In the next five years alone, 5% of Latvian drivers are sure of purchasing an electric car, while 15% are considering purchasing it after five years. Although drivers agree that an electric car is an expensive choice, they prefer to buy a new rather than a used electric car, concluded the survey conducted by If … Read more
An impressive roof spoiler, redesigned air diffuser and 22-inch wheels with a distinctive design set the new, limited edition Audi RS 6 Avant GT apart. High-quality sports seats, a new color scheme and individual numbering on the center console are used as exclusive accents in the interior. The driving experience is enhanced by the light … Read more
“Porsche” is conducting the final tests of the new fully electric sports car “Taycan” before it enters the market in the spring of 2024, the company informed. The new generation Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo and Taycan Sport Turismo models have completed approximately 3.6 million test kilometers on test grounds, racetracks and public roads around the … Read more
The number of electric cars in Latvia is slowly increasing, but you can still often hear discussions about how advantageous or disadvantageous an electric car is. What are the incentives available and does choosing a more environmentally friendly car pay off in the long run? The start-up VOOL sought an answer to these questions. According … Read more
This year, the international auto industry exhibition “Auto” will gather car enthusiasts and industry professionals in Riga, Ķīpsala from April 19 to 21. At the exhibition, you will be able to get to know the latest car models, mobility solutions, commercial vehicles, charging stations, bright hobby cars and sports vehicles, as well as car accessories … Read more
The European automotive flagship produced 4.1 million new cars last year, which is 18 percent more than in 2022. The past year has been productive for the German automotive industry, reports Automobilwoche. According to the Automotive Industry Association (VDA), automotive companies produced 4.1 million cars, which is 18 percent more than in 2022, but twelve … Read more
Porsche is developing an electric Taycan high-performance model that has clocked significantly better times than Tesla’s Model S Plaid in tests at the Nürnbergring circuit. The Taycan pre-production prototype with test driver Lars Kern at the wheel completed the 20.8 km Nurburgring lap in 7:07.55 minutes, beating the Tesla Model S Plaid record by 17.681 … Read more
At the annual Kenshiki Forum in Brussels, Toyota showcased the Sport Crossover Concept, a preview of a new battery-electric model that will join the company’s electrified lineup by 2025. Featuring an aerodynamic shape and expressive fastback lines, the upcoming model will be a very special addition to the Toyota BEV range. It will be an … Read more
Xiaomi SU7’s performance and technical capabilities will allow it to compete with Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan. The electronics and smart device manufacturing giant, the Chinese company Xiaomi, has turned its attention to the automotive industry. The first model, the SU7 (Speed Ultra) electric sedan, is ready thanks to an investment of 10 billion … Read more
All five examples worth 147,500 euros are intended for the South African market, all have already been sold. Alpina, a manufacturer included in BMW, has produced a special version of the B3 model, the 50 Years of BMW South Africa Edition, dedicated to the 50 years of the German brand’s presence on the South African … Read more