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The only $25,000 Tesla we’ll ever see is the Cybercab

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For years, Tesla enthusiasts and budget-conscious EV shoppers have waited for the rumored $25,000 Tesla. Would it be a compact hatchback? A stripped-down Model 3? The speculation ran wild. However, recent comments from Tesla CEO Elon Musk have poured cold water on those dreams. The $25,000 Tesla is indeed coming, but not in the form anyone expected. Forget steering wheels… Read more…

Tesla’s Q3 earnings report is out: solid profits, but lower-than-expected revenues

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Tesla’s third-quarter earnings report is out, showing revenue was slightly short of expectations, but profitability was great. Tesla raked in $25.18 billion, compared to the anticipated $25.4 billion, but it made $2.17 billion in net profit, significantly above the analysts’ consensus. The record gross margin of 19.8% was the most significant contributor. Tesla’s vehicle deliveries in Q3 were also positive.… Read more…

Family-friendly Zeekr Mix launches in China for less than $40,000

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Geely’s Zeekr brand has been busy expanding its portfolio, and after unveiling its first electric MPV earlier this year, the Mix is finally ready for orders. This innovative electric minivan launched in China yesterday with a starting price of RMB 279,900 (approximately €35,370). Although it might not be everybody’s cup of tea, the Mix reimagines the concept of a family… Read more…

Tesla’s Autopilot’s latest safety report is out, but is it a statistical smokescreen?

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Tesla released its quarterly safety report, and the numbers, at first glance, seem impressive. According to Tesla, cars using the Autopilot system drove an average of 7.08 million miles before a crash occurred in the third quarter of 2024. This compares favorably to 1.29 million miles for Tesla drivers not using Autopilot and a dismal 670,000 miles for the average… Read more…

Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite for vehicles

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During this year’s Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm introduced two new high-end chips for the automotive industry – Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite. The two chips are part of the company’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio and use Qualcomm’s brand new Oryon CPU. As the names imply, the Cockpit Elite is responsible for the infotainment system inside the cabin, while the… Read more…

Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender delayed again and now with less range

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Tesla Cybertruck, the electric pickup truck that has been the subject of never-ending controversy, has hit yet another snag. The optional range extender, which was supposed to significantly increase the truck’s driving distance, has been delayed and will now offer less range than originally promised. When Tesla first unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, it touted a tri-motor version with a… Read more…

Changan Nevo E07 deliveries begin: an electric SUV and a real-life transformer

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The Chinese EV market shows no signs of slowing down with innovative new models appearing seemingly every week. One of the latest and possibly most intriguing entries is the Changan Nevo E07. It’s an SUV with a unique feature: it can transform into a pickup truck. This clever design addresses two issues at once – it circumvents restrictions on pickup… Read more…

Mercedes opens its first battery recycling plant

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Today Mercedes has proudly announced that it’s opened its first battery recycling plant. It’s located in Kuppenheim in southern Germany, and will operate with an expected recovery rate of more than 96% thanks to its mechanical-hydrometallurgical process. It’s net CO2-neutral too thanks to its roof being equipped with a photovoltaic system and it makes Mercedes the first car manufacturer in… Read more…

BYD ready to launch own smart driving system this November

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According to the latest reports, Chinese automaker BYD is preparing to launch its own smart driving system. This would be a significant step for the company, which has so far relied on third-party solutions for its advanced driver-assistance systems. Slated for release as early as November, BYD’s own algorithms will power the company’s DiPilot smart driving platform. DiPilot, BYD’s proprietary… Read more…

Tesla Cybertruck orders now open to everyone as reservation depleted

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Tesla announced its Cybertruck in 2019 and before launching it in late 2023 collected reservations from buyers with refundable $100 deposits. They were so numerous that it would take years to fullfil them, but it appears that few of them were actually converted. Starting today anyone can open Tesla’s configurator and order a Cybertruck without needing a reservation. That’s a… Read more…