03/15/24 - 2024 Lincoln Nautilus 🚗, Zoox robotaxi sees more expansions 🤖, How The Original Ford Mustang's Suspension Worked 🔧

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• 🚗 Car reveal/review:

  • 2024 Lincoln Nautilus steps up the screens, half-steps the hybrid

  • 2025 Nissan GT-R Gets More Updates For The Last Time

  • NIO confirms new 'Alps' brand is called 'Onvo,' will target families

• 🤖 Auto Tech: Zoox robotaxi sees expanded routes, hours, and top speeds, This battery startup says it's found a way to make cheap LFP batteries without sacrificing range

• 🔧 Parts/upgrade: How The Original Ford Mustang's Suspension Worked: Suspension Secrets

2024 Lincoln Nautilus steps up the screens, half-steps the hybrid (9 mins read)

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, redesigned with a new platform and turbo-4 engine, also introduces a 30-mpg hybrid system. Its technological interface shows potential, hinting at Lincoln's future direction. Expected for 2025, the Lincoln Star will be its first full battery electric crossover. With spacious interiors and luxury trims, it's positioned as a comfortable midsize crossover. Available models range from $53,510 to nearly $80,000. The hybrid offers a quieter ride and better fuel economy, albeit with some tradeoffs in handling. Read more.

2025 Nissan GT-R Gets More Updates For Potentially The Last Time (4 mins read)

The Nissan GT-R continues into MY2025 with updates including weight-balanced components and special editions. Rumors suggest the R35 may end its run after MY2025, but Nissan hasn't confirmed. The GT-R's successor might embrace electrification, possibly plug-in or mild hybrid, although Nissan hasn't finalized plans. The Hyper Force concept hints at future direction, but Nissan remains undecided between electric and combustion engines. Read more.

NIO confirms new 'Alps' brand is called 'Onvo,' will target families (3 mins read)

NIO's new EV sub-brand, Onvo, previously codenamed "Alps," will debut in Q2 2024 with the launch of the L60 crossover targeting families. The L60, part of the Ledao brand, will cost approximately $27,800-$41,700, 10% less than the Tesla Model Y, and offer unique features. Positioned below NIO's luxury vehicles, Onvo EVs will range from approximately $27,800 to $41,700. Read more.

Zoox robotaxi sees expanded routes, hours, and top speeds (3 mins read)

Zoox, an autonomous technology developer, expands its driverless robotaxi operations in California and Nevada. Offering longer hours, broader routes, and higher speeds up to 75 mph, Zoox's purpose-built EVs lack pedals or a steering wheel. Progress updates include improved perception systems for diverse driving conditions, with hopes for commercial operations to begin this year. Read more.

This battery startup says it's found a way to make cheap LFP batteries without sacrificing range (5 mins read)

Coreshell, a battery materials startup, unveils a breakthrough in silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries, aiming to lower costs and reduce dependence on China. Metallurgical-grade silicon is cheaper and could replace graphite, impacting EV battery supply chains. Coreshell plans to supply silicon anodes paired with LFP cathodes for e-mobility vehicles, aiming for commercialization by 2025. Read more.

How The Original Ford Mustang's Suspension Worked: Suspension Secrets (7 mins read)

This article delves into the seminal debut of the first-generation Ford Mustang in 1964, marking a pivotal moment in automotive history. It delves into the Mustang's development, its unparalleled success, and how it birthed the "Pony car" class. Additionally, it provides intricate insights into the Mustang's suspension design, showcasing its innovative engineering and enduring impact on automotive enthusiasts. Read more.