Perception lags reality. It's one of those ideas that, once understood, seems like it should be obvious. A thing happens in reality, and it takes a little while before we (the observers of reality) perceive it. The fireworks explode overhead, and a second later we hear the boom. Electric cars blow past internal combustion engines, and it takes a while to hear the-- whirr? … [Read more...] about American Idol: Drako GTE Packs 6491 Lb-ft of TQ
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AI Powered Hybrid Supercoupe | 965HP Puritalia Berlinetta
There's a lot to digest here, kids, so I'm going to get right to it. This is the Puritalia Automobili Berlinetta Hybrid. It features a unique and innovative "Purhydrive System" that dynamically process information like weather conditions, traffic data, the route you're driving on, your state of charge, your current driving behavior, and your typical driving style to maximize … [Read more...] about AI Powered Hybrid Supercoupe | 965HP Puritalia Berlinetta
Karma GT Coupe Concept by Pininfarina Headed Stateside
Karma Automotive-- formerly Fisker Automotive-- has been working hard to reinvent itself after its initial bankruptcy. The new owners, however, seem to be moving things in the right direction. Its reborn Revero sedan is selling steadily, if slowly, and its GT coupe concept by Pininfarina is doing its job of generating press and moving the brand upscale, too. The next step for … [Read more...] about Karma GT Coupe Concept by Pininfarina Headed Stateside
Hydrogen Fuel-cell Lexus LS for 2021 Spied
Lexus redesigned its flagship LS sedan for the 2019 model year, releasing it in ICE and hybrid versions. The hybrid version is good, but Lexus-- and its parent company, Toyota-- seem to be falling behind in the premium ZEV/EV race, though, especially considering the launch of the Hardware 3 Teslas. Toyota hopes to start clawing some of that gap back next year, however, with … [Read more...] about Hydrogen Fuel-cell Lexus LS for 2021 Spied
NIO and Razer Launch ES6 Night Explorer Electric SUV with 544HP
China is a magical place, where high-end carmakers spring up with exciting new products almost overnight-- and with billions of real dollars in funding behind them. It was no different today in Shanghai, where Chinese electric automaker NIO partnered up with eSports equipment brand, Razer, to launch a limited-edition, 544HP, all-electric SUV called the ES6 Night Explorer ... … [Read more...] about NIO and Razer Launch ES6 Night Explorer Electric SUV with 544HP
Spoiler Alert: 2020 Honda e Interior Revealed
The hotly anticipated Honda e will be Honda's first globally launched, pure electric car when it arrives next year. It promises to be super fun, with a torquey, responsive electric motor and ultralow center of gravity working in concert to deliver excellent driving dynamics-- which brings me to an interesting point. That is, we actually know a lot about the upcoming electric … [Read more...] about Spoiler Alert: 2020 Honda e Interior Revealed
Audi e-tron GT Factory Gears Up for Production
The almost-ready Porsche Taycan isn't the only good-looking sporty electric car coming from the Volkswagen/Audi Group next year. Over at Audi, they have the wickedly styled-- and wickedly fast!-- Audi e-tron GT that's set to begin production as well. To that end, Volkswagen has officially broken ground on a number of upgrades to the Audi Sport GmbH production facilities in the … [Read more...] about Audi e-tron GT Factory Gears Up for Production
FCA Announces Plan to Build 80,000 Fiat 500e EVs
Recently, Fiat Chrysler (FCA)'s chief for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Pietro Gorlier, announced that the Italian-American company would be placing its biggest single bet on an electric vehicle on the next-generation Fiat 500e. It's quite a bet, too. FCA plans to build 80,000 of the things at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, northern Italy. That car, set to launch in … [Read more...] about FCA Announces Plan to Build 80,000 Fiat 500e EVs
2000 HP Lotus Evija EV is the Most Powerful Car Ever
It's not often you get to write an article about an all-new Lotus road car, but here we are. Meet the 2020 Lotus Evija. With more than 2000HP on tap, the Evija is the most powerful series production car ever built. As such, the car will-- no doubt-- prove to be one of the fastest production cars ever built, too, once one of the only 130 examples of the car finally finds its … [Read more...] about 2000 HP Lotus Evija EV is the Most Powerful Car Ever
The Electric Mini is Here! Meet the 2020 Mini Cooper SE
The original Mini from the 1960s was a marvel of packaging engineering, fitting a tight little FWD power train and room for four adults into a cartoonishly small, 2-box shape. With its low weight and innovative suspension design, it became a giant-killer on racetracks and a favorite among car enthusiasts. Combined with distinctive styling, the Mini provided a formula that … [Read more...] about The Electric Mini is Here! Meet the 2020 Mini Cooper SE