Automotive
From the first steam-powered vehicle, through the introduction of affordable mass-produced gas-guzzlers, to the latest futuristic flying car concepts, humankind's love affair with all things automotive shows no signs of abating. After more than a century of fossil fuel-powered dominance the automobile is in for a serious overhaul; electric and hydrogen-powered cars have arrived and fast developing self-driving capabilities may relegate us all to the back seat. New Atlas keeps you up to date on new cars, concepts, EVs and the latest automotive news including test drives, reviews and coverage of all the major auto shows around the globe.
Automakers have spent all kinds of resources previewing futuristic cars that will drive themselves. BMW takes a sharp right turn with the Vision M Next concept, exploring what the future of cars will look like for enthusiasts who want to keep their leather-clad fingers around the steering wheel.
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Details were scant when Lightyear first revealed plans for a solar-powered EV back in 2017, apart from a claimed 800 km range per charge. Last night the company took the wraps of the pre-production prototype, with 725 km of WLTP range, a high price tag and plans to deliver the vehicle in 2021. -
Among the big trucks of Overland Expo, one green machine stood out. A collaboration between American truck manufacturer Acela and Dutch camper module maker Bliss Mobil, this expedition motorhome braves Arctic winters, makes fresh water out of murky river, and lives comfortably off-grid.
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Ford has released final power and torque specs on its most powerful street-legal car ever - and it's even beefier than expected. The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 will make a whopping 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft (847 Nm) of torque.
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Charge Automotive is preparing to emerge from the smoke and shadows with an impressive sports car that's sure to terrify small children, even without a rumbling V8. The blacked-out, 1967-style Mustang fastback features a 536-hp electric powertrain spinning all four wheels for up to 200 miles.
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Like a cross between an old-school Ferrari and an Ariel Atom, this ultra-lightweight, 400-horsepower overgrown Aussie go-kart is set up to destroy machines 5 to 10 times as expensive on track. We're talking 0-100 kmh (0-62 mph) in 2.4 seconds.
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Nissan has wheeled out another concept vehicle that demonstrates the versatility of its NV series vans. The all-electric ice cream van is not only driven by electric propulsion, but also leans on clean energy to keeps its onboard treats nice and cool.
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