
Manish Kharinta
Manish Kharinta is a automotive writer based in the Los Angeles area. He has worked for automotive industry websites TheSmokingClutch.com, CarDekho.com and CarBikeindia.com. His experience ranges from covering auto shows, to car reviews and breaking automotive news. Manish aims to bring forth his unique perspective on automotive design and technological innovations in the automotive industry.
Articles
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Here’s Why Tesla Should Be Worried About the New Lucid Air Dream Editions
Oct 03, 2021 6:00 PM WSTThere is no denying the fact that compared to other electric vehicle startups, the Lucid Group has shown some of the most promise for succeeding in the luxury-performance EV segment that is currently dominated by Tesla. Now Lucid has announced two new versions of the Air sedan that push the envelope drastically in terms of power and range.
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Here's What We Know About the Upcoming 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ
Sep 29, 2021 12:00 PM WSTRecently, representatives of Cadillac shared their thoughts on the electric SUV’s fast-paced production and highlighted what the battery-powered SUV will mean for Cadillac’s future. The representatives assured customers that even though Cadillac has sped up the development timeline for the Lyriq, it will not cut any corners or risk compromising the quality of the final product.
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Here’s Why UK Startup Everrati's Porsche 911 Electric Conversions Are Special
Sep 23, 2021 2:30 PM WSTThe idea of converting classic cars to run on electricity is a novel one. Especially for iconic sports cars like the Porsche 911. Recently, British startup Everrati, which specializes in electrifying classic and legendary sports cars like the Porsche 911, Ford GT and Mercedes Benz Pagoda, unveiled a new all-electric reproduction of the 964 generation Porsche 911.
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Magna's Proprietary 'eBeam' Axle Tech is a Novel Solution to Electrify Pickup Trucks
Sep 15, 2021 4:00 PM WSTAutomotive technology company Magna International developed a proprietary electric axle technology it claims is the quickest way to electrify millions of gas-powered pickup trucks that are already on the road. The company developed a "eBeam" drop-in solid axle replacement, which replaces the traditional beam axle of a gas-powered pickup truck.
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The Volkswagen ID.4 Will Come With These 10 Intelligent Features
Sep 08, 2021 8:30 AM WSTWhile Volkswagen continues to update its electric-only portfolio, the company is introducing intelligent features for its ID lineup of electric vehicles. Here’s a brief overview of some of the features that makes driving the ID.4 electric SUV a more pleasant experience.
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Ford Unveils the Mach-E Extended Range RWD SE Model for the China Market, its Second Subsidized EV
Sep 01, 2021 4:00 PM WSTFord has announced that it will add a new long-range RWD SE variant to its Mustang Mach-E line-up in China with prices starting at 282,000 yuan ($43,450). It’s lower price tag means it qualifies for state-led subsidies in the country for the purchase of an electric vehicle.
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Volkswagen ID.8 Confirmed as a New Full-Size Electric SUV
Aug 25, 2021 3:00 PM WSTAutomaker Volkswagen recently revealed its “NEW AUTO” strategy, which will help it better embrace electric mobility and become a software-oriented automotive brand. The Chairman of the Board of Management at Volkswagen, Dr. Herbert Diess discussed many aspects of the automaker’s new strategy during the event last week, including plans for a new full-size electric SUV called the ID.8, which will sit above the mid-sized ID.6 in VW’s future EV lineup.
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Volvo's Electric Brand Polestar to Chronicle the Precept Sedan's Production Process in a YouTube Documentary Series
Aug 18, 2021 8:30 AM WSTVolvo’s electric sub-brand Polestar released the first episode of a YouTube documentary series that will chronicle the design, development, and production process for the Precept EV concept.
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Kia to Introduce a Full-Size Electric SUV Based on the Upcoming IONIQ 7 From Hyundai
Aug 12, 2021 8:00 AM WSTAutomaker Kia is getting ready to take its all-electric vehicle portfolio to the next level with a new full-size electric SUV, according to industry reports coming out of South Korea.
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CEO of Electric Vehicle Startup Fisker Inc Reveals New Details About the Upcoming Ocean SUV
Aug 04, 2021 12:35 PM WSTThe upcoming Ocean SUV from EV startup Fisker Inc will deliver even better performance than previously stated. Fisker CEO, Henrik Fisker, confirmed that the all-electric SUV will be available with a more powerful, 545+ horsepower option.