The pressure to succeed was high for the Ford Explorer right from the start. But can the electric SUV fulfil expectations? During the test, we experienced a rock-solid and practical electric car that only has one big catch: the price.
Author: Sebastian Schaal
Kia EV6: An almost perfect all-rounder?
Short charging times, spacious interior, and good comfort. After its facelift, the Kia EV6 leaves little to be desired – and also offers a significantly longer range than before. But is the 800-volt technology enough to stand out in the mid-range even …
BYD increases revenue to 99 billion euros
In 2024, BYD was still just behind Tesla in electric vehicle sales. However, the Chinese automaker has surpassed the US company in terms of revenue: In its annual report, BYD reports a revenue of approximately 99 billion euros.
Hyundai Motor Group expands investment in US production
Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to invest a total of 21 billion US dollars in the United States between 2025 and 2028. This investment aims to increase the company’s US production capacity to 1.2 million vehicles. Additionally, component manufa…
World premiere of the Mercedes CLA: The ‘one-litre car’ enters the electric age
There is no question that Mercedes has not had as successful a start to the electric age as it had hoped. The German carmaker is looking ahead and wants to do a lot better with the new CLA. That applies to the design, the name and, above all, the drive…
Kia launches EV4 in South Korea
Kia has been accepting orders for the new EV4 in its home market of South Korea since this week. The electric mid-size sedan is available there at prices starting at 41.92 million won, equivalent to around 26,500 euros.
BMW appoints Joachim Post as Board Member for Development
The BMW Supervisory Board has made a number of new appointments to the Board of Management. The current Chief Purchasing Officer, Joachim Post, will take over as CTO from Frank Weber, who has to leave the company. Post will be succeeded by Nicolai Mart…
Toyota launches electric SUV offensive
Japanese carmaker Toyota has presented three electric models for Europe. The debut bZ4X electric car has been given a facelift and updated technology. The new C-HR+, an electric SUV coupé, will be built on the same platform. And the Urban Cruiser, an e…
VW ID. EVERY1: How Volkswagen imagines its €20,000 electric car
The small ID.2 for 25,000 euros is not even on the market yet, and Volkswagen is already giving a preview of the even smaller and more affordable ID.1 with the show car called ID. EVERY1. With the series model, which is due to follow in 2027, the Germa…
First drive in the Hyundai Inster: an overall successful package
Many car manufacturers find it extremely difficult to come up with an affordable small electric car. The first European models for around 25,000 euros are now on the road – and you can often see where the companies cut costs. Now, Hyundai is bringing t…
