July 2021

BMW Group unveils innovative concepts for cargo bike and e-scooter



(July 26, 2021) MUNICH, Germany —  In recent years, there has been an increase in traffic in many city centers, and the mobility requirements of the people who live there remain high. In its role as a premium provider for individual mobility, the BMW Group is actively helping to create the livable city of the future. Here, its approach to mobility also looks beyond the company’s core business.

Polestar on course to double market presence and retail footprint in 2021



(July 26, 2021) Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand from Volvo, is set to continue its rapid global retail expansion to support the company’s ongoing growth. Through the course of 2021, Polestar is launching in 9 global markets, doubling the total number of markets to 18. The brand will also double its number of retail environments around the world by the end of the year.

Audi RS Q e-tron test lab for possible future technologies at the Dakar Rally



(July 26, 2021) NEUBURG, Germany — Clear the stage for an electrifying high-tech test laboratory.  Just under a year after the initial concept idea, Audi Sport has started testing the new Audi RS Q e-tron, with which Audi will take on one of the greatest challenges there is in international racing in January 2022 — the Dakar Rally Audi wants to be the first car manufacturer to use an electrified drivetrain in combination with an efficient energy converter to compete for overall victory against conventionally-powered competitors in the world’s toughest rally.

The new McLaren GT Ride-On — The talk of the playground

(July 25, 2021) Cruising onto the supercar scene is the newest addition to McLaren Automotive’s junior Ride-On model range – the McLaren GT. Inspired by the luxury supercar makers most refined model to date, the new GT Ride-On follows the successful P1, 720S and McLaren Senna electrified children’s models.

GM issues second defective battery recall on certain Chevy Bolts



(July 24, 2021) DETROIT — General Motors plans to recall certain Chevrolet Bolts for the second time in less than a year to replace defective battery modules after customers who completed a previous recall remedy continued to report battery fires. GM did not say when the replacements would start.

Volkswagen reveals Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept



(July 23, 2021) HERNDON, Va. — Volkswagen of America has unveiled the latest enthusiast build for 2021, the Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept. Combining fresh styling updates and a unique color palette with a modified 2.0-liter TSI engine, lowered suspension, and custom wheels, the concept shows the sporty potential of the Chattanooga-assembled midsize SUV. 

Mercedes-Benz prepares to go all-electric by end of decade



(July 24, 2021) Mercedes-Benz is getting ready to go all electric by the end of the decade, where market conditions allow. Shifting from electric-first to electric-only, the luxury car company is accelerating toward an emissions-free and software-driven future. By 2022, Mercedes-Benz will have battery electric vehicles (BEV) in all segments the company serves.

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The first of the British electric AC Cobra fires up



(July 23, 2021) LONDON — Heralding a new generation of iconic sports cars, the first AC Cobra Series 1 electric is undergoing final development work ahead of the delivery of the first customer cars. A faithful recreation of the AC Cobra, but with a modern, emissions-free electric powertrain, the Series 1 electric is the start of the next chapter for the famous British marque.