Two new Toyota EVs shown at 2024 Beijing Auto Show
Toyota unveiled two new forthcoming EVs today at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. The bZ3C and bZ3X should begin sales within the next year.
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All-electric Lynk & Co Zero tested in mountain range, official spy shots released
High anticipation surrounding Geely’s Lynk & Co Zero sedan, codename E371, has been building up in the past month. When asked about its official debut during the Beijing Auto Show, Deputy General Manager of Lynk & Co, Flynn Chen, answered by posting on Weibo. “Lynk & Co Zero is being tested extensively in Huangshan. Trust the champions of multiple WTCR titles to deliver a performed tuned Lynk & Co Zero.” Huangshan (Yellow Mountains) is a majestic mountain range located in the Anhui Province, which consists of many peaks, some more than 1,000 meters high.
Production ready Maruti eVX to roll off assembly line this FY
A major page in Maruti’s EV journey will be turned by the end of this FY when it starts production of its electric cars at its Gujarat plant. The car in question is of course the production version of the eVX and officially, the automaker has also announced that it will be exporting the car with markets in Europe being the first foreign destinations.
Top Bike News Of The Week: Honda Activa Electric Launch Timeline Revealed, Kawasaki Versys X 300 India Launch This Year, Pulsar NS400 Pics Leaked, Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 Launched And More!
It’s been a very interesting week in the two-wheeler space. This time around, we got to see new launches, updates and spy shots being released. If you missed out on the news then don’t worry, this wrapup will get you to speed.
Toyota Unveils Two New EVs – Launch Expected In 2025
As part of its plans to expand its EV portfolio, Toyota is working on two new EVs – BZ3C and BZ3X. These are expected to be launched in China next year. While powertrain details have not been revealed, enthusiasts were able to explore the exteriors and interiors of these EVs at the Beijing Auto Show.
BYD hot-hatch revealed and Ocean M make it to Australia
While not yet confirmed for Australian showrooms it would give BYD a direct rival to the MG4 and Volkswagen ID.3, with the unveiling of the Ocean M in hot-hatch spec suggesting it could also serve not only as a rival to the MG4 X-Power but also as a cut-price alternative to the BMW i4 and electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs.
Chevrolet Equinox Plus is a PHEV for China, maybe America
After pushing hard toward an all-electric future, General Motors announced that it would step back a bit and expand its efforts to include more hybrid and plug-in hybrid options. The automaker’s recent exhibit at the Beijing Auto Show gives us a look at how that effort might take shape, as it revealed a new Chevrolet Equinox Plus, a plug-in hybrid SUV for the Chinese market that could show up in some form on our shores.
Just one out of 10 SUVs receives 'good' crash test rating
Only one in 10 small SUVs evaluated during an updated crash test earned a «good» rating, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
You Can Now Wear Part of Senna's 1986 Lotus F1 Car On Your Wrist
Few race car liveries are as iconic as the black and gold John Player Special Formula 1 cars campaigned by Lotus. Rec Watches has a new limited-edition timepiece that captures that same look with a cool twist. It's made using components from a JPS F1 car, but not just any random chassis. It has materials from Lotus 98T chassis number 4, driven by Aryton Senna in the 1986 season.