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BMW Motorrad unveils 100 year anniversary models R nineT and R 18
Max Friz, BMW's chief designer, began designing a full-scale motorcycle in December 1922. At the heart of the machine is a two-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled boxer engine. In September 1923, BMW presented its first motorcycle, the R32.…
California lawsuit targets Tesla for racism
In the complaint he made five years ago, Vaughn claimed that there was widespread racial discrimination and harassment at Tesla's factory in Fremont, California, where he worked. Tesla Inc. is trying to stop his attempt to add more than 100…
UAE conducts first driverless truck trials led by Dubai South and Evocargo
Dubai South today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Evocargo for the launch of the UAE's first autonomous vehicle trials for cargo in its Logistics District, as part of Dubai's drive to become a smart mobility hub. EVO.1, the…
EU imported non-plug-in hybrid cars worth Euro 11.8 billion last year
In 2021, the EU spent €11.8 billion on imports of non-plug-in hybrid cars (41% of total extra-EU imports of hybrid and electric cars), €11.4 billion on full electric cars (39%) and €5.9 billion on plug-in hybrid cars (20%), according to…
A refined design and improved efficiency for the new Audi Q8 e-tron
Audi e-tron, the premium manufacturer's electric SUV, entered the age of electromobility in 2018 and has set standards in the electric luxury-class SUV segment. The all-new Audi Q8 e-tron builds on this success story. Audi has been…
20th Century Studios and Mercedes-Benz collaborate on Avatar – The Way of Water
Mercedes-Benz is entering a new phase of its strategic collaboration with Avatar: The Way of Water and 20th Century Studios to integrate sustainability, mobility of the future, technology, and innovation into an emotional brand experience.…
The new Porsche 911 Dakar is a monster off-roader
In Los Angeles, Porsche is celebrating a world premiere: the Porsche 911 Dakar is equally at home on the road and off it. This model of Porsche 911 has a production limit of 2,500 units, which shows that concepts are virtually limitless.…
Porsche 911 Carrera T sports car that is lightweight and powerful
With the 911 Carrera T, Porsche is adding a lightweight sports car to its 911 lineup. The letter "T" stands for touring and describes models that provide a pure driving experience with excellent equipment. The standard 911 T comes with a…
BMW M2 creating new levels of performance
The all-new BMW M2 provides signature M performance in a highly concentrated form. Powered by a 338 kW/460 hp inline six-cylinder engine, an optional six-speed manual gearbox, and rear-wheel drive, the second generation of the compact…
Public test flight of an eVTOL flying car takes place in Dubai
At Skydive Dubai, the Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, hosted today the world's first public flight of X2, a cutting-edge eVTOL flying car designed by Chinese electric vehicle…