Conferences and Events

Volkswagen has come out with a new EV brand targeting the Chinese market Volkswagen has released a new electric car brand specifically for the Chinese market, dubbed SOL. The brand’s first model, the E20X, was revealed at the Beijing Auto Show this week. It will be produced by Jianghuai Volkswagen …

BMW stokes support for incoming MINI E with beautiful restoration and conversion of a 1960s classic The BMW-owned MINI brand is set to present a very special model at the New York International Auto Show 2018: an all-electric version of the classic Mini. The MINI Electric Concept was first announced …

BMW has reaffirmed its commitment to electric vehicles. “Our future is definitely electric,” said BMW CEO Harald Krüger at the company’s Annual Accounts Press Conference 2018 on March 21. “With our electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid models, we are already the clear number one in Europe. Efficient Dynamics and our …

China is expected to roll out policies in support of electric and hybrid cars later this year. Authorities hope this will boost their hold on the market and help crackdown on air pollution in cities. To push buyers towards green travel, China will continue to waiver purchase taxes on new …

Porsche’s new concept, the Mission E Cross Turismo has proven to be a hit, with the manufacturer now mooting a potential production release Last week Porsche used its platform at the Geneva Motor Show to promote, among other things, a new all-electric crossover based on its Mission E EV platform. …

Rimac’s follow up to the Concept_One, the C_TWO is a 258mph electric supercar which might give the Roadster a run for its money Last month, speculation was building around Croatian supercar maker Rimac’s plans for its newest electric model. Rumours suggested that the successor to the company’s eye-wateringly fast Concept_One …

The Lagonda brand will form the basis of a new line of luxury electric saloon and SUV models, Aston Martin announced in Geneva Alongside the more consumer-friendly EVs on show in Geneva, it’s always good to have a touch of luxury – and the UK-based Aston Martin accepts little else. …

CEO Mary Barra has set out a tall order for General Motors – and the industry – to increase production of its Chevrolet Bolt, protect tax credits, and develop infrastructure. But is everything as it seems or do profits prevail? Speaking at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, Ms. Barra …

The automaker’s first all-electric production model, now officially the e-Tron, will tour Geneva this week ahead of production start-up later this year Audi has promised to deliver three EVs by 2020, although thus far the sight of them has been largely limited to press shots of camouflaged prototypes out and …

Ford opens Detroit Motor Show with promise to ramp-up electrification by 2022 Following a week of hi-tech announcements at CES, Ford was keen to open the Detroit Motor Show talking about cars. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the movie Bulitt – and its iconic Mustang – the automaker …