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2026 Volvo ES90

March 5, 2025 Francis Mitterrand

As previously announced, Volvo has officially launched its new electric car, the Volvo ES90. With this model, the Swedish manufacturer wants to return to the market race with models like the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE.

The ES90 is built on the SPA2 platform with 800-volt technology, and equipped with advanced air suspension and an active chassis that ensure ultimate comfort while driving. Its design is reminiscent of the Polestar 2, with a roofline that gently slides back and merges with the tailgate and C-shaped LED taillights. On the front part are T-shaped daytime running lights.

The interior, which is quieter than ever before, is made of sustainable materials and natural colors, and is inspired by Scandinavian nature. In front of the driver is a 9-inch screen, four-zone climate control, a 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins stereo, and a 14.5-inch central touchscreen. It is powered by superfast infotainment processors, provides access to many Google applications and supports the 5G network. The car is equipped with the highest level of safety and uses internal and external sensors. The ES90 is also the most aerodynamic Volvo model with a drag coefficient of 0.25.

The ES90 also has a dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin configuration that can process over 500 trillion operations per second. It also allows for over-the-air upgrades, which will improve the car’s capabilities over time.

When it comes to the powertrain, the ES90 will be offered in three variants. The version with a single motor and 329 hp has rear-wheel drive. It is equipped with a 92.0 kWh (88.0 kWh usable) battery pack that provides a range of 400 miles. The version with two motors has 442 horsepower, has a larger battery pack and range of 435 miles.

The most powerful version is the ES90 Twin Motor Performance, powered by two electric motors with a total output of 670 hp, has a 106 kWh battery pack and a range of 700 km (435 miles). The battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent capacity in about 20 minutes thanks to a fast charger. It reaches 62 mph in 4 seconds with a top speed of 112 mph.

Source: Volvo

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Toyota Land Cruiser Desert Series Black Bison Edition

March 5, 2025 Francis Mitterrand

Desert Series Black Bison Edition is a project of the Japanese company Wald International, based on the Toyota Land Cruiser. It is an equipment kit that gives the car a more aggressive look.

The project was announced in 2024 and has now been officially presented and brings new bumpers with air intakes, additional daytime running lights, aluminum underbody protection, a large opening on the hood, an aerodynamic addition on the roof, integrated fins, LED lights, a sports bumper with a diffuser, decorative ventilation slots, as well as a wing mounted on the rear spoiler. The aggressive look is also contributed by fender flares, a lifting system, a wider track and new rims wrapped in mud tires, so that the car has better off-road capabilities.

The tuner is also preparing an equipment kit for the road version with larger rims wrapped in high-performance tires, as well as components that further lower the vehicle closer to the ground. This equipment kit will appeal to those who want a Land Cruiser without off-road capabilities.

The tuner has not announced whether the Desert Series Black Bison Edition will be available outside of Japan, or how much it will cost.

Source: Wald International

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Toyota Land Cruiser Desert Series Black Bison Edition

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Maserati MC20 with AI driver reached 318 km/h

March 5, 2025 Francis Mitterrand

During the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida at Kennedy Space Center, the Maserati MC20 Coupe set a new speed record without a driver in the car. The car was operated by an AI-driver and the Maserati reached a speed of 197.7 mph (318 km/h).

This achievement is the result of a joint project between the Italian scientific and technological university Politecnico di Milano and the Indy Autonomous Challenge racing series. The goal was to set a new speed record, which was achieved on a track that is ideal for this. The track is about 4,572 meters long, which is quite enough for the car to reach high speeds.

Kennedy Space Center is the place from which NASA’s space shuttles took off on missions. The car used software from the PoliMOVE-MSU team, which is part of the performance department AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Driving Autonomous of Politecnico di Milano).

The video shows the Maserati MC20 accelerating and perfectly following a straight line on the runway, reaching a speed of 318 km/h, after which the brakes are activated due to the lack of a runway. If the track were longer, the Maserati MC20 would reach even higher speeds, but it might do so on a different, longer track.