needs of their customers. For this reason, and without making much noise, Toyota has been working on various technologies that will mean a radical change in its offer, especially those that  involve batteries . The countless criticisms that the Japanese have suffered force them to show that they have a  winning  plan in the new disruptive era of electric vehicles, which for Toyota is the future and for othe

The British manufacturer Jaguar-Land Rover has been one of the most discreetly going through this era of the electric car. It has been one of the first to arrive after the pioneers, but it has remained somewhat stagnant with a very limited offer. Now, JLR wants to take a step forward with the launch of a new battery that will allow the range of its electric cars to increase, and which already has a manufacturer to shape it. Finally, Jaguar-Land Rover has not followed the example of other Western or Asian groups and has favored the unknown Indian manufacturer Agratas. The strategic agreement will involve the start-up of the first battery factory which will be located in the Indian city of Gujarat and will have a capacity of 20 GWh per year. Each of these packs will reach  120 kWh , and according to the manufacturer, it will allow the range of models such as the i-Pace to increase up to  725 kilometers under the WLTP cycle  and will be established in vehicles that will use the EMA plat

Ford  is debuting. Its  historic Niehl plant in Cologne  (Germany), founded in 1930, has opened its  new Ford Electric Vehicle Center . From here will come the  new generation electric vehicles  of the Oval brand for the European market. It is an advanced electrification center, a  high-tech production center  that will also require qualified jobs. Ford has allocated an  investment of 2,000 million dollars  (1,852 million euros) for this new 125-hectare center, which includes “a new production line, a battery assembly area, and state-of-the-art automation systems.” In this new production center, we will find digital applications that connect machines, workers, and vehicles, with self-learning machines, autonomous transport systems, cognitive and collaborative robots, and augmented reality solutions… «Steps to support, not replace, human excellence  » , Ford says. Target 2 million electric cars at Ford per year The production capacity of this new Ford Electric Vehicle Center will be

Porsche surprised locals and strangers yesterday with the presentation of the Mission X prototype,  a conceptual preview of its next 100% electric hypercar . This model, heir to the saga formed by the 959, Carrera GT, and 918 Spyder, has been created to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the German brand. It is a two-seater approximately  4.5 meters long , 2 meters wide, less than 1.2 meters high, and 2.73 meters wide. For aerodynamic reasons, it has wheels of different sizes (20 inches in front and 21 inches in the rear). Its Le Mans-type doors open upwards, increasing the spectacularity of the car. From an aesthetic point of view,  the reminiscences of the Porsche legacy are numerous . The vertical shape of the headlights is inspired by the 906 and 908 racing; In addition, he has been in charge of launching the company’s new modernized logo, with a renewed heraldic horse and a more subtle golden color. At the rear, the floating pilot lights and the transparent and illuminated Porsch

After months of advances, Volvo today presented its new access model in style, the EX30 electric SUV. With  4.23 meters long , 1.84 meters wide, 1.56 meters high, and a wheelbase of 2.65 meters, the newcomer falls into segment B, a category in which it will have to compete against proposals like the DS 3 E-TENSE, the FIAT 600, the MINI Aceman and the Smart #1. Despite being somewhat shorter than the XC40 Recharge (4.44 meters) and C40 Recharge (4.43 meters), Volvo promises that its youngest will offer safety levels that meet what customers expect from the brand. In addition, from 2024 a  Cross Country  variant will be added, which will be characterized by its greater ground clearance and by having various protective panels on its body. From an aesthetic point of view,  the EX30 drinks directly from the master lines of the EX90 , betting on more compact and muscular proportions. Its optical groups maintain the characteristic corporate lighting signature “Thor’s Hammer”, while the pilo

The eastern country is positioned as the world benchmark in the production and export of electric vehicles, compared to European brands with increasingly less prominence in their territory. Chinese EV manufacturers are becoming more unreachable than ever. A good example of this is that the total number of passenger car exports from China to the global market  has increased by 211%  in the last two years, as specified by  Automotive News Europe . These figures are putting in difficult situation the historical manufacturers who do nothing but look at the East with some suspicion. In addition, Chinese brands are constantly increasing their market share in their home country, thus making tough competition from other international manufacturers, especially in the last three years. Among the brands that most captivate the Asian customer is BYD, which has made significant progress thanks to its competitive prices and battery technology. Logically, this has been to the detriment of some forei

Toyota is voluntarily recalling 96,000 Corolla Cross in the United States and 13,806 in Canada for an airbag-related issue. The manufacturer Toyota announced through its website that it was recalling certain SUVs of the  Toyota Corolla Cross  model. According to the release, this is a safety non-compliance recall for certain model year 2022-2023 Toyota Corolla Cross (non-hybrid) sold in North America. According to the manufacturer, approximately 96,000 vehicles are affected by this recall in the United States. Toyota Canada  announced in a  press release that 13,806 vehicles are affected by this recall in Canada. Based on available information, the front passenger airbag in affected vehicles may not deploy properly during an impact. A manufacturing problem in the part of the dashboard where the airbag is located would be at fault. As a result, vehicles may not meet certain federal requirements, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. For all affected vehicles, Toyo

Toyota has confirmed that it will manufacture a battery-powered SUV with three rows of seats, although its arrival in Europe is certain. The minivans died, but the seven-seater SUVs are experiencing a second youth accompanied by electric drives. Proof of this is the Kia EV9, the Volvo EX90, or the new Toyota model that the Japanese brand has just confirmed. Toyota has announced today that it will build a  new electric SUV with three rows of seats . This will result in a cabin with a capacity for 6 or 7 passengers, depending on the seating configuration, probably leaving the possibility to choose between both. This new model, of which few details are yet known, will be part of a set of  next-generation electric vehicles  that will be built around three fundamental platforms or pillars: software, electronics, and chassis.  This announcement follows one made by Toyota earlier last month, in which it brought forward its plans to launch ten new electric cars in all segments, from compact