Top news of the week: 05.06.2022.
Buick is rebranding as an electric-only automaker
Electra will be the brand name used for Buick’s EVs.
The push-button ignition was a luxurious way to start your car until it wasn’t
"No keys, push to start."
BMW is making an all-electric version of its redesigned X1 compact SUV
BMW’s iX1 is the all-electric version of the X1 compact SUV.
Daily Crunch: Buick unveils Wildcat concept car as company shifts to EV-only lineup
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New Car Sales Keep Dropping Because There Just Aren’t Enough Cars
With a shortage of fresh inventory, some automakers have seen sales figures drop over 50% compared to the same time last year.
With Connected Car Radios, It’s Safety First, 78,000 Stations Second
Drivers’ job-1 is to drive. “But they want a form of entertainment at the same time,” Xperi’s Jeff Jury says.
Buick Electra-X Concept Previews a Sporty Electric SUV for China
Buick will introduce five production EVs to China by 2025, including two this year.
What does the metaverse mean for the car industry?
From BMW's Omniverse to the way we buy cars at dealerships now, the metaverse is changing the automotive industry for good.