Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficili says the ‘world is not ready everywhere’ for EVs. The upcoming Giulia and Stelvio will have EV and hybrid options. Quadrifoglio models will live on with electrification. Batteries are inevitable, whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Alfa Romeo recognizes this shift and plans a mix of hybrid and …
Hyundai’s first dedicated Ioniq model for China is a wedge-shaped electric sedan. It has a massive 27-inch screen that spans the passenger-side dashboard. The Ioniq V will do more than 373 miles on a single charge, based on the local CLTC cycle. Hyundai may hold the record for the shortest turnaround between a concept and …
BMW has developed a separate version of the i3 for the Chinese market. It has a longer wheelbase for extra legroom in the back. The i3 L doesn’t have the global model’s pop-out door handles. BMW’s sales in China have been on a slippery slope for the past few years, but the luxury brand aims …
Toyota doesn’t currently have plans for a RAV4 EV. Chief engineer Yoshinori Futonagane says the company hasn’t given it a ‘lot of deep thought.’ Toyota wants to have a multi-energy strategy across model lines. Toyota’s electric SUV lineup is already expanding with new additions like the compact C-HR and the three-row Highlander, alongside the updated …