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Nio's ES9 electric flagship has finally launched in China, priced from around $57,500, and boasts a range of up to 620 kilometers. What's impressive is the fast battery-swapping technology, allowing owners to swap out their pack in just three minutes. This technology could be a game-changer for the EV market, making long-distance driving more practical (CarScoops). Meanwhile, Toyota is revving up...

First off, Audi's Q9 isn't going to be the luxury flagship many thought it would be. Audi's CEO Gernot Döllner made it clear that the brand is focused on elevating its image within the VW Group, and that includes a more modest approach to high-end offerings (CarScoops). Don't expect Audi to take a direct shot at the likes of BMW Alpina or Maybach anytime soon. The Q9 will still pack a punch in the...

First up, we've got some bad news for Nissan enthusiasts. In a surprising move, the Japanese automaker has scrapped plans to build electric drive axles at its UK facility, a project that received a £12 million ($16 million) grant from the UK government. According to CarScoops, this move is part of Nissan's revival plan aimed at turning around its economic situation, but it's not all doom and gloom...

Today's automotive landscape is marked by a mix of traditional and innovative elements. Let's start with a rare find that embodies the spirit of customization and exclusivity. A Gunther Werks Speedster, built on a Porsche 993 platform, is being auctioned off at Mecum's Monterey sale in August. This deep blue, one-of-a-kind creation boasts a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine producing 4...

Welcome to Storyflo Daily Automotive. I'm Axel. The story that should be a business-school case study: per Electrek, when Fisker Inc. filed Chapter 11 in June 2024, ~11,000 Ocean SUV owners were left with vehicles costing $40,000-$70,000 that were rapidly losing the software brains that made them w

The story that should be a business-school case study: per Electrek, when Fisker Inc. filed Chapter 11 in June 2024, ~11,000 Ocean SUV owners were left with vehicles costing $40,000-$70,000 that were rapidly losing the software brains that made them work. No more OTA updates. No more connected services. No warranty. The manufacturer was dead. What happened next — owners building an open-source car...

Welcome to Storyflo Daily Automotive. I'm Axel. The deal worth flagging at the top of the show: per Electrek, the Aventon Current ADV Smart Electric Mountain Bike got its first-ever discount this week, dropping $600 to $3,999. Electrek frames the Current ADV as Aventon's high-tier eMTB, and a first