Monthly Archive: January 2023

Audi electric off-road SUV might share Scout EV bones

Audi Activesphere conceptAudi is considering an electric off-road electric SUV that would use the platform from parent Volkswagen Group's planned Scout EV brand, according to an Autocar report. VW announced the Scout brand in 2022, using a name that originated on the classic International Scout SUV, with plans for a North American-market electric pickup truck and SUV and...

Electric Racing Continues Both On- & Off-Road With New Paint Schemes

When most people think of EV racing, something like Formula E or Tesla Corsa probably comes to mind. But, as EVs go mainstream, they also penetrate into all kinds of racing. Even things normally associated with combustion, like the late Ken Block’s Gymkhana videos, eventually featured EVs. During the past few weeks, we’re seeing an […]

Does The Rivian R1T Have A “Rapidgate” Issue?

If you’ve followed my articles, you might remember the problems I’ve had with the 2018 Nissan LEAF I used to own. Living in Phoenix at the time I bought it, the vehicle would overheat just driving down the freeway in the summer temperatures there. Even in cooler temperatures in the fall and winter, the battery […]

Honda Video Shows Us How It Uses VR To Design Cars Faster

Get a glimpse at the Honda VR Design Studio in Los Angeles with this brand new video, and see how Honda is utilizing cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality technology to speed up the production of modern vehicles. It’s no secret that VR has become an essential tool for Honda designers when creating electric […]