Tech giant Apple has increased its autonomous vehicle testing efforts, boosting its team of test drivers in 2024, despite the Apple Car project remaining firmly stuck in neutral. While the project isn’t progressing as expected, Apple appears determined to keep the wheels turning on its self-driving car ambitions. Last year Apple made headlines by assembling the largest team of autonomous… Read more…
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Here are the top 10 best selling EVs in the US in 2023
The top selling EV in the US in 2023 was the Tesla Model Y, with 394,497 units sold. It was followed by the Model 3 with 220,910 units sold, and the Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV with 62,045, though keep in mind these are two different models counted together. Next up is the Ford Mustang Mach-E (40,771 sold), then the Volkswagen ID.4… Read more…
Honda unveils two bold new EV concepts at CES 2024
At this year’s CES, Honda unveiled two new EV concepts with bold new design language, intended to serve as base for Honda’s future EVs. The sports-looking car is named Saloon, while the minivan is called Space-Hub. Both cars feature a new Honda logo, which will be used exclusively for EVs. Honda Saloon EV concept Starting with the Saloon concept, it… Read more…
BYD’s YangWang U7 revealed: a 1,000+ hp luxury sedan
BYD’s most premium brand, YangWang, has unexpectedly revealed some images of its next EV, the U7. This follows the U8 SUV and the U9 supercar, both initially announced about a year ago. Unlike those, however, the U7 is a sedan – the brand’s first, in fact. Chinese sources speculate that the brand revealed official images of the U7 since the… Read more…
Turkish EV manufacturer Togg expands into Europe with T10F fastback
Turkish electric vehicle manufacturer Togg annouced its second car as it looks to enter the European EV market. The company aims for a late 2024 debut in Germany and has just anounced the T10F fastback that will join its debut model, the T10X SUV, there. The T10F fastback was unveiled as a near-production model at the CES 2024 technology show.… Read more…
Facelifted Tesla Model 3 arrives in North America
The refreshed Model 3, codenamed “Highland,” finally makes its way to North America, bringing an array of updates and improvements. Two months after its debut in China and one after shipments began in Europe the updated version is finally available in North America. The American customers can now place orders for the revamped Model 3, with deliveries anticipated to kick… Read more…
Xiaomi’s SU7 EV goes in retail soon, only the Max version to have LiDAR
Xiaomi announced its SU7 EV in December last year but didn’t reveal the full specs and most notably we didn’t get a pricing breakdown. Now a Xiaomi spokesperson shed some extra details, ahead of the imminent market launch. He confirmed that only the SU7 Max configuration will feature a LiDAR system for advanced self-driving features. Additionally, the Chinese government gave… Read more…
VinFast VF Wild mid-size electric pickup concept debuts at CES 2024
Electric vehicle upstart VinFast made a splash at the 2024 CES technology show in Las Vegas by revealing its latest creation – the VF Wild electric pickup concept. After a series of SUVs VinFast is clearly considering a move into the electric pickup segment. That’s bound to see an increase in popularity now that the Tesla Cubertruck finally started deliveries.… Read more…
Mullen Five RS unveiled with blistering performance, 100 kWh battery
The Mullen Five RS performance EV just made its official debut at CES 2024. Designed and built in the United States, this electric SUV hopes to make its mark with blistering performance and futuristic features. Lotus Eletre and Tesla Model X Plaid just may get a worthy challenger. The Mullen Five RS features all-wheel drive, a two-speed gearbox, and the… Read more…
Goodyear unveils ElectricDrive 2 tire at CES 2024
At the 2024 CES and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. unveiled a new tire that is both greener and longer lasting. The Goodyear ElectricDrive 2 tire is specifically designed to cater to the needs of electric vehicle owners. The ElectricDrive 2 is an all-season EV tire, boasting lower rolling resistance and SoundComfort Technology to reduce interior vehicle noise. This tire… Read more…
Tesla’s production Cybertruck now fits more easily into The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop
If you’re wondering why the Tesla Cybertruck shrunk from its initial unveiling to the start of production, we have an idea. Maybe Elon Musk’s company really, really wanted it to easily fit into The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop tunnel. Okay, there were probably many more considerations at work, but it’s funny to entertain this possibility, isn’t it? The proof has… Read more…
Android for cars gets Chrome browser, real-time battery info, trip planning on your phone
Today at CES Google unveiled some new features coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in. First off, EVs compatible with Android Auto, starting with the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning, can share real-time battery information with Google Maps. This will allow Google Maps to show your estimated battery level on arrival at your destination, suggest charging… Read more…
Nio’s upcoming brand Alps will launch with an SUV this year
Nio is planning on launching two additional brands in its portfolio, to bring more affordable options to the market than its main brand’s. It’s a strategy that’s been tried successfully many times over in the mobile world, so, since EVs are more like gadgets than any other cars before them, why not? The obvious benefit here is that the main… Read more…
Volkswagen’s electric vehicle deliveries increase by 21% in 2023
Volkswagen has reported an increase in its vehicle deliveries in 2023 on a yearly basis, with the highest jump coming from its electric car sales. Taking into account VW’s recent – and numerous – report of manufacturing pauses due to a lack of demand for its vehicles, the actual numbers show that the picture isn’t nearly as bleak as some… Read more…
Sony Honda Mobility showcases revised Afeela prototype at CES 2024
Sony Honda Mobility has taken to CES 2024 to reveal an updated version of its Afeela prototype, as it’s inching closer to production. This sleek electric sedan has undergone several noteworthy changes, offering a good idea what we can anticipate when it officially launches in 2025. Visually, the Afeela shows a more polished appearance, starting with a revamped front-end design.… Read more…
Tesla is downgrading the sound system for the base Model Y
Tesla has quetly updated the description of its base Model Y in the US and Canada. The cheapest version now comes with a downgrade in the sound system, including a significant reduction in the speakers. If you order a Tesla Model Y RWD now you will be getting 7 speakers, 1 amp and no subwoofer. That’s still a competent setup,… Read more…
Kia unveils its new platform for modular electric minivans
In a refreshing departure from the extravagant and outlandish concepts typically showcased at CES, Kia introduced its pragmatic ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ (PBV), designed to carry a range of modular electric minivans, catering to businesses and individuals alike. These minivans feature flat fronts, minimal overhangs, and a boxy, utilitarian aesthetic. What sets them apart is their adaptability. With long or short… Read more…
Volkswagen integrates ChatGPT into its vehicles
Volkswagen announced plans to incorporate AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT into its vehicles equipped with the IDA voice assistant. This announcement, made at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, signals Volkswagen’s commitment to enhancing the driving experience through AI technology. Scheduled for rollout in the second quarter of this year, starting in Europe, this integration will initially be available in Volkswagen’s line of… Read more…
VW is slashing prices and revamping ID electric car lineup
Volkswagen just took decisive step to compete better with Tesla and other electric vehicle makers by cutting prices and revising trim levels on its ID line of full-electric vehicles. Lower-priced versions of the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5 are now available in Europe. In France, the VW ID.3 Pro with a 58 kilowatt-hour battery is now available in the ID trim… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 may remain exclusive to China
Xiaomi EV, the automotive arm of the Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, has set its sights on a lofty goal – to have its vehicles driving on every street in the world. However, in a recent Q&A session on Weibo, Xiaomi EV addressed the question of whether its first model, the Xiaomi SU7, would be available globally. The company said that… Read more…
