As VW Stuggles In Europe, It Just Landed A Knockout Blow In China
Volkswagen debuts the ID Era 8X in China, hoping to turn the tides for the struggling automaker. The Auto World
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Formula 1 Is Returning To Africa In The Last Place You'd Expect
A new Formula 1 stage should be added to Africa early in the next decade. The Auto World
Why Lighter Weight Engine Oil Became So Common
Thick oil equals better protection, right? Wrong. Learn why modern car engines are built for lighter oil and how it boosts gas mileage without wear. The Auto World
Avatr Is Finally Launching In Europe, Starting With A Sexy Estate
Avatr is launching eight models in Europe over the next three years. Three of the first Avatr models will include the 06T, 07L, and T09. Avatr previewed its European line-up with the eye-catching T09 Concept. Avatr, the Chinese car company that counts Changan and CATL among its major shareholders, has announced it will launch in Europe next year. The company has been planning its European launch for more than three years and says it will first enter Norway and Spain. The brand’s impending launch was announced at the Paris Motor Show. It’s working to establish sales, service and partner networks across Norway and Spain, and has confirmed the 06T and 07L will be among the first models it launches. The 06T takes the form of a sleek estate while the 07L is a luxurious SUV , and they will ultimately be joined by six other models over the coming three years. Read: Avatr’s Electric Wagon Packs Supercar Power And A Backup Gas En...
The Avatr 07 May Be The Best Case For Chinese Cars Yet | Review
PROS ›› The best self-parking tech we’ve experienced, solid build quality, looks unique, CONS ›› Firm ride, tech overload, model tested was not quick Avatr is likely a brand you’ve never heard of. And yet, it’s the kind of car company that is likely to shake you out of your slumber when you realize just how quickly China is developing its top-flight tech powerhouses. The Avatr 07 is another feather in the company’s cap. And while the 11 that we tested last year had its drawbacks , the 07 — which should be the 11’s smaller brother — outclasses it in many respects. It does so, seemingly by virtue of just, well, being newer. But that’s the kind of progress a brand needs to display in what is a ruthless Chinese home market. Model cycles are short, and designers and engineers are constantly pushing to out-niche the competition with weird and wonderful features that can dif...