ONE Gemini Hybrid Battery Pack Intends to Fix BEVs, But Will It Succeed?
14 Jun 2023, 11:22 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Preserving batteries that would otherwise not be fitting for automotive use gives cars more range, but there are other issues that have to be addressed.
Refreshed Tesla Model S and Model X Finally Get Their WLTP Ratings
17 Oct 2022, 21:41 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The Model S Long Range can run 634 km (394 miles), the Model S Plaid gets 600 km (373 mi), and the Model X has improved its ranges.
New Hyundai Ioniq 6 WLTP Driving Range Finally Revealed
5 Oct 2022, 19:09 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Two battery options, rear- or all-wheel drive, 18- or 20-inch tires, up to 614 kilometers (382 miles) between charging stops. That's the Ioniq 6 in a nutshell
Flying Spur Hybrid Crowned Greenest Bentley Ever
3 May 2022, 14:20 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As expected, the Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid is a more fuel-efficient car than the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid under the WLTP
BMW M3 Touring Teased Yet Again, It Is Happening This Year
2 Jan 2022, 12:00 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The first-ever BMW M3 Touring is set for a 2022 reveal. The latest teaser for the German performance wagon reveals further information on it
2022 Mercedes EQS EPA Range Estimate Is Significantly Smaller Than WLTP Estimate
8 Oct 2021, 18:34 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The official EPA range numbers for the 2022 Mercedes EQS have been revealed. As expected, they are lower than the converted WLTP figures. Much lower, though.
2022 BMW iX xDrive40 Priced at €77,300, WLTP Range Is 400-Plus Kilometers
17 Mar 2021, 12:10 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 2022 BMW iX electric SUV will arrive at European dealers by year's end in two dual-motor flavors: the xDrive40 and xDrive50
WLTP Gets Stricter in September, Volkswagen Explains How
21 Jun 2019, 09:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / From this September, WLTP will include a rating for customer operation up to a mileage of 100,000 km (62,000 miles) and EVAP
What Is the Green NCAP?
6 Apr 2019, 10:10 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Green NCAP procedure meant to provide the most comprehensive independent information to consumers about as many vehicles as possible
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Priced from $35,845 in the U.S., Starts Selling in April
28 Mar 2019, 16:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Volkswagen Arteon SE FWD will sell starting from $35,845, while the SE 4Motion begins at $37,645 and will be available in April
Audi Sales Drop 3.5 Percent in 2018
11 Jan 2019, 09:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Audi sold in 2018 a total of 1,812,500 cars, a number that represents a decrease of 3.5 percent over 2017, caused by WLTP and other factors
Cayenne and Macan Drag Porsche Sales to Record Figure in 2018
10 Jan 2019, 15:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The SUVs of the brand, the Cayenne and Macan, sit at the top of the sales charts when talking about units sold, with 71,458 and 86,031, respectively
Despite Adversities, Volkswagen Is on Track for Another Record Year
17 Dec 2018, 10:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In the biggest Volkswagen markets , Germany and China, the increase was a tad smaller, 0.4 percent and 2.2 percent, respectively.
Hyundai Downgrades Kona Electric Range Following WLTP Mess-Up
5 Dec 2018, 15:27 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As expected, Hyundai is also affected by the WLTP error that resulted in the downgrade of the Kia e-Niro's range for both battery options
Bentley Lost Money, Delayed Launch Of Continental GT Due To WLTP
23 Nov 2018, 21:18 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / "Close to catastrophic" is how Bentley's CEO describes the switch from NEDC to WLTP, but in truth, incompetence is the culprit
Renault Megane Gets 140 and 160 HP Turbo Engines With GPF
21 Nov 2018, 17:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 1.5 dCi diesel will also be joined by a new 1.8-liter with 120 or 150 HP, replacing the 1.6-liter unit that no longer complies with emissions regs
Volkswagen Sales Take a Dive in October
12 Nov 2018, 16:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Volkswagen sales drop 6.2 precent in October compare to the same month of last year on account on bad performances in China and Europe
VW Passat Gets 1.5 TSI Even Before Facelift Due to WLTP
11 Oct 2018, 20:55 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Pasat only has three engines right now: 150 HP 1.5 TSI, 150 HP 2.0 TDI and 190 HP 2.0 TDI. All the big guns are missing
BMW i3 REx Discontinued in Europe
5 Oct 2018, 14:43 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / It's the end of the road for the BMW i3 REx, and the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure is to blame for its dismissal
Is It Cheating?
30 Sep 2018, 07:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In August, a total of total of 1.17 million cars were sold in Europe, a number boosted by sales in the business and fleet segments as WLTP kicked in.