Microlino electric microcar moves into pre-series development phase

In development for over five years, and originally due for production in 2019 before a complete redesign put the brakes on that timeline, the third prototype of the Microlino electric bubblecar from Micro Mobility Systems AG has now been completed.

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London startup adds classic Mini to range of electric conversions

Startup London Electric Cars is making use of old Nissan Leaf powertrains to give a new lease of life to a British icon, offering to bring classic Minis into our upcoming all-electric transport future.

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Tesla reveals Model S Plaid capable of 0-60 mph in less than 2 seconds

Tesla revealed the hotly anticipated Plaid variant of its Model S sedan today at its factory in Fremont, California, showcasing a blazing fast version of its four-door sedan that accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 1.99 seconds.

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Airstream 4×4 camper van fuses silver bullet style with pure adventure

Airstream is moving its camper van lineup in a new direction, offering a van for surf bums and climbing dirtbags with a taste for high-level design. The new Interstate 24X 4x4 van combines adventure-driven multifunction with comfort-driven luxury.

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2022 Ford Maverick debuts as truly compact, hybrid pickup

Ford has unveiled the 2022 Maverick pickup truck, and has delivered on the promise of a compact truck with the fuel efficiency and pricing that consumers would expect. It's fully hybrid as standard, offering up to 40 mpg (5.9 l/100km) in the city.

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Rivian R1T ready to roam as America’s $72K electric adventure camper

Rivian plans to begin delivering all-electric R1T pickup trucks next month. Before it does, it launches a line of adventure gear that lets buyers build up a 400-mile all-terrain electric truck camper that starts around $72K.

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Toyota unveils new GR 86 sports coupe with Gazoo badge

Sport car purists have loved the Toyota 86 (formerly the Scion FR-S) and the Subaru BRZ twins for years. Simple, driver-centric, and fun, these low-cost sports cars have been mainstays in enthusiast forums. Now, a new generation of the cars debuts.

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Fisker to build first all-electric popemobile for Pope Francis

After unveiling its long-awaited Ocean SUV at CES last year, electric vehicle startup Fisker is turning its attention to papal transport, revealing plans to develop a purpose-built all-electric vehicle for Pope Francis.

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2,040-horsepower electric hypercar makes some crazy battery promises

Italy's Automobili Estrema isn't mucking about with its first product. The Fulminea electric hypercar promises an absurd 2,040 all-wheel-drive horsepower, and 0-200 mph acceleration in less than 10 seconds – but that's not even the crazy part.

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