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2026 Rivian R2: This Is It

Rivian’s lineup expands as we speak with the launch of the R2. Smaller than the R1s, it will be a brand new, extra inexpensive entry level into the model when it goes on sale in 2026, beginning at $45,000.

It’ll be accessible with one, two, or three electrical motors. The single-motor setup will energy the rear wheels, whereas all-wheel-drive will probably be accessible with the opposite two. All three can journey over 300 miles on a single cost, and probably the most potent model can hit 60 miles per hour in below three seconds.

Rivian R2

The new SUV seats 5 folks in its 115.6-inch wheelbase. The R2 is way smaller than its R1S sibling, measuring 185.6 inches lengthy, 84.4 inches vast with the mirrors, and 66.9 inches tall. It’s 15 inches shorter than the R1S and fewer off-road succesful.

There’s nonetheless some pedigree right here, although. The R2 will get 9.8 inches of floor clearance, with a 25-degree method angle and a 27-degree departure angle. The bigger R1S has 14.9 inches of floor clearance and round 35 levels of angles.

Here’s how the R2 stacks as much as a few of its nearest rivals:

Model Base Price Max Range 0-60 MPH
Rivian R2 $45,000 300+ Miles 3.0 Seconds (est.)
Ford Mustang Mach-E $39,895 312 Miles 3.5 Seconds
Hyundai Ioniq 5 $41,800 303 Miles 5.0 Seconds
Kia EV6 $42,600 310 Miles 3.4 Seconds
Tesla Model Y $43,990 310 Miles 3.5 Seconds

The R2’s design doesn’t stray removed from the model’s established look. It has a easy, boxy design that includes Rivian’s trademark lighting signature on the entrance and rear. Inside the brand new SUV has a dual-screen show, and all of the seats can fold float. It additionally has two glove compartments. The rear hatch glass can roll down and the rear quarter home windows can come out for an ethereal driving expertise.

It’ll characteristic the North American Charging Standard – giving it entry to Tesla’s chargers – and qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit score. 2026 continues to be two years away, however Rivian should first construct the manufacturing unit that may produce the R2. You can reserve your R2 as we speak, with deliveries starting within the first half of 2026.  

Rivian R2
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FIAT calls on Government to reinstate its electrical automotive grant

  • Car maker expands its personal electrical vehicle grant of £3,000 to proceed to stimulate personal automotive market
  • House of Lords report (Feb 6) highlighted threat of local weather change ‘slow lane’ if no motion taken by Government
  • “More needs to be done,” says FIAT UK Managing Director, Damien Dally

 

FIAT has renewed its name on the Government to reinstate its electrical automotive grant to attain its 2030 goal of 80% electrical car (EV) gross sales for the UK. 

In January, EV gross sales stood at 14.7% of recent registrations with personal purchaser gross sales down 25.1 p.c year-on-year. 

The Italian maker of the favored Fiat 500e and just lately launched family-focused Fiat 600e has expanded its personal £3,000 grant – the FIAT E-Grant – for patrons, to point out that it’s ‘doing its bit’ to assist the Government’s targets.

FIAT UK Managing Director, Damien Dally, mentioned: “More needs to be done. Consumers need further support to have a reason to make the switch to electric.”

The transfer echoes the findings of the House of Lords atmosphere and local weather change committee report earlier this month. Under the Government’s personal Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, 22% of recent automotive gross sales within the UK have to be pure electrical in 2024, by 2030 that determine should hit 80%. 

Dally added: “The excellent news is the UK has now handed the a million electrical automobiles landmark. However, the electrical automotive market on this nation is in actual jeopardy. Private gross sales, versus enterprise and fleets, are softening and that’s a pattern that wants a collective effort to reverse.

“With the Spring Budget just around the corner, we are urging the Government to reintroduce incentives for consumers or face stifling, or even undoing, all the good work achieved to date and risking endangering net zero climate targets. We’re doing our bit, but there’s only so far we can go.”

Last June, FIAT turned the primary producer to launch its personal electrical automotive grant, 12 months after the Government eliminated any monetary incentives to encourage retail prospects to go electrical.

At launch, the FIAT E-Grant was supplied on the Fiat 500e and Fiat 500e convertible. The grant is now additionally accessible on the brand new Fiat 600e and Abarth 500e.

Please notice: the photographs of the Fiat 500e and 600e exterior 10 downing avenue have been digitally manipulated.

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Motorsport

All That Safety Tech Makes Crashed Cars Way More Expensive To Fix

As driver-assist expertise in automobiles expands, so does the price of manufacturing and finally, the sticker worth. It’s no secret that new and used cars are more expensive now than ever, however a brand new examine from AAA raises one other price situation chances are you’ll not consider. In the occasion of a crash – even a minor one – these tech programs will be supremely costly to restore.

How costly are we speaking about? Prices differ relying on every kind of things, however AAA discovered a mean of 37.6 % of prices concerned in repairing crash harm go simply to repair and calibrate the sensors and cameras used for superior driver programs. That contains issues like dynamic cruise management and lane-keep help the place radars and cameras are known as into motion, however older tech like rear parking sensors additionally issue into the equation.

LIDAR vs Cameras

“Vehicles outfitted with extra subtle security programs are far more widespread now, particularly since NHTSA proposed its rule requiring automatic emergency braking earlier this 12 months,” mentioned Greg Brannon, the director of automotive engineering for AAA. “Consumers should know about the repair costs associated with these technologies. But they must also understand the importance of fixing them since improperly functioning systems could result in a deadly crash.”

Taking a deeper dive into the programs, AAA evaluated three automobiles from the 2023 mannequin 12 months outfitted with superior driver help gear. On common, repairing and correctly calibrating radar sensors added $500 to $1,300 to the restore invoice. Ultrasonic sensors typically used for parking help added anyplace from $300 to $1,000, and windshield digicam programs contributed $900 to $1,200. Again, these are prices only for the tech programs. 

Another eye-opening stat within the report comes from side-view mirrors. Surround-view and blind-spot programs typically embody sensors and/or cameras within the aspect mirrors, however they will add between $740 and $1,600 to a restore price. Per AAA, that may account for 70.8 % of the associated fee to simply substitute a mirror. Yikes.

While such programs definitely add price on all sides, there’s little doubt these options save lives. A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety discovered that pickup vehicles outfitted with computerized emergency braking had a 43 % decrease fee of rear-end collisions, and harm stories have been 42 % decrease.

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Toyota and Redwood Materials Agree to Battery Recycling, Materials Procurement

  • Expands on previous recycling agreement to create end-of-life pathways for Toyota batteries used in hybrid and battery electric vehicles
  • Plans include agreement for Toyota to source Cathode Active Material (CAM) and Anode copper foil from Redwood’s recycling activities for its supply chain
  • Creates North American circularity by recycling and reintroducing recovered metals back into battery supply chain

PLANO, Texas and CARSON CITY, Nev. (Nov. 16, 2023) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and Redwood Materials have announced an expanded recycling agreement that aims to create pathways for automotive batteries used in Toyota’s electrified vehicles that have reached the end of their life. The plan also includes an agreement for Toyota to source Cathode Active Material (CAM) and Anode copper foil from Redwood’s recycling activities for Toyota’s future, new automotive battery production. The agreement builds on the collaboration with Redwood announced last year for battery collection and recycling of Toyota’s hybrid and battery electric vehicle batteries.

Christopher Yang, Group Vice President, Business Development, Toyota Motor North America, stated, “Working with Redwood Materials, we are creating a circular supply chain to optimize logistics, expand refining, and ensure that the valuable metals recovered can be reintroduced into our future vehicles. Accelerating our recycling efforts and domestic component procurement gets us closer to our ultimate goal of creating a closed-loop battery ecosystem that will become increasingly important as we add more vehicles with batteries to roads across North America.”

Cal Lankton, Redwood Materials’ Chief Commercial Officer, commented, “Today, in collaboration with Redwood Materials, Toyota is making a decisive move toward a sustainable future. They’re not only working to ensure responsible end-of-life management for their electric vehicles but also planning to build their next generation of EVs, in part, by using sustainable and domestically manufactured battery components.”

Toyota’s automotive battery recycling needs are expected to grow substantially in the coming years as more of its electrified vehicles, such as first-generation Prius models introduced more than 20 years ago, reach the end of their lifecycle. With a large amount of Toyota’s retiring fleet of electrified vehicles being in California, Redwood’s Nevada recycling facility will support Toyota’s North American supply chain, which will improve sustainability, and help to enhance operational improvements across the TMNA enterprise for a closed-loop battery ecosystem. Toyota’s battery lifecycle ecosystem is forecast to include the recycling, remanufacturing and repurposing of the nearly five million operating units, building toward Toyota’s ultimate goals of carbon neutrality for its global operations by 2035 and carbon neutrality for its vehicles by 2050.

Toyota has agreed to develop a closed-loop framework that also includes plans to procure Cathode Active Material (CAM) and copper foil from Redwood as part of a long-term agreement. Based on the parameters of the agreement, Cathode Active material recovered and produced from Redwood’s recycling activities are expected to feed recycled material into future new battery production at Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC). The use of recycled materials is anticipated to help increase the focus and relevance of domestic supply chains versus the extensive, carbon-intensive current supply chain of procuring outside of the United States. Toyota plans to bring its nearly $14 billion TBMNC automotive battery manufacturing facility online in 2025.

Sean Suggs, TBMNC President, said, “Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina’s start of production is right around the corner, and we’re thrilled to be procuring critical battery components and materials to filter into our battery ecosystem. We’ll continue to work toward the sourcing and recycling of battery materials here in the United States to maximize these precious resources and reduce our carbon footprint in the process.”

Redwood is making major investments to scale their technology and facilities to supply U.S. battery cell manufacturers and automakers with strategic battery materials produced domestically, for the first time. Redwood continues to expand its Northern Nevada facility and will break ground on its second Battery Materials Campus, outside Charleston, South Carolina, later this year. Both of Redwood’s campuses will recycle, refine, and manufacture battery materials, aiming to scale production of components to 100 GWh annually. Based on this agreement, Redwood will provide materials that include a minimum of 20 percent recycled nickel, 20 percent recycled lithium, and 50 percent recycled cobalt, in their cathode and targeting recycled copper in their anode copper foil.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 63,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 45 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 26 electrified options.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

For Toyota customer inquiries, please call 800-331-4331.

About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials is creating a circular supply chain to drive down the environmental footprint and cost of lithium-ion batteries and the electric vehicles and sustainable energy storage systems they power. Founded by JB Straubel, the Nevada-based company is offering large-scale sources of anode and cathode materials produced at scale in the U.S. for the first time, from recycled batteries. Redwood is ramping its Northern Nevada facility and is breaking ground on its second Battery Materials Campus, outside Charleston, South Carolina. Both of Redwood’s campuses will recycle, refine, and manufacture battery materials, aiming to scale production of components to 100 GWh annually. More information is available at redwoodmaterials.com.

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New Akrapovič Slip-On Exhausts For Honda CB750 Hornet And XL750 Transalp

Akrapovič has introduced two new slip-on exhaust options for Honda enthusiasts, specifically designed for the Honda XL750 Transalp and the Honda CB750 Hornet. The Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust for the XL750 Transalp features a black-coated outer sleeve, a lightweight titanium construction, and a stainless steel connecting pipe. The Slip-On Line (Carbon) exhaust for the CB750 Hornet is handcrafted with a carbon fiber outer muffler sleeve, a stainless steel inner frame, and a titanium end cap.

These aftermarket exhaust options offer significant performance enhancements, particularly in the medium to high rev ranges. The Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust provides a power boost of 0.7 kW and a torque increase of 0.9 lb-ft at 5,700 rpm compared to the stock exhaust system. The Slip-On Line (Carbon) exhaust offers an increase of 0.5 kW and 0.42 lb-ft of torque at 5,250 rpm and 5,300 rpm, respectively.

In addition to performance improvements, both exhaust options reduce weight compared to the stock systems. The Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust achieves a 39.8% weight reduction, shedding 3.5 pounds, while the Slip-On Line (Carbon) exhaust achieves a 45.6% weight reduction, trimming down by 3.9 pounds.

Installation of these CE/ECE-approved Euro 5 slip-on exhaust systems is hassle-free and does not require remapping. They provide a deep, sporty sound and are fully compatible with Honda’s original soft cases.

Motorsport

Alpine Introduces New A110 Liveries for Bespoke Program

Alpine’s Atelier customization program now offers three new liveries for the A110. These designs pay homage to the company’s rich heritage and include the French Signature, Racing Heritage, and US Racing 2023 liveries.

The French Signature livery is elegantly understated, featuring a thin tri-color line that runs from the hood to the roof in the blue, white, and red colors of the French flag. This design represents the car’s origins. The stripe also incorporates unique triangular accent “snowflakes” that are emblematic of Alpine’s involvement in Formula 1 and endurance racing. Additionally, it shares space on the roof with Alpine’s iconic A arrow logo.


Featured

Ferrari Shows Off A Gradient-Exterior Tailor Made SF90 Spider

Ferrari’s Tailor Made program expands the horizons of what a Ferrari can look like to include unprecedented configurations, allowing Ferrari clients to personalize their cars and execute creative visions in a unique way, creating cars that fit seamlessly into carefully-curated collections, and exuding the personalities and stories of their owners. The results of the Tailor Made program are some incredible specs, and a new Ferrari SF90 Spider created through Tailor Made and posted by Ferrari on Instagram shows the potential that it has.

The exterior is finished in an incredible two-tone spec, with Blu Corsa at the front blending into Canna di Fucile at the back. In addition, the number 45 on the doors serves as a suggestion of the Ferrari SF90 Spider’s racing readiness. Inside, the car features Baby Blue leather upholstery on the seats, as well as on the steering wheel grips, bringing the bright hue from the front of the exterior to the interior as well. The vivid color is a sharp contrast to the glossy carbon fiber that decorates much of the interior, completing yet another stunning SF90 Spider spec that shows why Ferrari’s Tailor Made program is the source of some of the most aspirational supercar configurations out there.

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BMW

“Eagles for Education”: Tournament charity at the BMW International Open gets underway with 10,000 euros

+++ BMW expands long-term commitment to providing educational opportunities for everyone with “Eagles for Education” +++ Gareth Bale, Thomas Müller, Yannik Paul and defending champion Haotong Li get things started for the tournament charity +++ BMW Group donates an initial 10,000 euros +++


Munich. Among the many players doing their practice rounds at the BMW International Open on the perfectly manicured Championship Course at Golfclub München Eichenried today were two athletes that usually play on a different lawn: The two Champions League winners Thomas Müller (GER) and Gareth Bale (WAL) played a round of nine holes with title holder Haotong Li (CHN) and the best-placed German in the world rankings, Yannik Paul.

Afterwards, the group marked the symbolic start to “Eagles for Education”. The BMW Group is donating the first 10,000 euros to the tournament charity on behalf of the famous athletes.

The long-term charity campaign “Eagles for Education” is making its debut at the BMW International Open in 2023. The BMW Group will donate 1,000 euros for every eagle achieved during the tournament. This sees BMW intensify its long-standing commitment to education and future opportunities for everyone. The money will go to the organisations “JOBLINGE” and “Kick ins Leben”, with which the BMW Group has been working for many years.

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BMW International Open 2023: “Eagles for Education” Campaign and BMW i5 Hole-in-One Award

BMW organizes the BMW International Open from 21st to 25th June 2023 at Golfclub München Eichenried. The BMW Group is committed to providing educational opportunities and is launching its long-term charity campaign “Eagles for Education” at the tournament. For every eagle achieved, the BMW Group will donate 1,000 euros to the organisations “JOBLINGE” and “Kick ins Leben”. The 2023 Hole-in-One Award on the 17th hole will be the first fully-electric BMW i5. Thomas Müller and Gareth Bale tee off in the Pro-Am. Here’s what you need to know about the BMW International Open 2023.

The BMW Group is committed to its social responsibility and is expanding its commitment to the BMW International Open by launching a new campaign. The “Eagles for Education” campaign will donate 1,000 euros to the organisations “JOBLINGE” and “Kick ins Leben” for every eagle achieved during the tournament. The BMW Group’s goal is to provide better career opportunities for underprivileged children and young people. The BMW Group has already raised 44.5 million US dollars (roughly 41.4 million euros) for the Evans Scholar Foundation at the PGA TOUR Playoff event, the BMW Championship.

The BMW i5 will be the Hole-in-One Award if a player scores an eagle on the 17th hole. An eagle on a par-three hole is an ace, and as such, the player who scored the eagle wins the BMW i5. The BMW i5 is the first fully-electric BMW 5 Series and is produced at the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing, where the electric motors and high-voltage batteries for the vehicle are also produced.

The top-class field for the 34th BMW International Open includes Luke Donald, Thomas Bjørn, Edoardo Molinari, Nicolas Colsaerts, Haotong Li, Nicolai Højgaard, Rasmus Højgaard, Robert MacIntyre, Rafa Cabrera Bello, Pablo Larrazábal, Victor Perez, Adrian Meronk, Ryan Fox, and many others.

The BMW International Open has a long tradition of commitment to education. The tournament also features a Pro-Am tournament with sports stars such as Thomas Müller, Gareth Bale, and Martin Borgmeier. The tournament offers free admission to children and young people aged 16 and under and has various activities to inspire the next generation of golfers, including the “Abschlag Schule” project, which involves school classes visiting the tournament.

Visitors to the tournament can also experience the BMW fleet of fully-electric and electrified cars, as well as win prizes in the “Nearest to the Pin” competition and take part in the “Longest Putt Challenge” to win season tickets for the Ryder Cup in Rome. There are many options for following the BMW International Open from afar, including live coverage on Sky, ORF Sport+, and Sport1, as well as a free livestream on BMW Golfsport and Sport1.de.

The BMW International Open will use a fully-electrified BMW shuttle fleet, charged with 100% green electricity. The tournament can be accessed via a free bus shuttle service and parking for visitors is available free of charge in officially marked parking spaces.

The BMW International Open would like to thank its partners, including DP World, Emirates, Five9, NTT Data, Rolex, Visit South Africa, Antenne Bayern, Goodyear, Hilton, and all supplier partners for their support and collaboration.

Motorsport

2024 Honda CR-V: Introducing the New Hybrid Sport-L Trim

Honda has expanded the 2024 CR-V lineup with the all-new hybrid Sport-L trim. With front- and all-wheel drive options available, the CR-V Sport-L fits in between the EX-L and Sport Touring models. The automaker has also revealed the pricing for the entire range, with the new starting cost being $1,090 higher than the 2023 model. Interested buyers can get their hands on the 2024 CR-V starting from June 14.

If you’re looking for a vehicle that combines affordability with top-of-the-line features, the 2024 Honda CR-V Sport-L is an excellent choice. With its advanced hybrid powertrain and enhanced interior, it offers the perfect balance of performance and comfort. Made to cater to the needs of a variety of drivers, it provides a smooth and efficient ride, regardless of the terrain and weather conditions you may encounter on the road ahead.