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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…

Cadillac Lyriq takes home German Car of the Year award

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Cadillac has often struggled to make a dent in the tricky European market. Historically, European buyers have favored their homegrown brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi, leaving Cadillac on the sidelines. Well, it seems the tides might be turning. In a surprise upset, the Cadillac Lyriq, an all-electric SUV, has snatched the Luxury category win at the prestigious 2024 German… Read more…

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving faces delays in China

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Tesla’s ambitious plan to bring its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology to China appears to be hitting a speed bump. While the electric car giant initially projected a first-quarter 2025 launch, recent reports suggest that regulatory hurdles may cause delays. Tesla’s FSD is a suite of features designed to enhance driving automation, enabling vehicles to navigate highways, city streets, and parking… Read more…

Nissan Ariya Nismo UK prices revealed, orders open

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Nissan is adding some serious spice to its electric SUV lineup with the introduction of the Ariya Nismo to the UK market. This performance-tuned version of the Ariya promises to deliver a thrilling driving experience, merging the instant torque of an electric powertrain with Nismo’s racing heritage. Priced from £56,620, the Ariya Nismo undercuts one of its main rivals, the… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz supercharges EQE and EQS for next year, electric G-class come to the US

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Mercedes-Benz is bringing a series of exciting updates to its 2025 lineup. The German automaker is adding larger batteries to its popular EQE and EQS sedans and also introducing the electric version of its iconic G-Class SUV to the American market. The EQE 350+ and EQE 500 will now come with a 96-kilowatt-hour battery, a decent upgrade from the previous… Read more…

Apple was working with BYD on LFP battery for its abandoned car project

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The electric vehicle industry is no stranger to collaborations, but one of the most potentially exciting ones never came to be. It was discovered that Apple partnered with BYD, the Chinese EV and battery giant, to develop a revolutionary battery system. This clandestine collaboration, which took place around 2017, focused on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. That tech is often… Read more…

Tesla expands Model Y portfolio with seven-seat option in Europe

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Tesla has rolled out a seven-seat configuration for its popular Model Y in Europe, catering to larger families or those needing extra passenger capacity. The option is currently available exclusively for the Long Range all-wheel drive variant, adding €2,500 to the base price. This brings the starting price to €57,490 in Germany and £53,500 in the UK. The third row… Read more…

Tesla Cybertruck’s sharp edges dull its European dream

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The Tesla Cybertruck, Elon Musk’s polarizing electric pickup truck, has been turning heads with its radical design and impressive performance. However, its journey to conquer the European market has hit a roadblock – safety regulations. While the Cybertruck boasts a futuristic, angular design, its sharp edges and bulky frame have raised concerns among European safety organizations, who argue that the… Read more…

Citroen Ami gets a makeover and a rugged concept companion for 2025

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Citroen has unveiled a refreshed version of its quirky Ami electric car for the 2025 model year. It sports a redesigned front end with larger, more expressive headlights and a new Citroen logo. The company also revealed a rugged concept car called the Ami Buggy Vision, which explores the Ami’s potential for off-road adventures. Since its launch in 2020, the… Read more…

Apple Wallet to soon add digital car key support for Audi, Volvo and Polestar

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Apple’s support for digital car keys inside its Wallet app is soon going to expand to three more car brands: Audi, Volvo, and Polestar. Apple is currently working on the necessary code additions to the Wallet app that will enable the functionality. It’s unclear exactly when support for digital car keys for the aforementioned car brands will launch, but it… Read more…

Hyundai introduces Inster Cross for the outdoorsy type

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Hyundai announced a new version of its city-friendly car Inster, and it’s called Inster Cross. As the name suggests, the vehicle is a crossover model suitable not only for the city, but for your outdoor adventures as well. Hyundai Inster Cross Essentially, the Inster Cross features the same battery and drivetrain configurations as its standard sibling. However, the Cross comes… Read more…

Dongfeng Voyah Zhiyin comes to challenge Tesla Model Y in global markets

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Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor has unveiled its latest offering: the Voyah Zhiyin. This electric SUV, launched under Voyah, is designed to compete directly with Tesla’s popular Model Y. Better yet, they it’s going on sale in international markets so it will provide more choice for customers outside China as well. The Zhiyin is Voyah’s fourth model and the first built… Read more…