Electric

BMW’s Electric M3 Bears All Without Camo Wrap

BMW has claimed that this torque monster (17 990 N.m!) electric M3 isn’t actually going to be the M3, and is simply a development tool instead. Here is what we know from its official public reveal without its camo in Shanghai.
Posted by Alex Shahini - 22 April 2025

Even Volvo Is Backtracking on Global Electrification Targets

One of the first automakers to commit to a fully electric lineup in the future, Volvo has now also reconsidered its all-electric goal by 2030 and has admitted that it will retain some hybrids for longer than expected. Here is why. Is this the right move?
By Alex Shahini - 6 September 2024
PHEV

SA to Become More EV Production Friendly According to Finance Minister

The automotive world is evolving and South Africa plans on evolving with it according to the Finance Minister who announced up to R1 billion investment in EV production by 2026. Here is how the automobile industry will also deal with ailing electricity and port infrastructure.
By Alex Shahini - 12 March 2024
EV

South Africa Charges Ahead with EV Transformation

SA to become a major EV producer? With the local automotive industry heavily reliant on foreign export, the finance ministry has finally signalled plans for future production of electrified vehicles. All details here.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 27 February 2024

Kia’s PV5 May Be A Bakkie Ready For the World By 2025

Kia has unveiled a modular system of vans, MPVs and interestingly, an open-bed bakkie of the “PV5” concept. Promising to be a massive innovation, here is a look at whether the bakkie is likely to make it to production by 2025. 
By Alex Shahini - 11 January 2024
six-cylinder

BMW six-cylinder power to remain for the time being 

Good news for Bimmer aficionados, BMW’s six-cylinder motor isn’t going anywhere, for now at least! In spite of the ever-ominous downsizing and electrification trend, the lucrative motor will remain until the very end.

By Alex Shahini - 10 March 2023
iX3

DRIVEN: BMW iX3

The BMW X3 has become a mainstay for the German automakers lineup so it only made sense for an electrified version to help lead their charge into greener mobility. We spent time with the all new iX3 to find out whether the newcomer has carried over all of the traits that made its conventional counterpart sp popular.
By Alex Shahini - 28 July 2022
New Fiat 500

New Fiat 500 awarded for the 19th time

Launched just over a year ago, the venerated new Fiat 500 has received its 19th award from 6 countries. This time around, it is compliments of Belgium’s “Best Car 2021” reigning supreme in the small electric car category.
By Alex Shahini - 16 June 2022
BMW i5

The all-electric BMW i5 shows a bit more skin

Motoring sleuths in the north have been sharing more information and images of the upcoming BMW i5. Although the cars are still heavily camouflaged it […]
By John Whittle - 7 May 2022

Third-gen Formula E car strides forward as fastest ever EV racer

The third-gen Formula E car was revealed over this past weekend in Monaco and it boasts a new exterior design and some impressive statistics that are testament to the development that has taken place in the series over its sub-decade existence.
By Alex Shahini - 5 May 2022
EQS SUV

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: The all-electric pioneering luxury SUV

It’s a bold, beautiful, brawny, and big luxury SUV oozing with the marquees signature design DNA. Designed around the firm’s desire for constant innovation and industry-leading intention, the EQS SUV is presented as the firm’s larger segment leader.
By Ryan De Villiers - 21 April 2022

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