China Did It Again: BYD Pickup Truck Allegedly Copied From Ford F-150The recent growth of the Chinese automobile industry is nothing short of remarkable. Particularly in the electric vehicle sector, China has grown in market size and taken the top spot in brand market share. The perception of Chinese cars as knock-offs is diminishing as their designs establish a certain level of originality.
Kia's EV9 Pickup: A Miserable Design or a Future Success?Based on Mohave, Kia is developing the body-on-frame type pickup truck Tasman (project name TK1). It is said to have a tough appearance unique to pickup trucks and high reliability and durability, raising consumer expectations.
China's Struggle with Abandoned EVs: Are They the New Polluters?With the introduction of various regulations on internal combustion vehicles and restrictions on the operation of old diesel cars, the market share of eco-friendly vehicles (hybrids, electric cars, hydrogen cars) has naturally increased. Of course, the journey to this point was not without trials and errors, and there is still a long way to go, but now, these cars have become more familiar to many people than before.
Everrati's Electric Land Rover Project Lands in the U.S.Land Rover is known as a leading contender in the premium SUV market. Originally, Land Rover was a brand that produced affordable and practical cars. Its current premium image was established with the success of its premium lineup, the Range Rover. Therefore, when discussing Land Rover's true identity, this particular model is always mentioned. The Defender, a traditional SUV, has been the embodiment of Land Rover since its establishment in 1948.
Shohei Ohtani's Surprising Choice of Vehicle During His Early Days in the U.S.Shohei Ohtani transferred from the Los Angeles Angels of the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) to the Los Angeles Dodgers in December 2023. He is staying in South Korea to participate in the MLB World Tour Seoul Series. Because Ohtani has many fans in Korea, the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, where the baseball game was held on March 17th and 18th, was crowded with people to see him.
Xiaomi's Electric Vehicle: Can It Really Outrun Porsche and Tesla?Xiaomi, a Chinese electronics sales company, is known for selling cost-effective electronic products domestically. They have been dubbed the "Mistakes of the Continent" in a joke among netizens due to the good value unexpected from Xiaomi's products. Xiaomi is currently boosting sales of auxiliary batteries and various smart electronic devices.
Tesla Model 3 Highland Wagon Concept Takes Center StageTesla's lineup, including Model S, Model 3, Model Y, and the latest Cybertruck, is simpler than other automakers. At least there were only sedans and SUVs, and a pickup truck was recently added, but there is no wagon model yet.
Inside North Korea's Electric Car Project: A Quirky and Unconventional ApproachNorth Korea, the most secluded country on Earth, is interested in using electric cars as public transportation. It may seem strange that North Korea, where electricity goes out at night in the capital city of Pyongyang, is interested in electric cars. Still, North Korea has previously revealed a small electric car for tourism.
Dodge Charger Daytona: Muscle Car Revival or Electric Letdown?Muscle cars, led by the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Dodge Challenger, are in decline. This is because increasingly stringent environmental regulations threaten their existence due to the nature of muscle cars, where large-displacement V8 engines are essential.
Lincoln's Mark X Concept Car Returns to the SpotlightA concept car is generally used to demonstrate a brand's future vision. As a result, most automakers have reflected elements of a concept car in future production cars. If we look at the concept car from this perspective, we can get a rough idea of what direction the brand will develop its vehicles.
Xiaopeng's Flying Car: A Chinese Version of Cybertruck or a Futuristic Joke?The flying car from the Chinese electric vehicle brand Xiaopeng unveiled at the 2024 CES, has become a hot topic due to its resemblance to Tesla's Cybertruck model. In addition to its unique exterior, it has a unique feature: it can fly in the sky when needed while driving on land.
Tesla's Roadster 2.0: Breaking Speed Records with Rocket-Assisted AccelerationIf you're a Tesla fan, you'll know that the Roadster, not the Model S, was Tesla's first mass-produced car. This model, which debuted in 2008 and earned the title "the world's first electric sports car," was developed based on the Lotus Elise.
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