Prices are out for Hyundai’s new all-electric Ioniq

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Hyundai has now released the prices for the revamped all-electric Ioniq, a few weeks after the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. The upgraded all-electric model will hit markets in the second half of this year. The Ioniq Electric is priced in Germany at 34,900 euros,  in the UK, prices for the all-electric Ioniq start at £27,250. […]

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VW marks 20,000 pre-orders for their ID.3

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According to sales manager Jürgen Stackmann, VW has meanwhile passed the 20,000 pre-orders mark for the ID.3. Starting in 2020, the ID.3 will also be included in the fleet of the electric car sharing service We Share. The pre-booking phase for the ID.3 has been running since May. Within a week of the launch event […]

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Microlino opens order books

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The online configurator for the Microlino is now activated. The Swiss electric cabin scooter can now be reserved at prices starting at 12,000 euros. As reported, however, the delivery start was recently postponed. Interested parties can now configure their Microlino starting at a basic price of 12,000 euros. In Switzerland, the price list starts at […]

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BMW: X1 also to come out as a plug-in hybrid in 2020

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BMW has revised its compact SUV X1. For the first time, the Munich-based company also wants to offer a plug-in hybrid in the series. The conventionally powered versions of the refreshed X1 will be available from dealers as early as summer 2019, while the part-time EV will not be on sale until 2020. While the […]

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Opel presents next gen Corsa-e

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Following initial plans to present the vehicle in June, the first photos of the next-gen electric Corsa model have leaked. In response, Opel now presented its Corsa-e in detail. The vehicle should be available in a few weeks. The purely battery-electric version of the small car, of which Opel is now showing official pictures for […]

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Daimler restructures as Zetsche hands reigns to Källenius

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At today’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Daimler AG, Dieter Zetsche will step down after 13 years at the helm of Daimler and hand over management of the Group to Ola Källenius, who will be appointed Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars for a period of five years. […]

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Is Audi considering fully electric version of the i8?

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For the next generation of its i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, BMW is apparently in favour of a fully electric drive with core elements from the BMW iNext’s electric all-wheel drive. The battery cells could be supplied by the Chinese manufacturer CATL. Citing “sources at the firm”, British magazine Autocar revealed the German company’s contemplations […]

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Audi’s new PHEV called Q5 55 TFSI e quattro

With the Q5 55 TFSI e quattro, Audi presents the first representative of its new plug-in hybrid family. The model offers 270 kW system power and a “more than 40 km” purely electric range according to WLTP. The partly electric SUV can be ordered immediately. In Germany, Audi’s e quattro is already being offered at […]

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