Automotive

In development for over five years, and originally due for production in 2019 before a complete redesign put the brakes on that timeline, the third prototype of the Microlino electric bubblecar from Micro Mobility Systems AG has now been completed.

Volkswagen pulled the sheets off the new T7 Multivan this week, charting a new path for its multifunctional passenger van. No longer part of the Transporter family, the Multivan stands on its own with a fresh plug-in hybrid option and semi-autonomy.

Startup London Electric Cars is making use of old Nissan Leaf powertrains to give a new lease of life to a British icon, offering to bring classic Minis into our upcoming all-electric transport future.

Tesla revealed the hotly anticipated Plaid variant of its Model S sedan today at its factory in Fremont, California, showcasing a blazing fast version of its four-door sedan that accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 1.99 seconds.

Airstream is moving its camper van lineup in a new direction, offering a van for surf bums and climbing dirtbags with a taste for high-level design. The new Interstate 24X 4x4 van combines adventure-driven multifunction with comfort-driven luxury.

In 2019, Hymer presented a groundbreaking camper van concept it called VisionVenture. Now sister brand Bürstner recaptures some of the sleek glory of the concept by integrating its inflatable roof and stairs into a compact, ultramodern motorhome.

"Super Sport" has come to mean "world-record speed" at Bugatti, and the Chiron Super Sport remains true to its heritage. The newest member of the Chiron family has been painstakingly optimized for world-beating grades of acceleration and speed.

Ford has unveiled the 2022 Maverick pickup truck, and has delivered on the promise of a compact truck with the fuel efficiency and pricing that consumers would expect. It's fully hybrid as standard, offering up to 40 mpg (5.9 l/100km) in the city.

Rivian plans to begin delivering all-electric R1T pickup trucks next month. Before it does, it launches a line of adventure gear that lets buyers build up a 400-mile all-terrain electric truck camper that starts around $72K.

Sport car purists have loved the Toyota 86 (formerly the Scion FR-S) and the Subaru BRZ twins for years. Simple, driver-centric, and fun, these low-cost sports cars have been mainstays in enthusiast forums. Now, a new generation of the cars debuts.

Chinese automotive giant BYD has unveiled a battery-electric bus with a 155-mile range and innovative bi-directional charging tech that could help reduce the carbon footprint of the schools it services.

EV manufacturers have largely landed on the skateboard chassis as the way to house the battery, but Page-Roberts has different ideas. Is its seat-splitting vertical battery design the future of electric vehicles?