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KIA has confirmed that its new electric flagship, the  EV9  SUV, will be released at the end of March, accompanying this announcement with two previews of the expected model. Like the EV6  crossover , the EV9 will be built on Hyundai Group’s E-GMP platform, an advanced architecture that integrates an 800-volt electrical system. Inspired by the 2021 EV9 Concept prototype, our protagonist will fit into the E segment (executive SUV). It will measure approximately  4.93 meters long , 2.06 meters wide, and 1.79 meters high; In addition, it will have a wheelbase of 3.10 meters. It’s very spacious cabin can accommodate up to seven seats. The Korean firm explains that the published  teasers “advance a preview of the unique mix of elegant and sculptural design, as well as the determined and assertive geometry of the KIA EV9” . The truth is that  it will be a very striking car , not only because of its colossal dimensions but also because of its avant-garde design ...

MINI has officially confirmed the launch of the electric Countryman, whose third generation will start manufacturing this year at the BMW plant in  Leipzig . This will be the brand’s first model produced entirely in Germany, a milestone that demonstrates the growth experienced by MINI in recent years. To this day, Leipzig assembles the  BMW 1 Series ,  2 Series Gran Coupé , and  2 Series Active Tourer . The addition of the MINI Countryman makes all the sense in the world since it will share a platform (FAAR) with all of them. With a workforce of 5,600 employees, the facility produces approximately 1,000 vehicles per day. This will be the first factory from which BMW and MINI models will be produced indistinctly. The electric Countryman will hit assembly lines by the end of the year; In addition, its batteries will come from the same factory, which has four 190-meter-high wind turbines and a storage park with  700 BMW i3 packs . The BMW Group will expand the ...

Fisker is set to increase its value as a brand. The first movement executed for this achievement has been the start of production of the Fisker Ocean, its fully electric SUV model, last November. On the other hand, its most affordable electric vehicle, the Fisker PEAR, continues with its development and fine-tuning. Now, the brand has released some  new images of what they hope will be their best-selling model . A series of images of the Fisker PEAR has been published showing, more or less, its characteristic design, of which  Henrik Fisker,  CEO of the company, affirms that it will be unique and with elements never seen before in a car. electric of this size. Although many of these details are yet to be revealed, the latest images published by the company have been revealing, since it  leaves the PEAR practically exposed . The brand, they have made public two new snapshots. The first one, with its front view, clearly shows its aggressive character vehicle concept,...

Xiaomi seeks to change everything again thanks to its new electric scooter that  culminates the model range at the top . In the run-up to the Mobile World Congress, the Chinese firm wanted to show its technical capabilities for the market for these urban vehicles and it has done so with an Ultra variant that is positioned above the hitherto known Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Pro. As the first differential appendage: its aesthetics. The Scooter 4 Ultra incorporates a  double suspension scheme , in which the design of its front wheel stands out particularly. With this, Xiaomi incorporates into its range one of the most comfortable electric scooters for daily use, since it eliminates a large part of the potholes or roads in poor condition. In addition, the electric model incorporates new  DuraGel tires  made puncture-proof and with specific self-sealing. As was the case on the Pro model, both wheels have a diameter of up to 10 inches, but ground clearance has increased w...

Tesla  has confirmed that the progression in the increase in the rate of manufacturing at its  plant in Germany  is going well, and this week the American manufacturer has managed to reach a rate of 4,000 Model Y units per week. This marks another leap forward for Tesla, which just before last Christmas was achieving rates of 3,000 units per week at its Grünheide facility. Figure that in a few weeks has escalated by a thousand additional units. Until now, Tesla has worked two shifts at its European production facility. Something that should mean that to increase the number of units, they will have to increase from two to three work shifts in  production lines which will go from 9,000 to 12,000 employees. Target 500,000 units per year As we remember, Tesla has proposed to bring the production capacity of the German plant to  500,000 units per year . Both the current Model Y and later also adding Model 3 to its lines. Despite this, the increase in production...

Nissan was one of the pioneering brands in the electric car sector more than a decade ago. At a time when virtually no manufacturer was betting on this technology, the Japanese firm revolutionized the market with the launch of the  LEAF , which in 2010 became the first global electric car for the mass market. Although the company dominated this niche for a few years, rivals such as BYD, Tesla, and Volkswagen have ended up ousting it due to its slow and conservative launch strategy, since the LEAF is already a very old product (its technical base is a whopping 13 years old). , being its only noteworthy novelties the expensive SUV  Ariya  and the  kei car  Sakura , sold only in Japan. After the recent restructuring of its alliance with Renault,  as a result of which both companies have gained greater independence , Nissan has decided to accelerate its electrification plans to recover lost ground. This change in strategy will be especially noticeable in Eur...

Peugeot has introduced the new 508 and station wagon version 508 SW. The design has become modern, as have the engines. We tell you what you need to know. Peugeot unveiled the new 508 and 508 SW. The mid-life facelift brings not only a new look but also new technology. The Peugeot Sport Engineered version has also been revised, and the alternative to the BMW M340i gets a little more power than before. 2023 Peugeot 508 prices and launch date The new Peugeot 508 will be launched in June this year, with deliveries starting shortly thereafter. The exact pricing has not yet been announced, but we expect it to be more expensive than the current model. The 508 in the standard version will probably cost around 47,000 euros, the station wagon is a bit more expensive. Exterior design The Peugeot 508 has always been a great family car, and this facelift brings it up to date for 2023. The most noticeable change can be seen at the front. The grille h...