Italian plant will reportedly build sub-Renegade sized Jeep model

Jeep has plans for another model smaller than the current Renegade, and it appears an Italian plant will produce the vehicle. Automotive News (subscription required) reported Monday that the Pomigliano factory near Naples will be home to the unnamed Jeep model. The facility currently builds the Fiat Panda, and we surmised earlier this year the …

Rivian R1S debuts with 410 miles of range: What the Tesla Model X should’ve been

Rivian is gearing up to take on the Tesla Model X with a family-sized SUV of its own called the R1S, which the American electric car startup revealed Tuesday. And unlike the egg-shaped Tesla, Rivian’s R1S features a rugged, almost utilitarian look that should appeal to SUV buyers with more traditional tastes. The R1S is …

Audi successfully tests scale model of its flying taxi

In March, Audi showed off the Pop.Up Next concept, a flying taxi vehicle designed in partnership between Italdesign and Airbus. On Tuesday, Audi completed the first public test for the futuristic transportation model. The Pop.Up Next prototype took flight at Drone Week in Amsterdam, though the vehicle tested was 1:4 scale model. Audi said a…