Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson is stepping down. In an official press release from the automaker, the ex-boss will remain connected to the company as the Strategic Technical Advisor to the Chairman of the Board but will relinquish all his CEO duties effective immediately. The news comes as a surprise, at least to those outside…
Full stop: Mercedes radically overhauls its electric strategy, from design to platforms. Unified design for conventional and electric models When developing the dedicated EVA electric platform for the EQE/EQS models and their SUV derivatives, Mercedes aimed for highly aerodynamic bodies that resulted in a very low drag coefficient. However, this rounded design was not to…
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Mercedes-Benz is rethinking its approach to new technologies. The company has broadly announced one major strategy change and quietly hinted at another that could reshape what Benz loyalists expect from their brand of choice. Dropping Two-Lineup Approach, EQ Names The louder change came in a recent presentation to investors. “Going forward, a coherent design language…
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Tschann E. / KTM KTM has been circling the drain for some time now. The company has too many unsold bikes, too much debt, and too much going on to pull itself out of the $2.3 billion hole it’s dug — things are looking dire. At least, they were looking dire, but yesterday’s…
Rawlinson becomes advisor as Lucid delivers Gravity, pivots to more affordable EVs CTO of Lucid and parent Atieva since 2013, led efficiency-and-performance push Oversaw Lucid Air and Gravity, Tesla Model S Peter Rawlinson is no longer the top executive at California’s Lucid Motors. In a press release, Lucid said that Rawlinson “has stepped aside from…
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Have you noticed how car dealerships have changed in the digital age? Today, you can shop for cars online, compare prices, and even take virtual tours. Technology has made buying a car easier and faster. Dealerships now offer more ways to connect with customers. The digital shift has transformed how we buy and sell cars….
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By Charles Partos, February 25, 2025 In an age where the carriage of man is no longer drawn by horse nor burdened by the stench of burning fuel, Audi unveils a new contraption to further its dominion over the electric realm. The Q4 40 e-tron, a machine of silent propulsion, emerges as the latest refinement…
Faulty piston rings are to blame for a recall that is impacting nearly 140,000 vehicles February 25, 2025 at 17:25 Kia is recalling 137,256 Souls and Seltos’ equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The engines may have faulty piston rings, which can cause them to burn oil. Kia is aware of over 400 incidents as…
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A senior Audi executive has admitted the brand’s interior quality isn’t what it once was, but says the carmaker will make improvements in the future. Audi’s Head of Product and Technology Communication, Oscar da Silva Martins, made the frank admission to Motor1 at the launch of the new Q5, the latest generation of the brand’s…
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Photos From The Lone Star Throwdown 2025! Trucks, Trucks, And More Trucks Of Every Shape And Size Deep In The Heart Of Texas! Feb 25, 2025Chad ReynoldsBangShift Galleries, CAR SHOWS, Car Shows, Event Coverage, Gallery, Truck / Tractor Events, XL Event Coverage, XL Gallery, XL Spotlight It’s time for another gallery of photos from one…
