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EV And PHEVs Outsold Diesels In Europe In August For The First Time Ever
According to data provided by JATO Europe, August saw European sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles overtake diesel-powered vehicles for the first time ever. Gas power still has the lion’s share of the market, with 56 percent, but it’s noted that sales of petrol vehicles are declining.
The first photo of the hotly anticipated 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has been released. Without any camouflage, we can see unique wheels, a redesigned bodykit that includes a front bumper inspired by the Corvette C8.R race car, wider fenders, and larger side intakes. Not many other details such as performance or output have been revealed yet, but watch this space.
Lamborghini Reportedly Working On A 2+2 EV, Could Arrive By 2027
In addition to Lamborghini electrifying its entire lineup by the end of 2024, the Italian marque is set to introduce a fourth model that’ll be an EV. A report from Automotive News suggests that the model in question will be developed jointly with Audi and Porsche and will be an electric GT with a 2+2 seating arrangement.
Tesla Breaks Ground At Battery-Manufacturing Plant In California
Tesla has broken ground on a new production facility in California that will produce the company’s large Megapack battery system. Megapack batteries aren’t used in automotive applications and instead are used in largescale operations such as storing energy at solar and wind farms. It comes as demand for Tesla’s energy storage solutions has been unmet, with the company having to manage chip allocations between automotive and energy applications.
2023 BMW M4 CSL Hits The Track And Could Have Around 540 HP
What could be the first special edition for the BMW M4, this CSL was caught undergoing testing around the Nürburgring. It features an even-more-divisive grille, a sportier front splitter, and updated lighting units. There appear to be plenty of lightweight carbon bits, and hopefully, the driving experience will be so good, you won’t care about that front end.
Chevy Expands Availability Of 6.2L V8, Adds New Tech To 2022 Tahoe And Suburban
Chevy has announced 2022 model year changes for the Tahoe and Suburban. This includes wider availability of the 6.2-liter V8 engine, as well as the introduction of an electronic limited-slip differential, a bigger digital instrument cluster, Google Assistant features, and three new colors.
Totem’s Restmod Alfa Giulia EV Now Has A 612 HP ICE Sibling, Which Would You Get?
While many cried sacrilege when the battery-powered Totem restomod was unveiled, there’s good news for die-hard petrol hards (although we suspect the traditionalists will still be upset). The Totem GT Super features an engine lifted from the Giulia GTA sedan, which offers as much as 612hp in its most extreme guise. The GT Super will set you back €460,000 ($538,000).
What Else Is Making The News?
Gaming Faces Fresh Hardware Shortage
As the holiday season approaches, components for gaming PCs have been hard hit. Now, according to Game Rant, the chip shortage means that Nvidia has said that deficits may persist into 2023.
Army Put On Standby To Ease UK’s Fuel Crisis
Fuel stations across the UK have run dry due to panic buying, as fears of a delivery driver shortage promoted uncertainty. The UK Amry has now said they’re ready to help ease supply problems, with up to 150 military tank drivers preparing to deliver to forecourts.