In its tenth anniversary, the Porsche Macan is on the verge of an all-electric second-generation model. Pioneering the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the second-generation 2024 Porsche Macan is developed from the ground up. The challenge during development was harmonizing the Macan’s identity with the aerodynamic demands essential for efficiency and extended range. This balance demanded seamless collaboration between the Design department and aerodynamic testing in Porsche’s state-of-the-art w

Tesla CEO Elon Musk disclosed that a “major” original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has expressed keen interest in licensing both the software and hardware that the electric vehicle (EV) giant is currently developing for full vehicle autonomy. During the second-quarter earnings call, Musk stated, "We are already in early discussions with a major OEM about using Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD). We're not trying to keep this to ourselves. We're more than happy to license it to others." Currently, Tes

The battery-electric (BEV) MPV space is one of China's fastest growing segments, Volvo's newest entrant in the competition is bound to spice things up a bit as evidenced in this spot by a Weibo user in China. The family genealogy between this as-yet-unnamed Volvo EV MPV is clear; the headlights are reminiscent to the EX30/EX90's in shape and details. Going further up the family tree, notice the general body shape and lines around the window are similar to the Zeekr 009, produced by Geely. Both s

Samsung SDI, the battery manufacturing arm of Samsung, might soon upgrade its plant in Seremban to produce 4680-type batteries for Tesla, claims Korean publication TheElec. Samsung has yet to make any official announcement on the matter but according to the Korean publication, Samsung SDI is preparing pilot production of 4680-type cylindrical batteries at the company’s Cheonan plant in Korea. It also said that once the pilot trial and the necessary technology verification is complete, mass produ

Porsche has announced its latest Porsche Communication Management (PCM), now at version six. It will find its way to the Porsche 911, Porsche Cayenne, and Porsche Panamera later this year. Headlining the new PCM 6.0 is the inclusion of Android Auto – a feature that has been curiously missing on previous versions of the operation system. Apple CarPlay has been supported by Porsche since 2016. While PCM 6.0 supports wireless Apple CarPlay, those on Android devices still have to use a cable to get

IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) is an independent, nonprofit organization funded by insurance companies based in the US. In their latest driver-side small overlap frontal crash test, the 2019 Jeep Wrangler 4-door tipped over onto its side after hitting the barrier. Fiat Chrysler questioned the IIHS on the method of testing after the Wrangler tipped over in the test, and the IIHS agreed to conduct another test using another method which Fiat Chrysler themselves approved. It still ti