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BMW bets big on America, will build electric iX5 and iX7 SUVs in South Carolina

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In a major strategic shift for its electric vehicle ambitions, BMW is pouring €1.53 billion into its American operations. The German automaker confirmed plans to manufacture the next generation of its popular SUVs as all-electric models in the United States. The sprawling South Carolina facility, already the largest US automotive exporter by value, is preparing for a major overhaul. BMW… Read more…

Musk’s political gamble unravels, wiping billions from Tesla’s stock value

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A very public and messy falling out between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump sent the electric car maker’s stock tumbling, erasing billions in value and leaving investors to question the high price of political alliances. Tesla’s stock, known for its wild swings even on quiet days, took a huge hit, dropping over 50 points in a single… Read more…

Tesla turns to interest-free loans as Cybertruck inventory piles up

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Tesla is shifting the sales strategy for its polarizing Cybertruck, and has rolled out a zero percent financing offer for the electric pickup. The offer, valid through the end of June, is the final proof the electric car giant is facing huge challenges in moving the stainless-steel vehicle – a stark contrast to the initial frenzy that reportedly saw over… Read more…

XPeng and Huawei reimagine driving displays

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Chinese electric car maker XPeng, teaming up with tech giant Huawei, unveiled a new Augmented Reality Heads-Up Display, or AR-HUD, which will debut in XPeng’s upcoming G7 SUV. XPeng claims it’s the first time such a display will work hand-in-hand with a car’s artificial intelligence for smarter driving. AR-HUD is essentially a giant, see-through screen projected onto your windshield. XPeng… Read more…

Tesla fights to keep crash info secret, cites competition, not just embarrassment

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Electric car giant Tesla is in a heated legal showdown, trying to prevent the public from seeing detailed data about crashes involving its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. While some might assume the company is simply trying to avoid bad press, Tesla’s stated reason is a bit more strategic: it fears competitors in the growing EV market could use the… Read more…

Tesla fights to keep crash info secret, cites competition, not just embarrassment

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Electric car giant Tesla is in a heated legal showdown, trying to prevent the public from seeing detailed data about crashes involving its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. While some might assume the company is simply trying to avoid bad press, Tesla’s stated reason is a bit more strategic: it fears competitors in the growing EV market could use the… Read more…

Polestar gives Google Maps a makeover

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After what feels like an eternity of digital discord, Google Maps is finally learning to play nice with your car’s own unique style, starting with Polestar’s electric vehicles. For years, drivers have lived with a peculiar quirk in their increasingly digital dashboards: while automakers pour resources into crafting a unique look and feel for their operating systems, the apps running… Read more…

Nissan teases the third-generation electric Leaf

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Nissan arguably kickstarted the mainstream electric car conversation over a decade ago, and now the company is preparing to unveil its latest chapter: the all-new, third-generation Nissan Leaf. Ahead of its full debut expected later this month, the company is offering glimpses into a vehicle that carries a significant legacy. The original Leaf was a gamble, a true representation of… Read more…

Xiaomi CEO denies YU7 pricing rumors

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Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun has come out to contradict the rumored pricing for the newly unveiled YU7 SUV during an investor conference. Over in China, rumors have been swirling about the YU7 essentially commanding a CNY 20,000 (€2,500) premium over the SU7, Xiaomi’s first EV launched last year. Thus, the YU7 would start at CNY 235,900 (€29,500) vs.… Read more…

Tesla execs confused by Elon Musk’s recent statement about the $25,000 EV cancellation

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Last year, Reuters came out with a report confirmed by three different sources within Tesla and internal documents that Musk had abandoned plans to build an affordable $25,000 EV. The CEO was quick to refute the claims and said Reuters was lying. However, this sparked concerns within the company. At the time, some senior executives knew for a fact that… Read more…

Lucid entices EV shoppers with deepest price cuts yet for the Air sedan

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Lucid Motors has rolled out its biggest discounts yet on its 2025 Lucid Air electric sedans, with potential savings climbing to over €27,900 on select models. The headline-grabbing offer centers on the 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring model. This month, customers can see a price reduction of up to €28,400 for this version of the luxury electric car. This serious… Read more…

UK Porsche dealers hit pause on select Taycan models over battery scare

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A number of used Porsche Taycan electric cars have been temporarily pulled from sale in the United Kingdom as the German automaker prepares a software update for the vehicle’s battery system. This is in response to concerns flagged by the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) regarding potential battery issues in some first-generation models. Porsche GB confirmed that it… Read more…

DS N°4 order books open, here are the prices

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Last month, DS Automobiles unveiled its latest creation, dubbed N°4. Today, the brand has announced that it’s started taking orders for the car in France, and revealed its pricing. The first deliveries will start in September. The base price is €46,990, and if you’re not a business (there’s a special business trim for €47,940) you have two upsells – the… Read more…