March 21, 2023Green

Polestar unveils the new Polestar 2 BST Edition 230 with more power and design upgrades

Polestar adds a new special edition to the Polestar 2’s model line-up with the BST Edition 230 aimed towards introducing “more focus on the performance design details.” Hence, it features a new exclusive Green Nebula exterior paint with the option to add a full-length racing stripe. Some cabin elements get upholstered in microsuede with the use of recycled nubuck leather for steering wheel production. The BST Edition 230 boasts an output of 469hp, around 67 hp more than the standard Polestar 2 dual-motor. Other changes include a lowered ride height, stiffer suspension setup and the fitment of Pirelli P Zero tires, designed exclusively for the Polestar BST Edition. Prices for the BST Edtion 230 start from $80,900.

Yash Agarwal

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May 2, 2024

OMODA & JAECOO launch three new electrified models at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show

Chinese carmaker OMODA & JAECOO celebrated its participation at the recently concluded 2024 Beijing Auto Show with the launch of three new models. OMODA launched its first pure electric model, the OMODA E5 whereas JAECOO unveiled new energy hybrid models, the J7 and J8 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Additionally, the car brand announced the launch of the O-UNIVERSE “GREEN OJ” public welfare platform that reflects the brand’s commitment towards ecological environmental protection. The brand also boasts a portfolio of existing partnerships with a multitude of organizations, including IUCN, Indonesia’s Pandawara and New Zealand’s Keep New Zealand Beautiful to sustain the long-term growth of its global welfare footprint. On the brand growth front, OMODA & JAECOO has penetrated the global market at a rapid pace, entering key markets around the world and expanding its presence to more than 40 high-potential markets globally, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, in less than a year.

April 26, 2024

MG’s EXE181 Concept electric hypercar pays tribute to a record-breaking car

Global auto expos and concept car unveils go hand in hand and British-born MG continues this tradition at the ongoing 2024 Beijing Auto Show by unveiling an all-electric hypercar concept called the MG EXE181 Concept. If you recall the name from before, Sir Sterling Moss set a land speed record in 1957 with a car called the EX181, which stands to this day. An extra E was added, probably to signify the electric powertrain’s presence, and the design inspiration borrowed from the record-breaking car further helped the concept achieve a drag coefficient of 0.181, explaining the nomenclature behind the concept’s name. MG engineered this car to attain a top speed of 415 km/h and the interior with a streamlined steering wheel and Head-Up Display setup further emphasizes the priority on speed. Tom Lee, Managing Director of MG Motor Middle East, said: “The unveiling of the EXE181 concept is yet another clear demonstration of the eye-catching progress that the MG brand is making both globally and regionally. This concept car embodies MG’s core values of innovation and design excellence, showcasing our commitment to pushing boundaries and shaping the future of automotive technology.”